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Trump’s White House makeover: A new 90,000-square-foot ballroom

Trump’s White House makeover: A new 90,000-square-foot ballroom

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday announced that construction on a massive, new $200 million ballroom will begin in September and be ready before President Donald Trump ‘s term ends in early 2029. It will be the latest change introduced to what’s known as “The People’s House” since the Republican president returned to office in January. It also …

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PCE report shows U.S. inflation rose last month as Trump’s tariffs boosted some prices

PCE report shows U.S. inflation rose last month as Trump’s tariffs boosted some prices

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure — the Personal Consumption Expenditures, or PCE — ticked higher last month, signaling that President Trump’s tariffs are pushing some prices higher. Prices rose 2.6% in June compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from an annual pace of 2.4% in May. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, prices …

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EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump’s terms

EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump’s terms

Getty Images Since the deal was announced criticism of European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has mounted It was all handshakes and smiles when European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump announced that a EU-US trade agreement had been reached after months of wrangling – beating Trump’s deadline of 1 August to make a …

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Trump’s tariffs face challenge, while administration rushes to finish trade deals – The Washington Post

Trump’s tariffs face challenge, while administration rushes to finish trade deals  The Washington Post Trump Sees Emergencies Everywhere. Judges Are Considering Whether to Rein Him In.  The Wall Street Journal Trump’s lawyers encounter some courtroom skepticism as they defend tariffs that start Friday  Yahoo Finance Appeals Court Hears Legal Challenge to Trump Tariffs as Trade War Widens  The New York Times Appellate judges question …

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Trump’s tariffs get frosty reception at federal appeals court – Politico

Trump’s tariffs get frosty reception at federal appeals court  Politico Are Trump’s tariffs unlawful? A major court case could reshape his trade strategy  CNN Trump’s lawyers encounter some courtroom skepticism as they defend tariffs that start Friday  Yahoo Finance Trump Sees Emergencies Everywhere. Judges Are Considering Whether to Rein Him In.  The Wall Street Journal Appeals Court Hears Legal Challenge to Trump Tariffs as …

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Donald Trump’s New Crypto Bible Is Everything the Industry Ever Wanted

Donald Trump’s New Crypto Bible Is Everything the Industry Ever Wanted

The White House has laid out its plan to usher in a “new American Golden Age,” with cryptocurrency at its center. In a 160-page report published Wednesday, White House representatives outlined a series of recommendations to federal government officials as they set about building a legal framework and regulatory ruleset for companies handling crypto assets in the US. If put …

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Key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump’s tariffs lifted goods prices

Key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump’s tariffs lifted goods prices

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs are starting to lift prices for many goods. Prices rose 2.6% in June compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from an annual pace of 2.4% in May. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, …

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Virginia Giuffre’s Family Responds to Trump’s Claim That Epstein ‘Stole’ Her – The New York Times

Virginia Giuffre’s Family Responds to Trump’s Claim That Epstein ‘Stole’ Her  The New York Times Virginia Giuffre’s family expresses shock over Trump saying Epstein ‘stole’ her  PBS Trump says Jeffrey Epstein ‘stole’ Virginia Giuffre from him when she worked at Mar-a-Lago spa  NBC News Family of Epstein abuse survivor urges Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘A monster who deserves to rot in …

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A key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump’s tariffs lifted goods prices

A key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump’s tariffs lifted goods prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs are starting to lift prices for many goods. Prices rose 2.6% in June compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from an annual pace of 2.4% in May. Excluding the volatile food and energy …

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