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March 2, 2021: Biden campaign promises head for the Senate graveyard Mar 02, 2021

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Democrats are looking at a serious hangover once they celebrate getting Covid relief signed into law — courtesy of the Senate filibuster. Here’s Playbook’s handicapping of a few Democratic proposals coming down the pike.

March 1, 2021: What Trump’s CPAC speech portends for the GOP Mar 01, 2021

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After weeks in relative isolation at Mar-a-Lago without Twitter, Trump emerged at CPAC on Sunday ready to let loose. Here’s what we learned from his first big post-presidency speech.

February 26, 2021: Progressives suffer their first big blow of the Biden presidency Feb 26, 2021

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The Senate referee has officially made her call: It’s a no-go on raising the minimum wage through Biden’s Covid bill. After this crushing blow for progressives, we walk through four possible paths forward.

February 25, 2021: Will she or won't she? Feb 25, 2021

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All eyes are on Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who is expected to rule as soon as today on whether a $15 minimum wage can be tucked into Biden's Covid relief bill. Plus: Two other big stories we're watching today.

February 24, 2021: 9/11 Commission leaders issue a warning to Pelosi Feb 24, 2021

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Pelosi wants a 9/11-style panel investigating the Capitol insurrection to comprise seven Democrats and four Republicans. The leaders of the original commission told Playbook that'd be a mistake. Here's what to watch as the talks play out.

February 23, 2021: The first insurrection hearing Feb 23, 2021

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Today, Congress finally gets its first chance for answers about the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Plus: Playbook has the scoop on an anti-Big Tech crusader poised to join the Biden administration.

February 22, 2021: Collins comes out against Tanden Feb 22, 2021

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A “no” vote from Sen. Susan Collins could mean big trouble for President Biden's OMB nominee, Neera Tanden. Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza digs into the drama.

February 19, 2021: The return of the Washington scandal Feb 19, 2021

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The drama of Ted Cruz returning from sunny Mexico — chastened and apologetic for fleeing Texas while 3 million of his constituents remained without power — was a kind of throwback to an era when politicians could be embarrassed.

February 18, 2021: Big immigration bill drop ahead Feb 18, 2021

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Today is the big reveal for President Biden’s immigration bill. Here's what's inside — and why the final version might look a lot different from what's unveiled this morning.

February 17, 2021: The best (and worst) of Biden's town hall Feb 17, 2021

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Here are our superlatives from Joe Biden’s first town hall since he took office — from harshest toss under the bus to biggest progressive slap-downs.

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