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Congress Archive

Archives for February 2023

Politics
John Fetterman is openly discussing his treatment for depression. Few politicians do.John Fetterman is openly discussing his treatment for depression. Few politicians do.
Politics

By doing so, he’s normalizing a conversation around mental health.

By Li Zhou
Politics
How Biden could surpass Trump’s record on judgesHow Biden could surpass Trump’s record on judges
Politics

Democrats have outpaced the previous administration so far — but they’ll need to do more to beat Trump’s four-year record.

By Li Zhou
Politics
We know more about UFOs than ever thanks to CongressWe know more about UFOs than ever thanks to Congress
Politics

In recent years, lawmakers have demanded more information about unidentified aerial phenomena.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The House GOP’s many, many investigations, explainedThe House GOP’s many, many investigations, explained
Politics

House Republicans are ready to investigate everything under the sun.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Biden’s State of the Union 2023: Full coverage and highlightsBiden’s State of the Union 2023: Full coverage and highlights
Politics

Follow Vox for the latest news, political analysis, and reactions to the speech.

By Vox Staff
Politics
Why Republicans heckled Joe Biden’s State of the Union speechWhy Republicans heckled Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech
Politics

The frustrated GOP response to Biden’s State of the Union speech was all about the third rail of American politics.

By Ben Jacobs
Politics
7 takeaways from Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address7 takeaways from Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address
Politics

The biggest moments from Joe Biden’s decidedly loose and optimistic speech.

By Nicole Narea, Christian Paz and 4 more
Politics
The State of the Union is an opportunity for Biden to be more vocal on police reformThe State of the Union is an opportunity for Biden to be more vocal on police reform
Politics

There’s growing pressure on the president in the wake of the killing of Tyre Nichols.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The dismal state of paid — and unpaid — leave in AmericaThe dismal state of paid — and unpaid — leave in America
Politics

It’s the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act. There are still huge gaps in federal policy.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Republicans kicked Ilhan Omar off the Foreign Affairs Committee to get revenge on DemocratsRepublicans kicked Ilhan Omar off the Foreign Affairs Committee to get revenge on Democrats
Politics

The GOP has a long history of targeting Omar with political attacks.

By Li Zhou