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Washington PostWednesday, 2 September 2026

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President’s projects test the courts, and the clock

Using legal loopholes and executive power, Trump is remaking Washington

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Trump’s oil deal comes with risks

Likely to be years before production meaningfully ramps up, experts say

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Putin pledges to back Iran

KREMLIN TOUTS TEHRAN ALLYSHIP

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USPS plans could reject large batches of ballots

Whistleblower warns of Postal Service system tied to mail-voting order

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