A federal district judge in D.C. ruled that President Trump’s firing of the head of the Office of Special Counsel was unlawful, allowing him to stay in his post, prompting the Trump administration to file an appeal. The judge emphasized the importance of the office’s independence and ordered the defendants to recognize the plaintiff’s position, while the Supreme Court previously paused the administration’s attempts to dismiss the head of the agency.
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U.S. and EU scramble to strike a trade deal ahead of Aug. 1 deadline
The Trump administration and the EU are racing to finalize a trade deal before the August 1 deadline, with potential tariffs threatening to increase costs for consumers and businesses. Recent agreements with other trading partners, like Japan, suggest a framework for negotiations, while the EU could agree to a 15% tariff, which would still raise prices despite being lower than previous threats. Want More Context? 🔎
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