Politics A.M.: Mitch McConnell spent decades chasing power. Now he heeds Trump, who mocks him and wants him gone.

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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 ExxonMobil     (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) Mitch McConnell spent decades chasing power. Now he heeds Trump, who mocks him and wants him gone. In his 16th year as the Senate's top Republican, McConnell is increasingly playing the role of a conflicted and compromised booster of Trump's interests — not a leader with his own vision. By Michael Kranish ●  Read more »   After months of setbacks, Biden finally gets long-sought win on infrastructure With his presidency on the ropes, Biden felt a new sense of urgency to produce legislative results — and a willingness to accept greater risk in pursuing them. By Sean Sullivan, Marianna Sotomayor and Tyler Pager ●  Read more »   The battle over Biden's child tax credit and its impact on poverty and workers A fierce dispute has erupted among economists about whether the president's child-tax credit expansion will cause parents to stop working. We explain the debate. Analysis ●  By Glenn Kessler ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Content from ExxonMobil Supporting the Global Methane Pledge ExxonMobil supports the US and EU-led effort to drive toward a 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2030. See how we support the Global Methane Pledge.   Democrats search for political identity amid dismal election results and legislative triumph Setbacks Tuesday in suburbs, small towns and rural communities, coupled with intraparty battles on Capitol Hill and passage of an infrastructure bill, crystallize a vexing question for the party: What does it mean to be a Democrat? By Matt Viser, Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Karina Elwood ●  Read more »   Defying Trump, Rick Scott backs McConnell and Murkowski, tiptoes around false claims about election fraud "I think you'd be foolish not to want and accept Donald Trump's endorsement," Scott also told NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday. By Amy B Wang ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Biden gets his 'infrastructure week,' crossing another goal off Trump's to-do list While the president has spent much of his first months in office seeking to undo the legacy of his predecessor, the passage of a massive spending bill and the withdrawal from Afghanistan mark two policy goals the two shared — but only one achieved. By Matt Viser ●  Read more »   Supreme Court considers a minister's role at the time an inmate is put to death Members of Second Baptist Church say they are answering God's call with their outreach to those on Texas's death row. By Robert Barnes ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Nearing Monday coronavirus vaccine deadline, thousands of federal workers seek religious exemptions to avoid shots The Biden administration's plan to vaccinate the federal workforce is succeeding in many quarters, but the exemptions sought by some employees are complicating efforts to return the government to full strength. By Lisa Rein, Ian Duncan and Alex Horton ●  Read more »   Pete Buttigieg's infant son home from hospital after spending a week on a ventilator The Buttigiegs adopted a boy and a girl in late summer, but it was only recently that they revealed that Joseph August was in poor health. By Andrew Jeong ●  Read more »   Seattle elects Republican as city attorney, rejecting police abolitionist who celebrated property destruction The city attorney leads prosecutions of low-level crimes and advises Seattle on legal matters. But the race was closely watched because it mirrored growing political polarization in America. By Andrew Jeong ●  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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