Politics A.M.: In Trump’s grip, GOP struggles to define a new governing coalition

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Limited time offer: Get one year of digital access for just $29.   View offer Sign up for this newsletter Read online The most important politics stories today.     (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) In Trump's grip, GOP struggles to define a new governing coalition The latest grass-roots uprising features key differences from the last — 2010's tea party revolution. By Michael Scherer and Josh Dawsey ●  Read more »   Lawmakers worry the toxic atmosphere on Capitol Hill will follow them home, raising safety concerns Tensions have been running high since the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. As House members leave Washington for three weeks, some Democrats have concerns for their security. By Marianna Sotomayor and Paul Kane ●  Read more »   Biden administration moves toward making the pandemic work-from-home experiment permanent for many federal workers The change would represent a massive cultural shift for the country's largest employer, which has historically lagged behind the private sector when it comes to telework options. By Lisa Rein ●  Read more »   Weightlifting, Gatorade, birthday calls: Inside Biden's typical day Biden's average day reveals a creature of habit, eager to escape the Washington bubble and determined to stay in touch with his family. Critics say it's a light schedule. By Ashley Parker ●  Read more »   'From Ferguson to Palestine': How Black Lives Matter changed the U.S. debate on the Mideast Black Lives Matter has shifted the Democrats' lens on a range of issues, from the environment to the economy. Now it's doing the same on global matters — starting with Gaza. By Sean Sullivan and Cleve R. Wootson Jr. ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Where Republican senators stand on voting for a Jan. 6 commission The Washignton Post is keeping a whip count of Republican Senators and their current position on the commission. By Peter W. Stevenson, Adrian Blanco and Daniela Santamariña ●  Read more »   Biden's big agenda is imperiled as his priorities stall in Congress and a debt fight looms Democrats are eager for legislative wins ahead of 2022 midterms, but progress has been elusive on immigration, infrastructure and policing. By Seung Min Kim and Mike DeBonis ●  Read more »   Rep. Greene slammed for comparing House covid restrictions to the Holocaust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) decried the comparison as "evil lunacy," while many called on Greene to retract her comments and apologize. Read more »   Liz Cheney refuses to link Trump's false election claims, GOP's push for new voting restrictions After losing a leadership role for calling out Donald Trump's false election claims, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) disputed that those falsehoods have animated the GOP's push in dozens of states to enact new voting restrictions. By Tim Elfrink ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A changed Democratic Party continues to influence the Biden presidency The party's shift to the left has created an environment that shapes decision-making abroad and at home. By Dan Balz ●  Read more »   Michigan Gov. Whitmer apologizes for dinner party that broke pandemic rules: 'I am human. I made a mistake.' Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) apologized on Sunday for failing to adhere to social distancing rules inside an East Lansing restaurant. By Katie Shepherd ●  Read more »   Sen. Reed adds to support for overhaul of military sexual assault prosecutions Independent prosecutors, rather than military commanders, should handle sexual assault charges, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said Sunday. By Amy B Wang ●  Read more »   They served in Congress as Virginia Republicans. Now they've joined a national effort to reform the party. Former representatives Scott Rigell and Denver Riggleman no longer identify as Republicans, but former representative Barbara Comstock does. By Meagan Flynn ●  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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