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How a Housing Bill Trump Spurned Became Law

Despite partisan differences, intraparty feuds and the president’s lack of interest, Congress delivered the first major housing bill in a generation.

In Maine, Democrats Pick Troy Jackson to Replace Platner in Senate Race

Mr. Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, clinched the nomination at a hastily arranged state party convention.

In Rush to Track Down Leaks, Justice Dept. Reversed Its Own Process

A judge’s remarks on subpoenas to reporters cast attention on two administration officials under consideration for powerful cabinet posts, Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton.

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The U.S. deal with Iran signed in June initially appeared to be a success. It didn’t take long to fall apart.

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