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Congress Archive

Archives for June 2020

Politics
Republicans tried to “both sides” police violence after testimony from George Floyd’s brotherRepublicans tried to “both sides” police violence after testimony from George Floyd’s brother
Politics

Republicans equated police lives with black lives at a House hearing Wednesday.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
A Republican witness at a congressional hearing on police brutality didn’t mention police brutalityA Republican witness at a congressional hearing on police brutality didn’t mention police brutality
Politics

Former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino asked Congress to not “attack” police and shred “the thin wall between civilization and chaos.”

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
2 key primaries to watch in South Carolina2 key primaries to watch in South Carolina
Politics

South Carolina voters weigh in on Lindsey Graham’s Republican primary and a close House race this week.

By Li Zhou
Nevada primaries: Democrats are playing defense in 2 competitive House races
Politics

Republicans are hoping to flip two seats currently held by Susie Lee and Steven Horsford.

By Nicole Narea
Explainers
Democrats’ sweeping new police reform bill, explainedDemocrats’ sweeping new police reform bill, explained
Explainers

Among other measures, Democrats want to end qualified immunity and chokeholds.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
Politics
Embattled Rep. Steve King has lost his primaryEmbattled Rep. Steve King has lost his primary
Politics

King, who was censured for racist statements last year, is out of the running for his House seat.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Theresa Greenfield has won the Democratic Senate primary in IowaTheresa Greenfield has won the Democratic Senate primary in Iowa
Politics

She’ll take on Sen. Joni Ernst in a competitive race this fall.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Some senators want to stop police from getting military-grade equipment or weaponsSome senators want to stop police from getting military-grade equipment or weapons
Politics

Brian Schatz and Rand Paul have worked together before trying to end the military-to-police equipment pipeline.

By Katelyn Burns