The Morning Dispatch
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Democrats Plan to Upend the Primaries
But not everyone is on board with demoting Iowa and New Hampshire.
Will a New Price Cap on Russian Oil Work?
Plus: The implications of Georgia’s Senate runoff on the 2024 presidential race.
It’s Runoff Time
Georgia voters return to the ballot box to pick the 118th Congress’s 100th senator.
Will Student Loan Forgiveness Survive SCOTUS?
The Supreme Court will consider whether the program is constitutional early next year.
NYC’s Mental Health Plan Sparks Controversy
Mayor Eric Adams’ new strategy for addressing mental illness and homelessness includes the expansion of involuntary hospitalization.
It’s Lame Duck Season
Congress still has a lot to tackle before its membership rolls over in January.
The Latest U.S. Shortage: Generic Drugs
From antibiotics to antivirals, supply chains are struggling to keep up with 'tripledemic' demand.
The Ethics of Assisted Dying
Canada’s push to expand access to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide renews debates over the limits of the “right to die.”
Lockdown Protests Spread Across China
The latest round of protests were sparked by an apartment fire where rescue efforts were reportedly delayed by anti-COVID measures.
What’s Behind the RSV Surge
Children's hospitals are warning the spike in cases have stretched them to the breaking point.
Here Come the GOP Investigations
The new narrow House majority has big plans to put the squeeze on President Biden.
Scott Challenges McConnell
The Florida Republican’s bid to replace the longest-serving GOP leader is unlikely to succeed.
House Republicans Prepare to Pick Their Leaders
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy faces an uphill battle in his bid for the speakership.