THE 202s

After all the horrors escaped, the last thing in Pandora’s Box was hope

In today's edition …. Rep. Andy Levin talks to Theo about the politics of Israel and Democratic primaries …. The Post's Yasmeen Abutaleb with a scoop on the White House summoning China's ambassador for a rebuke on Beijing's Taiwan response … What we're watching: Jobs numbers.

What the lopsided 95-1 invitation to join NATO tells us

Also in today's edition: Pelosi's visit to Taiwan is still stirring things up on the cyber front, and senators hear about threats to election workers.

Also in today’s edition … While Trump voters back his candidates, some aren’t so sure about a 2024 bid … The Trump vs. DeVos scorecard in Michigan … Koch-backed super PAC raises millions, reaches a million … What we're watching: Any movement in Senate Democrats' effort to pass their health care, climate and tax bill.

President, Republicans claim vindication

Also in today's edition: Senators grill President Biden’s pick for cyber ambassador at large today, and hacking fears throw a wrench into voting plans for a U.K. leader.

Also in today's edition: The Senate is getting things done and Democrats hope that will soon include their climate, health care and tax bill … Pelosi departs Taiwan as tensions rise with China … The Post’s Tony Romm and Jeff Stein report on how Democrats are scrambling for Sinema’s support on the climate, health and tax bill

Four questions about the strike that killed bin Laden’s heir

Also in today's edition: 2020 election deniers abound on the ballot in Arizona today, and an organ transplant system has security issues.

Also in today’s edition … Abortion is on the ballot for the first time since Dobbs … U. S. kills al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in drone strike in Kabul … What we're watching: Any movement on the burn pits veterans bill.

This is sure to anger China and could unsettle the White House

Also in today's edition: The Senate hopes to pass the climate, health care and tax deal struck by Schumer and Manchin as well as other key bills ahead of the August recess … Why Privileged nominees are supposed to be confirmed quickly but aren't.

But the Kremlin seemed surprised by the U.S. revealing an offer

The deal would likely mean higher taxes but some tax incentives.

Also in today’s edition: Democrats are seeking $21 billion in emergency aid to battle the coronavirus and prepare for other infectious diseases. The Biden administration expects to offer retooled booster shots in September.

Without permanent staff, the climate office has been loaned detailees from other federal agencies. But those employees could be called back to their home agencies if the office does not receive funding in the coming months.

The worst may yet be ahead for cyberattacks in space, witnesses told a House Science Committee panel Thursday.