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It’s the election that keeps on giving! After indecisive results last week, two Georgia races that will decide the fate of the Senate are headed to runoffs in January. POLITICO’s Elena Schneider breaks down how both parties plan to win — and how Trump’s refusal to concede could shape the campaigns. Plus, world leaders acknowledge the results of the election even as Trump doesn’t. And Biden promises that Americans won't lose health coverage during the pandemic.Elena Schneider is a national political 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:'We need his voters' in Georgia: Why Republicans embrace Trump's last standBiden swung Georgia left. Now Democrats are racing to do it again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. has a long history of candidates conceding when results are decisive. Or … it had a long history. POLITICO’s Nancy Cook breaks down why Trump is refusing to accept reality while much of the world already has — and why it could spell trouble for President-Elect Biden’s transition. Plus, two Republican senators from Georgia are calling on the state’s GOP secretary of state to resign. And the State Department’s representative of Syria and ISIS steps down.Nancy Cook 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.Read more:Trump campaign summons staff and vows to keep fighting election resultsGOP-led states back Trump’s legal drive to challenge electionSign up for POLITICO's Transition Playbook newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nation might've been fixated on the election outcome last week, but that didn't put the pandemic on hold. In fact, Covid cases are at record-high levels. POLITICO’s Alice Miranda Ollstein breaks down President-Elect Biden’s plans for fighting the outbreak — and how another two months of a Trump presidency could complicate things. Plus, Stacey Abrams says the Georgia runoffs will be competitive. And Boris Johnson says he’ll work closely with Biden.Alice Miranda Ollstein 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.Read more: Joe Biden will inherit a raging pandemic. Here’s what he plans to do next.Sign up for the Transition Playbook newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic and the rise of China are prompting Republicans and Democrats to turn to government power to grow industries important to America’s security and place in the world. “Industrial policy” is an idea long reviled among Washington policymakers. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to the people trying to make industrial policy cool again.Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations".Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Jennifer Harris is a sentior fellow at the Hewlett Foundation, formerly at the US State Department during the Obama administration.Mariana Mazzucato is an internationally recognized economist and professor at University College London (UCL), and Founder/Director of UCL's Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose.Check out and subscribe to POLITICO's Global Translations, and China Watcher newsletters. Read Luiza Savage's article on the new industrial policy emerging in the US to counter China's ascent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official: Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States. POLITICO's Alex Thompson breaks down what's to come over the next two months before he takes office.Alex Thompson is a national political 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

Joe Biden is closing in on a victory. But he's staring at a deeply divided nation — and an opponent who's refusing to accept the results. POLITICO's Natasha Korecki breaks down how Biden is preparing for a rocky transition. Plus, Pelosi announces expanded Covid testing for lawmakers. And Defense Secretary Mark Esper is expected to resign.Natasha Korecki is a national 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.Follow POLITICO's coverage of the election results here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden is inching his way toward a win, but Congress is on track to be more divided than ever. POLITICO's Dan Diamond explains how the coronavirus pandemic split the nation — and how polarized views of President Trump's response shaped results up and down the ballot. Plus, McConnell wants a Covid relief deal before the end of the year. And one in three Americans now live in a state where weed is legal.Dan Diamond is health policy 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.Follow POLITICO's coverage of the election results here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We warned you it might happen. So buckle up and get ready for what could be days of uncertainty. POLITICO’s Scott Bland breaks down what to watch for as votes continue to be tallied in one of the most consequential presidential elections in U.S. history.Scott Bland is a politics editor POLITICO and host of Nerdcast.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.Follow POLITICO's coverage of the election results here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election Day is here. The results? They might not be finalized for a while. And that has lawyers for President Trump and Joe Biden preparing for lawsuits, recounts and some odd scenarios that you might never have thought of. POLITICO’s Anita Kumar breaks down some of the weird ways the election could be won. Plus, Trump creates a commission to promote 'patriotic education.’ And Texas surpasses California for the most Covid cases.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.Read more:Trump and Biden teams prep for once-outlandish election standoffsBiden team moves to shut down Trump’s election-night claimsThe voting technology problems that could trigger panic at the polls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just one day to Nov. 3, we hit the road with POLITICO’s Chief Washington Correspondent Ryan Lizza as he travels across the Sun Belt, where states that were once Republican strongholds appear to be leaning left. Plus, former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb warns of a post-Thanksgiving Covid surge. And Trump eyes a possible second-term Cabinet purge.Ryan Lizza is POLITICO's Chief Washington 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.Read more: 'The virus is kind of tough to talk down': Trump can't shake Covid in final sprintHow Stacey Abrams convinced Biden to take Georgia — and her — seriouslyTrump threatens Senate GOP — now and in the future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once there is a working Covid vaccine, manufacturers across the globe will need to scale up production to produce billions of doses — meaning billions of pharmaceutical-grade glass vials, rubber stoppers, packaging and storage and refrigeration. In a special airing of POLITICO's Global Translations podcast, hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath look at the challenges of making enough vaccines for the world.Subscribe to the Global Translations podcast and read more in the Global Translations newsletter.Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations"Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations"Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO AudioKara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO AudioJenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO AudioIrene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With people waiting hours at the polls and tens of thousands of names purged from voter rolls, activists say Georgia’s 2018 election was Exhibit A of voter suppression. POLITICO’s Maya King reports on how fear of a repeat is fueling record turnout among Black voters, giving Democrats the opportunity to turn the Deep South battleground state blue. Plus, Pelosi says she’s still hopeful for a massive Covid bill before next year. And Europe surpasses 10 million Covid cases.Maya King covers race, demographics and the 2020 election 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:Georgia’s legacy of voter suppression is driving historic Black turnoutThe preacher who might finally turn Georgia blue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Never before has a health emergency cast such a large shadow over a presidential race. With just five days until November 3, POLITICO’s Dan Diamond — who’s been tracking the coronavirus pandemic from the start — breaks down the key differences between President Trump’s and Joe Biden’s plans for tackling Covid. Plus, more European countries shut down again. And the stock market sees another bad day.Dan Diamond is health policy 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 in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO Jack Dorsey is synonymous with Twitter. But when it comes to the policies that could affect next week's election, Vijaya Gadde is the most important Silicon Valley executive you've never heard of. POLITICO's Nancy Scola reports on the woman behind Twitter's biggest decisions — and what to expect during today's hearing with big tech leaders. Plus, a federal worker union sues over Trump's civil service executive order. And Biden keeps his lead in Nevada.Nancy Scola is a senior tech 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: The Woman Reshaping Twitter’s Free-Speech Policies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just seven days until the election, President Trump is facing a surge in coronavirus cases and an outbreak within his VP’s office, providing a new line of attacks from Joe Biden. POLITICO’s Nancy Cook breaks down both campaigns’ strategies for the final week — and how Covid is front and center. Plus, tech giants prepare to testify before lawmakers. And stocks take a hit amid the resurgence in Covid cases.Nancy Cook 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.Read more:Trump’s closing argument: Forget about CovidAs Covid threat surges, Trump and Pence try 2 acts to save GOP ticket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some experts say Latinos will be the second largest voting group in this year's election. But the group's ethnical and cultural diversity makes it a particularly difficult one for the political world to understand, and an extremely difficult one for both parties to appeal to. POLITICO reporters Laura Barrón-López and Sabrina Rodríguez, on the nuance of Latinos as a diverse voting group, and how they may vote in the 2020 election.Laura Barrón-López is a national political reporter for POLITICO.Sabrina Rodríguez is a trade reporter for POLITICO.Carlos Prieto is a podcast producer for POLITICO.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

