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More than 1,600 people have been arrested in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at US universities
Unrest amplifies party’s divisions over Gaza war and gives Republicans fodder for campaign attacks
Experience shows that encouraging exports rather than slapping tariffs on imports works best
Both Washington and Beijing juggle security fears with commercial interests and political influence in their policy positions
Also in today’s newsletter, some investors have begun ‘Trump-proofing’ their portfolios
New York City mayor blames ‘outside agitators’ for escalating protests at Columbia University
Project aims to bypass damaged land routes into the besieged strip
Ukraine conflict shows no sign of abating — and financial institutions are being expected to implement the response
Latest measures come as Washington steps up support for Ukraine
Secretary of state says militant group must accept latest proposal but reiterates US opposition to Rafah offensive
Three-year congressional investigation unearths internal industry documents
Firebrand Georgia congresswoman calls for vote on motion next week, deepening party’s civil war
Campus protests are being routinely mishandled
What’s keeping oil prices from jumping higher?
The Democrat vehicle, NANC, has delivered better returns than the S&P 500, while oil-heavy KRUZ outperformed the DJIA
University seals campus as demonstrations over Israel-Hamas war intensify
New classification of drug comes as president tries to shore up vote among younger Americans
Hard-right congresswoman pushes for his removal after he secured more US aid for Ukraine
Former US president fined $9,000 for statements violating gag order and judge warns of potential jail time
Also in today’s newsletter, the Trump campaign’s ‘spring retreat’
Eloquence and charisma are vastly overrated in politics
Vaccine-sceptic scion of US political dynasty says Americans must not vote out of ‘fear’
Government of Benjamin Netanyahu accepts latest proposal from mediators that heightens chance of a deal with Hamas
They’ll make up one in seven of those eligible to go to the polls for the presidential election
Nobel laureate claims fall in inflation vindicates his position but global events challenge other views
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