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Donald Trump · United StatesTrump Dismisses Labor Statistics Commissioner Over Jobs Data President Donald Trump took decisive action on Friday by ordering the dismissal of Erika L. McEntarfer, the commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This move followed the release of employment data that fell short of expectations.McEntarfer, appointed by former President Joe Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, found her position terminated as Trump expressed di…See the Story
Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics head hours after weak jobs report
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Business · United StatesThe Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down its operations after the loss of federal funding, the nonprofit said on Friday, in a blow to local TV and radio stations that have relied on its grants for nearly six decades.See the Story
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announces shutdown following funding loss
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Tariffs · United StatesPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries and foreign locations.
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Trump sets 10% to 41% 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of countries' exports
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