Neera Tanden, President of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, speaks at the Democratic National Convention / Getty Images

Progressive Think Tank President Downplays Iran's Nuclear Capabilities

Meanwhile, North Korea stockpiles illicit nuclear material on Iran's behalf

AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka

Buoyed by Gains Among Republicans, Union Approval at Highest Levels Since 2003

Gallup credits Donald Trump for rise in union support among Republicans

North Korea's intermediate-range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 lifts off

North Korea Nuclear Progress Puts Iran on Renewed Pathway to Bomb

Iranian, North Korean leaders meet after hydrogen bomb test, testing U.S. resolve

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Manufacturing Sector Increased Jobs at Fastest Pace in More Than 4 Years

Confidence in sector among consumers and business leaders has also improved