The Shutdown Crisis Leads to Questions About Who Is in Charge
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The Shutdown Crisis Leads to Questions About Who Is in Charge

Donald Trump has yet to take office but the president-elect and Elon Musk are already influencing policy, putting the federal government hours away from a shut down.
Washington and the Markets are Feeling the President-elect Effect
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Washington and the Markets are Feeling the President-elect Effect

The President-elect takes office in a month, but his influence on policy is already being felt by investors and across Washington.
Trump Backs a Longshoremen’s Union That Supported Him
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Trump Backs a Longshoremen’s Union That Supported Him

President-elect Donald J. Trump is supporting the International Longshoremen’s Association, which could strike soon if it doesn’t reach a deal on automation with employers.
Trump Backs Dockworkers Union Amid Risk of New Port Strike
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Trump Backs Dockworkers Union Amid Risk of New Port Strike

The president-elect’s intervention could help the longshoremen’s union win concessions and avoid the resumption of a strike on East and Gulf Coast ports.