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Your Tuesday Briefing: The U.S. Midterms Loom
Plus a warning at COP27 and Kherson in distress.
A Beginner’s Guide to the U.S. Midterm Elections
What’s at stake, and how does it work? Let’s start with the basics.
OSCE Election Observers Warn of Republican Election Deniers
Attempts by candidates to discredit the integrity of the vote have “snowballed enormously” since the 2020 election, the head of the observation mission said.
Liberal House Democrats Retract Call on Biden to Seek Cease-Fire in Ukraine
One day after issuing a letter urging President Biden to seek direct diplomatic talks with Russia, progressives withdrew that appeal. The move reflected deepening divisions over the conflict.
House Progressives Urge Biden to Engage in Direct Talks With Russia
Thirty Democrats called on the Biden administration to “seek a realistic framework for a cease-fire” that is acceptable to Ukraine.
A Good Issue for Democrats
Despite the large partisan gaps on many aspects of Covid, Americans give Democrats higher marks for pandemic management than Republicans.
John Podesta to Oversee $370 Billion in U.S. Climate Spending
Mr. Podesta, a Democratic stalwart, will oversee $370 billion in clean energy investments. Gina McCarthy, the president’s domestic climate adviser, is stepping down.
Biden’s Debt Relief
The president’s plan focuses on less affluent student borrowers.
Climate Bill Heads to Biden’s Desk. There Is More to Be Done.
The bill will cut U.S. emissions, but not nearly enough. It’s “like losing 20 pounds when you need to lose 100 pounds” one expert said.