Politics A.M.: Senate could take up measure to impose rail deal, averting a strike

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Get unlimited access to The Post for $1 a week  Sign up for this newsletter Read online The most important politics stories today. Presented by the American Petroleum Institute     (Luke Sharrett/The Washington Post) Senate could take up measure to impose rail deal, averting a strike The House voted with bipartisan support to pass legislation blocking a rail strike before a Dec. 9 deadline, but the path in the Senate is more fraught. By Lauren Kaori Gurley ●  Read more »   Lawmakers who benefited from FTX cash set to probe its collapse The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on crypto regulation Thursday in the wake of FTX's implosion. By Tory Newmyer ●  Read more »   ANALYSIS The under-the-radar battle over opioid addiction treatment legislation At issue is access to methadone as a treatment for opioid addiction and whether patients should have to show up at a treatment facility each day to receive their dose or if they can simply call their doctor. By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Tobi Raji ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Content from the American Petroleum Institute A Roadmap to Navigate the Energy Storms Ahead API's 10-Point Policy Plan provides a roadmap for a new era of American energy leadership. It recognizes our nation's abundant resources, supports energy investment, and keeps regulation from unnecessarily restricting energy growth.   Biden to host Macron at White House; Obama to stump for Warnock in Ga. The visit by the French president will include a joint news conference and the first state dinner during Biden's tenure as president. By John Wagner and Mariana Alfaro ●  Read more »   House committee to release first-of-its-kind documentary on economic inequality A 30-minute film, produced by lawmakers from both parties, strives to connect Americans through storytelling. By Jacqueline Alemany ●  Read more »   House Democrats head into unfamiliar territory: New leaders, in a minority House Democrats are preparing to elect a new generation of leaders Wednesday who will be responsible for keeping the caucus united on policies and messaging. By Marianna Sotomayor and Camila DeChalus ●  Read more »   Biden to welcome Macron amid turbulence in the Western alliance Biden welcomes Macron on Thursday for his first state dinner. Beneath cordial relations, deeper questions lurk on the future of the Western alliance. By Yasmeen Abutaleb and Rick Noack ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Trump's dinner with antisemites provides test of GOP response to extremism Republicans are showing increasing willingness in criticizing Trump over his meeting with white nationalist Nick Fuentes and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West who has issued anti-Jewish diatribes. By Isaac Arnsdorf, Josh Dawsey and Marianna Sotomayor ●  Read more »   Here's how federal judges think about diversity in hiring law clerks As the Supreme Court weighs whether to ban consideration of race in college admissions, a study says most appeals court judges consider race when hiring clerks. By Ann E. Marimow ●  Read more »   Garland praises Oath Keepers verdict, won't say where Jan. 6 probe goes The Justice Dept. will weigh the conviction of Stewart Rhodes and a top deputy in deciding whether to pursue other high-profile Trump allies, people familiar with the matter said. By Perry Stein, Spencer S. Hsu and Devlin Barrett ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   ANALYSIS A borough takes charge: Brooklyn is in the House and Senate In a congressional first, two lawmakers from the same borough, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, are leaders of the Senate and House Democratic caucuses. By Paul Kane ●  Read more »   ANALYSIS A 1957 photo of Jerry Jones reminds us how recent America's past is A photo of the Dallas Cowboys owner taken 65 years ago when he was a teenager is a reminder that segregation is closer than we think. By Philip Bump ●  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. Sign up »

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