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Congress Archive

Archives for December 2023

Politics
House Republicans’ humiliating year, explainedHouse Republicans’ humiliating year, explained
Politics

Even by House GOP standards, 2023 was absurd.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The urgent to-do list awaiting Congress in JanuaryThe urgent to-do list awaiting Congress in January
Politics

Everything Congress has procrastinated on and needs to do in the new year, explained.

By Cameron Peters
World Politics
What happens in Ukraine if US aid disappears?What happens in Ukraine if US aid disappears?
World Politics

Should Congress fail to extend aid to Ukraine, it would “change the character of the war.”

By Joshua Keating
Politics
Biden weighs a “shocking” revival of Trump’s immigration agendaBiden weighs a “shocking” revival of Trump’s immigration agenda
Politics

The White House is reportedly open to making concessions to Republicans in its negotiations over aid to Ukraine and Israel that go far beyond border security.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
What elite universities — and their critics — get wrong about campus antisemitismWhat elite universities — and their critics — get wrong about campus antisemitism
Politics

A simple question about genocide at a congressional hearing obscured a complicated debate about antisemitism and free speech.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Why Republicans are pursuing an unfounded impeachment inquiry into BidenWhy Republicans are pursuing an unfounded impeachment inquiry into Biden
Politics

House Republicans voted to launch an inquiry despite no evidence of Biden’s wrongdoing.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
Can Democrats overcome their deep divisions over Gaza?Can Democrats overcome their deep divisions over Gaza?
World Politics

The party is fractured over President Joe Biden’s unequivocal support for Israel as the war in Gaza continues ahead of 2024.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
George Santos’s messy expulsion vote, briefly explainedGeorge Santos’s messy expulsion vote, briefly explained
Politics

The scandal-plagued Congress member has finally reached the end of the line.

By Li Zhou