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<em>The Politics &amp; Policy </em>Daily: From Lotus to POTUS?

This little-known Rust Belt yoga devotee with complex political views is running for president. Plus: What’s going on with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein?
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What We’re Following Today

It’s Thursday, April 4.

‣ President Donald Trump walked back his threat to close the U.S.-Mexico border, saying that he’ll give Mexico a “one-year warning” to address his concerns about the flow of migrant workers and drugs into the United States.

‣ Members of Robert Mueller’s team are reportedly frustrated about Attorney General William Barr’s summary of the special counsel’s final report.

‣ The House U.S. support for the war in Yemen—now entering its —in a rebuke of the Trump administration. The measure now heads to the president, who is expected to veto it.

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