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Good morning, everyone.

I'm Playboy co-author, Ryan Lizza.

It's Tuesday, September 5th.

Here's what's driving the day.

The first insider account of Joe Biden's first two years in office is out today.

And we have a full rundown of what's inside the book in today's newsletter. Franklin Fours, The Last Politician, is brimming over with scoops

and new insights about Biden world, including behind-the-scenes details of the president's relationship

with Ukrainian President Voldemir Zelensky,

which has been much rockier than previously reported, Biden's real feelings about abortion,

which led to an initially muted response to the Dobbs decision, and the most detailed accounts

you get of Biden's foreign policy towards Russia, China, and Afghanistan. There's also that time Biden called

Larry Summers and screamed at him, and how Biden was bothered by the way Barack Obama pronounced

a swear word. Beyond the scoops and nuggets in this book, it will reframe the way you think

about Biden and this White House, whether you love him or hate him.

I highly recommend you go out and buy this book.

The other thing we're watching today is that the White House is picking a big fight with Republicans over fentanyl.

The backdrop, of course, is the looming October 1st deadline over funding the government that is happening simultaneously with a potential impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden.

The White House is out of the gate after Labor Day this morning trying to frame that debate.

Here's how they put it in a memo that was obtained exclusively by Playbook and is set for release this morning.

Quote, House Republicans have a stark choice to make.

Will they honor their word, meet their responsibility to avoid a shutdown, and act on life and death priorities like fighting the fentanyl crisis?

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