Democracy Dies in Darkness
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Trump’s Chips surprise

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Early Brief

The Washington Post's essential guide to power and influence in D.C.

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In today’s edition … Rep. Al Green censure vote moves forward … Georgia Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath launches gubernatorial exploratory committee … but first …

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