Trump, Big Law, and an “Existential Crisis”
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Trump, Big Law, and an “Existential Crisis”

The president’s clash with some of the nation’s biggest law firms appears to be far from over, potentially splintering the legal community even further.
The Pentagon Draws Back the Curtains for Musk
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The Pentagon Draws Back the Curtains for Musk

The billionaire was set to be briefed on the military’s closely guarded playbooks on China, raising new questions about his power and access.
Powell’s ‘Transitory’ Inflation Call Revives Memories of Pandemic
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Powell’s ‘Transitory’ Inflation Call Revives Memories of Pandemic

Investors cheered the Federal Reserve chair’s assessment. But some economists fear a case of déjà vu.
What’s at Stake in Trump’s Purge at the F.T.C
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What’s at Stake in Trump’s Purge at the F.T.C

The president’s firing of the two Democratic commissioners at the regulator not only a challenge to the legal status quo, but also raises uncertainty for businesses.