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Congress Archive

Archives for May 2023

Politics
What we know about the charges against George SantosWhat we know about the charges against George Santos
Politics

The Republican Congress member’s indictment could make things a lot tougher for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

By Ben Jacobs
Politics
What everyone wants going into Tuesday’s big debt ceiling showdownWhat everyone wants going into Tuesday’s big debt ceiling showdown
Politics

Where Democrats and Republicans stand ahead of a major meeting at the White House.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A very competitive Democratic primary for Senate is getting started in MarylandA very competitive Democratic primary for Senate is getting started in Maryland
Politics

Ben Cardin’s retirement sets up a wide-open primary in 2024.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
What comes next in the debt ceiling showdownWhat comes next in the debt ceiling showdown
Politics

As the US inches closer to default, House Republicans offered an opening bid.

By Li Zhou