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used this fact to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation, experts say.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4000x4000+500+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8e%2F1a%2F2d4f709f4296ad2a7da8f2cac855%2Fhbarczyk-npr-philanthropy-final.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/30/nx-s1-5753946/science-jeffrey-epstein-mit-exploit-donors-philanthropy) ### [Science](https://www.npr.org/sections/science/) ### [Philanthropy is a 'significant form of power.' Here's how Jeffrey Epstein exploited that](https://www.npr.org
used a [5,600 word essay](https://institute.global/insights/politics-and-governance/the-labour-party-is-playing-with-fire-over-its-future-and-the-future-of-the-country) to argue the Labour government had "no coherent plan" for the country and had introduced policies that had held back business. He urged Labour
influence over [election administration](/news/2026/2/23/donald-trumps-actions-stir-election-concerns-in-the-lead-up-to-us-midterms) in the years ahead. Here are some of the key races to watch. ## Key Senate race in Maine to be decided The Democratic Party’s long-shot hope of retaking
challenges." The Chinese leader seemed to have a strong hand as he negotiated with the US president too. Stronger trade relationships with the rest of the world and China's dominance in rare earth minerals
influence has now faded. The Left today survives unevenly. In Kerala, despite its latest setback, the Left remains politically consequential. In Tamil Nadu, it survives largely through alliances. In Bihar, the CPI (Marxist-Leninist
challenges. China had responded to the tariffs by restricting the export of rare earths, elements that are vital to global industrial supply chains and US military technology. It did not take long for some factories
used an expletive during a tense phone call about Netanyahu's planned attacks on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. - 🎧 **The ceasefire holds significant potential if it works**, but NPR's Greg Myre says there
politics. He also broke from his opponents on US policy towards Israel. He has pledged to join 12 current members of Congress in signing a resolution recognising the Nakba and has urged his competitors
influence him or discredit his work as he sought to examine the policing challenges posed by the Chinese Communist party (CCP) and criminal gangs. Among the apparent attempts to interfere with Wilson’s findings – based
influence of his social media account to boost Rep. Julia Letlow early on in the race and State Treasurer John Fleming in the final hours. But no one has drawn the ire of Trump
use of cloud and data infrastructure](/news/2025/8/7/microsoft-cloud-used-in-israeli-mass-surveillance-of-palestinians-report) linked to major US technology companies in Israeli surveillance operations involving Palestinians. For a growing number of scholars, economists and political thinkers, such developments reflect more than just
challenging the sovereignty of parliament. Two MPs openly accused the government of a “cover-up” and one threatened to table a motion holding ministers in contempt. The second tranche of Mandelson files is expected
influencers like Laura Loomer, Ben Shapiro and Benny Johnson are at the ready, commenting and reposting to juice Pratt's reach. "Winning the internet is not the same thing as winning the election
political class, with Polymarket [opening a pop-up bar on K Street](https://washingtonian.com/2026/03/19/polymarket-is-opening-a-pop-up-bar-at-dcs-proper-21/), among other efforts. Both platforms did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Here are some of the most
influence on his party will be tested in several Republican primaries. In Kentucky, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie faces off with Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein. Recent primaries in Indiana and Louisiana have highlighted that Republican
political challenge,” he said. The date refers to the unrest that followed the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with protests targeting military sites, including the corps commander’s residence in Lahore
challenger for Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, whose 2020 victory came amid a liberal surge in a state long dominated by conservatives. Also topping the ticket will be the race to choose a Democratic gubernatorial candidate
influence of Black voters in electing candidates, a bare-knuckled blitz occurring even in some states where voting in congressional primaries has begun, and prompted by the US supreme court’s decision [gutting section
using paint rollers to coat the concrete in a vivid dark blue. When NPR visited on Monday, the shade looked more subdued — and workers had seemingly switched from paint rollers to sprayers. [![Work continues
political class. “People are fed up with politicians and unfulfilled promises,” he says, adding that he encouraged those around him to participate in the elections in the hope of creating change. “I told my friends