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Frustrated lawmakers grill officials on China Initiative, stalled COFA talks
The U.S.'s refusal to monitor and clean up a dome filled with radioactive waste on the Marshall Islands threatens to derail negotiations over a critical security pact.
Politics briefing: NAKASEC urges Harris to defy Senate parliamentarian
Also this week: Congress backs Medicaid funding for islands, USCIS takes a U-turn, and an outgoing State Department official rebukes Biden's border policy.
Poll: Trump, shared fears of violence unite AAPI voters
A new POLITICO/Morning Consult survey finds 2 in 10 Asian American and Pacific Islander adults are now more likely to identify with the broader AAPI community than prior to the pandemic,
How Adrian Tam overcame hate and the Proud Boys on his path to elected office
The son of immigrants has made a name for himself as a public servant, first-term state lawmaker, and Hawaiʻi's only out LGBTQ elected official.
Politics briefing: Thousands march as activists warn justices on abortion rights
Also this week: A boost for Native Hawaiian education, the GOP targets Georgia's AAPI voters, and Chopra takes charge at the CFPB.
Biden announces more Asian American nominees in bid to reshape federal bench
The new wave of court picks—aimed at bringing greater diversity to the judiciary—includes civil rights lawyer Dale Ho and D.C. Solicitor General Loren AliKhan.
Politics briefing: Hawaiʻi’s staggering tourism crisis
A rare show of unity between Native Hawaiian activists and the state's governor highlights the severity of the COVID crisis ravaging the islands.
‘The only way to survive is by taking care of one another’: Meet the AAPI activists rising above the hate
Community organizers are serving as bridges, from New York City to San Francisco and beyond.
Biden convenes AAPI leaders to discuss path forward on hate crimes, voting rights
After months of lobbying, more than a dozen AAPI civil rights groups gathered at the White House to speak about the federal government’s response to anti-Asian violence.
Politics briefing: Biden to host AAPI advocates on Sikh temple shooting anniversary
Also this week: Congress seeks "China Initiative" probe; LGBTQ+ AAPI elected representation doubles; Jan. 6 tragedy; TAAF slams GOP's COVID origin report.