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Congress Archive

Archives for April 2023

Politics
The lessons of the 2011 debt ceiling crisis, explained by the negotiators who were thereThe lessons of the 2011 debt ceiling crisis, explained by the negotiators who were there
Politics

Democrats and Republicans took different, sometimes contradictory, lessons from the last standoff.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Why the debt ceiling problem never goes awayWhy the debt ceiling problem never goes away
Politics

The reason we’re stressed about the debt ceiling — again.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Joe Biden has been pretty productive. That doesn’t mean he’s popular.Joe Biden has been pretty productive. That doesn’t mean he’s popular.
Politics

The president’s policy achievements so far, briefly explained.

By Li Zhou
Policy
White House warns 21 million Americans at risk of losing Medicaid under GOP proposalWhite House warns 21 million Americans at risk of losing Medicaid under GOP proposal
Policy

Democrats are preparing to fight House Republicans’ plan for Medicaid work requirements.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The wildly expensive, chaotic race for Dianne Feinstein’s California Senate seat, explainedThe wildly expensive, chaotic race for Dianne Feinstein’s California Senate seat, explained
Politics

Three Democrats are running to replace Sen. Feinstein. These three factors may determine who wins.

By Christian Paz
Politics
The uproar over Dianne Feinstein, explainedThe uproar over Dianne Feinstein, explained
Politics

Why some Democrats want Feinstein to resign immediately.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Why Mitch McConnell’s return to the Senate mattersWhy Mitch McConnell’s return to the Senate matters
Politics

In a recent tweet, McConnell pushed back on speculation that he’s planning to step down.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The California Senate election could get messier if Dianne Feinstein resignsThe California Senate election could get messier if Dianne Feinstein resigns
Politics

Pressuring the 89-year-old senator to step down could throw the California senate race into chaos.

By Christian Paz
Politics
How Democrats plan to fight abortion pill restrictionsHow Democrats plan to fight abortion pill restrictions
Politics

Some Democrats are pushing for the FDA to ignore a court ruling suspending the agency’s approval of mifepristone.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
How a vacant Arizona House seat explains Democratic politics in 2024How a vacant Arizona House seat explains Democratic politics in 2024
Politics

Raquel Terán’s just-announced run for Congress is a window into Democrats’ battle for a crucial swing state.

By Christian Paz