Politics A.M.: Biden urges swift action as Democrats scramble to deflect voter anger

A night of firsts: Black, Asian American candidates make history in mayoral elections ; Democratic N.J. Gov. Murphy holds off challenge from GOP nominee Ciattarelli, wins second term; At least seven Jan. 6 rallygoers won public office on Election Day; The Federal Reserve is overwhelmingly White. Biden is being pushed to appoint Black members to its board. ; Murphy's narrow win in New Jersey does little to ease Democratic anxieties; Senate Republicans block debate on a third major voting rights bill; Duchess of Sussex calling: Meghan personally lobbies senators to push for paid family leave; Biden's claim that Nobel winners say his plan would 'reduce inflation'; Majority of Supreme Court appears to think N.Y. gun law is too restrictive; Another problem for Democrats on Tuesday? Little to no ticket-splitting.; Vito Perillo, 97, was just reelected mayor in a N.J. town. It's a 4-year-term.; Watershed or watered down? Democrats' drug-price deal leaves some unsatisfied.; Neal Smith, Iowa's longest-serving U.S. House member, dies at 101 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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 urges swift action as Democrats scramble to deflect voter anger The president did not take responsibility for Tuesday's losses, saying "people are upset and uncertain" but that the passage of his agenda would help them and the party. By Sean Sullivan, Michael Scherer and David Weigel ●  Read more »   A night of firsts: Black, Asian American candidates make history in mayoral elections Asian American candidates won at least two big mayoral offices in what is being hailed as a major victory for a group that has the least representation in politics despite being one of the fastest-growing demographics. They weren't the only ethnic and racial minorities to witness history Tuesday night. By Christine Armario ●  Read more »   Democratic N.J. Gov. Murphy holds off challenge from GOP nominee Ciattarelli, wins second term Murphy was projected as the winner Wednesday afternoon after the results seesawed back and forth in what is seen as a reliably blue state. By Colby Itkowitz ●  Read more »   At least seven Jan. 6 rallygoers won public office on Election Day All have denied entering the Capitol on that day and none were charged. By Amy B Wang and Mariana Alfaro ●  Read more »   The Federal Reserve is overwhelmingly White. Biden is being pushed to appoint Black members to its board. The lack of African Americans in crucial positions in the Federal Reserve has prompted a coalition of organizations to push President Biden to appoint Black members to its now all-White board — which will soon have four of its seven seats open — including as chairperson. Analysis ●  By Joe Davidson ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Murphy's narrow win in New Jersey does little to ease Democratic anxieties Gov. Phil Murphy won his fight for reelection Wednesday night, but the margin appeared likely to be slight. Despite the victory, a Republican surge statewide alarmed Democratic leaders. By Felicia Sonmez, David Weigel and Tyler Pager ●  Read more »   Senate Republicans block debate on a third major voting rights bill The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would restore federal election-law review provisions that have been struck down by the Supreme Court in recent years. By Mike DeBonis ●  Read more »   Duchess of Sussex calling: Meghan personally lobbies senators to push for paid family leave Several senators reported receiving calls from the duchess, a strong proponent of paid family leave. By Mariana Alfaro ●  Read more »   Biden's claim that Nobel winners say his plan would 'reduce inflation' The president keeps citing a letter issued in September. But the plan has changed, so what do the signers say now? Analysis ●  By Glenn Kessler ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Majority of Supreme Court appears to think N.Y. gun law is too restrictive The court's six conservative justices expressed varying levels of support for the two individuals and the National Rifle Association affiliate challenging New York's requirement that says those who want to carry a concealed weapon for self-defense show a "special need for self-protection distinguishable from that of the general community." By Robert Barnes and Ann E. Marimow ●  Read more »   Another problem for Democrats on Tuesday? Little to no ticket-splitting. In 96 percent of Virginia precincts, one party won the ticket from governor down to delegate. Analysis ●  By Philip Bump ●  Read more »   Vito Perillo, 97, was just reelected mayor in a N.J. town. It's a 4-year-term. Perillo, thought to be the oldest mayor in the country, beat three challengers. By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   Watershed or watered down? Democrats' drug-price deal leaves some unsatisfied. Supporters hope the deal will allow Medicare to do more to curb prices in coming years. By Dan Diamond, Amy Goldstein and Rachel Roubein ●  Read more »   Neal Smith, Iowa's longest-serving U.S. House member, dies at 101 His years in Congress stretched from the Eisenhower to Clinton administrations. By Associated Press ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Plant Powered by Voraciously for our 12-week guide to cooking more plant-forward meals. Recipes, techniques and tips on Tuesdays. Sign up »

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