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PoliticsThursday 12.02.21

MLB Is in a Work Stoppage for First Time in 3 Decades

Games with a government shutdown, a major league lockout, and a stunning claim from actor Alec Baldwin. Here are The Recount’s Top Stories for December 2, 2021.

Daily Top Stories

Thursday 12.09.21

Wisconsin GOP Legislator Amping Up the Culture War

Thursday 12.09.21

Ex-Cop Who Killed Daunte Wright on Trial

Wednesday 12.08.21

Biden vs. Putin: The Political World’s Rocky IV

Tuesday 12.07.21

U.S. Announces Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Games

Friday 12.03.21

3 Things to Know About November's Confusing Jobs Report

Wednesday 12.01.21

Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Roe v. Wade

Tuesday 11.30.21

Barbados Ditches the Queen and Honors Rihanna

Monday 11.29.21

Borders Close as New COVID-19 Variant Spreads

Wednesday 11.24.21

Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

Tuesday 11.23.21

Biden Taps Oil Reserves to Combat High Gas Prices

Monday 11.22.21

Apple Hits Accelerator on Electric Car Project

Friday 11.19.21

Jury Finds Kyle Rittenhouse Not Guilty on All Counts

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One year after taking office, Joe Biden’s presidency is on a rocky road. But one area where he’s had quiet success: judges. Biden’s blown past recent records, with historically diverse picks making a historically quick mark on the federal bench. But there’s one looming issue - and it’s not Joe Manchin.

Biden’s Big Judicial Victory

Patrick Gaspard, president of the Center for American Progress, joins John Heilemann on the Hell & High Water podcast to discuss the extreme scrutiny that Vice President Kamala Harris has been subjected to recently.

Democratic Strategist Denouces Criticism of VP Harris

President Biden on Russia threatening to invade Ukraine: “If Putin makes this choice, Russia will pay a heavy price.”

“What are Republicans for? What are they for? Name me one thing they’re for.” — President Biden

“Should we have done more testing earlier? Yes. But we’re doing more now.” — President Biden

Minority Leader McConnell says it's "the biggest day in the history of the Senate" as Dems call for filibuster changes.

Number 2 Senate Republican Thune: If Dems change filibuster, GOP will too: "Then it's all bets are off"

Sen. Warren (D-MA) claims all 50 Senate Dems have agreed to voting rights bill: “We’re just hung on this procedure.”