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Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post 'Knock them in the teeth.' How Trump turns crises into leverage. The president threatens a calamity, insisting he'll address it only if his adversary capitulates to a separate demand. By Damian Paletta and Josh Dawsey · Read more Hundreds of IRS employees are skipping work. That could delay tax refunds. Union officials say financial hardship and a coordinated protest could lead to a surge of IRS employees missing work as the government shutdown continues. By Danielle Paquette, Lisa Rein, Jeff Stein and Kimberly Kindy · Read more   The Fix · Analysis The shutdown to end all shutdowns? One side effect of the longest shutdown ever: a growing bipartisan consensus that shutdowns should be off the table, forever. By Aaron Blake · Read more   Analysis Power Up: 'It just looks bad.' Some Democrats pressuring leadership to end shutdown stalemate. "Give Trump the money," urged Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.). By Jacqueline Alemany · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Fact Checker · Analysis President Trump spins asylum restrictions as humanitarian relief The president says he's acting to protect children. But the fine print of his proposal would make it harder for them to escape violence and poverty in their home countries. By Salvador Rizzo · Read more   Democrats and their voters have shifted left as 2020 nears. They're betting the rest of the country follows. For years, Democratic presidential candidates have been skittish about taking liberal positions. The caution has given way to confidence. By David Weigel and Jenna Johnson · Read more   Pete Buttigieg joins the Democratic race for the 2020 presidential nomination At 37, the South Bend, Ind., mayor is pressing for generational change and a 'focus on the future.' By Cathleen Decker · Read more   John Kerry, in Davos, says Trump should 'resign' Former secretary of state John Kerry was asked what he would say to President Trump if he were seated next to him. After hesitating, Kerry said he'd tell Trump: 'Resign.' By Heather Long · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Around the globe, Trump's style is inspiring imitators and unleashing dark impulses The president's affection for autocrats and disregard for democratic values abroad has affected how others govern, experts say. By Griff Witte, Carol Morello, Shibani Mahtani and Anthony Faiola · Read more   Trump prepares two versions of State of the Union address as shutdown tensions escalate The request is the latest move in the standoff between Trump and Pelosi over timing and place of presidential address during the shutdown. By Seung Min Kim · Read more   House aims to prevent Trump from withdrawing from NATO The bill, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, is a warning to Trump not to try to withdraw from the alliance, as recent reports have hinted he is considering. By Karoun Demirjian · Read more   North Carolina judge declines to certify 9th District congressional race as fraud investigation continues Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway indicated he was reluctant to intervene in a matter that falls under the authority of another branch of government. By Amy Gardner · 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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