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How Trump's perception of Japan collides with today's economic reality

Japan was the genesis of President Donald Trump's tariff-led approach to reshaping the global economy. When he lands in Tokyo, trade will again be on his agenda.

By Michelle Ye Hee Lee
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Before heading to Japan and South Korea, the president joined the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand in Malaysia to sign a peace deal. (The Post)

Nation's biggest law firms back off from challenging Trump policies

Smaller law firms are being pressed to their limits as they try to pick up the legal slack.

By Shayna Jacobs , Clara Ence Morse and Mark Berman
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Eve Hill, a partner at a Baltimore firm challenging the Trump administration in class-action cases. (Craig Hudson for The Post)

A colossal Buc-ee's broke a small Colorado town

In the quest to preserve the character of Palmer Lake, something has already been lost: civility.

By Karin Brulliard • 1 hour ago
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We listened to the podcasts from 2028 candidates. Here's who stood out.

A guide to political podcasts from potential candidates. Not all of them are riveting.

By Dylan Wells • 1 hour ago

Kamala Harris says she may run for president again

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Sen. Ted Cruz, right, Michael Knowles and Ronna McDaniel while taping "Verdict With Ted Cruz." (Toni L. Sandys/The Post)

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In defense of the White House ballroom

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Price controls on home insurance? What could go wrong?

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Ned Price

I worked for Biden. Here's the gold in Trump's foreign policy.

Eva Moskowitz

These schools are the answer to unlocking every child's potential

Iulia Lupse

That public beach is no longer for everyone

Leana S. Wen

Answering your questions about using AI as a health care guide

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Letters to the Editor

Jay Jones is out of bounds. Here's why I'm voting for him anyway.

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Edith Pritchett

Cartoon: The AI regulation sweet spot

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Melissa could strike Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane before two more landfalls

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College football winners and losers: Alabama and Texas survive and advance

Line drawn by 19th-century Britain stokes Pakistan-Taliban tension

June Lockhart, warmhearted star of 'Lassie' and 'Lost in Space,' dies at 100

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There's a reason electricity prices are rising. And it's not data centers.

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Politics & Government

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Business is booming for MAGA-aligned lobbyists in Washington.

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Business & Technology

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Consumer prices in September rise to a pace not seen since January

Social Security increase is in line with inflation but trails key expenses

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Why open enrollment comes down to rising costs and less-than-ideal choices

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National

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GOP-dominated Florida town votes to keep the name Gulf of Mexico Drive

ICE agent threatens to check deputy's status during DUI stop, asks if he's Haitian

An $850K plan for Catholic statues has one Massachusetts town divided

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World

Switzerland bunkers

Switzerland is spending millions revamping its vast network of bunkers

Trump to meet with Xi as he travels to Asia to contain trade war

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They wanted to make hummus. The Gaza war made them a political target.

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India's $3.9 billion plan to help Modi's mogul ally after U.S. charges

Climate, Health & Science

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Moldy food is linked to serious health issues like cancer and nerve damage

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Dead soldiers' teeth reveal diseases that doomed Napoleon's army

Study finds mRNA coronavirus vaccines prolonged life of cancer patients

Trump administration will allow controversial road through Alaskan refuge

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D.C., Md. & Va.

Virginia crash

Man dies in crash on Virginia's I-264 highway while fleeing ICE agents

How the D.C. region is bracing for a possible loss of SNAP food stamps

A dozen people wounded in shootings across the District

A fix is coming to an intersection where a girl was killed by a school bus

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Sports

Star athlete
Column Barry Svrluga

The 40-year-old star athlete whose longevity secrets start with beer

NFL says it will review Ravens' injury report on Lamar Jackson

Navy gets contributions from all over the roster to stay unbeaten

Beyond Charlie Lindgren, Capitals show little fight in Alex Ovechkin's 1,500th game

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U.S. women won their fewest gymnastics worlds medals since 2001. What happened?

Advice

Family reunion
Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax: Family-reunion photo rules exclude gay cousin's partner

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Asking Eric: I stayed with a friend while visiting. The bedroom had cameras.

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Miss Manners: I opt out of group photos so I'm not posted online

Sahaj Kaur Kohli

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Style

Bubbes counseling

Bubbes volunteer to do what they do best: Counsel troubled souls

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Arts & Entertainment

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Travel

Alison Roman grocery store

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