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The Biden administration says we need them. The WHO says we should wait for the rest of the world. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn breaks down everything you need to know about vaccine boosters. Plus, the FTC files a new antitrust suit against Facebook. And the Biden administration plans to cancel the federal student loans of Americans who have severe disabilities.Adam Cancryn is a health reporter for POLITICO and co-author of POLITICO Pulse.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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more:Troubling CDC vaccine data convinced Biden team to back booster shotsThe U.S. plans to offer booster shots next month. Some health experts are wary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crashing computers, three-week delays tracking infections, lab results delivered by snail mail. Health officials couldn’t keep up with Covid’s spread. Americans paid the price. POLITICO’s Erin Banco reports. Plus, Israeli PM Naftali Bennett will visit the White House later this month. And the Treasury moves to prevent the Taliban from receiving IMF aid.Erin Banco is a 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Inside America’s Covid-reporting breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haiti was already on the brink of political collapse following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Then a catastrophic earthquake hit. POLITICO’s John Yearwood reports. Plus, the nation’s top election officials are calling for more stringent guidelines for post-election audits. And Twitter tests a new feature allowing users to report misinformation directly to the company.John Yearwood is a global news editor 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: U.S. sends aid to Haiti after quake but much more needed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden campaigned on his foreign policy expertise. But the crisis in Afghanistan is destroying that image. POLITICO’s Natasha Korecki reports. Plus, American newspapers call on the White House to evacuate journalists from Kabul. And the Biden administration makes a record increase to food stamp benefits.Natasha Korecki is a White House 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: 'I stand squarely behind my decision': Biden holds firm on Afghanistan drawdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Taliban offensive was expected. But nobody knew it would be like this. POLITICO’s Alex Ward explains how the Taliban was able to overtake Afghanistan’s capital as the U.S. evacuated its embassy. Plus, opponents of the White House’s eviction ban ask a federal court to block the policy. And the director of the NIH says undocumented immigrants are not causing the surge in Covid cases.Alex Ward is a national security 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Subscribe to the National Security Daily newsletter.Read more:Taliban seize power amid chaos in Kabul‘I Believed in the U.S. But That Turned Out to Be Such a Big Mistake’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Senate passed Biden’s long-awaited bipartisan infrastructure bill earlier this week. But it’s fate is tied to a massive Democratic spending plan — and things are looking a little shaky. POLITICO’s Caitlin Emma reports. Plus, the nation’s largest teachers union backs vaccine mandates. And top Biden advisor Anita Dunn leaves the White House.Caitlin Emma is a budget and appropriations reporter for POLITICOJeremy 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Senate adopts budget that paves way for $3.5T spending plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A record number of children are being hospitalized with Covid — and experts expect it to get worse. POLITICO’s Dan Goldberg reports. Plus, Sen. Elizabeth Warren drops her opposition to Biden’s pick for the No. 3 spot at the Education Department. And a bipartisan group of senators introduces legislation targeting Apple and Google’s app stores.Dan Goldberg is a 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Children's hospitals are swamped with Covid patients — and it may only get worse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He doesn’t have star power, and he’s facing attacks from Republicans and Democrats. But Gov. Greg Abbott has held onto power in Texas for seven years — and he plans to do it again in 2022. POLITICO’s Renuka Rayasam reports. Plus, a Democratic Rep. Ron Kind plans to retire from his competitive Wisconsin seat. And the White House taps a progressive for the No. 2 policy position at the Pentagon.Renuka Rayasam is POLITICO's Texas correspondent and author of the POLITICO Nightly 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impeachment is impending and his inner circle is collapsing, but Cuomo remains indignant. POLITICO’s Anna Gronewold reports on why the New York governor won’t step down in the wake of an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. Plus, the Pentagon wants to mandate vaccines for all 1.4 million of its troops. And Canada reopens its border to vaccinated American travelers.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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Subscribe to New York Playbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of Americans have to work under the sun or in poorly ventilated spaces. And as climate change makes extremely high temperatures more frequent, these working conditions are becoming increasingly life-threatening. