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Congress Archive

Archives for June 2023

Policy
The woman who would be the Cherokee voice in CongressThe woman who would be the Cherokee voice in Congress
Policy

The Cherokee Nation has long been promised a delegate in Congress. Kim Teehee wants to see that promise fulfilled.

By Mel Leonor Barclay, The 19th
Politics
Why Republicans are censuring Adam SchiffWhy Republicans are censuring Adam Schiff
Politics

Republicans’ censuring of Adam Schiff was all about their base.

By Li Zhou
Technology
The US government is buying your data to spy on youThe US government is buying your data to spy on you
Technology

Your tax dollars are going to data brokers.

By Sara Morrison
Politics
The Republican attempt to censure Adam Schiff was a flopThe Republican attempt to censure Adam Schiff was a flop
Politics

It adds to other GOP failures at political payback this term.

By Li Zhou
Politics
We asked 11 Senate Republicans about Trump’s indictment. It was all over the place.We asked 11 Senate Republicans about Trump’s indictment. It was all over the place.
Politics

“Listen to the podcast,” Sen. Ted Cruz told us.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The dysfunction among House Republicans is getting worseThe dysfunction among House Republicans is getting worse
Politics

A mutiny last week among the GOP’s far-right faction spells trouble for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and everyone else.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
Tim Scott’s unwavering optimism about racism in AmericaTim Scott’s unwavering optimism about racism in America
Politics

The Republican presidential candidate is betting that a hopeful message will break through in 2024.

By Nicole Narea