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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · 7 m

The Trump administration is using its global trade wars to advance the interests of the U.S. technology industry on.wsj.com/4m9tWay

WSJPolitics's tweet card. The administration hopes to use the threat of tariffs and access to the U.S. economy to stop countries from imposing new taxes, regulations and tariffs on U.S. technology firms.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · 6 h

New Jersey’s federal judges on Tuesday appointed a new U.S. attorney, pushing out temporary top prosecutor Alina Habba on.wsj.com/3IHarHN

WSJPolitics's tweet card. Alina Habba, who previously worked as the president’s lawyer, had served in the role temporarily since March.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · 7 h

President Trump lashed out at his perceived political enemies and rivals and called on the Justice Department to investigate former President Barack Obama on.wsj.com/451oZJR

WSJPolitics's tweet card. The president said former Democratic leaders and rivals should be held accountable over findings from a memo released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · 11 h

The Justice Department is seeking to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking on.wsj.com/4m6VIUP

WSJPolitics's tweet card. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department is seeking to interview Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · 16 h

Four Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs debate economics and tech on their podcast. It’s among the most popular in the U. S.—and a force in Washington. on.wsj.com/470jVb4

WSJPolitics's tweet card. ‘All-In,’ which hosts cabinet secretaries and senators, is scheduled to have an appearance by President Trump at a conference Wednesday.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 19

With a tripling of its annual budget and pressure to increase deportations, ICE is racing to expand its detention space with temporary tentlike structures, despite safety warnings on.wsj.com/4lV0J3v

WSJPolitics's tweet card. The GOP megabill has allocated $45 billion for detention, giving the Trump administration hope it can speed up deportation efforts.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 18

Justice Department Asks Court to Release Epstein Grand-Jury Transcripts on.wsj.com/4eXTXHd

WSJPolitics's tweet card. President Trump said he had directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to make the request.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 18

Exhibitions staged by Richard Saltoun Gallery, Franklin Parrasch Gallery and Magenta Plains aim to explore weighty subjects but offer a confusing if only occasionally enlightening collection of works on.wsj.com/4kJ2vTB

WSJPolitics's tweet card. Exhibitions staged by Richard Saltoun Gallery, Franklin Parrasch Gallery and Magenta Plains aim to explore weighty subjects but offer a confusing if only occasionally enlightening collection of works.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 18

The Trump administration moved Germany ahead of Switzerland for the next Patriot air-defense systems off the production line to let Berlin send two Patriots it already has to Ukraine on.wsj.com/3UiQFVt

WSJPolitics's tweet card. Pentagon moves Germany to front of the line for the next air-defense systems after Trump says allies will pay for additional Ukraine weapons.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 18

President Trump called for the release of additional documents related to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the publication of an article in The Wall Street Journal on.wsj.com/3IPhwGa

WSJPolitics's tweet card. The president threatened to sue the newspaper and News Corp for publishing an article about a letter bearing his name that was included in a 2003 birthday album for Jeffrey Epstein.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 17

For Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday, friends created a book of bawdy letters. One was from Donald Trump. on.wsj.com/3Ite58f

WSJPolitics's tweet card. The leather-bound book was compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell. The president says the letter ‘is a fake thing.’

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 17

President Trump won’t recommend a special prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein case, his top spokeswoman said on.wsj.com/46Q5V3D

WSJPolitics's tweet card. The president and his administration have been criticized for backtracking on promises for more transparency in the case.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 17

The House of Representatives advanced a pair of bills Thursday aimed at setting up regulations for cryptocurrencies, continuing the industry’s recent momentum on Capitol Hill on.wsj.com/4eWbeR3

WSJPolitics's tweet card. One piece of legislation establishes standards for stablecoins. Another lays out rules for crypto exchanges.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 17

President Trump was diagnosed with a common vein condition after he identified “mild swelling” in his legs, the White House said Thursday on.wsj.com/3TLYXVW

WSJPolitics's tweet card. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after undergoing a comprehensive exam by his physician.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 17

The State Department is placing strict limits on its public assessments of foreign elections, according to an internal State Department directive, a sharp shift on.wsj.com/40XTFKE

WSJPolitics's tweet card. The order says the U.S. will only comment if “there is a clear and compelling U.S. foreign policy interest to do so.”

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 17

For Opportunity Zones 2.0, Republicans reshaped the program to aid rural America. If the changes work, they will spur growth in struggling places where Donald Trump won huge majorities. on.wsj.com/44SIS5A

WSJPolitics's tweet card. New tax-and-spending law expands benefits for investments in sparsely populated regions.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 17

The Senate passed a White House-endorsed plan to cancel $9 billion in funding for foreign-aid programs and public media on.wsj.com/3IweUx0

WSJPolitics's tweet card. After a late-night session, the bill to claw back $9 billion in funds heads to House, which must pass it by Friday or the executive branch is supposed to release the funding.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 17

National-security concerns are holding up a deal championed by President Trump in which the United Arab Emirates would buy billions of dollars of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips for data centers on.wsj.com/46fUEJM

WSJPolitics's tweet card. Some administration officials worry China could get access to advanced Nvidia chips and are holding up efforts to iron out the agreement.

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 16

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s top aides have become embroiled in personality clashes, culminating this week in a White House-backed shake-up on.wsj.com/4luzRH3

WSJPolitics's tweet card. RFK Jr.’s Top Ranks Rocked by Personality Clashes

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WSJ Politics@WSJPolitics · Jul 16

A small but growing group of House Republican lawmakers is encouraging the Trump administration to pivot toward addressing immigration policy inside the country on.wsj.com/4lDu02u

WSJPolitics's tweet card. Some lawmakers say agricultural industry will be devastated if farm workers are deported.

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