Views collide as Blinken, Lavrov discuss Ukraine
By David M. HerszenhornWarnings, demands and disagreement pervaded a meeting of top U.S. and Russian diplomats in Stockholm.Hundreds of House districts are being redrawn. Here’s who’s winning and losing.
By Allan James Vestal and Beatrice JinNew state maps will mold the balance of power in Congress for the next decade. We’re keeping tabs on every single one in our new redistricting tracker.Germany imposes coronavirus lockdown for unvaccinated people
By Laurenz GehrkeThe country’s fourth pandemic wave has slowed but ‘on too high a level,’ the chancellor said.Congressional leaders weigh a debt limit fix on the defense bill
By Heather Caygle, Burgess Everett and Anthony AdragnaNo decision has been made, but the discussion comes as the Senate struggles to advance the Pentagon authorization measure.Feds could release 'alternative' Mueller report soon
3h By Josh Gerstein
"Primary processing" of compendium mentioned in Mueller aide's book should be complete next month, court filing says.Senate Republicans quietly buck Trump in Alabama race
4h By Natalie Allison
Despite Trump’s strong support for Rep. Mo Brooks, GOP senators have donated to Katie Britt and appeared with her at events.Biden takes the fight to Omicron. But the toolkit is growing bare.
Thu 7:36pm By Adam Cancryn and Jonathan Lemire
The policies previewed by the president are continuations or modest expansions of existing initiatives. And he’s yet to embrace the further reaching proposals.New York confirms 5 cases of Omicron variant
Thu 7:03pm By Shannon Young
Health officials have confirmed five cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced late Thursday.…Opinion | How SCOTUS Will Rule on Dobbs, in 3 Scenarios
Thu 6:56pm By Sarah Isgur
The oral arguments made it clear that Mississippi’s abortion law is likely here to stay. But that still leaves room for three very different legal outcomes.Meadows’ book possible ‘waiver’ of executive privilege, Jan. 6 investigators say
Thu 5:28pm By Kyle Cheney and Nicholas Wu
"It'd be very difficult for him to maintain ‘I can't speak about events to you, but I can speak about them in my book,’” said Rep. Adam Schiff.Senators propose ban on FTC ‘zombie votes’
Thu 5:02pm By Leah Nylen
The Republicans' legislation would require the FTC to issue a rule that bars a commissioner’s votes from having an effect after he or she leaves the agency.Senate sinks deeper into quagmire of dysfunction
Thu 2:55pm By Burgess Everett and Marianne LeVine
The upper chamber's always had a flair for the dramatic. But as Democrats push deadlines to their limits, Republicans have exploited the chance to obstruct.Biden is looking at blowout growth even as Covid clouds the outlook again
Thu 1:00pm By Ben White
Republicans are seeking to capitalize on the anxiety over higher prices, saying that they're largely driven by Biden's big-spending plans.Opinion | The Dobbs Arguments Revealed Why the Supreme Court Should Stay Out of Abortion
Thu 12:37pm By Rich Lowry
It shouldn’t fall to nine justices to dictate policy decisions along arbitrary lines.Biden administration to restart 'Remain in Mexico' program under court order
Thu 11:40am By Claire Rafford
The controversial Trump-era policy could restart as soon as Monday if Mexico agrees.Help us spotlight who's shaking up race, politics and policy
Thu 9:36am By POLITICO Staff
POLITICO's The Recast is launching its first-ever Power List. We're looking for 40 people to feature — and we want your nominations.Congress thwarts shutdown after vaccine mandate clash
Thu 9:13am By Caitlin Emma, Jennifer Scholtes and Sarah Ferris
The Senate passed an 11-week stopgap spending bill Thursday night, sending it to President Joe Biden's desk.Opinion | The Right Choice for TIME’s Person of the Year Is Ruining America
Thu 4:31am By Jeff Greenfield
It’s time for the franchise to reembrace its dark side.Opinion | In the Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Standing Up to Putin Is Our Only Credible Option
Thu 4:30am By Toomas Hendrik Ilves and David J. Kramer
A recent op-ed suggested that President Biden should push Ukraine to make a key concession to Russia. Here's why that would be a huge mistake.Majority blues: House Dems not done limping for the exit
Thu 4:30am By Sarah Ferris, Heather Caygle and Ally Mutnick
“This place is a slog,” said Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.), who added that some may have thought control of Congress "would solve all the problems."U.S. defense chief slams China’s drive for hypersonic weapons
Thu 12:43am By Associated Press.jpg)
Lloyd Austin said the U.S. is concerned about China’s military capability.Symone Sanders to leave the VP’s office
Wed 9:30pm By Eugene Daniels, Christopher Cadelago and Daniel Lippman
The departure, which is set for the end of the month, is the second major exit from Harris’ office in the last few weeks.5 takeaways from the Supreme Court showdown over abortion
Wed 8:20pm By Josh Gerstein and Alice Miranda Ollstein
Many players during Wednesday’s arguments appeared concerned that this case could exacerbate the public‘s perception the court is politically motivated.9th Circuit upholds California ban on high-capacity ammo magazines
Wed 8:01pm By Jeremy B. White
The divided en banc ruling from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals backed the constitutionality of two California laws banning magazines that can hold 10 or more rounds.Omicron wave: How to do travel restrictions right this time
Wed 3:52pm By Carmen Paun and Ryan Heath
The American public loves bans on foreigners, but public health experts say they’re often a blunt and ineffective tool.Stacey Abrams launches long-anticipated Georgia rematch bid
Wed 3:48pm By Zach Montellaro and Maya KingAbrams will seek a rematch against GOP Gov. Brian Kemp, though Kemp still faces a Republican primary challenge.CDC looks for more Omicron cases after variant is detected in California
Wed 1:56pm By Erin Banco, David Lim and Adam Cancryn.jpg)
White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci told reporters the individual was fully vaccinated, but added it is believed they did not receive a booster shot.McConnell's latest challenge: Stopping a shutdown over vaccine mandates
Wed 1:48pm By Burgess Everett
A small group of conservatives wants to force a funding showdown over Covid inoculation mandates. But most in the GOP leader's conference aren't convinced.McCarthy tries to keep order within House GOP as Dems debate Boebert punishment
Wed 1:39pm By Olivia Beavers and Heather Caygle
But as more controversies crop up in the House Republican conference, ultra-conservatives are increasingly emboldened.Peter DeFazio will retire from Congress in latest blow to Democrats
Wed 1:03pm By Tanya Snyder
His move also comes as Democrats are widely expected to lose the majority in the House in 2022, which is likely to have factored into his decision.
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