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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

Li Zhou was a politics reporter at Vox covering Congress and elections. Previously, she was a tech policy reporter at Politico and an editorial fellow at the Atlantic.

Li has covered politics for seven years, with a focus on the impact of different social policies including the American Rescue Plan and the CARES Act. She’s written on the rise of progressive power in the House, the relationship between Democrats and activists, and the intersection of Asian American identity and politics.

Her favorite coffee spot on the Hill is Cups, though Dunkin comes in a close second. Have questions about what’s up in Congress or the latest on the midterms? You can submit them here.

Latest articles by Li Zhou

Climate
What happens when a wildfire reaches a city?What happens when a wildfire reaches a city?
Climate

The Los Angeles wildfires show how blazes can spread in the most urban landscapes, too.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The danger of Meta’s big fact-checking changesThe danger of Meta’s big fact-checking changes
Politics

Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to cozy up to Trump have concerning consequences.

By Li Zhou
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump wants “one big, beautiful bill.” Can he get it?Trump wants “one big, beautiful bill.” Can he get it?
Trump 2.0, explained

What Republicans can and can’t do via budget reconciliation.

By Li Zhou
Politics
House Republicans’ speaker drama, briefly explainedHouse Republicans’ speaker drama, briefly explained
Politics

Initial GOP defections point to the party’s divides.

By Li Zhou
Politics
TikTok is headed for a ban — but can Trump still save it?TikTok is headed for a ban — but can Trump still save it?
Politics

The four ways Trump could potentially preserve the app.

By Li Zhou
Congress
The Matt Gaetz ethics report, explainedThe Matt Gaetz ethics report, explained
Congress

The report accuses Gaetz of paying women for sex — including a 17-year-old.

By Ellen Ioanes and Li Zhou
Politics
Trump, the government funding chaos agent, is backTrump, the government funding chaos agent, is back
Politics

Trump is blowing up funding deals, again. It’s a preview of what’s to come.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
The horrifying rape case roiling France, explainedThe horrifying rape case roiling France, explained
World Politics

Gisèle Pelicot’s husband drugged and assaulted her for a decade. She demanded a public trial.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Will CEOs actually deliver on their Trumpy job promises?Will CEOs actually deliver on their Trumpy job promises?
Politics

SoftBank is making another big jobs pledge. It’s not clear it came through the first time.

By Li Zhou
Politics
What’s up with all these drone sightings?What’s up with all these drone sightings?
Politics

The 7 biggest questions, answered as best we can.

By Li Zhou