A Republican measure that would pay essential government employees faltered in the Senate, and the G.O.P. blocked a pair of Democratic bills to pay a broader swath of workers.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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U.S. to Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal
The Trump administration is preparing to file a trade investigation into China’s compliance with a 2020 trade deal, which could raise tensions ahead of a summit between the country’s leaders.
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Trump Pardons Founder of the Crypto Exchange Binance
Changpeng Zhao, the richest man in crypto, admitted to money-laundering violations that allowed terrorists and other criminals to move money on Binance.
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Under Trump, National Symphony Opens Concerts With the National Anthem
The new directive came after President Trump made himself chairman of the Kennedy Center, the home of the orchestra.
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Tesla Profit Falls 37% After It Cut Car Prices
The company sold more cars but made less money on each one because of discounts and low-interest loans.
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Oil Prices Dropped 19%, Helping Drivers, but Squeezing the Industry
Oil prices have fallen sharply this year as global supply remains strong and demand has been slow to grow.
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How Trump Reprogrammed Funds to Pay Some Workers During the Government Shutdown
By paying troops and law enforcement officials, the president stretched the limits of his spending powers, posing a fresh test to Congress.
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How a Long Government Shutdown Could Leave Scars on the Economy
The effect is rippling beyond missing paychecks to federal services that support much of the economy.
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What Should a Women President Wear?
Season 3 of “The Diplomat” is here, complete with many, many pantsuits.