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How Trump decided to fire a little-known statistician, sparking conspiracy theories about government data

How Trump decided to fire a little-known statistician, sparking conspiracy theories about government data

Facebook Tweet Email Link President Donald Trump was fuming about the July jobs report signaling a significant slowdown in the economy when he recalled one of his simmering resentments: the statistician overseeing the tabulation of the monthly figures was appointed by former President Joe Biden. Unlike Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom Trump has been criticizing for months, the president …

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Trump again threatens India with harsh tariffs over Russian oil purchases – Reuters

Trump again threatens India with harsh tariffs over Russian oil purchases  Reuters Trump Says He’ll Raise India Tariffs Over Russian Oil: Live Updates  The New York Times India Slams Trump’s Threat of Higher Tariffs Over Russian Oil  Bloomberg Trump threatens India with ‘substantial’ tariff hike for buying Russian oil  BBC Trump’s demand that India stop buying Russian oil puts Modi in tight spot  The Guardian …

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Why were US job numbers which riled Trump revised down by so much?

Why were US job numbers which riled Trump revised down by so much?

Natalie Sherman & Jake Horton BBC Verify BBC President Donald Trump has fired the head of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (LBS) after the department revised down recent job numbers by more than 250,000. He says the figures were “rigged” to make his administration “look bad”. Although the latest revisions were bigger than usual, it is normal for the …

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Switzerland Rushes to Give Trump ‘More Attractive’ Offer to Cut Tariffs – The New York Times

Switzerland Rushes to Give Trump ‘More Attractive’ Offer to Cut Tariffs  The New York Times Swiss president under fire after Trump call leads to US tariffs shock  The Guardian America’s tariff avalanche catches Switzerland unawares  The Economist Switzerland says it’s ready to make Trump ‘more attractive offer’ on trade  Reuters Swiss Gold Trading Takes Spotlight in Trade Talks With Trump  Bloomberg.com Source link

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Russia warns against ‘nuclear rhetoric’ amid Trump row – DW – 08/04/2025

Russia warns against ‘nuclear rhetoric’ amid Trump row – DW – 08/04/2025

The Kremlin on Monday urged a tamping down of nuclear rhetoric after US President Donald Trump reacted to threats leveled by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on social media. Medvedev took to social media last week, warning Trump of Russia’s nuclear capabilities after the US president shortened a imposed deadline for Moscow to enter ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine or face serious consequences. Trump …

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Switzerland says it's ready to make Trump 'more attractive offer' on trade – Reuters

Switzerland says it’s ready to make Trump ‘more attractive offer’ on trade  Reuters Swiss president under fire after Trump call leads to US tariffs shock  The Guardian Switzerland Rushes to Give Trump ‘More Attractive’ Offer to Cut Tariffs  The New York Times Swiss tensions run high as clock ticks on U.S. tariff deadline  CNBC Swiss Gold Trading Takes Spotlight in Trade Talks With Trump  Bloomberg.com …

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Why Fed governor Adriana Kugler's vacancy matters for Trump – Axios

Why Fed governor Adriana Kugler’s vacancy matters for Trump  Axios Fed Governor Kugler is resigning, giving Trump a nominee on committee that sets interest rates  CNBC President to Name Labor Statistics Official in Days After Firing Last One  The New York Times Trump admin live updates: GOP megabill could add $4.1T to the debt, CBO says  ABC News Trump says he’ll tap new Fed …

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American Eagle Stock Surges After Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney For ‘Hottest’ Ad

American Eagle Stock Surges After Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney For ‘Hottest’ Ad

Topline American Eagle stock skyrocketed Monday after President Donald Trump praised actress Sydney Sweeney for having the “HOTTEST ad out there” amid a firestorm of controversy over an advertisement critics have accused of promoting eugenics, which some conservatives have instead hailed as a rebuke of “wokeness.” President Donald Trump praised actress Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle ad in a post …

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Democratic senator blames Trump for weak jobs report : NPR

Democratic senator blames Trump for weak jobs report : NPR

The race for control of the House of Representatives is tight and hotly contested. Nathan Howard/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nathan Howard/Getty Images President Trump insists that tariffs are driving an economic boom, but the data tells a more complicated story. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., denounced Trump’s tariffs and firing of a senior Labor official, saying Congress must “get …

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Trump threatens to raise tariffs on goods from India over Russian oil purchases – Reuters

Trump threatens to raise tariffs on goods from India over Russian oil purchases  Reuters Trump Says He’ll Raise India Tariffs Over Russian Oil: Live Updates  The New York Times Trump’s demand that India stop buying Russian oil puts Modi in tight spot  The Guardian ‘Unjustified and unreasonable’: India calls out US, EU over oil trade with Russia; pans double standards  The Times of India …

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