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Trump Orders Firing of Labor Statistics Chief After July Jobs Report

President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 1 that he has directed the termination of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Trump Issues 60-Day Deadline for Drug Makers to Lower Prices

Trump told CEOs of world’s leading pharmaceutical companies that he expects them to implement Most Favored Nation drug pricing within 60 days.
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Trump Hikes Tariffs on Canada to 35 Percent

Trump followed through on his threat to raise tariffs on Canada from 25% to 35% saying country “failed” to stop flow of fentanyl and other drugs into US.

Bessent Says Trump Accounts for Kids Are Backdoor ‘For Privatizing Social Security’

Treasury Sec Scott Bessent said Trump Accounts are “a back door for privatizing Social Security,” but the admin is committed to protecting Social Security.

White House to Build Ballroom to Host Larger Events

The White House will be constructing a $200 million ballroom to accommodate people for larger events paid for by President Trump and other donors.

Trump Says Canada’s Backing of Palestinian Statehood Threatens US Trade Deal

President Trump said it would be “very hard” to reach a trade agreement with Canada after PM Carney announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state.

Trump Imposes 25 Percent Tariff on India Plus Unspecified Penalty

Trump said US to impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods and unspecified penalties, citing India's high trade barriers and reliance on Russian energy and arms.

White House Launches Health Information Sharing Initiative

Making Health Technology Great Again centers on giving patients full access to their own health records and making the data useful for both doctors and patients in managing disease.