'Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions'

• Aug 2, 2025, 8:23 AM

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Once again, US President Donald Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions. Hours after a report published on Friday (august 1) said job growth was lower than expected, Trump ordered the firing of a key economic official, accusing her of manipulating employment data for political reasons. Click to watch this FRANCE 24 report by Florent Marchais and Etienne Paponaud.

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RFK Jr. to cancel $500 million in funding for vaccine development

• 5:51 AM

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The Department of Health and Human Services said it plans to terminate contracts and withdraw funding for certain vaccine development efforts targeting respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 and influenza. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in a statement rel

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