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Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics chief after weak jobs report

Trump orders firing of labor stats chief amid jobs data plunge

Senate warns Trump over firing BLS boss: Don’t shoot the messenger

President Trump fires the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics shortly after a weak U.S. jobs report, sparking concerns over economic data credibility and drawing criticism from senators and economists.

Ghislaine Maxwell moved from Florida to Texas prison camp

Maxwell transfer to Texas prison camp sparks scrutiny

House panel delays Ghislaine Maxwell deposition amid court review

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, is transferred from Florida to a minimum-security federal prison camp in Texas, raising questions about the reasons behind the move amid ongoing scrutiny.

Senate passes first funding package to avoid shutdown cliff

The Senate passes its first fiscal 2026 funding package ahead of potential government shutdown cliff, following bipartisan agreements to resolve the impasse on spending bills.

Trump orders nuclear subs repositioned near Russia after provocation

Trump moves nuclear subs after Medvedev's threats

Trump redeploys nuclear submarines following Russian threats

President Trump orders the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines near Russia following provocative statements by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Tesla ordered to pay $329 million in fatal Autopilot crash case

Miami jury holds Tesla partly liable in deadly Autopilot crash

Jury orders Tesla to pay $329M over 2019 Autopilot fatal crash

A Miami jury finds Tesla partly liable for a fatal 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system and orders the company to pay over $329 million in damages, opening the door for further lawsuits.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after funding cut

CPB begins shutdown after Congress rescinds federal funds

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announces it will begin shutting down operations following major funding cuts directed by President Trump and Congress, marking the end of decades of public media support.

Montana bar shooting leaves 4 dead; suspect on the run

Manhunt launched after lethal Montana bar shooting kills 4

Police search intensifies after Montana bar shooting kills four

A mass shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, leaves four people dead as authorities launch an intense manhunt for the armed suspect fleeing the scene.

Colombian ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest

Ex-Colombian President Álvaro Uribe gets 12 years house arrest

Uribe sentenced for witness tampering in landmark Colombian case

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe is sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering and bribery, marking a historic conviction against a Colombian ex-leader.

Trump unleashes global tariff blitz shaking markets

Trump’s tariffs deepen trade tensions worldwide

Tariffs rock markets as Trump tightens global trade policies

President Trump announces sweeping new tariffs on imports from over 60 countries, aiming to reshape global trade but fueling economic uncertainty and international backlash.

US envoy tours Gaza aid site amid worsening famine crisis

Charity sites in Gaza face turmoil as starvation spreads

US envoy Steve Witkoff tours humanitarian aid operations in Gaza amid reports of famine and starvation, highlighting the escalating crisis as international efforts to deliver aid continue.

Judge blocks Trump’s push to expand fast-track deportations

Federal judge halts rapid deportations of legal entrants

A federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s efforts to expand fast-track deportations of migrants who entered the US legally, citing concerns over legality and potential racial animus.

Fed governor Kugler resigns early, triggering Trump appointment

Trump to fill key Fed vacancy as governor steps down

Fed board shakeup looms as Kugler to resign Aug 8

President Trump to appoint a replacement for Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler, who is resigning early, giving the administration an opportunity to shape central bank policies amid economic turmoil.

House panel delays Ghislaine Maxwell deposition amid legal battles

Congress postpones Maxwell’s testimony as court reviews case

Maxwell’s deposition delayed pending Supreme Court decision

House Oversight Committee postpones the scheduled deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell following her attorneys' requests, delaying congressional testimony amid her Supreme Court appeals.

Blue states sue Trump admin over transgender youth care crackdown

States challenge Trump efforts stopping gender-affirming medicine for minors

Democratic attorneys general block Trump transgender care policies

A coalition of Democrat-led states files lawsuits against the Trump administration to block federal crackdowns on transgender medical care for minors, intensifying legal battles over gender-affirming healthcare policies.

White House monitors Epstein scandal coverage amid fallout

Trump faces mounting Epstein crisis as White House watches media

The White House closely monitors media coverage of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy as pressure mounts around President Trump amid renewed attention to the case and related scandals.

Senate stalls August recess over nominee confirmation battle

Senate keeps sessions going as Trump demands quick nominee passage

The Senate delays its annual August recess due to disputes and delays over confirmations of President Trump’s nominees, underscoring partisan friction and urgent legislative priorities.