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Musk Leaves Washington Behind but With Powerful Friends in Place
The world’s richest man created disruption and fear before giving up on revamping government. But his companies will now face less oversight.
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U.S. Ports Grapple With On-Again, Off-Again Tariffs
Court rulings overturning and then at least temporarily allowing President Trump’s tariffs add to the uncertainty disrupting business at U.S. ports.
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Man Who Threatened to Kill Election Officials Gets More Than 3 Years in Prison
Teak Ty Brockbank, 46, of Colorado, blamed his actions on exposure to far-right political rhetoric.
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Elon Musk and DOGE’s Cuts Continue to Reverberate With Federal Workers
Employees of federal agencies continue to wrestle with the shocks of Elon Musk’s drive to purge the government of diversity programs and slash employment even as the billionaire leaves Washington.
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Tariff Rulings Inject New Uncertainty Into Trump Trade Strategy
A court ruling invalidating President Trump’s sweeping tariffs was halted hours later, throwing into question the administration’s overall approach to trade.
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Stocks Jump After Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs
The ruling added to uncertainty, but investors were encouraged that it could slow momentum for a trade war that threatens economic and corporate growth.
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Export Controls Are Endangering the Fragile U.S.-China Truce
Just two-and-a-half weeks after agreeing to suspend tariffs, both countries are using export controls to disrupt each other’s key industries.
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The Techno-Futuristic Philosophy Behind Elon Musk’s Mania
From the White House to Mars, the tech billionaire has his sights set on the long term.
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One Way to Sell Beer in Britain? Buy Into a Soccer Team.
An American microbrewery has made inroads in English pubs with a novel marketing strategy.
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Toto’s Toilet Won Japan’s Heart. Can it Conquer the American Market?
Having conquered its home market, the Japanese toilet-maker Toto is selling more bidets in the United States. Toto’s president says not even tariffs will halt its advance.