Politics A.M.: Biden seeks to open a new chapter in world affairs, facing fresh skepticism from allies

Two GOP operatives indicted for allegedly routing money from Russian national to support Trump campaign; Biden administration says it is investigating 'horrific' mistreatment of Haitian migrants by Border Patrol officers; Texas doctor who violated state's abortion ban is sued, launching test of constitutionality; After immigration ruling, Democrats' once-sweeping agenda continues to shrink; What to know about the big budget battles in Congress; Biden to raise refugee admissions cap to 125,000 in the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1; Missouri couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters face law license suspension; What if, actually, vaccine advocates want people *not* to die?; Pompeo repeats 'zombie' claim that Obama gave Iran $150 billion ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Introductory offer: Get one year of digital access for just $40.  Sign up for this newsletter Read online The most important politics stories today.     (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post) Biden seeks to open a new chapter in world affairs, facing fresh skepticism from allies The president who pledged to restore trust in American leadership goes into the U.N. General Assembly at odds with allies over Afghanistan, pandemic policies and an affront to France. By Anne Gearan and John Hudson ●  Read more »   Two GOP operatives indicted for allegedly routing money from Russian national to support Trump campaign Jesse Benton, who was later pardoned by President Donald Trump for another crime, and Roy Douglas "Doug" Wead are accused of soliciting a donation from a Russian national in 2016 and then filing false campaign finance reports to conceal its source. By Felicia Sonmez and Isaac Stanley-Becker ●  Read more »   Biden administration says it is investigating 'horrific' mistreatment of Haitian migrants by Border Patrol officers The move comes in response to the publication of photos and reports appearing to show U.S. Border Patrol officers on horseback mistreating migrants near the Rio Grande. By Felicia Sonmez ●  Read more »   Texas doctor who violated state's abortion ban is sued, launching test of constitutionality Alan Braid admitted to performing an abortion that is illegal under Texas law. By Ann Marimow ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   After immigration ruling, Democrats' once-sweeping agenda continues to shrink As the House and Senate returned to session, many Democrats had a sense of foreboding about the weeks ahead. By Mike DeBonis, Sean Sullivan and Maria Sacchetti ●  Read more »   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 »   Biden to raise refugee admissions cap to 125,000 in the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 The move comes as the United States is accepting hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan after the end of U.S. military operations in the country. By Seung Min Kim and Felicia Sonmez ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Missouri couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters face law license suspension Attorneys Mark and Patricia McCloskey pleaded guilty to firearm charges for pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters but were pardoned by the Missouri governor. By Adela Suliman ●  Read more »   What if, actually, vaccine advocates want people *not* to die? Thinking outside the box on the pandemic. Analysis ●  By Philip Bump ●  Read more »   Pompeo repeats 'zombie' claim that Obama gave Iran $150 billion This is a falsehood that won't die -- and it's especially dismaying the former top U.S. diplomat repeats it on television. Analysis ●  By Glenn Kessler ●  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 »

Introductory offer: Get one year of The Post for just $40.    Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from Politics A.M. | Privacy Policy | Help You received this email because you signed up for Politics A.M. or because it is included in your subscription. ©2021 The Washington Post | 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071

Related Keyword: