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The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 48% of Likely U.S. Voters approve of President Trump’s job performance. fifty percent (50%) disapprove. The latest ...

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AUSTIN, Texas — For the first time in several days, Central Texas remained completely dry on Thursday. Rain chances will stay low on Friday, but scattered storms are expected to return this weekend.

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