Congress Archive
Archives for September 2023


Kevin McCarthy faced either a shutdown or a right-wing push to kick him out of his job. He chose the latter.


What is — and isn’t — closed during a government shutdown.


A rundown on the factions involved in the disarray.


Feinstein died as a new generation of leadership was preparing to take power in California.


It doesn’t have to be like this.


America’s Trumpiest court handed down a shockingly dangerous decision. The Supreme Court is likely, but not certain, to fix it.


A change to the Senate dress code is causing some very predictable backlash.


Senate Republicans will be worse off without Romney in office.


Conservatives have threatened to oppose a funding bill if their demands aren’t met.


What happens if Mitch McConnell has to retire?