Tuesday's Headlines: Hostility from Trump, criticism from Capitol Hill threaten to weaken the tech industry
The U.S. wrote the rules for global trade. Now China is using them against Trump.; In lopsided election win, Egypt's president tightens grip and stirs tensions; Villanova beats...
Democracy Dies in Darkness
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Monday was just the latest bad day for Silicon Valley, which has seen its biggest brands politically battered over several months as the president has lashed out on social media and U.S. and European regulators have scrutinized the industry.
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China imposed tariffs on a relatively modest $3 billion in U.S. imports. But by hitting numerous products that affect congressional districts across the country, China demonstrated that it can exert pressure within the American system.
Abdel Fatah al-Sissi's consolidation of power is widely expected to grow in his second term. But his ambitions are also breeding resentment within the general population, the business community and, some analysts say, inside Egypt's military.
The Wildcats completed a dominant run to the national championship with a 79-62 win over the Wolverines on Monday night in San Antonio. Villanova won all six of its games in the 68-team tournament by at least 12 points and finished the season with a record of 36-4.
Facing mounting criticism from some conservatives over his inability to secure funding for the wall, the president has again fanned fears that U.S. policies have weakened the country and led to public safety risks.
A new quota system will be tied to the judges' annual performance reviews, according to Justice Department memos, and judges will be expected to clear at least 700 cases a year to receive a "satisfactory" rating.
Sinclair may not be as well known as Fox News or CNN, but critics say it injects conservative politics into its 173 local news stations across the country.
Health-care executive Mel Hall is trying to recreate Conor Lamb's success in northern Indiana. But two energetic liberals want the Democratic nomination, too.
The network's co-president said he looks forward to the host's return next week from her vacation. Ingraham came under fire after she taunted Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg.
By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Herman Wong • Read more »
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