Monday's Headlines: Trump stands firm on trade, resisting pressure from world, business leaders as tariffs start kicking in
Democrats scramble to keep the outrage that could fuel midterm wins from becoming a liability; 'A way of monetizing poor people': How private equity firms make money offering loans...
Democracy Dies in Darkness
The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors
The additional taxes will make it harder to sell some U.S. items abroad, and they raise costs on many products used in U.S. manufacturing. But President Trump shrugged off fears that the economy will be hurt. "Every country is calling every day, saying, 'Let's make a deal, let's make a deal.' It's going to all work out," he said.
Still considered key to liberal momentum, anger at Republicans has also led to radical ideas and open disputes among party members over what to focus on as elections approach.
As treasury secretary, Timothy F. Geithner criticized predatory lenders. Now the private equity firm he leads runs a company that mails high-rate loans to risky customers.
The problems that affect Bristol, Va., and not Bristol, Tenn., highlight the challenges some smaller Virginia localities face, especially as the state's suburban crescent — from the D.C. area through Richmond to Hampton Roads — pulls away in wealth and population.
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For the past five seasons, Los Angeles has been sitting at home during the postseason. It has been so bad that LaVar Ball is a more compelling (and irritating) figure than his son and the rest of the players on the roster.
The decision to sell part of his empire marks the end of an era. It could be viewed as a surrender, but it might turn out to be his most deft move yet, the one in which he saves his company and fortifies his family fortune.
The 30-foot rocket was supposed to reach 60 miles into space. Instead it barely managed to lift off before flames started to shoot from its base and it crashed back to earth.
Lightly regarded Russia, with limited skill but unlimited discipline and heart, stayed true to its defense-first plan and prevailed when goal keeper Igor Akinfeev made two saves in the shootout.
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