What happened in New Jersey?
Democratic Governor Phil Murphy just barely won reelection, and a
relatively unknown truck driver ousted the second most powerful lawmaker
in the state. POLITICO New Jersey’s Sam Sutton reports. Plus, Eric Adams
plans to convert his first paychecks as mayor into Bitcoin. And the U.S.
and the U.K. lead a pledge to end overseas oil and gas financing, but
with big caveats.
Sam Sutton is a reporter for POLITICO New Jersey.
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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Murphy reelected New Jersey governor by razor-thin margin
This truck driver just defeated New Jersey’s most powerful lawmaker
Get vaccinated or go home
Some of the largest school districts in California are requiring kids to
get vaccinated if they want to come in the classroom. POLITICO’s
Mackenzie Mays reports. Plus, the Fed plans to start pulling the plug on
its massive economic aid. And the DOJ seeks its toughest Jan. 6 sentence
yet.
Mackenzie Mays is an education reporter for POLITICO California.
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: California schools: Get Covid shots or go back to distance
learning
Why Virginia shouldn’t surprise you
Glenn Youngkin has flipped Virginia red in an upset for Republicans. But
as POLITICO’s Scott Bland reports, students of history should have seen
the GOP comeback coming. Plus, Biden says he’ll announce his Fed
nominees “fairly quickly.” And Sen. Josh Hawley blocks the confirmation
of several State Department nominees.
Scott Bland is a 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.
Read more: Youngkin wins, flipping Virginia red
Virginia votes
The state’s gubernatorial race is neck and neck — and the results could
be a bellwether of the midterms. POLITICO’s Steve Shepard reports. Plus,
Supreme Court hears arguments over Texas’ abortion law. And the White
House releases new guidance for federal contractors subject to President
Biden’s vaccine mandate.
Steve Shepard is POLITICO’s senior campaign and elections editor and
chief polling analyst.
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.
How the U.S. fell short on addressing obesity and Covid
Obesity is a significant risk factor for Covid. That’s galvanized other
countries to confront diet issues. But not the U.S. POLITICO’s Helena
Bottemiller Evich reports. Plus, the G20 agrees to take action to limit
global warming. And the Biden administration will ease tariffs on steel
and aluminum imports from the European Union.
Helena Bottemiller Evich is a is a senior food and agriculture 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: The U.S.-China COP26 cliffhanger
COP26 Preview: A test for the US and China
Major movement on climate initiatives will require the countries to put
aside broader diplomatic tensions. POLITICO’s Phelim Kine reports. Plus,
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis follows through on his threat to sue Biden
over vaccine mandates. And the Justice Department changes its policies
to crack down on white-collar crime.
Phelim Kine is POLITICO’s China Correspondent and author of the China
Watch 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.
Read more: The U.S.-China COP26 cliffhanger
Presenting Playbook Deep Dive: Meet D.C.'s 'Lobbyist Hunter'
“Somebody’s gotta do it. It might as well be me.” So says Ivan Adler,
the “lobbyist hunter” who plucks D.C.’s most idealistic Hill staffers
and turns them into K Street top dogs. In this special presentation of
Playbook Deep Dive, POLITICO’s Hailey Fuchs and Playbook co-author Ryan
Lizza pry open the revolving door between the Hill and K Street — one of
the most controversial but everlasting features of Washington’s
underbelly.
Ryan Lizza is a co-author of POLITICO Playbook.
Hailey Fuchs is a reporter at POLITICO covering money & influence in
D.C.
Ivan Adler is ‘The Lobbyist Hunter’ and an executive recruiter.
Adrienne Hurst is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is senior producer for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Could angry parents decide Virginia?
In a potential preview of the 2022 midterms, Republican Glenn Youngkin
is trying to harness parental frustration in his bid to become governor
of Virginia. POLITICO’s Michael Stratford reports. Plus, the FCC votes
to halt China Telecom operations in America. And the U.S. plans to defer
33 million Covid vaccine doses to Africa.
Michael Stratford 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.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more: Youngkin tries to harness Virginia parent anger in possible
’22 GOP preview
Facebook fights back
Facebook is fighting bitterly to save its image. But as POLITICO’s Emily
Birnbaum reports, the company isn’t up against your average
whistleblower. Plus, the Biden administration rolls out new rules for
international travelers. And the U.S. Education Department aims to
‘stop’ Florida from pulling federal aid over school mask mandates.
Emily Birnbaum is a tech lobbying and influence 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.
The chopping block
Democrats hope to have a deal on their spending plan by the end of the
week. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna breaks down which provisions are facing
the chopping block as the party tries to win over moderates. Plus,
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects inflation to linger into next
year. And the CDC’s Rochelle Walensky says you can trick-or-treat.
Anthony Adragna is a Congress reporter and author of Congress Minutes.
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 Congress Minutes.