The metal tariffs were supposed to protect manufacturers. But they are also delaying investment, expansion and hiring until companies know where they stand.
The possible appointment of Andrew Smith, who represented Facebook, Uber and Equifax and others, raised the prospect of frequent recusals from investigations.
A federal case in Manhattan involving what the authorities say was a long-running fraud sheds light on the untamed nature of the litigation-finance business.
Sporting events have long drawn exclusive parties. The red carpet has rolled out to other areas, including concerts, food festivals, art fairs and museums.
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation, whose wealthy donors include Mark Zuckerberg, Reed Hastings and Jack Dorsey, is facing scrutiny about the actions of its top two executives.