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Congress Archive

Archives for October 2020

Politics
North Carolina Democrat Cal Cunningham admitted to sending romantic extramarital textsNorth Carolina Democrat Cal Cunningham admitted to sending romantic extramarital texts
Politics

It’s not yet clear how this will play in the North Carolina Senate race, which is a must-win for Democrats.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Senate Republicans are still struggling on a stimulus deal — even as they expedite a Supreme Court nominationSenate Republicans are still struggling on a stimulus deal — even as they expedite a Supreme Court nomination
Politics

Many voters want the Senate to prioritize stimulus.

By Li Zhou
Politics
“Full steam ahead”: Senate Republicans aren’t slowing Supreme Court confirmation process in the wake of Trump’s diagnosis“Full steam ahead”: Senate Republicans aren’t slowing Supreme Court confirmation process in the wake of Trump’s diagnosis
Politics

Sen. Lindsey Graham is still planning to kick off a confirmation hearing on October 12.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Ben Ray Luján is hoping to become one of the most influential Latino senatorsBen Ray Luján is hoping to become one of the most influential Latino senators
Politics

After five terms in the House, Luján is seeking to replace Sen. Tom Udall as one of New Mexico’s senators.

By Katelyn Burns
The definitive case for ending the filibuster
Features

Every argument for the filibuster, considered and debunked.

By Ezra Klein

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