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Trump World is still trying to figure out how best to respond to the Jan 6. hearing
The ex-president’s crew wants to cast the entire thing as a nothing burger. But they concede they’re in the dark about what’s coming.
Playbook
The unofficial guide to official Washington.
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Primary Source
Six Predictions About the End of Roe, Based on Research
I’ve studied what happens to people who are denied an abortion for an unwanted pregnancy. Here’s what I learned.
Race In America
Opinion | How to Prevent the Next Buffalo Shooting
Congress isn’t likely to act. But there are ways to inoculate impressionable young white men from racist radicalization–even in this polarized era.
Politics
The Lie That Helped Kill the Labor Movement
In 1969, a rogue attorney for the National Labor Relations Board undermined a critical piece of labor law. Fifty years later, the Biden administration is trying to reverse the damage caused by that decision.
HISTORY DEPT.
Nixon’s Plan to Threaten the CIA on JFK’s Assassination
President Nixon’s obsession with “the whole Bay of Pigs thing” has intrigued historians, journalists and conspiracy theorists. A largely overlooked tape provides answers.
Culture Club
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Is America’s Cry for Help
The nostalgic blockbuster’s unexpectedly massive success reflects a desperation to feel good — together, for once.
Q&A;
The Doctor Prescribing Abortions from Overseas
If Roe falls, then Rebecca Gomperts could become one of the most important medical figures in America.
Fourth Estate
Opinion | Biden’s Speech Shows He Still Hasn’t Embraced the Presidency
His call to curb gun violence was more fit for Democratic primary voters than Republican senators.
Capital City
Opinion | Many Reporters Think Kevin McCarthy Is Dumb. Why Can’t They Say So?
Washington’s last taboo: calling someone stupid.
Politics
Opinion | Trump Is Finally Boring
Trump’s act is getting old — and it could hurt him if he runs for president in 2024.
Law And Order
Opinion | A Surprisingly Simple Way to Make Sure Good Gun Laws Get Passed
Congress can break its logjam on a divisive issue by focusing on improving safety and avoiding bans.
Altitude
Bill Clinton and Tony Blair Have a Warning for Progressives
Long tarnished by their own actions, two heroes of the ’90s seek to reclaim their voices.
History Dept.
Opinion | What Alito Gets Wrong About the History of Abortion in America
Abortion in early pregnancy was not only commonplace but widely regarded as morally acceptable.
Republicans are poised to win the House and Senate. Welcome to our Election Forecast.
We rated every race in play in the midterms. Here’s who we think will win.
House Republicans face primary danger
Voters also nominated a slate of battleground candidates across seven states and issued verdicts on major public safety-themed campaigns in California.
Judge sends another trove of Eastman emails to Jan. 6 committee
The ruling is another victory for the Jan. 6 select committee.
Dems' big bet on guns: Take a narrow deal now, push GOP later
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer isn't placing any limits on gun negotiations, a sign that his caucus is willing to accept any piecemeal deal it can get — for now.
‘Pariah’ no more? Democrats grit their teeth over Biden’s Saudi trip
The president’s Middle East reset raises human rights concerns for some fellow Democrats. Others are prepared to get pragmatic.
Biden's ‘ambitious’ economic plan for Latin America offers a ‘social contract,’ not trade agreements
The proposals are unlikely to satisfy Latin American countries eager for more American trade access and investment.
STATES
Abortion access could soon be decided by the states. Here’s what the next governors say.
POLITICO asked leading gubernatorial candidates in seven battleground states to explain where they stand on one of the most contentious issues of the 2022 midterms.
Special Olympics reverses vaccine requirement after Florida threatens $27.5M fine
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday during a press conference hailed the decision by the Special Olympics to reverse the vaccine mandate as a win for the thousands of athletes who are expected to compete in the games.
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House Dems rally to pass gun safety laws
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