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman and E&E News’ Ariel Wittenberg explain the risks, and why it’s so hard for the government to take action.Ariel Wittenberg covers public health for E&E News.Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covid hospitalizations are surging in Florida. But that isn’t stopping Gov. Ron DeSantis from taking a hard line against public health restrictions. POLITICO’s David Kihara breaks down the political strategy behind it all. Plus, Texas’ governor calls a second special session to push GOP changes to election laws. And the Justice Department opens a probe into the Phoenix Police Department.David Kihara is a senior editor 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scared or confused by the Delta variant? Wondering when you might need a booster shot? POLITICO’s Sarah Owermohle has you covered. Plus, Biden’s approval falls. And Psaki blames Republicans holding up the White House’s ATF nominee.Sarah Owermohle is a 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: FDA targets early September for approving Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccineSubscribe to the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biden administration changed course on Tuesday and issued a new eviction ban despite legal questions, putting the White House on a collision course with the Supreme Court. POLITICO’s Katy O’Donnell reports. Plus, Biden calls for New York Gov. Cuomo to resign, and tells Florida Gov. DeSantis to “get out of the way” as Covid surges in the state.Katy O'Donnell covers housing 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: CDC announces new eviction ban, despite Supreme Court threatCori Bush steers progressives to win on eviction crisisState, local aid bottlenecks leave renters exposed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GETTR was supposed to be a Trump world alternative to Twitter. But it’s being inundated with extremist content, including beheading videos and terrorist propaganda. POLITICO’s Mark Scott reports. Plus, Florida shatters its Covid hospitalization record. And the Biden administration hits its vaccination goal … a month late.Mark Scott is POLITICO's Chief Technology Correspondent.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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Jihadists flood pro-Trump social network with propaganda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The futures of both the Democratic Party and the GOP will be put to the test in a pair of Congressional primaries tomorrow. POLITICO’s Scott Bland reports. Plus, Dr. Fauci says he doesn’t think the country will need more lockdowns. And new filings show that Trump political groups have more than $100 million in the bank.Scott Bland is the politics editor 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last few months, First Nations groups across Canada announced the discovery of thousands of unmarked graves on or close to residential schools where Native children were forcibly sent. The discoveries forced long-overdue conversations across Canada about its ignored history, but they also forced similar introspection in the United States, where Native kids were also sent to boarding schools to "kill the Indian, and save the man." Today, Cowessess First Nation member Chasity Delorme talks about Canada's journey to reconciliation, and Dr. Katrina Phillips of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe speaks of America's boarding schools and their impact on Native peoples across the country.Carlos Prieto is a producer for POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They’re back! Well, kinda. POLITICO’s Erin Banco breaks down what you need to know about the CDC’s new guidance. Plus, vaccinated travelers from the U.S. won't need to quarantine anymore when visiting the U.K. And the chair of the Fed isn’t too worried about the Delta variant hurting the economy.Erin Banco covers 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.CDC map of Covid transmission by county Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies shows that 47 percent of likely California voters are in favor of replacing Gov. Gavin Newsom. POLITICO’s Jeremy White reports. Plus, Democrats press Biden to extend the eviction ban. And Senators reach a deal to provide funding for the Capitol Police and National Guard.Jeremy B. White co-writes the California Playbook 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Poll: Newsom 'in jeopardy' of being recalled if Democrats remain apathetic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawmakers and experts are sounding the alarm. So why is the central bank still pumping cash into the economy? POLITICO’s Victoria Guida reports. Plus, longtime Trump ally Tom Barrack pleads not guilty to charges that he acted as a foreign agent. And the Biden administration says long Covid can be considered a disability under law.Victoria Guida covers economic policy 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Fed weighs curbing cash machine as critics warn of housing, stock bubble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden announced a deal more than a month ago. So why's it taking so long for Senators to agree on a bill funding roads, bridges and broadband? POLITICO's Kate Irby reports. Plus, Arkansas' governor says vaccine hesitancy is hardening in parts of the state. And French moves closer to approving a vaccine passport.Kate Irby is POLITICO's deputy Congress editor.