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Congress Archive

Archives for July 2020

Technology
Republicans showed why Congress won’t regulate the internetRepublicans showed why Congress won’t regulate the internet
Technology

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

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
Another round of $1,200 stimulus checks could be in the next coronavirus packageAnother round of $1,200 stimulus checks could be in the next coronavirus package
Politics

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

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
The GOP’s radical plan to shield business from Covid-19 lawsuits, explainedThe GOP’s radical plan to shield business from Covid-19 lawsuits, explained
Politics

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

By Ian Millhiser
Explainers
Senate Republicans’ dramatically smaller unemployment insurance proposal, explainedSenate Republicans’ dramatically smaller unemployment insurance proposal, explained
Explainers

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

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Senate Republicans have a new stimulus bill. Here’s what’s in it.Senate Republicans have a new stimulus bill. Here’s what’s in it.
Politics

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

By Li Zhou
Politics
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s powerful speech against misogyny in Congress was long overdueAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s powerful speech against misogyny in Congress was long overdue
Politics

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

By Li Zhou
Politics
House Democrats passed a bill to repeal Trump’s travel bansHouse Democrats passed a bill to repeal Trump’s travel bans
Politics

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

By Nicole Narea
Politics
What Republicans and Democrats want in the next stimulus packageWhat Republicans and Democrats want in the next stimulus package
Politics

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

By Li Zhou
Politics
“The jobs aren’t there”: Cutting off enhanced unemployment benefits would leave workers in the lurch“The jobs aren’t there”: Cutting off enhanced unemployment benefits would leave workers in the lurch
Politics

Republican arguments about unemployment insurance ignore a harsh reality.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Exclusive: Senate Democrats want the USPS to explain how it’s going to handle vote-by-mail in NovemberExclusive: Senate Democrats want the USPS to explain how it’s going to handle vote-by-mail in November
Politics

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

By Li Zhou
Politics
Congress is running out of time to extend expanded unemployment insuranceCongress is running out of time to extend expanded unemployment insurance
Politics

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

By Li Zhou
Politics
Air Force veteran MJ Hegar wins the Texas Democratic Senate primaryAir Force veteran MJ Hegar wins the Texas Democratic Senate primary
Politics

Hegar will face Sen. John Cornyn in November.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Tommy Tuberville wins the Alabama GOP Senate primary, defeating Jeff SessionsTommy Tuberville wins the Alabama GOP Senate primary, defeating Jeff Sessions
Politics

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

By Jane Coaston
Live results for the July 14 primaries
Politics

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.

By Cameron Peters, Jane Coaston and 1 more
Politics
6 key Senate and House races to watch on Tuesday6 key Senate and House races to watch on Tuesday
Politics

Can Jeff Sessions survive his Alabama Senate runoff?

By Ella Nilsen, Jane Coaston and 1 more