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PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN

Trump Gets Big Warning as U.S. Loses Million New-Car Buyers

Inflation, high rates, and pricey fuel have driven buyers from the new-car market—with no relief in sight.

Tom Latchem

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FORBIDDEN CITY

Trump-Backed Senate Candidate ‘Made in China' Merch

The “America First” Senate candidate spent hundreds on Chinese-made campaign merchandise.

Annabella Rosciglione

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WAIT, BUT?

America First President Tells Troops to Go Buy Japanese Cars

His platform is championing U.S. business.

Harry Thompson

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COG IN THE MACHINE

These ‘Robot Wranglers’ Are Keeping Androids Safe on the Job

While robots are increasingly used in manufacturing, full automation seems a ways away, as long as the bots need a little human help to get the job done.

Edith Olmsted

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THE GREAT AWOKENING

J.D. Vance Quietly Supports a Bill His GOP Allies Hate

The candidate has broken with the vast majority of the GOP—and most of his political allies—to support a bill that his opponent actually sponsored. But he’s being quiet about it.

Sam Brodey

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Voodoo Economics

Dems Hope Bill You Don’t Know Can Fill in for Biden Agenda

President Joe Biden’s agenda has stalled. But Democrats are picking up a bill low on their to-do list and hoping they can run on passing it.

Sam Brodey

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‘PANIC BUYING’

Pharma Giant Made Record Profits as It Botched Vaxes: NYT

Emergent BioSolutions gave hundreds of millions in bonuses to executives even as it ruined 75 million doses of COVID vaccines.

Corbin Bolies

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DO BETTER

It’s Time to Get Tough on Overseas Drug Manufacturers

Despite Chinese drug makers’ track record of deceit, U.S. regulators continue to rely on a credulous inspection system.

Undark Magazine

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OUTSOURCED

Tomi Lahren Admits Her ‘Freedom’ Clothing Not Made in USA

Alexo Athletica said Lahren’s line, along with their other items, had to be manufactured “overseas to start out.”

Julia Arciga

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AND WE’RE BACK

Foxconn Building Wisconsin Facility After White House Talks

It’s unclear what kinds of jobs will be available at the facility.

Audrey McNamara

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WISH LIST

Chinese Workers Get 1.25 Cents for Each Disney Doll Produced

She sings and sparkles, but for the workers who make Princess Ariel, factory life is brutal drudgery.

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