From closed factories to closed borders, the Covid-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of our systems, creating a period of scarcity where demand skyrocketed — from freezers to PPE — and we couldn't supply items fast enough. In a special airing of POLITICO's Global Translations podcast, hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath explore what it will take to make global supply chains resilient and sustainable.Subscribe to the Global Translations podcast and read more in the Global Translations newsletter.Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations"Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations"Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO AudioKara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO AudioJenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO AudioIrene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They’re done. No more debates. POLITICO’s Anita Kumar breaks down the key moments from the final face-off between President Trump and Joe Biden — and what it all means for voters with just 11 days until the election. Plus, remdesivir becomes the first Covid treatment to win full approval from federal regulators. And Bernie Sanders is eyeing a Labor secretary gig in a possible Biden administration.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.Read more: Trump, Biden get their do-over: Key moments from the final debateTrump comes out strong. But is it too late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

European nations are shutting down. Countries in Asia are tentatively resuming normal life after taking swift action at the start of the pandemic. The U.S.? That's a different story. POLITICO’s Carmen Paun and Dan Diamond break down the state of Covid across the globe. Plus, Trump and Biden meet one last time tonight. And the USPS watchdog criticizes the agency over cost-cutting measures.Carmen Paun is a global health reporter for POLITICO.Dan Diamond is health policy 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 in the Global Pulse newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the state that sealed Trump’s victory in 2016. Now it could spell the end of his presidency. POLITICO’s Holly Otterbein breaks down where things stand in the fight for Pennsylvania. Plus, several states are setting up their own coronavirus vaccine reviews. And lawmakers across the aisle praise the DOJ’s antitrust suit against Google.Holly Otterbein covers the 2020 race 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:Obama goes full throttle for BidenTrump, in Pennsylvania, faces an old foe: Obama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's been in the Senate since 2003, but this year could be his last. POLITICO's Andrew Desiderio traces Lindsey Graham's transformation from a moderate Republican known for working across the aisle to a staunch defender of President Trump — and explains why that's put him at risk of losing his seat this November. Plus, the government's watchdog will probe whether Trump officials interference with the CDC and FDA's Covid response. And Trump attacks Biden for trusting scientists.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.Read more: Lindsey Graham runs for his life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Biden ahead in both the polls and fundraising and Trump's message all over the place, things aren't looking great for the President's reelection efforts. But that doesn't mean the campaign is over yet. POLITICO's Charlie Mahtesian breaks down the state of the race — and why Trump still has a path to keep the White House. Plus, McConnell schedules two votes on his narrow coronavirus relief proposal. And several European countries institute new Covid restrictions.Charlie Mahtesian is the senior 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.Read more: How Biden destroyed Trump’s TV ad ‘death star’Trump starts to articulate a painful reality: He could lose in 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Generation Z, which includes voters 18-23 years old, makes up one-tenth of the electorate. Gen Z turnout? That’s another story. POLITICO’s Rishika Dugyala breaks down the issues younger voters care about — and how the two campaigns are trying to win them over online. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings come to a close. And Florida Republicans close in on a Democratic voter registration advantage.Rishika Dugyala is a digital strategy 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.Read more from POLITICO's Gen Z Rising project: Anti-Trump, but not fully for Biden: Will Gen Z vote? