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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     (Eric Gay/AP) Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs law creating new voting restrictions as opponents sue Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a restrictive new voting law, which Democrats had blocked for weeks by fleeing the state to D.C. to deny Republicans in the state House a quorum By Eva Ruth Moravec ●  Read more »   More Americans say 9/11 changed U.S. for worse than better, Post-ABC poll finds Americans' views on the 9/11 attacks have changed over the past two decades Analysis ●  By Scott Clement ●  Read more »   Lindsey Graham says United States 'will be going back' into Afghanistan The Republican senator predicts a clash between the Taliban and Islamic State will force Washington to re-engage. By Adela Suliman ●  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.   Ron DeSantis and the worst fallacy about vaccine skepticism "It really doesn't impact me or anyone else," DeSantis said of people who refuse to get vaccinated. But it does, for many reasons. And the comment says a lot about where the GOP is on this issue. Analysis ●  By Aaron Blake ●  Read more »   Biden surveys Ida storm damage in New Jersey, New York — warns of 'code red' moment on climate change The president, in his second Ida-related visit in less than a week, is using a part of his remarks to press for robust action to combat climate change. By Seung Min Kim ●  Read more »   South Dakota governor issues order restricting abortion medications Social conservatives like Gov. Kristi L. Noem have been emboldened by the Supreme Court's decision last week to not block a Texas law banning abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, or before many people know they are pregnant. By Bryan Pietsch ●  Read more »   Recanting nothing, Larry Elder becomes the likeliest candidate to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom — and the likeliest to let him hold on to his job The Republican and leading alternative in the California recall has been fueled by controversy as he tries to knock California off its liberal moorings. By David Weigel ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Amid political storms, Biden turns to natural disasters to project competence, compassion: 'Thank God you're safe' He has seen how the mishandling of natural disasters can prove politically damaging, as with George W. Bush's initial inattention to Hurricane Katrina or Donald Trump's callous disregard for Puerto Ricans hit by Hurricane Maria. By Ashley Parker ●  Read more »   Former Trump adviser Jason Miller briefly detained in Brazil as political tumult grips country In a statement Tuesday, Miller said he and other members of his traveling party "were not accused of any wrongdoing" and were eventually released to fly back to the United States. By Felicia Sonmez and Terrence McCoy ●  Read more »   The Trailer: Democrats are feeling better about California's recall. Republicans are feeling cheated. One week out, California Democrats think they are winning. Plus, Buffalo's mayor battles a would-be successor in court and supporters of a 2020 election audit get Donald Trump's endorsements in Michigan. Analysis ●  By David Weigel ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Texas's governor pledges to try to 'eliminate all rapists' to prevent rape-related abortions This is not possible. Analysis ●  By Philip Bump ●  Read more »   The claim that the U.S. government already has the power to lower drug prices Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and other lawmakers say President Biden has a tool to lower drug prices. But no administration or court has ever agreed. 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 »

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