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Congress Archive

Archives for August 2020

“It’s been a weird campaign”: The confusing Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts, explained
Explainers

Rep. Joe Kennedy’s challenge of Sen. Ed Markey is a face-off between two popular Massachusetts lawmakers.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Why so few Republican senators in competitive races spoke at the RNCWhy so few Republican senators in competitive races spoke at the RNC
Politics

7 Senate Republicans are in the fight of their political lives. Only one spoke at the RNC.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Iowa’s Joni Ernst ties her reelection prospects to Trump with speech at the RNCIowa’s Joni Ernst ties her reelection prospects to Trump with speech at the RNC
Politics

She’s the only vulnerable Republican senator who’s speaking in primetime at the event.

By Li Zhou
Use of the word “bitch” surged after women’s suffrage
Politics

The term has long been tied to the containment of women’s power.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Why Alaska’s Senate and House races look competitive in 2020Why Alaska’s Senate and House races look competitive in 2020
Politics

Two independent candidates could give Democrats a fighting chance in Alaska.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
3 key Florida House races to watch during Tuesday’s primaries3 key Florida House races to watch during Tuesday’s primaries
Politics

An incumbent is facing a tough reelection campaign, and Republicans are in tight races to replace outgoing representatives.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Shirley Chisholm’s historic presidential run helped lead to this momentShirley Chisholm’s historic presidential run helped lead to this moment
Politics

Nearly five decades after Chisholm’s bid, Kamala Harris is the first Black woman on a major-party presidential ticket.

By Li Zhou
Joe Biden chooses Kamala Harris as his running mate
Politics

The California senator and former prosecutor is Biden’s pick for vice president.

By Li Zhou
Live results for the August 11 primaries
Politics

Voters in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia, Vermont, and Connecticut are heading to the polls.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Why Democrats are holding out for more comprehensive stimulusWhy Democrats are holding out for more comprehensive stimulus
Politics

They don’t think Trump’s executive actions come close to covering what’s needed — and they have the leverage to push for more.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Tuesday’s Georgia runoff could help launch the Congressional QAnon CaucusTuesday’s Georgia runoff could help launch the Congressional QAnon Caucus
Politics

Awash in racism and conspiracy, Marjorie Taylor Greene embodies the logical ends of Trumpism.

By Aaron Ross Coleman
Politics
The Tennessee GOP primaries will be determined by one question: Who loves Trump the most?The Tennessee GOP primaries will be determined by one question: Who loves Trump the most?
Politics

In the fight for the GOP Senate nomination and the state’s First Congressional District, the president looms large.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Why Republicans are dragging their feet on more stimulusWhy Republicans are dragging their feet on more stimulus
Politics

Republicans have let expanded unemployment expire amid a dire economic situation. Here’s why.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Why the next coronavirus stimulus bill is still stalled in CongressWhy the next coronavirus stimulus bill is still stalled in Congress
Politics

Congress is still at an impasse as millions see a sharp drop in their unemployment benefits.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen