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Archives for July 2020


At a historic antitrust hearing, many conservatives focused on political drama instead of asking big tech CEOs questions about their market power.


Here’s how this next round of checks would work.


Senate Republicans want to give sweeping lawsuit immunity to businesses accused of helping spread the coronavirus.


It could cause massive delays for states trying to navigate the changes.


Republicans’ new HEALS Act would cut unemployment bonuses and protect businesses from coronavirus-related legal liability.


She responded to sexist insults made by Rep. Ted Yoho this week and called out a broader culture of sexism in Congress.


The Senate isn’t likely to consider the bill, but it signals a key Democratic priority ahead of the presidential election.


Here’s what lawmakers agree — and disagree — on.


Republican arguments about unemployment insurance ignore a harsh reality.


The USPS is poised to play a pivotal role in making sure ballots are delivered on time — and counted — this fall.


Lawmakers have a tight deadline for working out a compromise that could affect as many as 33 million workers.


Hegar will face Sen. John Cornyn in November.


The former Auburn University football coach will face Democrat Doug Jones in November.

Voters in Alabama and Texas are casting their ballots in runoffs for House and Senate, and Maine voters are voting in the state’s primary.


Can Jeff Sessions survive his Alabama Senate runoff?