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A proposal to move installations farther west was floated in President Trump’s first term but never acted on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

They said he was not pursuing any serious ideological goals, but acted primarily out of personal motives.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

This is part of a continuing investigation into how Leech, now 72, acted in his job between 2021 and 2023 and whether he favored some clients over others.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

"Sanofi is confident that it has acted, and continues to act, in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including competition rules," a company spokeswoman said.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

He had acted silly even at his own wedding, grinning during the solemnities, clowning when cutting the cake.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig