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politics
Trump Administration Reaches Deal to Keep ZTE in Business
The Trump administration has informed members of Congress that it has reached an agreement.
politics
Cohen Judge to Hear From Stormy Daniels's Lawyer Next Week
Avenatti says he’s seeking to protect any privileged communications that may have been disclosed to Cohen.
politics
EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Racked Up $3.1 Million Bill for Security in First Year
That price tag—spent on protective agents’ pay and travel during 2017—is higher than the security cost for his immediate predecessors.
deals
Kushner Cos. Sells Stake in Hard-Partying Apartment Complex
Kushner Cos. is leaving Philadelphia with the sale of its only asset in the city.
Opinion
Jonathan Bernstein
President Trump, Master of None
Bluster doesn’t mean influence. Plus, Jonathan Bernstein’s morning links.
Stephen Gandel
Trump Tax Cut Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
First-quarter results show that corporate America’s savings are better than expected.
Faye Flam
How Scientists Succumb to Corruption and Cook Results
It starts with a dash of temptation. Stir in some rationalization and deception. The final and key ingredient is: stupid systems with perverse incentives.
Tobin Harshaw
China Outspends the U.S. on Defense? Here’s the Math.
Factoring in purchasing power and personnel costs leads to a surprising conclusion.
Barry Ritholtz
10 Best Reads for Summer
Some recommendations for beach or porch.
