When Trump Changes His Mind, Republicans Find a Way to Fall in Line

President Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics forced his allies into the awkward spot of criticizing an agency they had freely cited in the past.

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Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s Tariff Leverage

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Russia Says It Will Stop Abiding By INF Treaty

The United States has accused Russia of violating the pact, which expired in 2019, for more than a decade.

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Eight People, Including 3-Year-Old, Are Kidnapped From Haiti Orphanage

The abductees, including an Irish missionary who directs care for children with special needs, were taken from an orphanage serving about 270 children.

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Bolsonaro Placed Under House Arrest by Brazil’s Supreme Court

Former President Jair Bolsonaro, whose case has partly motivated President Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, was ordered to remain under house arrest as he awaited trial.

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‘Clash of Trades’ Reality Show Aims to Boost Prestige of US Manufacturing

This reality show is short on scandal, betrayal and tears, and has an unusual aim: Elevating U.S. manufacturing.

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Late Summer Flights Are Even Cheaper Than Usual This Year

Late summer has steep airfare savings and smaller crowds. Experts say there are more flight deals than usual and great prices for international trips.

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Switzerland Rushes to Give Trump ‘More Attractive’ Offer to Cut Tariffs

The Swiss government said it had “no indication” the country would be hit with a 39 percent tariff, which is set to take effect this week.

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Fraudulent Scientific Papers Are Rapidly Increasing, Study Finds

A statistical analysis found that the number of fake journal articles being churned out by “paper mills” is doubling every year and a half.

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With Texans in Tow, Hochul Vows to Redraw New York’s House Maps

New York’s governor welcomed state legislators who fled Texas to thwart a Republican gerrymander but said she would try to draft one of her own to bolster Democrats.

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