Article snippet: EDITORIAL What’s most important is that legislative leaders send a message that they’re serious about changing a sexist culture that has thrived for too long. New rules only go so far. POLITICAL NOTEBOOK Representative Hakeem Jeffries on Wednesday defended his characterization of President Trump as the ‘‘grand wizard of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.’’ Lawmakers and aides said the proposed funding would be higher than the levels Democrats have supported in the past. Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, has postponed his testimony to Congress citing concerns for his family’s safety. Perspective | Magazine That’s bad for us, and a bad sign for American democracy. The Senate will vote this week on two bills to end the government shutdown, but it’s doubtful either will pass. At the same time, the White House is continuing to work on contingency plans and has been considering potential alternatives, including a rally, as a back-up venue. Four or more top-tier women candidates are gearing up for the Democratic nomination, providing the party with a chance to make history — and difficult decisions. Analysis The president has made 8,158 false or misleading public claims in his time in the Oval Office. In a Martin Luther King Day appearance on “Good Morning America,” Harris said she will officially launch her campaign next weekend at a rally in Oakland. Warren, who also is running for the White House, called the California Democrat... Link to the full article to read more