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  1. Donald Trump’s crypto business brought in huge returns for his family while many traders who bought the coin lost money.
  2. The US, Canada, and Mexico are reopening negotiations on one of the world’s biggest trade relationships.
  3. Two masked climbers scaled the Empire State Building for a peace stunt that ended with a proposal and police custody.
  4. This July Fourth could be one of the hottest on record as a massive heat dome pushes temperatures into dangerous territory across much of the US.
How much money is Trump making off his presidency?
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The president’s $2.2 billion windfall, briefly explained.

By Cameron Peters

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  1. Donald Trump’s crypto business brought in huge returns for his family while many traders who bought the coin lost money.
  2. The US, Canada, and Mexico are reopening negotiations on one of the world’s biggest trade relationships.
  3. Two masked climbers scaled the Empire State Building for a peace stunt that ended with a proposal and police custody.
  4. This July Fourth could be one of the hottest on record as a massive heat dome pushes temperatures into dangerous territory across much of the US.
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