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More than 500 Voice of America journalists face layoffs by Trump administration

More than 500 Voice of America journalists face layoffs by Trump administration

The Trump administration has moved to lay off more than 500 employees who work for the federally funded network Voice of America, which provides global reporting in places with restricted press freedom. In March, Trump officials first attempted to close down some of the organization’s newsrooms. But Judge Royce C. Lamberth of the U.S. District Court for the District of …

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Inflation is climbing. Trump might still get lower rates. – Politico

Inflation is climbing. Trump might still get lower rates.  Politico Core inflation rose to 2.9% in July, highest since February  CNBC Americans kept spending last month despite elevated inflation  CNN US consumer spending strong; core inflation warmer on services  Reuters PCE Inflation Stayed Stable in July, Keeping Fed on Track to Lower Interest Rates  The New York Times Source link

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Chicago mayor says National Guard must unmask if deployed, urges Trump to ‘stand down’ – Politico

Chicago mayor says National Guard must unmask if deployed, urges Trump to ‘stand down’  Politico Chicago mayor signs order aimed at resisting Trump’s planned immigration crackdown  CNN Chicago Mayor Signs Order to Resist Trump Immigration Crackdown  Newsweek Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to sign executive order in response to Trump’s possible deployment of National Guard  ABC7 Chicago Troops Could Hurt Recovery Downtown — While Ignoring …

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Where is Donald Trump? On the golf course

Where is Donald Trump? On the golf course

Facebook Tweet Email Link It hasn’t been a sleepy August on the White House beat despite nearing the end of summer and the annual Congressional recess that usually slows the pace in the nation’s capital. President Donald Trump made 26 public engagements this month, most recently, a three-plus-hour Cabinet meeting Tuesday where the president fielded questions on topics from Taylor …

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Why Eric Trump Thinks Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million

Why Eric Trump Thinks Bitcoin Will Hit  Million

In brief Eric Trump said this week that he expects Bitcoin to reach a price of $1 million in the future. President Trump’s son highlighted the major demand and limited supply for the top crypto asset. He told listeners that buying now will age terrifically in the next five years. Eric Trump thinks Bitcoin reaching a price of $1 million …

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‘Is Trump Dead?’ Rumors Debunked

‘Is Trump Dead?’ Rumors Debunked

Topline President Donald Trump on Saturday was photographed leaving for his golf course in Virginia, dispelling unfounded rumors spread on social media that Trump had died in recent days after not being seen publicly. Social media users, without evidence, pushed claims that President Donald Trump had died in recent days after not being seen publicly. AFP via Getty Images Key …

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The Trump Administration Is Trying to Revoke the ‘Roadless Rule.’ The Public Won’t Have Much Time to Weigh In

The Trump Administration Is Trying to Revoke the ‘Roadless Rule.’ The Public Won’t Have Much Time to Weigh In

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving the public just three weeks to weigh in on a key step of its attempt to scrap the Roadless Rule, which protects almost 59 million acres of forest land from road construction and timber harvesting. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) published a notice Friday seeking comment on its intention to develop an environmental …

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What's a pocket rescission, the tool Trump used to cancel $5 billion in foreign aid? – Axios

What’s a pocket rescission, the tool Trump used to cancel $5 billion in foreign aid?  Axios Defying Congress, Trump Moves to Cut $4.9 Billion in Foreign Aid  The New York Times Trump tries to wrest spending power from Congress as government shutdown looms  The Washington Post Collins condemns Trump’s bid to cut foreign aid using ‘pocket rescission’  The Hill White House plans to use …

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