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Trump Removes IRS Chief Billy Long After 53 Days, Names Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Acting Commissioner
President Donald Trump has removed Billy Long as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, ending his tenure just 53 days after Senate confirmation and making him the shortest-serving confirmed commissioner since the position was created in 1862. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner, a White House official said Friday. 
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Japan Says Trump Administration Will Fix ‘Regrettable’ Tariff Oversight, Refund Excess Duties
The U.S. has agreed to revise a presidential executive order to eliminate overlapping tariffs on Japanese goods, Japan's top trade negotiator said Thursday, ending weeks of uncertainty over the interpretation of a high-profile trade deal between the two countries. 
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Canyon Fire Near Los Angeles Forces Evacuation Orders for Over 4,000 Residents as Blaze Spreads Rapidly
A fast-moving wildfire in the mountains north of Los Angeles forced thousands to evacuate Thursday as crews battled to contain the flames amid triple-digit heat and low humidity. 
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Trump Administration Raises Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Bounty to Record $50 Million
The Trump administration on Thursday doubled the U.S. reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million, accusing him of being among the world's largest narcotraffickers and a direct threat to American security. 
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FBI Assisting Texas in Locating Fleeing House Democrats, Cornyn Says
The FBI is now assisting Texas officials in locating Democratic state lawmakers who fled the state to block a GOP-led redistricting vote, according to Sen. John Cornyn. The development comes amid mounting political pressure from Republican leaders and renewed involvement from federal authorities. 
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Trump Executive Order Opens Door for Cryptocurrencies, Private Equity in $8.7 Trillion 401(k) Market; Bitcoin Jumps
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to private equity, cryptocurrencies, and real estate investments in 401(k) retirement plans, a move that could reshape how millions of Americans invest their retirement savings. 
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Trump Administration Scales Back Human Rights Reports, Excludes LGBTQ+ and Corruption Findings in Key Countries
The Trump administration is sharply curtailing the scope and content of the State Department's annual Human Rights Report, eliminating references to LGBTQ+ rights, corruption, and gender-based violence in draft reports for countries including El Salvador, Israel, and Russia. The move marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy messaging and global human rights advocacy. 
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Trump Administration Slashes $64M in NYC Anti-Terror Funds; Schumer, Hochul Decry 'Dangerous' Move
The Trump administration has slashed $64 million in federal anti-terrorism funding for New York City, triggering fierce backlash from top state officials just days after a gunman killed four people in a Manhattan skyscraper. The cut, revealed in an 80-page grant notice posted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday, reduces the city's Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) allocation by 41% compared to last year. 
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Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Imported Chips; Apple, TSMC, Samsung to Be Exempt
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, a move that could reshape the global tech supply chain while providing exemptions for companies manufacturing in the United States. 
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Trump, Putin to Meet as Ceasefire Deadline Nears and Russia Faces Expanding U.S. Tariffs
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are preparing to meet in the coming days, as the White House deadline for Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire or face sweeping new sanctions approaches. The bilateral summit was confirmed by top Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, who stated Wednesday that "an agreement was essentially reached to hold a bilateral meeting at the highest level in the coming days." 
