Domestic Politics
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Capital-Gains Taxes Are on Biden’s Radar as He Seeks Money for Social Programs
WASHINGTON—President Biden is preparing to take a big swing at one of the features of the tax code that affects…
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Climate Summit’s Final Day to Focus on Technology, Innovation
WASHINGTON—Officials from the U.S. and other nations will spend the final day of a global climate summit focused on innovation,…
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Opinion | Will Biden Use Every Tool Against China?
President Biden speaks at a virtual summit with international leaders on climate change from the White House, April 22. Photo:…
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Opinion | The Democrat Fighting H.R.1
Potomac Watch: New Hampshire’s secretary of state Bill Gardner blows up the claims of ‘voter suppression.’ Image: Charles Krupa/Associated Press…
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Opinion | Biden’s 10-Year Climate Plan
Was President Biden trying to impress China’s Xi Jinping at Thursday’s climate pep rally by committing to reduce U.S. greenhouse…
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Russia Orders Some Troops to Withdraw From Ukraine Border
Russia’s Defense Ministry ordered some of its troops to begin withdrawing from the Ukrainian border in a move that could…
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Pakistan Investigates Whether Attack Targeted China’s Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—Authorities are investigating whether the Chinese ambassador was the target of a suicide bombing in a restive Western province,…
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GOP Senators Release Outline of $568 Billion Infrastructure Plan
WASHINGTON—A group of Senate Republicans released the outline for a $568 billion infrastructure plan, putting out a GOP alternative to…
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WSJ News Exclusive | Congressmen, Consumer Reports Raise Concerns Over Tesla’s Autopilot
Two U.S. senators have expressed concern about what they said may be an emerging pattern of safety concerns involving Tesla…
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As Covid-19 Vaccines Lag, Europe Keeps Cheap Money Flowing
FRANKFURT—The European Central Bank will keep its aggressive monetary stimulus in place and lag behind the Federal Reserve in phasing…
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Opinion | Cuomo Finishes the Pandemic as He Started It, by Failing Seniors
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo turned out not to be the hero the media hailed early in the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Biden to Urge Climate Action at World Leaders Summit
At 8 a.m. Thursday, the White House will kick off a two-day virtual climate summit aimed at jump-starting negotiations for…
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Biden may recognize Armenian genocide, inflaming U.S. ties with Turkey
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is poised to formally recognize the Armenian genocide of the early 20th century, U.S. officials…
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Opinion | Biden Indicts the Minneapolis Police
Minneapolis police officers stand in line as they are confronted by protesters in Minneapolis on April 11. Photo: kerem yucel/Agence…
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Opinion | The D.C. Statehood Gambit
A demonstrator holds up a sign as DC statehood activists gather in front of the Capitol on March 22, Photo:…
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Apple, Google Come Under Fire at Senate Antitrust Hearing
WASHINGTON—Lawmakers and mobile app companies took aim at Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google in a hearing Wednesday focused on…
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Russia’s Putin Issues Warnings Amid Military Buildup, Pro-Navalny Protests
MOSCOW—President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would deliver a swift and harsh response to any foreign threat, a warning that comes…
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Ireland just surpassed China in confirmed COVID-19 deaths — how on Earth did that happen?
How did a small island on the northwestern periphery of Europe end up with more coronavirus deaths and cases than…
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FTC Nominee Khan Signals Support for Aggressive Approach on Big Tech
WASHINGTON— Lina Khan, a Big Tech critic nominated to a seat on the Federal Trade Commission, appeared on track to…
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WSJ News Exclusive | Iran Nuclear Deal Talks Advance as U.S. Offers Sanctions Relief
The Biden administration has signaled it is open to easing sanctions against critical elements of Iran’s economy, including oil and…
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