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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The national debt is a ticking timebomb. Can Congress raise the limit before we default on our loans? POLITICO’s Jennifer Scholtes reports. Plus, the Capitol physician considers recommending masks again due to the Delta variant. And the NFL says Covid outbreaks could mean forfeits.Jennifer Scholtes is a budget and appropriations 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Democrats slam McConnell over debt limit timebomb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions lost jobs during the pandemic and are still unemployed or left the workforce. POLITICO’s Katherine Landergan talked with a panel of experts about what’s next. Plus, Biden taps a telecom executive to be his ambassador to Canada. And Harris plans to meet with DACA recipients.Katherine Landergan is POLITICO's New Jersey bureau chief.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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more:Welcome to Recovery Lab: WorkPolicy Hackathon: How to get more Americans back to workThe future of work has arrived, and it’s messy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has chosen his five GOP appointees for the Democrat-led select committee probing the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. POLITICO’s Olivia Beavers breaks down who they are and what they could mean for the investigation. Plus, Biden taps a progressive favorite for a DOJ antitrust post. And Trump adviser Tom Barrack is arrested on foreign-agent charges.Olivia Beavers is a Congress 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: McCarthy makes his 5 GOP picks for Jan. 6 select committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden is withdrawing all U.S. troops from Afghanistan in favor of a new diplomatic strategy, but recent military gains by the Taliban are complicating peace negotiations. POLITICO’s Alex Ward reports. Plus, Canada will open its borders to vaccinated Americans next month. And a judge hands down the first felony sentence tied to the Capitol riot.Alex Ward is a national security 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more in the National Security Daily newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden’s vaccine campaign is sputtering. Juvenile, the rapper who made waves with his 1999 hit 'Back That Azz Up,' thinks he can help. POLITICO Playbook’s Eugene Daniels reports. Plus, new polling finds that unvaccinated Americans are least concerned about the Delta variant. And German PM Angela Merkel pledges a stronger focus on climate after devastating floods.Eugene Daniels is a White House reporter and Playbook co-author 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Biden’s Covid vaccine campaign is sputtering. Juvenile thinks he can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The West is seeing record-breaking temperatures. For some workers, the effects are deadly. POLITICO’s Ximena Bustillo reports. Plus, Biden says monthly child tax credits will be among the administration’s top achievements. And Facebook blocks an Iran-linked hacking campaign.Ximena Bustillo is an agriculture 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No spectators, no problem — right? If only it were that simple. POLITICO’s Ryan Heath reports. Plus, Psaki says Biden still opposes marijuana legalization. And the GAO says the health costs of gun violence exceed $1 billion a year.Ryan Heath authors the Global Translations newsletter and hosts the Global Translations podcast.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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House had hoped to keep its distance. But after thousands of Cubans took to the streets in historic protests this weekend, the communist-run island nation is becoming an unavoidable foreign policy issue. POLITICO’s Sabrina Rodriguez reports. Plus, Biden nominates Jeff Flake as ambassador to Turkey. And the Senate narrowly confirms Julie Su as deputy Labor 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: ‘The White House is finally paying attention’: Cuba’s protests force Biden’s hand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 'Free Britney' movement has a new fan base on Capitol Hill. But how much can Congress actually do to crack down on what critics call toxic guardianships? POLITICO’s Marianne LeVine reports. Plus, top U.S. officials see booster shots as inevitable. And the Senate confirms Jen Easterly as head of CISA.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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: ‘This is freaking ridiculous’: Britney Spears inspires lawmakers to tackle toxic conservatorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With disappearing jobs and a fleeing population, West Virginia is trying to entice white-collar workers to move in from out of state. But the plan isn't sitting right with some residents. POLITICO's Mackenzie Mays reports. Plus, Americans are almost evenly divided on vaccine requirements. And Democrats want a 41 percent increase in education funding.Mackenzie Mays is a 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: West Virginia is Trading Trump for Tech Workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Senate is the oldest in American history. But a surge of Millennial candidates could change that after the 2022 midterms. POLITICO’s James Arkin reports. Plus, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra says his vaccine comments are being taken “wildly out of context.” And Harris announces a $25 million expansion of the DNC’s voting