Decriminalizing prostitution and the fight against sex trafficking
This week, Maine’s governor vetoed a bill partially decriminalizing
prostitution in the state. Advocates said it would have been a big win
in the fight against sex trafficking, but critics said it could entice
more people into the underground trade. POLITICO’s Liz Crampton reports.
Plus, the CBO says the federal budget gap will widen to $3 trillion this
year. And D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine has subpoenaed Facebook for
records related to the platform’s handling of coronavirus
misinformation.
Liz Crampton covers state policy 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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Should you be freaking out about the Delta variant?
Probably not if you’re fully vaccinated. But it could cause some
problems down the road — especially in areas with lower vaccination
rates. POLITICO’s David Lim reports. Plus, FEMA changes the rules for a
Covid-19 funeral aid program, potentially giving thousands of people
access to assistance. And the House approves a select committee to
investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection.
David Lim is a health care reporter for POLITICO and authors the
Prescription Pulse newsletter.
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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The anatomy of a ransomware attack
It starts with a note saying your files are being held captive. It ends
with a big payout or a lengthy investigation. POLITICO’s Sam Sabin
breaks down how ransomware attacks go down — and what the U.S. is doing
to prevent more of them. Plus, New Jersey’s attorney general will lead
enforcement at the SEC. And Eric Adams barely holds onto his lead in New
York City’s ranked-choice Democratic mayoral primary.
Sam Sabin is a cybersecurity 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 in the Weekly Cybersecurity newsletter.
A Trump-DeSantis collision course
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is rising fast in popularity. That has him
on a collision course with the most powerful man in the GOP ahead of
2024. POLITICO’s Matt Dixon reports. Plus, a federal court tosses out
two antitrust suits seeking to break up Facebook. And Biden won’t attend
the Tokyo Olympics.
Matt Dixon is the bureau chief for POLITICO Florida.
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: DeSantis ‘very wary’ of upsetting Trump
Covid’s effect on women in the workforce
The pandemic drove millions of women out of the workforce. Experts say
bold action is needed to help them come back. POLITICO’s Elizabeth Ralph
reports. Plus, Arkansas’ governor says hospitalizations are up among the
unvaccinated. And Sen. Romney criticizes Trump’s false claims about the
election during a weekend rally.
Elizabeth Ralph is deputy editor POLITICO Magazine and editor of Women
Rule.
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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The surprisingly un-Trumpy Supreme Court
Three of the court’s picks came from the former president. But you
wouldn’t be able to guess it based on their recent decisions. POLITICO’s
Josh Gerstein reports. Plus, Biden says he’ll only sign a bipartisan
infrastructure deal if it’s delivered alongside a “human infrastructure”
bill. And the Senate passes legislation to help farmers profit on
climate action.
Josh Gerstein is the senior legal affairs 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.
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‘Alito was just pissed’: Trump’s Supreme Court breaks down along
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Supreme Court rules in favor of athletes in NCAA compensation case
Where vaccinations are lagging and why
More than 60 percent of adults in the U.S. have gotten at least one
vaccine dose, but when you look at the demographic breakdown, things
don’t look too good. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn reports. Plus, the FDA
plans to add a warning about rare heart inflammation to Moderna and
Pfizer’s vaccines. And House Democrats propose a 14 percent funding
budget boost for the IRS.
Adam Cancryn is a health care 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.
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The cases for and against the filibuster
You hate it when you’re in charge, you love it when you’re not.
POLITICO’s Rachael Bade reports on how the decades-old debate over the
Senate procedure requiring 60 votes for most legislation to pass — and
why it’s coming to a head. Plus, Sen. Warren stalls Biden’s pick to be
the No. 3 official at the Education Department. And Biden taps a Russia
expert to be the Pentagon’s international security chief.
Rachael Bade is a Playbook co-author 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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The Democratic shift on Israel
Netanyahu is out and the latest round of violence with Hamas is over,
but progressives’ willingness to criticize Israel is here to stay.
POLITICO’s Andrew Desiderio looks at the generational divide forming
within the Democratic caucus. Plus, the U.S. imposes new sanctions on
Belarus. And it’s Election Day in New York City.
Andrew Desiderio is a congressional 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.
The end of Big Tech’s glory days
There’s a new sheriff in town. Lina Khan, a staunch critic of Silicon
Valley giants, has taken the reins at the FTC. POLITICO’s Leah Nylen
looks at what Kahn’s ascension — and a new package of antitrust bills —
could mean for Big Tech. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders won’t back an
infrastructure deal with more gas taxes or electric vehicle fees. And
nearly two-third of Iowans are ready for Sen. Chuck Grassley to go.
Leah Nylen covers antitrust 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.