Politics A.M.: Biden and China’s Xi speak for a second time amid rising tensions

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Introductory offer: Get one year of digital access for just $40.  Sign up for this newsletter Read online The most important politics stories today. Presented by American Petroleum Institute     (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post) Biden and China's Xi speak for a second time amid rising tensions The president wants to redirect U.S. foreign policy toward Asia but has spent the past few months dealing with old conflicts. By Anne Gearan ●  Read more »   McCarthy asks Supreme Court to overturn House proxy voting rules adopted as pandemic precaution Lawmakers from both parties, including nearly 100 House Republicans, have taken advantage of the ability to cast votes remotely — and not always for covid-related reasons. By Amy B Wang ●  Read more »   Biden announces sweeping new vaccine mandates for businesses, federal workers The president, expressing frustration with the "distinct minority" refusing the shots, will require all companies with 100 or more employees to ensure workers are vaccinated or tested weekly. By Annie Linskey, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Seung Min Kim and Lisa Rein ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Content from American Petroleum Institute Natural Gas & Oil: New Economic Impact Study The American Petroleum Institute released a new analysis of the natural gas and oil industry's impact on the U.S. economy. The study showed the industry supports $893B in national labor income.   The GOP's narrow edge in 2021, so far For the first time this year, special elections have resulted in seats changing hands. Here's what we can glean so far about the political environment. Analysis ●  By Aaron Blake ●  Read more »   White House pulls nomination of ATF chief amid pushback over gun-control advocacy David Chipman works for a gun control group led by former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Withdrawal of his nomination is the latest sign of the turbulence of gun politics and the difficulty of finding a head for the agency. By Seung-Min Kim and Tyler Pager ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   What to know about the big budget battles in Congress The next few weeks will be the most challenging ones in a decade for Democrats in Congress. For starters, they need to figure out how to keep the government open, raise the debt ceiling and pass emergency natural disaster aid. Analysis ●  By Amber Phillips ●  Read more »   Justice Department sues Texas to block six-week abortion ban The law empowers private citizens to enforce the measure against anyone who helps a woman seeking the procedure. By Devlin Barrett and Ann Marimow ●  Read more »   Sen. Amy Klobuchar reveals she underwent treatment for early-stage breast cancer this year The Minnesota senator, who sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, said she had a lumpectomy and radiation treatment for Stage 1A breast cancer earlier this year. By Felicia Sonmez ●  Read more »   What the data says about covid-19 cases among children It's still the case that most covid-19 hospitalizations are among adults. Analysis ●  By Philip Bump ●  Read more »   What to know about the Texas abortion law The Supreme Court declined to step in to stop a Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Here's what that means for legalized abortion in America. Analysis ●  By Amber Phillips ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The Trailer: As California recall vote nears, Republicans ready to blame 'shenanigans' for Newsom win California recall supporters fret about voter fraud, a campaign stop near homeless encampments goes wrong, and New England voters once again flip party control in a special election. Analysis ●  By David Weigel ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up »

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