The U.S. military has a politics problem
Reagan Foundation poll finds deeply eroded trust
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersHow YouTube’s policy execs decide what stays and what goes
The tech giant has been criticized as slow to act and opaque.
By Gerrit De Vynck and Aaron SchafferHere's a first: Journalists and a U.S. citizen are suing NSO Group
The lawsuit accuses NSO of violating U.S. anti-hacking law.
By Tim Starks and Aaron SchafferHow we can limit Earth's warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius — if we act fast
The Washington Post examined more than 1,200 scenarios for climate change over the coming century, drawing on models considered in a key report by the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and working with experts from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoThe under-the-radar battle over opioid addiction treatment legislation
Also in today’s edition … Gun control groups are divided over whether the Senate should hold a vote during the lame duck on an assault weapons ban ... What we're watching: The Senate's rail strike vote and a crypto hearing ... Here’s how federal judges think about diversity in hiring law clerks ... Where the House GOP Impeachment 10's aides are landing.
By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Tobi RajiBiden drives railway deal over some labor rank-and-file allies
1992 Biden wouldn’t approve
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersAs Twitter defends its counterterror work, experts fear a spike under Musk
Researchers say Musk's staffing and policy changes could lead to a resurgence in extremist content.
By Cristiano Lima and Aaron SchafferHow the likely new leaders of House Democrats have acted on health care
It's not a top issue for Jeffries, Clark or Aguilar.
By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardCountries are negotiating a global plastics treaty. It won’t be easy.
Advocates hope to create plans to reduce plastic production, make recycling easier and stem the vast tide of plastics that flow into the world’s oceans.
By Michael Birnbaum, Vanessa Montalbano and Maxine JoselowDems to give nod to unions as leaders seek to avert rail strike
The decision comes after a growing chorus of Democrats voiced opposition to Congress passing a railroad deal they viewed as unfriendly to rail workers.
By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Tobi RajiIran, World Cup, China: Three protests test the White House
And they aren’t getting the same treatment by the U.S.
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersMusk is waging war on Apple. Republicans are joining in.
The mogul's claim Apple threatened to boot Twitter riled conservatives.
By Cristiano Lima and Aaron SchafferThe fight over medication abortion is just getting started
Antiabortion activists want FDA to rescind approval.
By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardWhat’s in store for cybersecurity in Congress’s stretch run
Lawmakers have a list of cyber objectives before the end of the year.
By Tim Starks and Aaron SchafferBiden's clean-energy czar faces his toughest task yet
John Podesta is playing a key role in making sure Democrats' signature climate change legislation achieves its goals.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoBiden pushes Congress to avoid rail strike. But how quickly can it act?
Also in today’s edition … Senate same-sex marriage bill on verge of passing … Some Republicans issue rare rebuke of Trump over dinner with Fuentes and Ye … Wyden demands financial data from Binance, other crypto firms, Tony Romm reports … Toluse Olorunnipa on why Biden is seizing on gun control despite hurdles in Congress … What we're watching: Biden in Michigan.
By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Tobi RajiCovid protests, microchips blockade test Xi’s power in China
Unprecedented demonstrations against his ‘zero covid’ policies
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersDemocrats join Twitter alternative Mastodon in protest of Musk
But none are quitting the prominent social network yet.
By Cristiano Lima and Aaron Schaffer