Wednesday's Headlines: Democrats race to reach deal on spending ahead of Biden’s trip

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online The morning's most important stories, curated by Post editors. Presented by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network     Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks to a staff member during a news conference on Tuesday. (Jabin Botsford/The Post) Democrats race to reach deal on spending ahead of Biden's trip Talks advanced between the party's moderate and liberal factions, but they still appeared far apart on their plans to expand health-care coverage, invest in green energy, provide paid leave to all Americans and overhaul the tax code. By Tony Romm ●  Read more »   New cases in the U.S. down nearly 60 percent since delta variant surge LIVE: CORONAVIRUS | Access to these updates is free ●  By Washington Post Staff ●  Read more »   China, wary of an outbreak during the Winter Games, takes a cautious approach to reopening its borders By Christian Shepherd ●  Read more »   Jan. 6 committee expected to subpoena lawyer who advised Trump, Pence on how to overturn election By Jacqueline Alemany ●  Read more »   The hotel where Trump allies plotted to overturn the election has a wild and sometimes violent history Retropolis | The Past, Rediscovered ●  By Gillian Brockell ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Content from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Close the Medicaid coverage gap. Where you live shouldn't determine if you live. Medicaid expansion means earlier cancer diagnoses and improved survival rates. Congress, close the coverage gap to remove hurdles to care.   Formula One racing is gaining traction in the U.S., and an emerging fan base is along for the ride By Glynn A. Hill ●  Read more »   Braves win Game 1 of the World Series but lose ace Charlie Morton to a broken leg By Chelsea Janes, Scott Allen and Adam Kilgore ●  Read more »   'Definitely not the results we want': Facebook staff lamented 'perverse incentives' for media FACEBOOK UNDER FIRE ●  By Sarah Ellison and Elahe Izadi ●  Read more »   Five points for anger, one for a 'like': How Facebook's formula fostered rage and misinformation By Jeremy B. Merrill and Will Oremus ●  Read more »     Opinions ADVERTISEMENT   Yes, young children are at risk of covid-19. They need vaccines. Opinion ●  Opinion by Leana S. Wen ●  Read more »   Tesla and Elon Musk offer a case study in the billionaire tax's complications Opinion ●  Opinion by David Von Drehle ●  Read more »   Manchin says Biden's agenda would create an 'entitlement society.' But his state leads the way. Opinion ●  Opinion by Karen Tumulty ●  Read more »   Before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on a bus. She's still on probation. Opinion ●  Opinion by Michele L. Norris ●  Read more »   The coup in Sudan represents a direct challenge for the U.S. Opinion ●  Opinion by the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A middle ground on abortion that originalists should embrace Opinion ●  Opinion by Aaron Tang ●  Read more »     More News Backlog at ports persists, prolonging supply chain woes By David J. Lynch ●  Read more »   Airlines brace for more travelers as U.S. prepares to open its borders By Bryan Pietsch ●  Read more »   California got a lot of rain, but not nearly enough to end the drought By Scott Wilson ●  Read more »   How to choose an impartial jury when white supremacists are on trial By Ellie Silverman ●  Read more »   A woman with 20 stab wounds died of suicide, an autopsy found. Her parents are unconvinced: 'It makes no sense' By Jessica Lipscomb ●  Read more »   Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was target of organized hate campaign on Twitter, report says By Amy Cheng ●  Read more »   Men shot by Kyle Rittenhouse can be called 'rioters' and 'looters' but not 'victims,' judge rules By Timothy Bella ●  Read more »   The 'Great Resignation' is leaving many Americans wondering: Should I pay off my mortgage early? Perspective ●  By Michelle Singletary ●  Read more »     Try our new daily mini meta crossword It's a week-long adventure that connects a daily 5x5 mini puzzle with a special reveal on Saturdays. Play game   We think you'll like this newsletter Check out The Optimist for a selection of inspiring stories to help you disconnect, hit refresh and start the week off right, delivered every Wednesday and Sunday. Sign up »

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