Gov. Gavin Newsom of California is one of the most powerful Democrats in America, but this week he used his perch not to push back on the Trump administration but …
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Senate Confirms Gail Slater as Justice Dept.’s Antitrust Lead
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Senate on Tuesday approved Gail Slater, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Justice Department antitrust division, by a vote of 78-19. Ms. Slater, a veteran tech and media lawyer, …
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President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum went into effect on Wednesday, escalating America’s trade spats with global competitors, including close allies already reeling from his on-and-off approach …
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How Each House Member Voted on the Bill to Avoid a Government Shutdown
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe House voted 217 to 213 on a bill to fund the federal government through September and avoid a shutdown that would have started this weekend. All but one Republican …
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House Republicans Work to Hold Together in Vote on Spending Bill
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSpeaker Mike Johnson and President Trump were working on Tuesday to tamp down Republican defections ahead of a vote on a bill to fund the government through Sept. 30 and …
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Musk’s Team Must Produce Documents to Comply With Open Records Laws, Judge Says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA federal judge found on Monday that Elon Musk’s government-cutting unit is likely subject to public disclosure laws and must promptly turn over documents to a group that had sued …
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Solar Energy, Criticized by Trump, Claims Big U.S. Gain in 2024
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe U.S. power grid added more capacity from solar energy in 2024 than from any other source in a single year in more than two decades, according to a new …
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Delta Air Lines on Monday cut its financial forecast for the first three months of the year, saying that growing economic concerns among businesses and consumers had lowered demand for …
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Under Pressure From Republicans, D.C. Begins Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLocal government crews in Washington began on Monday morning to remove the Black Lives Matter mural that was painted near the White House nearly five years ago. The mural, spelling …
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Zelensky Is Set to Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Before U.S. Talks
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, working to repair his strained relationship with the United States and secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia, was scheduled to …