How Pakistan’s Spending Blitz Helped Win Over Trump and Flip U.S. Policy

As Pakistan has hired lobbyists with close ties to President Trump, it has also received favorable tariff treatment and unique access in Washington.

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Mamdani, Mofongo and Rum: Democratic Squabbles Fade Away, for Now

At an annual gathering in Puerto Rico for New York’s political class, former foes of Zohran Mamdani put aside their differences and tried to get information about his inner circle.

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As Beef Prices Remain High, Trump Calls for Inquiry Into Meatpackers

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into possible collusion among the big meatpackers. The effort may mollify ranchers, but it’s unclear how far it will go.

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The Former Lobbyists Making Key Decisions at the E.P.A.

The Environmental Protection Agency has hired numerous former lobbyists and industry insiders who now work on chemical regulation, emission limits and other rules.

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From Industry to E.P.A.: Lobbyist Now Oversees Pesticide Rules

Kyle Kunkler fought for a restricted weed killer that can harm plants and wildlife when it drifts to nearby land. He’s now at the E.P.A., which wants to allow its use.

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Trump Allies Push to Bolster Putin-Backed Balkans Leader

An influence campaign has relied on allies of the president, including Rudolph W. Giuliani, to cast a Serbian politician as a victim of political persecution.

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Unexpected Critics of Trump’s Attacks on Wind Energy: Oil Executives

Business leaders and trade organizations have been especially worried by attempts to stop work on wind farms that had already secured federal approval.

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Prosecutor Believes Shooting at ABC Affiliate Was Politically Motivated

The suspect in the shooting in Sacramento, a retired California lobbyist, was ordered to remain in custody without bail. His lawyer questioned why federal lawyers were involved.

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Meta Ramps Up Spending on A.I. Politics With New Super PAC

The new PAC, which is the second that Meta has unveiled in the last month, is aimed at backing those in support of the artificial intelligence industry.

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Retired Lobbyist in Federal Custody in ABC Affiliate Shooting in Sacramento, California

Prosecutors say that the suspect, a 64-year-old Sacramento man, had a note critical of Trump administration officials and a separate calendar reminder to “Do the Next Scary Thing.”

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