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new season of "The Bachelorette" is here — and coronavirus safety is front and center with contestants tested several times in an isolated bubble. POLITICO’s Dan Diamond breaks down the show’s health protocols and how they stack up against the White House. Plus, Barrett’s confirmation hearings wrap up today. And new polling shows Biden with a significant lead in Georgia.Dan Diamond is health policy 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 in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter, which Dan Diamond co-authors with Adam Cancryn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With President Trump’s reelection prospects looking slimmer by the day, Republican groups and lawmakers are hedging their bets on Amy Coney Barrett as the future of conservatism. POLITICO’s Gabby Orr breaks down what this week’s confirmation hearings have revealed about Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court — and how she became the GOP’s Plan B. Plus, a drug maker is pausing its coronavirus antibody trial over safety concerns. And the High Court rejects a challenge to Planned Parenthood funding.Gabby Orr 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.Read more: Writing off Trump, GOP allies focus on one last big win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump has demanded to know the results of the election on November 3, despite the fact that it could be days until we know the winner. But if there is a clear winner on election night, it’ll almost certainly be bad news for Trump. POLITICO’s Zach Montellaro breaks down the electoral math. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett answers questions from Senators today. And Facebook bans posts denying the Holocaust.Zach Montellaro is a campaign reporter for POLITICO and author of the Morning Score 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: How Biden could end 2020 on election night — and why Trump’s path is unlikely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First it was hydroxychloroquine. Then it was a vaccine before the election. Now it’s a “miracle” antibody cocktail. POLITICO’s Sarah Owermohle breaks down the science behind President Trump’s latest coronavirus obsession — and why we shouldn’t get our hopes up. Plus, it’s unclear whether the next debate will happen. And Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue gets reprimanded for violating ethics laws.Sarah Owermohle covers drug 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.Read more: Trump is promising free antibody treatments for everyone. It won’t be that simple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plexiglass barriers. 12 feet between the candidates. Fewer interruptions. Wednesday's debate between Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence looked and sounded pretty different from what went down between President Trump and Joe Biden last week, but the exchanges were still tense. POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López breaks down the biggest takeaways from the Vice Presidential showdown. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett talks with key Senate Democrats. And Trump teases a total withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.Laura Barrón-López is a national political 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: Key moments from Harris and Pence’s primetime showdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Susan Collins making her "last stand"? POLITICO's Burgess Everett breaks down why Senator Collins is on track to lose her seat representing Maine — and how the race marks the end of an era for moderates under the increasingly polarized politics of the Trump administration. Plus, Rick Bright, the ousted vaccine expert turned whistleblower, is stepping down from the federal government. And House Democrats propose an antitrust overhaul to rein in big tech.Burgess Everett 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: Susan Collins goes for the jugular with her career on the line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the start of the pandemic, states across the country shut down. When there was resurgence over the summer, several governors reinstituted those shutdowns. But now, as the Midwest sees another spike in cases, state leaders aren’t doing much. POLITICO’s Alice Miranda Ollstein explains why that’s a big problem. Plus, the CDC confirms the virus is airborne. And California sees its first million-acre megafire.Alice Miranda Ollstein 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.Read more: Midwest keeps reopening as states reel from new virus cases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump is in the hospital with coronavirus. We know that much. But there are lots of unknowns about his condition, and his medical team isn't filling in the gaps. POLITICO's Ryan Lizza explains how the hospitalization caps off a tumultuous 10 days for team Trump — and breaks down what it all means for the campaign with less than a month before Election Day. Plus, Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey will retire in 2022. And New York is reinstating some shutdowns.Ryan Lizza is POLITICO's Chief Washington 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.Read more: Trump's medical team briefing reveals things are worse than we knew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: President Trump has tested positive for Covid-19. Then: Secretary of state used to be a pretty low profile gig in states across the country. But with the looming threat of foreign interference and an upcoming election unlike any other, now it's one of the most important jobs in America. POLITICO's Eric Geller looks at how these state officials could decide the future of the country's election security. Plus, Senate Democrats call for an investigation into interference at HHS. And Trump says he's opposed to changing debate formats.Eric Geller 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.This story was reported as part of The Fifty, a