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Sign up for this newsletter Read online The most important politics stories today. Presented by ExxonMobil     (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) Jan. 6 committee has spoken with former Trump attorney general Barr, chairman says The House committee's conversations with Barr are further indication that several former Trump administration officials are cooperating with the panel even as others are fighting efforts to compel their testimony. By Amy B Wang and Tom Hamburger ●  Read more »   U.S. threatens use of novel export control to damage Russia's strategic industries if Moscow invades Ukraine Strategic Russian industries, from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to civilian aerospace, could be hurt if the United States imposes export controls on any product containing semiconductors made with American tools or designed with American software, even if the product is made outside the United States. By Ellen Nakashima and Jeanne Whalen ●  Read more »   'I am American': Black Americans use social media to respond to McConnell's comments on voting Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Black Americans "are voting in just as high a percentage as Americans," sparking outrage online. His office said he misspoke and meant to say "all Americans." By Mariana Alfaro ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Content from ExxonMobil Advancing Climate Solutions At ExxonMobil, we aim to achieve net-zero emissions* from major assets by 2050. How do we intend to get there? With a comprehensive approach, detailed emission-reduction roadmaps and supportive policy.   Biden to nominate new FEC commissioner Dara Lindenbaum served as general counsel to Stacey Abrams's 2018 gubernatorial campaign. By Isaac Stanley-Becker ●  Read more »   How Trump's flirtation with an anti-insurrection law inspired Jan. 6 insurrection Oath Keepers and QAnon followers hoped the president would use the law to keep power after his election defeat. By Devlin Barrett and Spencer S. Hsu ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Vaccine bonuses, aid to businesses and . . . a golf course? Cities and states put $350 billion stimulus windfall to widely varied use. Congressional lawmakers and White House officials had envisioned a $350 billion program to aid cities and states as a key first line of defense if the pandemic worsened — a prospect that now seems in question amid the new omicron wave. By Tony Romm ●  Read more »   State Department orders diplomats' families to leave U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, citing 'threat of Russian military action' The U.S. also told nonessential staff they can leave the country — a decision that underscores the growing fears in Washington of an imminent military invasion of Ukraine by Moscow. By John Hudson and Paul Sonne ●  Read more »   Federal government's coronavirus struggle: When and how to bring employees back to the office Even before a federal judge blocked the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for federal workers, most workers had no idea when they will return to their offices. By Lisa Rein, Ian Duncan and Alex Horton ●  Read more »   Arizona Democratic Party votes to censure Sinema, citing filibuster vote The decision reflected the growing estrangement between the first-term senator and her party. By Griff Witte ●  Read more »   Supreme Court will revisit dispute between Oklahoma, tribal leaders The justices said Friday that they would consider whether to limit the court's previous decision that expanded the Indian land in the state, a ruling that has upended criminal prosecutions there. By Robert Barnes ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Marshals Service employees have alleged racism for decades. Their case may finally be heard. Current and former Black employees say one of the country's oldest federal law enforcement agencies has failed to confront decades of discrimination. By Hannah Knowles ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out A Better Week for a 7-day email course that will help you conquer your calendar, get more done and find time for the things you care about. Sign up »

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