Johnson, Battling Proxy Voting for Parents, Exposes Weak Hold on House Republicans

The Republican speaker, who has mostly wielded power by relying on the threat of retribution from President Trump, has chosen an institutional fight it’s not clear he can win.

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Milb reaches settlement with Trump.

Milbank, based in Manhattan, agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services to causes supported by the president and the firm.

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Renewable Energy Sector Braces for Trump Tariffs

The components used to assemble wind turbines are made by suppliers around the globe.

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To Counter Trump’s Tariffs on Goods, Countries May Hit Back at US Services

Service sectors make up the vast bulk of the American economy, which gives trading partners some clout in trade negotiations.

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Lawyers for Maryland Man Erroneously Deported to El Salvador Assail Trump Administration

The case has raised questions not only about how the man could have ended up on a plane to El Salvador, but also about why the administration has apparently not moved to correct its mistake.

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Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake

Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.

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Why Did Israel Break the Cease-Fire in Gaza? What to Know About the Attacks

A top official said “large areas” of the enclave would be seized, suggesting that Israel intended to hold on to more territory.

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Trump’s Tariffs Make the Fed’s Interest Rate Decisions Tougher

Tariffs risk slowing growth and making inflation stickier, a tricky combination for the central bank as it debates what to do about interest rates.

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Amazon Said to Make a Bid to Buy TikTok in the U.S.

The e-commerce giant put in a last-minute offer for the popular video app, according to three people familiar with the talks. TikTok faces a Saturday deadline to change its ownership structure.

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In Trump’s Fight With Perkins Coie, the Richest Firms Are Staying Quiet

None of the nation’s top-10 firms by revenue have signed a legal brief demonstrating support for the law firm that is resisting an executive order.

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