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REAL NEWS PRESIDENT TRUMP DOESN'T WANT YOU TO MISS U.S. jobless claims drop to near 45-year low - Yahoo News The numbers of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, "dropping to its lowest level in nearly 45 years," Yahoo News reports. This drop follows last week's numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor, which also showed "strong job growth momentum." ------------------------- Trump's approval rating tops Obama's at same point in presidency - The Washington Times According to the latest Rasmussen Reports, President Donald J. Trump's approval rating is now higher than President Barack Obama's was on the same date of his first term. "These approval polls reveal a public that has tuned out the mainstream media's nattering against the president," Victor Morton writes. ------------------------- Food stamp recipients drop under Trump - The Daily Caller The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new data this month showing that the number of individuals in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has continued to decline under the Trump Administration. ------------------------- DISH bringing over 200 new jobs to Tulsa - News on 6 On Tuesday, satellite provider DISH announced that it is bringing about 1,000 jobs back to the U.S. from overseas—with 250 of those jobs coming to Tulsa, Oklahoma. These new jobs include roles in sales, human resources, and customer relations. ------------------------- Polls: Strong public support for 'DREAM' compromise that includes top Trump priorities - Townhall Townhall's Guy Benson details the strong public support behind the President's latest immigration proposals. As the DACA deadline approaches, Benson outlines why it only makes sense for lawmakers to back President Trump's proposal. ------------------------- No 'amnesty surge' on southwest border as numbers drop in January - The Washington Times Illegal immigration along America's southwest border ticked down in January, The Washington Times reports. "The declines spanned both illegal immigrants caught trying to sneak in between ports of entry, and those showing up at legal checkpoints demanding entry without permission," Stephen Dinan writes. ------------------------- Chipotle, citing tax changes, sends bonuses, ups benefits - Chicago Tribune This week, Chipotle joined the ranks of companies giving out cash, stock bonuses, and improved parental leave benefits to workers following sweeping changes to the outdated U.S. tax code championed by President Trump.