Legal and Lobbying Costs Surge as Universities Face Trump Pressure

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Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles Will Face Off in Maine Governor’s Race

Mr. Charles, a conservative Republican, had led the field ahead of a ranked-choice runoff. But Ms. Pingree, a former Maine House …

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Matt Dunlap Wins Democratic House Primary in Maine’s Swing District

Mr. Dunlap, a progressive Democrat, is set to face former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, in a competitive general election in No…

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San Francisco Film Patrons Are Found Dead on Side of Highway

Judith Sheldon, 84, daughter of an Oscar-winning director, and her husband, Wylie, 86, were traveling to Oregon on a hot day. The…

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Vance Delays Trip to Switzerland For Direct Talks on Iran Deal

Mr. Vance said earlier at a press briefing that he did not know if he would travel to Switzerland on Friday for the talks, where …

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Union Behind California Billionaire Tax Offers to Reduce the Rate

The health care workers’ union that made it to the ballot with its plan to impose a 5 percent tax on billionaires’ wealth told Go…

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Firm Tied to Trump Donor Got No-Bid Contract to Clean Reflecting Pool

A White House spokeswoman said the president was not involved in selecting Greenwater Services, the business owned by a trust led…

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Trump’s Intelligence Pick Renews Debate: Is the Director of National Intelligence Needed?

The director of national intelligence’s office was created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Now some lawmakers want to s…

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James Talarico Attacks Ken Paxton Over Child Abuse Case

The case, which resulted in a short jail sentence despite years of alleged abuse, has drawn outcry in Texas. So have the attempts…

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