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Senate votes to consider Trump lawyer Emil Bove for federal judge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate narrowly voted on Tuesday to begin considering the nomination of former Trump lawyer Emil Bove for a lifetime appointment as a federal appeals court judge, with at least one Republican opposed and Democrats vowing to try to slow his confirmation. Bove, a former criminal defense lawyer for President Donald Trump, is now a top official…
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US-Japan trade deal: Trump announces ‘massive’ agreement, including 15% ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on exports
CNN — President Donald Trump announced a long-awaited trade agreement with Japan on Tuesday night, a framework between allies and major trading partners that appeared elusive just weeks ago. “We just completed a massive Deal with Japan, perhaps the largest Deal ever made,” Trump said on Truth Social. As part of the deal, US importers will pay 15% “reciprocal” tariffs…
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Obama pushes back on Trump’s ‘outrageous’ and ‘bizarre’ treason claim
Former President Barack Obama’s office issued a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump on Tuesday after the president accused his predecessor of having committed “treason” and rigging the 2016 and 2020 elections. “Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a…
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Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on July 18, 2025, in New York City. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images S&P 500 futures were little changed Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. had reached a trade deal with Japan. Futures linked to the broad market index…
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DOJ fires newly appointed US attorney in NJ after judges vote against keeping Alina Habba in role
CNN — The Department of Justice quickly fired the newly named US attorney in New Jersey on Tuesday after federal judges in the state declined to extend Alina Habba’s interim appointment. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement came after the district court voted to elevate Desiree Leigh Grace, New Jersey’s first assistant US attorney, to replace the Trump ally. “Nonetheless, politically…
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Trump announces ‘massive’ trade deal with Japan with 15% tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the East Room at the White House on February 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday stateside announced that he had made the “largest Deal ever” with Japan, that involves…
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China blocks US federal employee from leaving | China
The Chinese government has blocked a US federal employee from leaving China, the US state department has confirmed. The federal employee works for the US Patent and Trademark Office, and was visiting China in a personal capacity, according to the state department. “We are tracking this case very closely and are engaged with Chinese officials to resolve the situation as…
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U.S. withdraws from UNESCO over ‘divisive social and cultural causes’ : NPR
A picture taken on Oct. 12, 2017 shows the logo of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris. Jacques Demarthon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jacques Demarthon/AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration will withdraw the U.S. from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) — about two years after the…
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Joint Statement on Framework for United States-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade – The White House
Today, the United States of America (the United States) and the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia) agreed to a Framework for negotiating an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade to strengthen our bilateral economic relationship, which will provide both countries’ exporters unprecedented access to each other’s markets. The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade will build upon our longstanding economic relationship, including the U.S.-Indonesia Trade…
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Trump announces trade agreement with the Philippines and terms of deal with Indonesia
CNN — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines have reached a trade agreement. Shortly after, he also revealed more detailed terms of an agreement with Indonesia. Both agreements call for 19% tariffs on goods the US imports from the two countries, paid by American businesses, while American goods shipped there won’t be…
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