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Legal experts question the billionaire’s plan to hand out huge payments in battleground states as part of a get-out-the-vote drive.

David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing.

The Supreme Court ruled in June that the original plaintiffs, anti-abortion doctors and groups, did not have standing to sue. Now three states are trying to continue the legal fight.

Steps to bolster the economy have set off a stock buying frenzy. Our columnist spoke to Chinese investors about why they are jumping in knowing the risks.

Presidents are not all-powerful, but, if elected, Donald Trump would have some influence with the federal regulators who oversee major television networks.

Election anxiety is causing many consumers to avoid big-ticket purchases like houses, weddings and cars. “Every four years this happens,” one former car dealer said.

The league is trying to ensure that sponsors, media partners and enthusiasm are in place before committing to playing a game in the country.

The machinists union that represents more than 33,000 workers said that the deal includes raises of 35 percent over the four-year life of the contract.