new POLITICO series that takes readers inside the role state leaders are playing and looks at how they are they driving politics, shaping policy and influencing Washington.Read more: The 6 key races you haven’t heard of that may help decide how we secure our elections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lady Gaga. Garth Brooks. Billy Joel. Those are some of the celebs the health department wanted for a taxpayer-funded advertising campaign to “defeat despair” about the coronavirus. Instead, they got Dennis Quaid and some lesser-known musicians. POLITICO’s Dan Diamond breaks down the sputtering ad blitz and why it’s getting scrutiny from lawmakers. Plus, the presidential debate commission says it’ll change formats after Tuesday night’s debacle. And a judge delays the release of grand jury recordings in the Breonna Taylor case.Dan Diamond is health policy 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.POLITICO's Daniel Lippman first put the spotlight on HHS' campaign. Read more:HHS bids $250 million contract meant to 'defeat despair and inspire hope' on coronavirusHHS ad blitz sputters as celebrities back away Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interruptions. Insults. Chaos. POLITICO's Gabby Orr breaks down the key moments from Tuesday night's showdown between President Trump and Joe Biden — and what it all means for the final stretch of the campaign. Plus, the Senate is on track to avert a government shutdown. And Amy Coney Barrett doesn't pledge to recuse herself from 2020 election cases in a Senate questionnaire.Gabby Orr 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.Read more: The most bitter clashes from Trump and Biden's first debate showdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All eyes were on President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court. Then, The New York Times released a bombshell on Sunday showing that Trump has paid next to nothing in federal income taxes in recent years. POLITICO's Natasha Korecki breaks down why the report puts the President in a tricky position ahead of his first debate with Joe Biden tonight. Plus, the White House is shipping 100,000 rapid Covid tests to U.S. states. And massive airline layoffs could hit in a matter of days.Natasha Korecki is a national 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the right, her nomination seals the deal on a conservative majority for years to come. To the left, it's a rushed political attempt to undo abortion rights and Obamacare. POLITICO's Nancy Cook breaks down the partisan fight brewing over President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. Plus, new polling shows Biden ahead in two key swing states. And both campaigns have agreed on details for Tuesday night's debate.Nancy Cook 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor sparked a summer of outrage and calls for legislative action. But months later, not much has happened. POLITICO’s Nolan McCaskill looks at why police reform efforts have hit a wall — and whether this week’s renewed outrage over Taylor's killing could inspire tangible legislative change. Plus, House Democrats are reworking the Covid relief proposal. And U.S. cyber officials are urging the public not to panic about election hacking.Nolan McCaskill is a national political 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

With kids at home and classes online, students are extra reliant on technology. But that's not an easy lift in lower-income districts that lack funding and resources. POLITICO's Nicole Gaudiano and Maya King explain how the pandemic — and decades of education policy — have exacerbated the digital divide. Plus, a Republican-led report investigating Joe Biden and his son doesn't really have anything new in it. And California's governor wants to ban gas-fueled cars by 2035.Nicole Gaudiano is an education reporter for POLITICO.Maya King covers race, demographics and the 2020 election 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

In 2016, Russia and China attacked American democracy by muddying the political discourse online. The virtual strikes, which included disinformation campaigns, online bots, and e-mail server hackings, marked one of the most direct interferences into American democracy by foreign actors in history. POLITICO's Steven Overly, on the lessons learned from the 2016 attacks, and how the federal government and tech giants are preparing to secure the 2020 election.Steven Overly covers technology policy for POLITICO.Carlos Prieto is a podcast producer for POLITICO.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

