Trump Shuns Europe, and Its Defense Industry Tries to Capitalize
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Trump Shuns Europe, and Its Defense Industry Tries to Capitalize

Europe’s weapons makers are prospering as the continent reconsiders its post-Cold War stance of favoring domestic investment over military spending.
How Geo Group’s Surveillance Tech Is Aiding Trump’s Immigration Agenda
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How Geo Group’s Surveillance Tech Is Aiding Trump’s Immigration Agenda

Geo Group, a private prison firm that makes digital tools to track immigrants, becomes one of the Trump administration’s big business winners as its tech is increasingly used in deportations.
Panama Official Accuses Hong Kong Port Operator of Misconduct
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Panama Official Accuses Hong Kong Port Operator of Misconduct

The controller general of Panama said CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong conglomerate, did not properly renew its license to operate two ports that are part of a $19 billion deal involving BlackRock.
As Smaller Firms Back Perkins Coie’s Fight With Trump, Largest Ones Shy Away
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As Smaller Firms Back Perkins Coie’s Fight With Trump, Largest Ones Shy Away

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.