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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Putin and Xi’s big Moscow meeting, briefly explainedPutin and Xi’s big Moscow meeting, briefly explained
    Politics

    China wants to use Russia to improve its image as a diplomatic leader.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Ron DeSantis is using Ukraine aid to win over the GOP baseRon DeSantis is using Ukraine aid to win over the GOP base
    Politics

    In recent statements, DeSantis is the latest GOP leader to break sharply from the party’s support for Ukraine.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Tucker Carlson’s January 6 lies throw Republicans into disarrayTucker Carlson’s January 6 lies throw Republicans into disarray
    Politics

    Senate Republicans are condemning Carlson’s downplaying of the insurrection. House leaders, not so much.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Congress’s attempt to overturn a crime law makes the case for DC statehoodCongress’s attempt to overturn a crime law makes the case for DC statehood
    Politics

    The effort to undo updates to DC’s criminal code shows how little autonomy the city has.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    John Fetterman is openly discussing his treatment for depression. Few politicians do.John Fetterman is openly discussing his treatment for depression. Few politicians do.
    Politics

    By doing so, he’s normalizing a conversation around mental health.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    How Biden could surpass Trump’s record on judgesHow Biden could surpass Trump’s record on judges
    Politics

    Democrats have outpaced the previous administration so far — but they’ll need to do more to beat Trump’s four-year record.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    We know more about UFOs than ever thanks to CongressWe know more about UFOs than ever thanks to Congress
    Politics

    In recent years, lawmakers have demanded more information about unidentified aerial phenomena.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The House GOP’s many, many investigations, explainedThe House GOP’s many, many investigations, explained
    Politics

    House Republicans are ready to investigate everything under the sun.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The State of the Union is an opportunity for Biden to be more vocal on police reformThe State of the Union is an opportunity for Biden to be more vocal on police reform
    Politics

    There’s growing pressure on the president in the wake of the killing of Tyre Nichols.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The dismal state of paid — and unpaid — leave in AmericaThe dismal state of paid — and unpaid — leave in America
    Politics

    It’s the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act. There are still huge gaps in federal policy.

    By Li Zhou