Trump Fires Labor Stats Chief After Jobs Report Collapse
In a stunning reaction to a weak July jobs report showing just 73,000 new positions added and massive downward revisions, President Donald Trump ordered the firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, accusing her of manipulating data. The dismissal has sparked political controversy and rattled markets as fears grow of economic slowdown.
Number 329 million - Damages Tesla ordered to pay in fatal Autopilot crash case.
Quote “I have directed my Team to fire this Biden Political Appointee, IMMEDIATELY.” — President Donald Trump
Feds Crackdown: Trump Orders BLS Boss Fired Immediately
President Trump aggressively reacts to a weak jobs report by firing the labor statistics chief and blaming manipulated job numbers, sparking political uproar and market turmoil.
Tesla Slapped With $329M Over Deadly Autopilot Crash
Jury Finds Tesla Partly Liable in 2019 Fatal Crash
Tesla Ordered to Pay $200M Punitive Damages in Crash
Tesla faces heavy financial penalties as juries hold the electric carmaker partially liable for fatal crashes involving its Autopilot driver-assist technology, opening doors to costly lawsuits.
Public Broadcasting Shuts Down After Federal Cuts
CPB Ends Operations as Trump Defunds NPR and PBS
Public Media Giant Collapses Post Federal Funding Axe
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announces it will shut down operations following major federal funding cuts under the Trump administration, ending decades-long support for NPR and PBS.
Trump Moves Nuclear Subs Closer to Russia
US Deploys Subs After Medvedev’s Threats
Nuclear Showdown: Trump Reacts to Russian Provocations
Tensions escalate between US and Russia as President Trump orders two nuclear submarines to be repositioned near Russian waters in response to provocative statements by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Fed Governor Kugler Quits Early – Trump’s Pick Awaited
Adriana Kugler Resigns, Trump Gets Fed Opening
Key Fed Board Member Steps Down Ahead of Term End
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler announces early resignation, creating a key vacancy for President Trump to fill amid ongoing pressure on the Fed to change its interest rate policies.
States Sue to Block Trump’s Trans Youth Care Crackdown
Democratic AGs Fight Trump Over Gender-Affirming Care
Legal Battle Erupts Over Transgender Medical Policies
Blue states and Democratic officials launch lawsuits against the Trump administration’s efforts to block transgender youth medical care and gender-affirming treatments, fueling ongoing national contention.
4 Dead in Montana Bar Shooting; Suspect on Loose
Police Launch Manhunt After Fatal Montana Bar Blast
Gunman Kills 4 at Montana Bar, Fleeing Police Hunt
Four people were killed in a mass shooting at a Montana bar, triggering an armed manhunt as authorities work to apprehend the gunman and secure the area amid public fear.
Markets Dive as Trump Tariffs & Weak Jobs Hammer Stocks
Stocks Plunge After Trump’s New Tariffs and Job Data
Wall Street Slides Amid Trump’s Tariff Blitz, Jobs Slump
Global stock markets tumble amid President Trump’s new tariff announcements and a disappointing jobs report that sow economic uncertainty and fears of recession worldwide.
Maxwell Transferred to Texas Minimum-Security Prison
Ghislaine Maxwell Moved to Lower-Security Texas Facility
Epstein Confidante Gets Cushy Texas Prison Move
Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, is moved from Florida to a minimum-security prison camp in Texas, raising questions amid ongoing scrutiny of her case.
Trump’s Super PAC Stockpiles Nearly $200M for Midterms
Musk, Others Fuel Trump’s $200M PAC War Chest
Trump’s Political Machine Gathers Massive Cash Haul
President Donald Trump’s political action committees amass nearly $200 million in cash ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, bolstered by significant contributions from Silicon Valley insiders.
Ohio Baby Born from 31-Year-Old Frozen Embryo
Record-Breaking Birth from Decades-Old Frozen Embryo
Longest Frozen Embryo Leads to Baby Boy in Ohio
An Ohio couple welcomed a baby boy conceived from a nearly 31-year-old frozen embryo, setting a new record for the longest storage period before birth, highlighting advances in reproductive technology.
Senate Nears Deal on Trio of Spending Bills
Minibus Funding Deal in Senate Amid Stalemate
Senate Works to Pass Funding Before August Break
The US Senate breaks a funding impasse by preparing to advance three spending bills ahead of the August recess, aiming to show progress despite tense negotiations over stalled presidential nominations.
Judge Blocks Trump Fast-Track Deportations
Court Halts Ending of Temporary Immigration Status
Federal Judge: Trump TPS Move Based on Racial Animus
Federal judges issue rulings blocking or delaying Trump administration’s efforts to speed up deportations and end Temporary Protected Status for migrants, citing legal and racial concerns.
California Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Trans Care Crackdown
Dem States Fight Trump Efforts to Cut Gender-Affirming Care
Legal Battle Over Trans Youth Health Services Escalates
California and several other states file lawsuits challenging Trump administration’s crackdown on hospitals and providers offering transgender youth medical services.
Germany Sends More Patriot Missiles to Ukraine
Germany announces delivery of additional Patriot missile systems to Ukraine with US support, while replenishing its defense stockpiles amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Massive Manhunt Underway for Tennessee Quadruple Murder Suspect
Baby Abandoned Amid Tennessee Quadruple Killing
A devastating shooting spree and quadruple homicide in Tennessee leads to a massive manhunt for the suspect, prompting police appeals and community alarms after a baby was found abandoned at the crime scene.
US Job Growth Stalls, Fuels Calls for Fed Rate Cuts
After Weak Jobs Print, Fed Faces Pressure to Act
Economists Warn Labor Market Signals Trouble Ahead
Experts and officials warn that the US labor market is showing signs of a stall and increased fragility, leading to a debate on potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts to prevent recession.
Smithsonian Erases Trump Impeachments from Exhibit
Trump Impeachment References Scrubbed at Smithsonian
Amid ongoing cultural and political conflicts, the Smithsonian removes references to Donald Trump’s impeachments from an exhibit, stirring controversy over political influence in national institutions.
Trump Shifts Focus From Epstein With Trade and Luxury Moves
Trade Deals, Trump Ballroom Distract from Epstein Fallout
President Trump responds to criticism and scrutiny over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal by redirecting focus towards trade achievements, lavish White House renovations, and high-profile endorsements.
US Envoy Tours Gaza Aid Operation Amid Famine
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Aid Groups Highlight Struggles
Aid Delivery Under Strain in Gaza’s Growing Emergency
Gaza faces worsening humanitarian crisis amid famine and food shortages as US envoy visits aid sites; international calls for peace and aid coordination intensify amid ongoing conflicts.
Trump’s Tariff Blitz Shakes Global Trade Relations
Trade Partners Reel as US Tariffs Spike to Unprecedented Levels
Tariff Turmoil Forces Global Markets to Reevaluate
President Trump’s tariff policies disrupt global trade relations, triggering diplomatic and economic tensions as countries scramble to adjust to steep U.S. tariffs on imports.
Texas Republicans Unveil Aggressive Redistricting Plan
Redistricting Battle Heats Up Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Democrats Push Back on GOP Redistricting Strategy
Political battles intensify in Texas and beyond over redistricting efforts, with Republicans pushing for maps favoring GOP gains while Democrats and other states fight back, setting the stage for 2026 elections.
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