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July 14, 2025

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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FROM UPSHOT FRIENDS

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A Half Dozen Trump Officials Hold More Than One Big Job

President Trump has put top administration officials in charge of multiple federal agencies and offices — an approach that has little precedent.

By Tim Balk and Ashley Cai

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In Flash Flood Hotspots, Many Federal Meteorologist Positions Remain Unfilled

An analysis of National Weather Service job vacancies found that in more than a third of offices overseeing flash flood hotspots, one or more of three senior leadership roles are open.

By Hiroko Tabuchi and Mira Rojanasakul

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‘Egregious.’ Brazen.’ ‘Lawless.’ How 48 Judges Describe Trump’s Actions, in Their Own Words

Dozens of judges, appointed by presidents of both parties, have stood up to the administration’s lawlessness.

By The Editorial Board

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Nvidia Becomes First Public Company Worth $4 Trillion

The A.I. chip maker reached the landmark before Apple and Microsoft, as its value rose more than tenfold after ChatGPT’s release in late 2022.

By Tripp Mickle, Karl Russell and Blacki Migliozzi

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