Just a handful of states could decide who becomes the next president. POLITICO reporters from across the country break down what it will take for Donald Trump and Joe Biden to win over the most critical voters.Laura Barrón-López is a national political reporter for POLITICO.David Siders is a national political correspondent for POLITICO.Natasha Korecki is a national correspondent for POLITICO.Marc Caputo covers Florida and the 2020 election 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: The 8 states where 2020 will be won or lost: A POLITICO deep dive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just a handful of states could decide who becomes the next president. POLITICO reporters from across the country break down what it will take for Donald Trump and Joe Biden to win over the most critical voters.Tim Alberta is chief political correspondent for POLITICO.Elena Schneider is a national political reporter for POLITICO.Holly Otterbein covers the 2020 race for POLITICO.Michael Kruse is a senior staff writer 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: The 8 states where 2020 will be won or lost: A POLITICO deep dive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the semester nobody wanted: Kids sitting at home behind monitors, teachers trying to figure out how to unmute themselves and parents stuck wondering whether their children are going to lose a year of education. POLITICO's Renuka Rayasam looks at a school year unlike any other. Plus, Pennsylvania's Supreme Court extends the due date for mail ballots. And the House delays a vote on marijuana legalization.Renuka Rayasam covers the coronavirus pandemic for POLITICO and writes 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Health Department's top spokesman, Michael Caputo, says he's taking a leave of absence for health reasons. The move comes just days after he accused government scientists of “sedition” — and less than a week after POLITICO first reported that Caputo was interfering with CDC reports on coronavirus. POLITICO's Dan Diamond breaks down the latest turbulence at HHS. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell says Congress probably needs to do more to save the economy. And two Iranian nationals have been indicted for hacking U.S. networks.Dan Diamond is health policy 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

Remember when Congress came to a bipartisan agreement on coronavirus relief … like a million years ago? Well, it doesn’t look like that’s gonna happen again anytime soon — despite the tens of millions of Americans struggling right now. POLITICO’s Heather Caygle breaks down why negotiations are still at a standstill. Plus, the City of Louisville has reached a $12 million settlement with Breonna Taylor’s family. And new census data shows the number of Americans without health insurance was rising even before the pandemicHeather Caygle cover Congress 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

Joe Biden is putting together a plan for getting the economy out of a pandemic-sized ditch ahead of the November election — and it’s shaping up to include whole lotta spending. POLITICO’s Ben White explains how the plan stacks up against Trump’s handling of the economic downturn. Plus, the U.S. is blocking certain Chinese products over forced labor of Uyghurs. And a judge says Pennsylvania’s pandemic restrictions violated citizens’ constitutional rights.Ben White is chief economic 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump is visiting California today as deadly and destructive wildfires burn up and down the West Coast. POLITICO's Carla Marinucci explains why the trip is likely to become a political showdown over climate change. Plus, Trump unveils a plan to slash drug prices. And Bloomberg is dropping a big chunk of change for Biden in Florida.Carla Marinucci is the senior writer for POLITICO’s California 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden might be back on the campaign trail after months of quarantining in the basement of his Delaware home, but his team is still trying to keep him inside an impenetrable coronavirus bubble. POLITICO's Chris Cadelago breaks down the extreme lengths the Biden campaign is going to prevent him from being exposed to coronavirus. Plus, Senate Democrats block the GOP's slimmed-down Covid bill. And Microsoft says Russia, China and Iran are trying to hack the presidential race.Chris Cadelago a national political 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

Public health is supposed to be separate from politics. But this pandemic — and this election — have turned that idea on its head. POLITICO's Dan Diamond and Sarah Owermohle discuss how politics is seeping into the vaccine race on both sides of the aisle. Plus, a whistleblower says top Trump appointees tried to censor reports on Russian influence. And Trump's fundraising total for last month falls more than $150M short of Biden.Sarah Owermohle covers drug policy for POLITICO.Dan Diamond is health policy 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

Crammed living quarters. No time off. A lack of protective gear. Advocates warned at the start of the pandemic that farms were ripe for outbreaks. POLITICO’s Ximena Bustillo explains how decades of workplace issues created the “perfect storm” for a coronavirus disaster among farmworkers. Plus, McConnell eyes a vote on a narrow coronavirus relief bill. And Trump expands a ban on offshore drilling.Ximena Bustillo is an agriculture and trade policy intern 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: Harvest of shame: Farmworkers face coronavirus disaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House of Representatives is set to vote on marijuana legalization later this month — the first time in history either body of Congress will consider removing the drug from the Controlled Substances Act. POLITICO's Natalie Fertig breaks down why Democrats are voting on the bill despite the fact that it'll be dead upon arrival in the Senate.Natalie Fertig is a cannabis policy 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