The beginning of the end of the pandemic
Nearly a year after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the
U.S., officials began issuing the first round of coronavirus vaccines
this week. POLITICO’s Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein break down what the
historic moment means for frontline workers — and why getting the whole
country vaccinated won’t be easy. Plus, Biden taps Brenda Mallory to
lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality. And the Federal
Reserve is giving a slightly better forecast for the economy.
Rachel Roubein is a health care reporter for POLITICO.
Dan Diamond is health policy 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.
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The wave of evictions is coming
A federal eviction ban is on track to expire at the end of the year,
putting millions of Americans at risk of losing their homes. POLITICO’s
Katy O’Donnell explains why the situation could hurt tenants —
particularly Black and latino renters — far beyond the end of the
pandemic. Plus, Biden taps former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to run
the Energy Department. And Facebook lifts its political ad ban for
Georgia only.
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.
All eyes on Georgia
Early voting is underway in the two Georgia runoffs that could decide
the fate of the Senate next year. POLITICO’s James Arkin gives an
on-the-ground look at what voters there are thinking — and how visits
from the President and President-elect are putting national politics
front and center in the state. Plus, the Electoral College affirms
Biden’s victory. And the FTC probes nine social media and streaming
companies.
James Arkin is a campaigns 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.
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Biden puts skin in the game in Georgia
Trump antagonizes Republicans with Georgia fundraising ploy
The looming unemployment crisis
Several federal unemployment programs are set to run out the day after
Christmas, cutting millions of Americans off from their financial
lifelines if Congress doesn’t pass another relief package. But even if
lawmakers do come to a deal this week and renew the programs, antiquated
state systems will still cause missed checks across the country.
POLITICO’s Rebecca Rainey breaks down why we ended up at the edge of an
unemployment cliff. Plus, the U.S. starts shipping Pfizer’s Covid
vaccine. And Germany issues new lockdown orders.
Rebecca Rainey is a labor and immigration 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.
Read more: ‘We’re already too late’: Unemployment lifeline to lapse even
with an aid deal
Presenting … Global Translations: Securing Minerals for Green Energy
What will it take to secure access to the critical minerals we need for
the future — and can we solve one environmental challenge without
creating a new one? Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to political
leaders around the world about what they are doing to shore up access to
critical minerals.
Luiza Savage is the host of “Global Translations”.
Ryan Heath is a host of “Global Translations”.
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio.
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is Chairman of the Senate Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources
Ambassador Kirsten Hillman is Canada’s Ambassador to the United States
EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is Vice-President of the European
Commission for Interinstitutional Relations
How Facebook became a federal target
16 years ago, “The Facebook” was just another college student’s idea.
Now, federal and state authorities say the social media giant is, well,
too giant — and they want to break it up. POLITICO’s Leah Nylen explains
how the company went from dorm room to antitrust lawsuit. Plus, Trump
issues sweeping new asylum rules. And Schumer urges Republicans to
cancel a hearing on the election.
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.
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How Facebook grew into trouble
For Facebook, the breakup threat gets real
The health team cometh.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the officials who will be at the
center of his administration’s Covid response. POLITICO’s Tyler Pager
and Dan Diamond break down how the picks for Biden’s health team were
made — and what sort of turbulence they could face during the
confirmation process. Plus, YouTube says it will remove videos claiming
mass fraud changed the election results. And the House passes its second
major piece of marijuana legislation in a week.
Tyler Pager is a White House reporter for POLITICO.
Dan Diamond is health policy 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.
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Vaccines: Coming to a country near you!
If you felt FOMO while watching British seniors receive coronavirus
vaccinations on Tuesday, you’re not alone. Host Jeremy Siegel talks with
POLITICO’s Sarah Owermohle about why Britain beat the U.S. to those
first doses — and when we can expect FDA authorization. Plus, Biden
pledges to vaccinate tens of millions and reopen schools in his first
100 days. And the Supreme Court rejects an effort to overturn Biden’s
win in Pennsylvania
Sarah Owermohle covers drug 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.
Read more:
U.S. could face months of vaccine shortages amid global competition
FDA says Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective
Trump amps up pandemic politics at ‘vaccine summit’
Biden pledges to vaccinate tens of millions, reopen schools in first 100
days
Biden’s immigration challenge
President Trump has passed more than 400 changes to U.S. immigration
policy since he took office. Undoing all of that is going to be a major
challenge for President-Elect Joe Biden — politically and logistically.
POLITICO’s Anita Kumar explains why some of Trump’s immigration policies
could end up sticking around for years. Plus, New York City could see
new shutdowns next week. And federal investigators urge Trump to punish
trade adviser Peter Navarro for violating the Hatch Act.
Anita Kumar is a White House correspondent and associate 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.
Read more: Biden pledged to undo Trump’s immigration policies. It will
take time.
Can colleges beat Covid?
Last semester didn’t go too well. But colleges and universities across
the country are looking for a do-over in the Spring. POLITICO’s Juan
Perez reports on how schools are trying to beat coronavirus next
semester — and what lessons they’ve learned from the past year. Plus,
the U.K. plans to start vaccinations Tuesday. And Trump says Giuliani
has tested positive for Covid.
Juan Perez Jr. is an education 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.
Read more: Spring surge of college students will challenge Covid
defenses
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