Tipsheet — Presented by Alibaba — Democrats debate whether they misread public on mandate

View in your browser   Presented by Alibaba   Democrats debate whether they misread public on mandate By Brett Samuels   Tuesday’s election results prompted some soul searching among Democrats about whether the party misread the public’s desire for sweeping change. The introspection has picked up after the party suffered losses up and down the ballot on Tuesday, giving a reason for some to pause and consider if the party’s agenda has anything to do with the losses and is out of step with the wider public. Read the full story here     After victory, Biden seeks political rebound By Amie Parnes and Morgan Chalfant   President Biden is hoping to rebound from a challenging few months that saw the American public turn negative on his presidency by building momentum on the House passage on Friday of a bipartisan infrastructure bill. Read the full story here     A MESSAGE FROM ALIBABA Alibaba’s “2021 Go Global Pitch Fest” is helping U.S small businesses reach over 900 million Chinese consumers. Learn more.   Biden hails passage of infrastructure bill: 'Long overdue' By Morgan Chalfant   President Biden on Saturday hailed passage of the mammoth $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, describing it as a transformative measure that will reshape the U.S. transportation system, create jobs and prove to the American public that federal policymakers can deliver. Read the full story here     Appeals court stays Biden vaccine mandate for businesses By Lexi Lonas   An appeals court ruled on Saturday to temporarily halt President Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 employees or more. Read the full story here     Biden: Migrant families separated under Trump 'deserve' compensation By Brett Samuels   President Biden on Saturday forcefully supported the idea to compensate migrant families separated under the Trump administration's zero tolerance immigration policy, clarifying that his issue days earlier was with the dollar amount that had been reported. . Read the full story here     Democrats brace for flood of retirements after Virginia rout By Max Greenwood   Democrats are bracing for the possibility of a coming wave of retirements as the party comes to grips with a series of ominous electoral losses in Virginia and other states that portend trouble in the 2022 midterms. Read the full story here     Eight dead after crowd surge sparks 'panic' at Houston music festival By Lexi Lonas   Eight people were killed and many more injured on Friday after fans surged toward the stage during a music festival in Houston, sparking a "panic," officials said. Read the full story here     A MESSAGE FROM ALIBABA For many small-to-medium-sized businesses, moving into the Chinese e-commerce market has been a game-changer. U.S. businesses are using Alibaba’s innovative platforms to find and engage new consumers in China. Learn more. American middle-class musicians are worth fighting for By Blake Morgan   OPINION | The Irish tell the story of a man who arrives at the gates of heaven asking to be let in, and Saint Peter says, “Of course! Just show us your scars.” The man says, “But…I have no scars,” and Saint Peter answers, “What a pity. Was there nothing worth fighting for?” Read the full story here     France and Germany seem to forget who's behind Russia's war on Ukraine By Doug Klain   OPINION | After witnessing nearly eight years of the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine, one would think the international community would be clear-eyed about what kind of a war is being waged in the Donbas region and who is responsible for it. France and Germany’s recent strange attempts at whataboutism, spurred by a Ukrainian drone strike last week, unfairly let Moscow off the hook for the conflict it keeps alive and kicking. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for The Hill Tipsheet       Forward this Tipsheet       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©1998 - 2021 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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