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Switzerland’s president rushes to Washington to tackle US tariffs

Switzerland’s president rushes to Washington to tackle US tariffs

GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s president and other top officials were traveling to Washington on Tuesday in a hastily arranged trip aimed at striking a deal with the Trump administration over steep U.S. tariffs that have cast a pall over Swiss industries like chocolates, machinery and watchmaking. President Karin Keller-Sutter was leading the delegation after last week’s announcement that exports of …

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro, former president charged with masterminding coup plot and a Trump ally, ordered under house arrest

Brazil’s Bolsonaro, former president charged with masterminding coup plot and a Trump ally, ordered under house arrest

Sao Paulo — A justice on Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered the house arrest Monday of former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot to remain in office despite his defeat in the 2022 election – a case that has gripped the South American country as it faces a trade war with the Trump administration. Justice Alexandre …

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President Donald Trump joins ‘Squawk Box’

President Donald Trump joins ‘Squawk Box’

President Donald Trump joins Squawk Box at 8 a.m. on August 5, 2025. Click here to watch the CNBC TV livestream. President Donald Trump will join CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Tuesday around 8 a.m. ET for a wide-ranging conversation on the economy and the state of the U.S. Trump’s interview comes as the administration juggles a slew of tariff negotiations …

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Trump news at a glance: political battle in Texas escalates and president under fire for firing labor statistics chief | Trump administration

Trump news at a glance: political battle in Texas escalates and president under fire for firing labor statistics chief | Trump administration

Texas governor Greg Abbott on Monday ordered the department of public safety to arrest and return any House member who had left the state and “abandoned their duty to Texans”, as Democrats thwarted plans to redistrict the state along lines that would favour Republicans. “There are consequences for dereliction of duty,” Abbott said in a statement on Monday, after the …

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UVA appoints Paul G. Mahoney as interim president

UVA appoints Paul G. Mahoney as interim president

The Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia has selected Paul G. Mahoney to serve as interim president of UVA. Mahoney is a David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor and served as dean of the School of Law from 2008-2016. He will assume the role of interim president Aug. 11.   In selecting the interim president, the board sought input …

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University of Virginia Appoints Interim President After Ouster – The New York Times

University of Virginia Appoints Interim President After Ouster  The New York Times U-Va. selects interim leader following former president’s resignation  The Washington Post University of Virginia names law professor interim president  VPM UVA Board of Visitors elects Paul Mahoney interim president  C-VILLE Weekly Paul Mahoney, former dean of Law School, selected as interim president  The Cavalier Daily Source link

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President Donald Trump reacted positively upon hearing that actress Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican,

President Donald Trump reacted positively upon hearing that actress Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican,

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Trump on Sunday reacted positively upon learning actress Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, adding that he now finds her viral American Eagle ad campaign to be “fantastic.” “She’s a registered Republican?” Trump said in response to a reporter’s question about his thoughts on her political affiliation. “Oh, now I love …

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Trump Live Updates: President to Name New Labor Statistics Official After Firing Predecessor – The New York Times

Trump Live Updates: President to Name New Labor Statistics Official After Firing Predecessor  The New York Times Trump set to name replacements at the Fed and Bureau of Labor Statistics in coming days  CNBC Trump admin live updates: Trump says new Labor Statistics chief to be hired in ‘3, 4 days’  ABC News Donald Trump to appoint Federal Reserve governor and labour statistics …

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