Politics A.M.: Memo circulated among Trump allies advocated using NSA data in attempt to prove stolen election
| Biden visiting New York City amid crime wave; White House unveils Supreme Court nomination team; Congress's growing list of dubious primary schemes; Sen. Ben Ray Luján's stroke shows the fragility of Democrats' Senate majority; Trump gives Capitol riot suspects a reason not to help investigators; White House says Sen. Josh Hawley is 'parroting Russian talking points' by arguing against Ukraine's admission to NATO ; White House wades into Spotify controversy as India.Arie, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and more artists pull music; Americans have lost 13.5 million years of life during the pandemic; Neither Roy Moore nor his accuser prevail in dueling defamation suits in Alabama; Texas governor says 'no one can guarantee' there won't be power outages in winter storm; FBI acknowledges it tested NSO Group's spyware; President Biden, Mayor Eric Adams and the volatile politics of policing; Alexander Vindman sues Trump Jr. and Giuliani, alleging retaliation over first Trump impeachment proceedings; Michigan GOP candidates draw scrutiny for suggestions to unplug election machines, use firearms to protect observers |
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| | | |  |  | | The most important politics stories today. | | | | | |  (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post) The proposal to seize and analyze "NSA unprocessed raw signals data" raises legal and ethical concerns that set it apart from other attempts that have come to light. By Josh Dawsey, Rosalind S. Helderman, Emma Brown, Jon Swaine and Jacqueline Alemany ● Read more » | | | President Biden plans to visit New York on Thursday and reiterate support for anti-crime measures. By Annie Linskey and Matt Zapotosky ● Read more » | | | | The new team is led by former senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.), whose selection was made public this week. By Seung Min Kim ● Read more » | | | | A look back at some of the most brazen gambits, in light of new revelations in the probe of Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.). Analysis ● By Aaron Blake ● Read more » | | | Sen. Bej Ray Luján's stroke appears relatively minor, but information about his condition has been closely held, fueling speculation about potential challenges for Democrats. By Mike DeBonis ● Read more » | | | | The Capitol rioters might be more cautious about trusting Trump's assertions, however. Analysis ● By Philip Bump ● Read more » | | | As Russia once again threatens to invade Ukraine, the question of the country's potential admission to NATO has risen to the forefront. By Felicia Sonmez ● Read more » | | | | Press secretary Jen Psaki said all tech platforms need to do more to combat coronavirus misinformation. By Eugene Scott and Adela Suliman ● Read more » | | | | A look at America's exceptional and ongoing covid death toll. Analysis ● By Philip Bump ● Read more » | | | | Leif Corfman alleged that Moore, while a 32-year-old assistant district attorney, had initiated an unwanted sexual encounter when she was 14. Both sides claimed the other lied. By John Wagner ● Read more » | | | Gov. Greg Abbott (R) had promised two months ago that the lights would stay on this winter, but upcoming freezing and inclement weather in Texas has caused some concern for what's likely to be the first significant test of the power grid since last year's deadly storm. By Timothy Bella ● Read more » | | | | The test of the spyware occurred as the FBI and Justice Department were investigating whether the NSO software had been used to illegally hack phones in the United States. By Ellen Nakashima ● Read more » | | | | As Biden heads to New York City on Thursday, the White House hopes a bond with Mayor Adams helps him navigate the volatile politics of crime. By Annie Linskey ● Read more » | | | | Vindman alleges that President Donald Trump and his allies engaged in a coordinated campaign to bully and smear Vindman because he was a key witness during Trump's first impeachment trial. By Amy B Wang ● Read more » | | | | The Michigan secretary of state and attorney general, both Democrats, expressed alarm that the candidates would advocate illegal behavior. By John Wagner ● Read more » | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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