Politics A.M.: Andrew Yang wants you to believe the hype

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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.     (William Mebane for The Post) Andrew Yang wants you to believe the hype Yang's mayoral campaign is a love letter to a New York state of mind. Will it work? By Jada Yuan ●  Read more »   Close encounters: Democrats and Republicans unified in taking UFOs seriously The sightings — also known as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAPs, in official parlance — are having their moment in politics, and a bipartisan one at that. By Ashley Parker ●  Read more »   Biden set for G-7 boost in bid for all nations to impose minimum global corporate tax President Biden's call for a global minimum tax on corporate profits is expected to be supported by finance ministers from Group of Seven nations, when they meet in London on Friday. By David J. Lynch ●  Read more »   Leading scientist says that without a full investigation of lab leak theory, the world will face 'covid-26 and covid-32' Baylor College of Medicine's Peter Hotez adds his voice to a chorus that includes prominent Democrats and Republicans, By Steven Zeitchik ●  Read more »   After defeating restrictive voting bill, Texas Democrats send loud message: 'We need Congress to do their part' The coordinated walkout jolted the national debate about voting rights, putting the spotlight on Democratic-backed federal voting rights legislation that has been stalled in the Senate. By Amy Gardner ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The GOP push to revisit 2020 has worrisome implications for future elections Republicans say audits and new voting laws are aimed at assuring election integrity; the result could be just the opposite. Analysis ●  By Dan Balz ●  Read more »   Ambassador Rufus Gifford is the reality star who will try to fix America's image abroad President Biden has tapped the former envoy to Demark as his chief of protocol. By Roxanne Roberts ●  Read more »   Democrats grapple with the enemy within: What to do about the filibuster rule that could kill their agenda After Republicans kill Jan. 6 commission, next targets could include voting rights bill that Democrats say is needed to ensure election integrity and protect democracy. By Michael Kranish, Mike DeBonis and Jacqueline Alemany ●  Read more »   The death of independent-minded John Warner is a reminder of how much today's senators have ceded power to party leaders Republican and Democratic leaders have taken tighter control of the reins over the past two decades. Analysis ●  By Paul Kane ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   After a campaign focused on crime, New Mexico voters decide on a House vacancy The Democratic candidate appears to have benefited from the early vote in a district Joe Biden won by 23 points in 2020. By David Weigel ●  Read more »   As a negotiator, Biden leaves GOP senators unsure how far he will go Exactly what the president agreed to in an Oval Office meeting this month has become a key factor in the talks between GOP senators and the White House over a massive infrastructure package. By Seung Min Kim ●  Read more »   Ahead of Tulsa trip, Biden to unveil plans to reduce Black-White wealth gap The president will offer policies to bolster homeownership and help minority-owned small businesses. By Annie Linskey ●  Read more »   Biden budget lifts restriction on D.C. using local funds for abortions, keeps ban on marijuana sales The president's proposal could throw a wrench in D.C. efforts to legalize marijuana dispensaries. 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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