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Israel is trying to manage a tricky balance between pleasing its ally, the U.S., without throttling lucrative technology deals with China.

Bleary-eyed senators went through a marathon series of votes at the Capitol that is the final step before passing Democrats’ climate, energy and tax package.

More than 1100 companies — including those controlled by some of the most influential families and rich listers — remain exempt from lodging accounts with the regulator, 25 years after the temporary exemption was granted.

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today reaffirmed his commitment to securing access to voting rights by signing a series of bills to strengthen New Jersey’s elections. Today

Several Republicans who had backed the measure blocked it last week, drawing ire from Democrats and veterans groups who expected quick enactment. Another vote is planned for this week.

Gerald Malloy runs for U.S. Senate

The president has voiced support for exceptions or changes to filibuster rules in order for voting rights legislation to progress in the Senate.

Only two of the 14 Republicans who broke ranks to support taking up gun legislation are facing voters this year, showing how difficult such deals could be in the future.

The move effectively returns to a 2014 policy that forbade the use of the weapons except in defense of South Korea.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been accused of jeopardising national security by revealing information about a secret plan to acquire nuclear submarines.