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Congress Archive

Archives for June 2020

Politics
Amy McGrath just won her unexpectedly close Kentucky Senate primaryAmy McGrath just won her unexpectedly close Kentucky Senate primary
Politics

McGrath will face off against Mitch McConnell in November.

By Ella Nilsen
Are there enough Republicans left in Colorado to reelect Cory Gardner?
Explainers

Why Colorado is Democrats’ top Senate target this fall.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The House just passed a sweeping police reform billThe House just passed a sweeping police reform bill
Politics

It’s not expected to go anywhere in the Senate, however.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Why Senate Democrats just tanked the Republican police reform billWhy Senate Democrats just tanked the Republican police reform bill
Politics

They think it doesn’t go far enough.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A top Democratic defender of the filibuster says it may need to goA top Democratic defender of the filibuster says it may need to go
Politics

One of the Senate’s most outspoken defenders of the filibuster is having second thoughts.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Senate Democrats say the Republican police reform bill is “not salvageable”Senate Democrats say the Republican police reform bill is “not salvageable”
Politics

They’re now poised to sink the legislation during a vote on Wednesday.

By Li Zhou
The Kentucky Senate primary showcases the 2 theories of how to beat Mitch McConnell
Explainers

Amy McGrath is facing a competitive challenger in Charles Booker. Both Democrats have an uphill battle to topple McConnell.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
3 key Virginia primary races to watch on Tuesday3 key Virginia primary races to watch on Tuesday
Politics

The Virginia primary sets the stage for a slew of toss-up House races this fall.

By Li Zhou
Politics
4 key Kentucky primary races to watch on Tuesday4 key Kentucky primary races to watch on Tuesday
Politics

Kentucky’s Democratic Senate primary has become competitive, and Rep. Thomas Massie faces a Republican challenger for his House seat.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
“I am absolutely sitting here offended”: Cedric Richmond calls out Republicans for distracting from police reform“I am absolutely sitting here offended”: Cedric Richmond calls out Republicans for distracting from police reform
Politics

Richmond sparred with Matt Gaetz and other Republicans as they debated the House bill.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Lawmakers must now wear masks at all congressional hearingsLawmakers must now wear masks at all congressional hearings
Politics

Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced the new rule after updated guidance from the attending physician of Congress.

By Katelyn Burns
Explainers
Senate Republicans’ narrow new police reform bill, explainedSenate Republicans’ narrow new police reform bill, explained
Explainers

It overlaps some with Democrats’ proposal — but is much more focused on data collection.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Sen. John Cornyn showed he has no idea what systemic racism isSen. John Cornyn showed he has no idea what systemic racism is
Politics

He’s the latest Republican to question the existence of system racism in policing.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Chuck Schumer warns that delays to stimulus will disproportionately hurt black AmericansChuck Schumer warns that delays to stimulus will disproportionately hurt black Americans
Politics

He’s calling on Mitch McConnell to move more quickly on the next bill — which isn’t expected to come until July.

By Li Zhou
Democrats are seeing a much better chance of retaking the Senate in 2020
Explainers

The battle for control of the Senate is on.

By Ella Nilsen