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Congress Archive

Archives for October 2020

Georgia’s two super-competitive Senate races, explained
The stakes of the Senate, explained

There’s a chance both of Georgia’s Senate races could be decided next year.

By Ella Nilsen
Technology
5 fact-checks from the Senate’s hearing on social media5 fact-checks from the Senate’s hearing on social media
Technology

We took a closer look at the unproven claims lawmakers made about Facebook, Google, and Twitter.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Why Mitch McConnell has a grip on Kentucky
The stakes of the Senate, explained

Democrats face an uphill contest in the conservative state.

By Li Zhou
Amy Coney Barrett has officially been confirmed as a Supreme Court justice
Politics

Barrett’s confirmation solidifies a 6-3 conservative majority on the high court.

By Li Zhou
How South Carolina became one of 2020’s most unexpected Senate battlegrounds
The stakes of the Senate, explained

The historically Republican state is now competitive, as Sen. Lindsey Graham defends his seat from Jaime Harrison.

By Li Zhou
The stakes of the Senate, explained
The Vox Senate interview: Jaime Harrison talks about the coalition of voters needed to win South CarolinaThe Vox Senate interview: Jaime Harrison talks about the coalition of voters needed to win South Carolina
The stakes of the Senate, explained

“Not in my wildest dreams did I imagine a campaign growing like this campaign has grown.”

By Li Zhou
Politics
Why a Senate vote on stimulus has failed, againWhy a Senate vote on stimulus has failed, again
Politics

Senate Republicans put forward their own stimulus bill — following Mitch McConnell’s attempts to block a compromise ahead of the election.

By Li Zhou
Montana’s Senate race was supposed to be easy for Republicans. It’s a dead heat.
The stakes of the Senate, explained

Democrats are within reach of a second Senate seat in Montana.

By Ella Nilsen
Texas Sen. John Cornyn is facing his first real challenge from newcomer MJ Hegar
The stakes of the Senate, explained

Texas’s competitive Senate race is an omen of political change.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Senate Republicans could be the real roadblock to getting a stimulus deal passedSenate Republicans could be the real roadblock to getting a stimulus deal passed
Politics

If Nancy Pelosi and Steven Mnuchin reach a stimulus agreement, it’s unclear whether Republicans would support it.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Nancy Pelosi sets a deadline this week for getting a stimulus deal before the electionNancy Pelosi sets a deadline this week for getting a stimulus deal before the election
Politics

Pelosi is still negotiating with the White House while Senate Republicans push their own stimulus bill.

By Li Zhou
Politics
John Cornyn becomes the latest Senate Republican to ramp up criticism of TrumpJohn Cornyn becomes the latest Senate Republican to ramp up criticism of Trump
Politics

Cornyn is among the lawmakers campaigning for reelection who have signaled distance from the president.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Sen. David Perdue’s racist treatment of Sen. Kamala Harris’s name was all too familiarSen. David Perdue’s racist treatment of Sen. Kamala Harris’s name was all too familiar
Politics

Perdue’s actions framed Harris as someone who’s different.

By Li Zhou
Why Trump could bring down Joni Ernst in the Iowa Senate race
The stakes of the Senate, explained

How Ernst went from future star to an incumbent on the ropes in 2020.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
What’s next for Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nominationWhat’s next for Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination
Politics

A vote in the Senate is expected the week of October 26.

By Li Zhou