campaign.James Arkin is a campaigns 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: The geriatric Senate confronts a youth movement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As vaccination rates slow, the White House is turning to a hyper-local strategy. But so far it’s not taking off in communities where people are more concerned about gun violence than the pandemic. POLITICO’s Natasha Korecki reports from a barbershop in Chicago. Plus, the remaining metal fencing around the Capitol is coming down. And 36 states and D.C. sue Google.Natasha Korecki is a White House 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Biden’s Covid vaccine push crashes into reality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Adams has narrowly won the New York City mayoral primary. In this special episode of Playbook Deep Dive, New York’s Sally Goldenberg and Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri unpack the wild ride leading up to Election Day.Tara Palmeri is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Sally Goldenberg is City Hall bureau chief at POLITICO New York.Adrienne Hurst is a producer for POLITICO audio.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Special thanks to producer Olivia Reingold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A slate of transgender athlete restrictions taking hold in conservative states has snowballed into the highest-profile LGBTQ rights battle of the year. POLITICO’s Bianca Quilantan reports. Plus, Dr. Fauci laments “avoidable” deaths among the unvaccinated. And Britain plans to lift its Covid restrictions.Bianca Quilantan is an education 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: ‘This isn't the Olympics’: GOP transgender laws head to court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Maine’s governor vetoed a bill partially decriminalizing prostitution in the state. Advocates said it would have been a big win in the fight against sex trafficking, but critics said it could entice more people into the underground trade. POLITICO’s Liz Crampton reports. Plus, the CBO says the federal budget gap will widen to $3 trillion this year. And D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine has subpoenaed Facebook for records related to the platform’s handling of coronavirus misinformation.Liz Crampton covers state policy 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Maine governor vetoes bill partially decriminalizing prostitution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Probably not if you’re fully vaccinated. But it could cause some problems down the road — especially in areas with lower vaccination rates. POLITICO’s David Lim reports. Plus, FEMA changes the rules for a Covid-19 funeral aid program, potentially giving thousands of people access to assistance. And the House approves a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection.David Lim is a health care reporter for POLITICO and authors the Prescription Pulse 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It starts with a note saying your files are being held captive. It ends with a big payout or a lengthy investigation. POLITICO’s Sam Sabin breaks down how ransomware attacks go down — and what the U.S. is doing to prevent more of them. Plus, New Jersey’s attorney general will lead enforcement at the SEC. And the latest New York mayoral count is voided after ‘test’ ballots were included in the tally.Sam Sabin is a cybersecurity 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more in the Weekly Cybersecurity newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is rising fast in popularity. That has him on a collision course with the most powerful man in the GOP ahead of 2024. POLITICO’s Matt Dixon reports. Plus, a federal court tosses out two antitrust suits seeking to break up Facebook. And Biden won’t attend the Tokyo Olympics.Matt Dixon is the bureau chief for POLITICO Florida.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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: DeSantis ‘very wary’ of upsetting Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic drove millions of women out of the workforce. Experts say bold action is needed to help them come back. POLITICO’s Elizabeth Ralph reports. Plus, Arkansas’ governor says hospitalizations are up among the unvaccinated. And Sen. Romney criticizes Trump’s false claims about the election during a weekend rally.Elizabeth Ralph is deputy editor POLITICO Magazine and editor of Women Rule.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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more in the Women Rule newsletter.Watch: The Women Reopening America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three of the court’s picks came from the former president. But you wouldn’t be able to guess it based on their recent decisions. POLITICO’s Josh Gerstein reports. Plus, Biden says he’ll only sign a bipartisan infrastructure deal if it’s delivered alongside a “human infrastructure” bill. And the Senate passes legislation to help farmers profit on climate action.Josh Gerstein is the senior legal affairs 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more:‘Alito was just pissed’: Trump’s Supreme Court breaks down along surprising linesSupreme Court rules in favor of athletes in NCAA compensation case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 60 percent of adults in the U.S. have gotten at least one vaccine dose, but when you look at the demographic breakdown, things don’t look too good. