Turbulence ahead for infrastructure
The Senate passed Biden’s long-awaited bipartisan infrastructure bill
earlier this week. But it’s fate is tied to a massive Democratic
spending plan — and things are looking a little shaky. POLITICO’s
Caitlin Emma reports. Plus, the nation’s largest teachers union backs
vaccine mandates. And top Biden advisor Anita Dunn leaves the White
House.
Caitlin Emma is a budget and appropriations reporter for POLITICO
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
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Read more: Senate adopts budget that paves way for $3.5T spending plan
Why more kids are getting Covid
A record number of children are being hospitalized with Covid — and
experts expect it to get worse. POLITICO’s Dan Goldberg reports. Plus,
Sen. Elizabeth Warren drops her opposition to Biden’s pick for the No. 3
spot at the Education Department. And a bipartisan group of senators
introduces legislation targeting Apple and Google’s app stores.
Dan Goldberg is a health reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more: Children’s hospitals are swamped with Covid patients — and it
may only get worse
How Greg Abbott has kept his grip on Texas
He doesn’t have star power, and he’s facing attacks from Republicans and
Democrats. But Gov. Greg Abbott has held onto power in Texas for seven
years — and he plans to do it again in 2022. POLITICO’s Renuka Rayasam
reports. Plus, a Democratic Rep. Ron Kind plans to retire from his
competitive Wisconsin seat. And the White House taps a progressive for
the No. 2 policy position at the Pentagon.
Renuka Rayasam is POLITICO’s Texas correspondent and author of the
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Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Why Cuomo isn’t resigning
Impeachment is impending and his inner circle is collapsing, but Cuomo
remains indignant. POLITICO’s Anna Gronewold reports on why the New York
governor won’t step down in the wake of an investigation into
allegations of sexual harassment. Plus, the Pentagon wants to mandate
vaccines for all 1.4 million of its troops. And Canada reopens its
border to vaccinated American travelers.
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When climate change is a workplace hazard
Millions of Americans have to work under the sun or in poorly ventilated
spaces. And as climate change makes extremely high temperatures more
frequent, these working conditions are becoming increasingly
life-threatening. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman and E&E News’ Ariel
Wittenberg explain the risks, and why it’s so hard for the government to
take action.
Ariel Wittenberg covers public health for E&E News.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Why DeSantis won’t back down
Covid hospitalizations are surging in Florida. But that isn’t stopping
Gov. Ron DeSantis from taking a hard line against public health
restrictions. POLITICO’s David Kihara breaks down the political strategy
behind it all. Plus, Texas’ governor calls a second special session to
push GOP changes to election laws. And the Justice Department opens a
probe into the Phoenix Police Department.
David Kihara is a senior editor for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Vaccines, variants and boosters: Your questions answered
Scared or confused by the Delta variant? Wondering when you might need a
booster shot? POLITICO’s Sarah Owermohle has you covered. Plus, Biden’s
approval falls. And Psaki blames Republicans holding up the White
House’s ATF nominee.
Sarah Owermohle is a health reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more: FDA targets early September for approving Pfizer’s Covid-19
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What to know about the new eviction ban
The Biden administration changed course on Tuesday and issued a new
eviction ban despite legal questions, putting the White House on a
collision course with the Supreme Court. POLITICO’s Katy O’Donnell
reports. Plus, Biden calls for New York Gov. Cuomo to resign, and tells
Florida Gov. DeSantis to “get out of the way” as Covid surges in the
state.
Katy O’Donnell covers housing for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
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CDC announces new eviction ban, despite Supreme Court threat
Cori Bush steers progressives to win on eviction crisis
State, local aid bottlenecks leave renters exposed
How a pro-Trump platform became an extremist haven
GETTR was supposed to be a Trump world alternative to Twitter. But it’s
being inundated with extremist content, including beheading videos and
terrorist propaganda. POLITICO’s Mark Scott reports. Plus, Florida
shatters its Covid hospitalization record. And the Biden administration
hits its vaccination goal … a month late.
Mark Scott is POLITICO’s Chief Technology Correspondent.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more: Jihadists flood pro-Trump social network with propaganda
All eyes on Ohio
The futures of both the Democratic Party and the GOP will be put to the
test in a pair of Congressional primaries tomorrow. POLITICO’s Scott
Bland reports. Plus, Dr. Fauci says he doesn’t think the country will
need more lockdowns. And new filings show that Trump political groups
have more than $100 million in the bank.
Scott Bland is the politics editor for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.