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The case for and against vaccine passports Mar 11, 2021

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China’s doing them. Europe’s considering them. But they could amplify global inequities. POLITICO’s Carmen Paun breaks down the pros and cons of vaccine passports. Plus, Biden plans to sign his $1.9 trillion Covid relief package tomorrow. And McConnell calls enhanced Capitol security measures an ‘overreaction.’
Carmen Paun is a global health reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
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She holds the fate of New York politics in her hands Mar 10, 2021

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A year ago, New York Attorney General Letitia "Tish" James and Gov. Andrew Cuomo were allies in a tit-for-tat with then-President Trump. Now, Tish holds Cuomo’s future in her hands as her office oversees an investigation into mounting claims of sexual harassment. POLITICO’s Anna Gronewold reports. Plus, a Trump appointee charged in the Capitol insurrection will remain in jail. And Florida considers banning voting drop boxes.
Anna Gronewold co-authors POLITICO's New York Playbook newsletter.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: ‘It’s a Kill Shot’: How Tish James Holds Cuomo’s Future In Her Hands
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Buying a house? Good luck. Mar 09, 2021

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Sure, the pandemic shut down basically everything. But the housing market? It’s kept on chugging along. In fact, prices are soaring. POLITICO’s Katy O’Donnell explains why that could be a big problem. Plus, the Biden administration grants Venezuelans temporary protected status. And the RNC brushes back a 'cease-and-desist' demand from Trump’s attorneys.
Katy O'Donnell covers housing and consumer finance for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

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The longest vote in Senate history Mar 08, 2021

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It wasn’t easy and it sure wasn’t pretty, but after a marathon session that included the longest vote in Senate history, Democrats finally passed their $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package over the weekend. POLITICO’s Marianne LeVine reports. Plus, New York Gov. Cuomo faces growing calls to step down. And Biden signs an order to promote more voting access.
Marianne LeVine covers the Senate for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
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Senate approves Biden's $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan
Schumer leads Dems to messy but major win on Covid aid
Biden rides a Keep It Simple, Stupid strategy to early success

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Three hours and 19 minutes: What went wrong on Jan. 6 Mar 05, 2021

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1:49pm — The chief of the Capitol Police makes an urgent plea for help from the National Guard. 5:08pm — Final approval from the Pentagon comes through. What happened in the hours between? POLITICO’s Kyle Cheney reports. Plus, Alabama’s GOP governor extends the state’s mask mandate. And a new poll says most New Yorkers don’t want Gov. Cuomo to resign.
Kyle Cheney is a congressional reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: Capitol riot probe zeroes in on Pentagon delay in sending troops

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Hello … it’s me. Normal-ish life. Mar 04, 2021

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Three working vaccines. Ramped-up production. Falling hospitalizations. “Normal life” feels within reach … But actually, it’s still gonna be a bit. POLITICO’s Erin Banco reports. Plus, New York Gov. Cuomo says he will not resign amid allegations of sexual harassment. And Facebook lifts its political ad ban.
Erin Banco covers the coronavirus pandemic and the CDC for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: CDC's draft guidelines for vaccinated Americans call for small steps toward normal life

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Infrastructure: The Great White Whale Mar 03, 2021

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Obama tried to do it. So did Trump. But neither could make the elusive infrastructure overhaul happen. Will President Biden finally be able to pass a massive infrastructure package to rebuild the nation’s crumbling roads, bridges and broadband — or will he suffer the same fate as his predecessors? POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder reports. Plus, Biden says there will be enough vaccines for every adult in the US by April. And a federal watchdog calls for mandatory coronavirus workplace safety standards.
Tanya Snyder is a transportation reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

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The trial of George Floyd's killer Mar 02, 2021

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Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes, killing the man who allegedly used a counterfeit $20. Chauvin will be tried for murder this month. Many officers have been indicted for the deaths of Black people, but not convicted. POLITICO's Nolan McCaskill reports on whether this case will be different, and what long-term impact Floyd's death has had on the movement for police reform.
Nolan McCaskill is a national political reporter for POLITICO.
Erica Morrison is a host-producer at POLITICO Audio.
Jenny Ament is a senior producer at POLITICO Audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer at POLITICO Audio.
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'Make your voice heard': Biden breaks his silence on Amazon's union fight Mar 01, 2021

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After weeks of silence on the biggest union fight in the country, President Biden released a video last night urging workers at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama to vote on organizing. POLITICO's Rebecca Rainey breaks down what the President's statement means for the union push — and for Amazon. Plus, a CDC advisory panel recommends Jonson & Johnson’s vaccine. And Virginia votes to legalize marijuana.
Rebecca Rainey is a labor reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: Biden backs right of Amazon workers to attempt to organize

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Biden’s lose-lose-lose immigration situation Feb 26, 2021

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Progressives say he isn’t going far enough. Moderates in border districts worry he’s going too far. And Republicans see a clear line of attack. When it comes to immigration policy, President Biden can't win. POLITICO’s Sabrina Rodriguez reports. Plus, an FDA panel discusses the safety of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. And Jennifer Granholm is confirmed as Energy Secretary.
Sabrina Rodriguez is an immigration correspondent for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more:
‘Recipe for disaster’: Dem fears mount over immigration overhaul
Biden reverses Trump visa ban on legal immigration
Federal judge deals Biden another blow on 100-day deportation ban

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