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn reports. Plus, the FDA plans to add a warning about rare heart inflammation to Moderna and Pfizer’s vaccines. And House Democrats propose a 14 percent funding budget boost for the IRS.Adam Cancryn is a health care 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You hate it when you’re in charge, you love it when you’re not. POLITICO’s Rachael Bade reports on how the decades-old debate over the Senate procedure requiring 60 votes for most legislation to pass — and why it’s coming to a head. Plus, Sen. Warren stalls Biden’s pick to be the No. 3 official at the Education Department. And Biden taps a Russia expert to be the Pentagon's international security chief.Rachael Bade is a Playbook co-author 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more in the POLITICO Playbook newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netanyahu is out and the latest round of violence with Hamas is over, but progressives’ willingness to criticize Israel is here to stay. POLITICO’s Andrew Desiderio looks at the generational divide forming within the Democratic caucus. Plus, the U.S. imposes new sanctions on Belarus. And it’s Election Day in New York City.Andrew Desiderio 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Progressives count their foreign policy wins with Omar flap in rear view Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a new sheriff in town. Lina Khan, a staunch critic of Silicon Valley giants, has taken the reins at the FTC. POLITICO’s Leah Nylen looks at what Kahn’s ascension — and a new package of antitrust bills — could mean for Big Tech. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders won’t back an infrastructure deal with more gas taxes or electric vehicle fees. And nearly two-third of Iowans are ready for Sen. Chuck Grassley to go.Leah Nylen covers antitrust 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spent years opposing new cannabis laws in Utah. But in 2018, everything changed. POLITICO’s Natalie Fertig tells the unlikely story of how the Mormon Church helped broker a deal for medical cannabis legalization in Utah.Natalie Fertig is POLITICO's federal cannabis policy reporter.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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: How the Mormon church unlocked medical pot for deep red states Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covid, economic collapse, mass protests and unrest. 2020 was tough — especially for city leaders. POLITICO’s Lisa Kashensky explains why mayors across the country are calling it quits after a year like no other. Plus, Schumer says the Senate will vote to repeal the nearly two-decade-old authorization for the use of military force in Iraq. And the Justice Department watchdog says the U.S. Marshals Service has ‘inadequate’ resources to protect judges.Lisa Kashinsky is the author of POLITICO's Massachusetts Playbook.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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: ‘It was exhaustion, it was sadness, it was fatigue’: America’s mayors call it quits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before the pandemic, anti-vaxxers were mostly fringe groups, falsely claiming that shots could cause autism in children. Now, Covid culture wars and red state laws to restrict vaccine mandates are reinvigorating the anti-vaccine movement nationwide — and that's a problem for ending the pandemic. POLITICO's Lauren Gardner reports. Plus, Biden nominates nine ambassadors. And progressive tech critic Lina Kahn is set to chair the FTC.Lauren Gardner is an FDA 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: Anti-vax groups rack up victories against Covid-19 push Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The state of U.S.-Russia relations isn’t great. And Biden and Putin have a whole platter of issues to scold one another about. But as POLITICO’s Nahal Toosi reports, you shouldn’t expect much more than sharp words to come out of tomorrow's summit. Plus, McConnell says he’d block a Biden Supreme Court nominee in 2024. And Eric Adams tops a new poll of New York mayoral candidates.Nahal Toosi is a foreign affairs 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Read more: U.S. officials worry about Russia’s growing links to China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump drama is out, but are world leaders ready for America to completely return to its leadership role? It’s a little more complicated than the photo-ops might suggest. POLITICO’s Anita Kumar reports. Plus, Pelosi calls for Barr and Sessions to testify over seized data records of prominent Democrats. And voting begins in the New York City primary election.Anita Kumar is a White House correspondent and associate editor 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Idaho State Capitol has become a reflection of GOP infighting in the age of Trump and Covid. POLITICO’s Ximena Bustillo reports on a messy gubernatorial race where a Republican governor is being challenged by his own lieutenant governor — and an anti-government militant. Plus, the Labor Department says new workplace safety rules apply to healthcare settings but aren't required for most other industries. And most colleges plan to offer in-person learning for international students this fall.Ximena Bustillo is an agriculture 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.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Subscribe to the Weekly Agriculture newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices