Politics A.M.: Joe Biden jumps into White House race

Power Up: Biden may not be the heir apparent to Obama's legacy; Trump's defiance puts pressure on Congress's ability to check the president

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Former vice president Joe Biden jumps into White House race Biden, who is making his third bid for the Democratic nomination, built his career as a politician on his connection to working-class voters and has been one of the leaders in early polling. By Michael Scherer and John Wagner · Read more Analysis Power Up: Biden may not be the heir apparent to Obama's legacy 'I think President Obama's legacy is President Obama's,' said Obama's ex-pollster. By Jacqueline Alemany · Read more   Trump's defiance puts pressure on Congress's ability to check the president Since taking office, President Trump has consistently treated Congress as more of a subordinate than an equal. By Seung Min Kim · Read more House Democrats grapple with how to respond to Trump's refusal to cooperate with investigations The president's blanket resistance to allowing former and current aides to testify forces Democrats to consider multiple contempt citations and months-long civil litigation. By Rachael Bade and Tom Hamburger · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT   The Fix · Analysis A reader's guide to all of Trump's fights with Congress We've ranked them by how likely they are to succeed. By Amber Phillips · Read more Fact Checker · Analysis Kamala Harris's misfired talking point: 'Majority of women are minimum wage workers' In a CNN town hall, the Democratic presidential hopeful offered a statistic that would be shocking if true. By Glenn Kessler · Read more   White House rejects Democrats' call for Stephen Miller to testify on immigration Miller is the mastermind behind the Trump administration's immigration policies. By Colby Itkowitz and Rachael Bade · Read more 'He knew that I would be an easy target': Ex-Chris Christie aide blames him for Bridgegate scandal Bridget Kelly was sentenced to 13 months in prison on Wednesday. By Matt Zapotosky · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   NRA at center of new lawsuit against the Federal Election Commission Anti-gun-violence group led by Gabrielle Giffords alleges campaign finance violations. By Colby Itkowitz · Read more Sanders gets tough reception at minority women's event, signaling challenges ahead Boos, heckling, groans greet Sanders's speech at the "She the People" forum. By Holly Bailey and David Weigel · Read more   Booker made $1.7 million giving speeches as mayor, newly released tax returns show The New Jersey senator is the latest Democratic presidential candidate to make his finances public. By Colby Itkowitz and Felicia Sonmez · Read more Recommended for you Get the Technology 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the intersection of technology and politics. Sign Up

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