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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Congress is procrastinating on the real government shutdown fightCongress is procrastinating on the real government shutdown fight
    Politics

    Lawmakers have approved a spending bill that keeps the government open — and sets up a fight in 2024.

    By Li Zhou
    World Politics
    The dire medical crisis in Gaza, explainedThe dire medical crisis in Gaza, explained
    World Politics

    Gaza’s largest hospital was raided by the IDF. Others are struggling to stay open.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The House censure of Rashida Tlaib, explainedThe House censure of Rashida Tlaib, explained
    Politics

    The move follows bipartisan backlash over rhetoric Tlaib has used in response to the Israel-Hamas war.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Andy Beshear offers Democrats some lessons for how to win in Trump countryAndy Beshear offers Democrats some lessons for how to win in Trump country
    Politics

    Here’s how a Democrat won reelection in Kentucky.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The House Israel aid bill is a reminder that Trump-aligned Republicans are now in chargeThe House Israel aid bill is a reminder that Trump-aligned Republicans are now in charge
    Politics

    MAGA Republicans took down the last GOP speaker. Now they’ve passed an aid package tailored to their goals.

    By Li Zhou
    World Politics
    What we know about the ongoing hostage crisis in GazaWhat we know about the ongoing hostage crisis in Gaza
    World Politics

    More than 200 people were taken hostage by Hamas. Here’s what we know.

    By Li Zhou
    World Politics
    What unites the global protests for Palestinian rightsWhat unites the global protests for Palestinian rights
    World Politics

    In recent weeks, tens of thousands of people have marched in rallies across the world.

    By Li Zhou
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine
    The argument that Israel practices apartheid, explainedThe argument that Israel practices apartheid, explained
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine

    Some human rights groups have reached this conclusion based on how the crime is defined in international law.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The new gag order against Trump, briefly explainedThe new gag order against Trump, briefly explained
    Politics

    Why a gag order has been issued — and the penalties Trump could face if he violates it.

    By Li Zhou
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine
    Hamas, the militant group that attacked Israel, explainedHamas, the militant group that attacked Israel, explained
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine

    What is Hamas and what does it want out of this new resurgence of violent conflict?

    By Nicole Narea and Li Zhou