Dr. Fauci invoked his Constitutional right under the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions from a Senate committee. Republicans say he is ineligible for that protection.
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Fauci Faces Contempt Vote. Here Are the Legal Issues Involved.
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Why Congress Wants a Closer U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership
The New York Times – On the Runway:A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.
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Abdul El-Sayed Thinks Progressives Have a Way to Win. I Hope He’s Right.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Abdul El-Sayed is quick, magnetic, overflowing with infectious confidence. But he also has a blind spot endemic to his movement.
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Michigan Looks Left
The New York Times – On the Runway:We’re sizing up tomorrow’s primary contest.
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Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers
The New York Times – Business:A bipartisan bill in the Senate would allow President Trump to impose tariffs on the biggest importers of Russian energy.
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Tillis Prepared to Advance Fed Nominee after Justice Dropped Probe
The New York Times – Business:Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.
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Bessent Backs Financial Support for Oil-Rich U.A.E.
The New York Times – Business:The Treasury secretary said that currency swap line would benefit both the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
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Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick to Lead Fed, Faces Senate at Tricky Moment
The New York Times – Business:Kevin M. Warsh has enough support to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but a criminal investigation into the central bank stands in his way.
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Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
The New York Times – Business:As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.
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Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation
The New York Times – Business:The Justice Department’s criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve threatens to delay the confirmation of the next chair.
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Trump Faces a Tough Fight With His New Budget
The New York Times – Business:Last year, the president proposed many steep spending cuts that Congress never granted. This time, he may face an even tougher sell.
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Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead
The New York Times – Business:The lopsided vote to approve the measure was a rare bit of election-year bipartisanship on a major affordability issue, but G.O.P. disputes and President Trump’s disinterest have left its fate uncertain.