United States Politics and Government – Page 324

Tucker Carlson’s Surprise Exit Stuns People in Donald Trump’s Orbit

The former president and Tucker Carlson are said to have been on friendlier terms lately, after embarrassing disclosures in Dominion’s suit against Fox News.

By Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman

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Sacklers Gave Millions to Institution That Advises on Opioid Policy

Even as the nation’s drug crisis mounted, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine continued to accept funds from some members of the Sackler family, including those involved with Purdue Pharma.

By Christina Jewett

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The Debt Ceiling Debate Is About More Than Debt

Republicans’ opening bid to avert economic catastrophe by raising the nation’s borrowing limit focuses more on energy policy than reducing debt.

By Jim Tankersley

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Julie Su Faces Senate Fight as Labor Dept. Nominee

Business groups are critical of the candidate, Julie Su, and key senators are wavering. The administration’s labor policies are central to the clash.

By Noam Scheiber