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The Washington Post Politics A.M. The most important politics stories today. (Tom Brenner/Reuters/Pool) Exchange between GOP senator, transgender nominee draws fire from Democrats Sen. Rand Paul on Thursday compared genital mutilation to transition-related surgery for transgender youths at a confirmation hearing for a doctor seeking to become the highest-ranking openly transgender official in federal government history. By Dan Diamond and Samantha Schmidt ● Read more » Some Democrats want to fire the Senate parliamentarian who scuttled $15 minimum-wage plans. It’s been done once before. After Elizabeth MacDonough dashed the majority party’s hopes for a $15 minimum wage, some Democrats called for the Senate’s referee to be fired. By Katie Shepherd ● Read more » Minimum-wage increase imperiled in covid relief bill by Senate official’s ruling The guidance from the parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, was communicated privately to key Senate offices and confirmed by aides in both parties. It could be a major setback for liberals hoping to use Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief bill as the vehicle for their long-sought goal of raising the federal minimum wage from its current level of $7.25 an hour. By Erica Werner ● Read more » Biden administration conducts strike on Iranian-linked fighters in Syria The airstrike on a border post follows a recent attack on a base used by U.S. forces in northern Iraq. By Missy Ryan, Anne Gearan and Alex Horton ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Fact Checker: Biden’s pick for HHS sued the Trump administration, not a group of nuns There’s a difference between suing nuns and suing the federal government in a case that nuns decide to join. Analysis ● By Salvador Rizzo ● Read more » Biden defends vaccine rollout as he marks 50 million vaccinations The president, declaring “this is not a victory lap,” touted the progress of the vaccination campaign but cautioned that “we have a long way to go.” By Seung Min Kim ● Read more » Biden to survey winter storm recovery in Texas; House poised to pass coronavirus relief package The president is also scheduled to visit a mass vaccination facility in Houston during his Texas trip. Live updates ● By John Wagner ● Read more » Trump called McConnell a ‘hack.’ But McConnell says he would ‘absolutely’ back him if he wins 2024 nomination. McConnell said in a Fox News interview that he would support Trump, despite slamming the former president for his incitement of the Capitol riot. By Jaclyn Peiser ● Read more » Andrew Cuomo, once touted as the ‘gold standard,’ finds his brand tarnished by multiple crises He faces allegations of sexual harassment, backroom bullying and improperly withholding state data on coronavirus deaths in nursing homes. By Michael Scherer and Josh Dawsey ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Capitol Police chief says extremists have discussed attack on Congress during Biden’s first joint address Acting Capitol Police chief Yogananda D. Pittman cites threats to explain the continued presence of the National Guard and tall fencing at the Capitol. By Karoun Demirjian ● Read more » Reshaping the role of the Justice Department Can Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland rebuild confidence in the DOJ's independence? How might his efforts on Biden policies like combating far-right extremism and curbing police violence make the perception of an independent DOJ harder? Podcast ● By Arjun Singh and Charla Freeland ● Read more » Vaccine lotteries and personal appeals: The medically vulnerable find their priority status slipping away Federal guidelines recommend that people with underlying conditions putting them at increased risk from the coronavirus be prioritized for vaccination. But states are charting their own paths and access to a shot comes down to where you live. By Lena H. Sun and Isaac Stanley-Becker ● Read more » We think you’ll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up » The Washington Post Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Privacy Policy | Help You received this email because you signed up for Politics A.M. or because it is included in your subscription. ©2021 The Washington Post | 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071