UNESCO, United States and Donald Trump
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Ecuador, United States
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I deeply regret President Donald Trump's decision to once again withdraw the United States of America from UNESCO – a decision that will take effect at the end of December 2026.
The fee is set to apply to visitors requiring non-immigrant visas to enter the US. Countries such as Japan and Singapore which are part of the US visa waiver programme are not required to pay the new fee.
Attorneys general from 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration after several federal agencies said they would restrict unauthorized immigrants’ access to federal health and safety net programs.
The federal minimum wage in the United States has remained at $7.25 per hour since July 24, 2009, as established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Despite the passage of time
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The Trump administration says non-citizens are already banned from getting such services, and the change will save $40 billion. Advocates disagree.
The European Union will delay the implementation of its trade countermeasures against the United States from Monday until early August to allow more time to negotiate a deal.
The biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced it will $50 billion into the United States, with plans to open several manufacturing facilities in several states.
Americans never really agree on the state of the economy. People tend to be biased toward their own situation. If you have a good job, have owned a house long enough that you have a low mortgage rate, and don't need to buy a car anytime soon, you may feel great about the economy. If you're unemployed or under-employed you may feel very different.