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    James Politi is the Washington bureau chief, covering the White House and managing a team of reporters focused on American politics, economics, regulation and foreign policy. Since joining the FT in 2000, James worked in a variety of roles, including US M&A correspondent, US economics correspondent, World trade editor, and Rome bureau chief.
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    • Thursday, 22 September, 2022
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      Plus, coal accounts for the most power generation growth for the first time in nine years

    • Thursday, 15 September, 2022
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      Washington to target banks that are integrated into Mir processing system

    • Thursday, 15 September, 2022
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      Agreement follows months of negotiations between unions and America’s largest carriers

    • Wednesday, 14 September, 2022
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      Move comes amid growing fears about economy under Taliban rule

    • Tuesday, 13 September, 2022
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      Increase in consumer prices prompts Wall Street sell-off as investors bet on aggressive Fed response

    • Saturday, 10 September, 2022
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      Treasury guidance would give teeth to G7 plan to curtail Moscow’s energy revenues

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      US president’s combative primetime speech criticises GOP’s subservience to Donald Trump

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    • Sunday, 21 August, 2022
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    • Sunday, 21 August, 2022
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      Some members of the party fear his return to centre stage could ultimately undercut their election prospects

    • Thursday, 18 August, 2022
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    • Wednesday, 17 August, 2022
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    • Friday, 12 August, 2022
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      FBI search warrant reveals former president was holding highly classified documents at Mar-a-Lago estate

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