Advocates are telling senators they can enact civil rights laws or keep the filibuster, but not both.Rev. Al Sharpton has been trying to put pressure on Democratic senators unwilling to end the filibuster. | Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty ImagesBlack civil rights leaders, voting rights advocates and elected officials are ramping up their lobbying of Senate Democrats to nix the filibuster, arguing that they can keep the rule in place or pass voting rights legislation, but not both.In a half-dozen interviews, top officials framed the choice as existential for a party that depends on Black and...…Advocates are telling senators they can enact civil rights laws or keep the filibuster, but not both.Rev. Al Sharpton has been trying to put pressure on Democratic senators unwilling to end the filibuster. | Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty ImagesBlack civil rights leaders, voting rights advocates and elected officials are ramping up their lobbying of Senate Democrats to nix the filibuster, arguing that they can keep the rule in place or pass voting rights legislation, but not both.In a half-dozen interviews, top officials framed the choice as existential for a party that depends on Black and...WW…

The president also called for progress on voting rights legislation.The executive order gives every federal agency head 200 days to outline a plan to “promote voter registration and participation.” | AP Photo/Nam Y. HuhPresident Joe Biden signed an executive order on Sunday to promote additional access to voting. It came symbolically on the 56th anniversary of the march for voting rights in Selma, Ala., known as “Bloody Sunday.”“The legacy of the march in Selma is that while nothing can stop a free people from exercising their most sacred power as a citizen, there are those who will do...…The president also called for progress on voting rights legislation.The executive order gives every federal agency head 200 days to outline a plan to “promote voter registration and participation.” | AP Photo/Nam Y. HuhPresident Joe Biden signed an executive order on Sunday to promote additional access to voting. It came symbolically on the 56th anniversary of the march for voting rights in Selma, Ala., known as “Bloody Sunday.”“The legacy of the march in Selma is that while nothing can stop a free people from exercising their most sacred power as a citizen, there are those who will do...WW…

The vice president is trying to build up her relationships with foreign leaders and profile on the world's stage.Vice President Kamala Harris listens as President Joe Biden holds a virtual bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Feb. 23, 2021, in Washington. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoAfter insisting for the last few months that she didn’t need a clear-cut portfolio in the Biden administration, Vice President Kamala Harris is now trying to carve out a niche in foreign policy, with the president’s encouragement.But after a political career focused on domestic issues,...…The vice president is trying to build up her relationships with foreign leaders and profile on the world's stage.Vice President Kamala Harris listens as President Joe Biden holds a virtual bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Feb. 23, 2021, in Washington. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoAfter insisting for the last few months that she didn’t need a clear-cut portfolio in the Biden administration, Vice President Kamala Harris is now trying to carve out a niche in foreign policy, with the president’s encouragement.But after a political career focused on domestic issues,...WW…

It’s early, but progressives say they’re being included, heard and respected by the Biden White House. But rocky roads are still ahead.A White House official said President Joe Biden, right, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, who heads the critical Senate Budget Committee, “have always had a great working relationship” and “you continue to see that.” | AP Photo/Matt RourkeDuring a call with House Democrats on Wednesday, President Joe Biden used data from a three-year-old progressive think tank to argue his case for a massive Covid-relief plan.The think tank, may not have been in existence when Biden...…It’s early, but progressives say they’re being included, heard and respected by the Biden White House. But rocky roads are still ahead.A White House official said President Joe Biden, right, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, who heads the critical Senate Budget Committee, “have always had a great working relationship” and “you continue to see that.” | AP Photo/Matt RourkeDuring a call with House Democrats on Wednesday, President Joe Biden used data from a three-year-old progressive think tank to argue his case for a massive Covid-relief plan.The think tank, may not have been in existence when Biden...WW…

He can't resist his goofy side. But for now, Yang is sticking with what got him this far.Andrew Yang speaks to POLITICO after the Democratic Debate on December 19 in Los Angeles, CA. | Stephen Voss for POLITICOGRINNELL, Iowa — Andrew Yang wants to be taken seriously. The problem is he can’t resist the zaniness that got him attention in the first place.Zigzagging across Iowa with a ragtag group of aides and “Yang Gang” die-hards, it’d be easy to forget you were watching not just a candidate for president — but one who beat out sitting U.S. senators and governors to become one of seven...…He can't resist his goofy side. But for now, Yang is sticking with what got him this far.Andrew Yang speaks to POLITICO after the Democratic Debate on December 19 in Los Angeles, CA. | Stephen Voss for POLITICOGRINNELL, Iowa — Andrew Yang wants to be taken seriously. The problem is he can’t resist the zaniness that got him attention in the first place.Zigzagging across Iowa with a ragtag group of aides and “Yang Gang” die-hards, it’d be easy to forget you were watching not just a candidate for president — but one who beat out sitting U.S. senators and governors to become one of seven...WW…