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President Donald Trump is set to address the nation tonight at 9 p.m. EST about his strategy for the war in Afghanistan, which is expected to include an increase in the American troop presence in the country. It will also mark the first Trump speech of the post-Steve Bannon era after the former chief strategist exited the White House on Friday and returned to Breitbart.
Audi has refuted claims it worked with a U.K.-based "follower-buying website." The BBC and Adidas had previously denied working with Greedier Social Media, which claims on its website that it can help clients "become a social media celebrity, from only £2.99."
Jeff Immelt is in the driver’s seat to become Uber’s next CEO. The outgoing GE chief has established himself as the frontrunner to replace Travis Kalanick in the ride-hailing company’s top job, according to Recode. Uber’s board of directors is expected to vote on hiring a CEO in the next two weeks.
Anthony Scaramucci has hired publicist Howard Bragman. The owner of the shop known as 15 Minutes would not confirm he is working with the quickly dismissed former White House communications director when reached by Politico, which first reported on the business relationship. However, he did tweet a picture of himself with The Mooch, saying, "Enjoying my time with this guy. Enough said."
@HowardBragman @Scaramucci Enjoying my time with this guy. Enough said. pic.twitter.com/wIYkB1iu5r
— Howard Bragman (@HowardBragman) August 20, 2017
