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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Why the debt ceiling problem never goes awayWhy the debt ceiling problem never goes away
    Politics

    The reason we’re stressed about the debt ceiling — again.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Montana Republicans are punishing a trans lawmaker for criticizing their anti-trans billMontana Republicans are punishing a trans lawmaker for criticizing their anti-trans bill
    Politics

    The state GOP formally silenced Rep. Zooey Zephyr on Wednesday, banning her from the House floor.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Joe Biden has been pretty productive. That doesn’t mean he’s popular.Joe Biden has been pretty productive. That doesn’t mean he’s popular.
    Politics

    The president’s policy achievements so far, briefly explained.

    By Li Zhou
    Space
    Why SpaceX doesn’t see its rocket explosion as a failureWhy SpaceX doesn’t see its rocket explosion as a failure
    Space

    Experts also viewed the test as a valuable way to see what works — and what doesn’t.

    By Li Zhou
    Policy
    “Shoot first, ask questions later”: The danger of stand your ground laws“Shoot first, ask questions later”: The danger of stand your ground laws
    Policy

    Studies show such policies lead to more violence. This week’s shootings fuel those concerns.

    By Li Zhou
    Gun Violence
    The horror of Ralph Yarl’s shootingThe horror of Ralph Yarl’s shooting
    Gun Violence

    What we know about the shooting of a Black Kansas City teen — and the charges the shooter faces.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Trump’s Florida endorsements send DeSantis a stinging messageTrump’s Florida endorsements send DeSantis a stinging message
    Politics

    Multiple lawmakers from the governor’s own state declined to back him this week.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The uproar over Dianne Feinstein, explainedThe uproar over Dianne Feinstein, explained
    Politics

    Why some Democrats want Feinstein to resign immediately.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The standoff between Jim Jordan and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, explainedThe standoff between Jim Jordan and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, explained
    Politics

    House Republicans are going after the DA’s work on Trump’s indictment. Bragg is fighting back.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Clarence Thomas’s brazen violation of ethics rules, briefly explainedClarence Thomas’s brazen violation of ethics rules, briefly explained
    Politics

    By quietly accepting luxuries from a GOP megadonor, Thomas likely ran afoul of federal ethics law.

    By Li Zhou