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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    4 winners and 1 loser from Tuesday’s primaries4 winners and 1 loser from Tuesday’s primaries
    Politics

    Kansas’s abortion measure and Missouri’s GOP Senate primary were among Tuesday’s key early races.

    By Li Zhou and Natalie Jennings
    Politics
    Senate Republicans threatened to burn a bill that would have helped veterans. Here’s why.Senate Republicans threatened to burn a bill that would have helped veterans. Here’s why.
    Politics

    Democrats say the reason is over unrelated pending bills.

    By Tory Lysik and Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why the Inflation Reduction Act isn’t a sure thingWhy the Inflation Reduction Act isn’t a sure thing
    Politics

    There are still three outstanding questions.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    How Democrats plan to overhaul taxes, climate spending, and health care before the midtermsHow Democrats plan to overhaul taxes, climate spending, and health care before the midterms
    Politics

    Sen. Joe Manchin’s new deal is giving Biden’s agenda another chance.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Republicans have a nonsensical argument against the same-sex marriage billRepublicans have a nonsensical argument against the same-sex marriage bill
    Politics

    They’re glossing over a very real threat these protections could face.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Democrats are taking what they can get on Build Back BetterDemocrats are taking what they can get on Build Back Better
    Politics

    What’s inside the latest, skinniest version of the bill.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The bill that could make it harder to overturn an electionThe bill that could make it harder to overturn an election
    Politics

    The proposed reforms to the Electoral Count Act, explained.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    President Biden just tested positive for Covid-19. What happens now?President Biden just tested positive for Covid-19. What happens now?
    Politics

    A number of senior US government officials have tested positive in recent months. The president is the latest.

    By Dylan Scott and Li Zhou
    Politics
    Biden’s dismal poll numbers, explained in 9 chartsBiden’s dismal poll numbers, explained in 9 charts
    Politics

    Much of it comes down to dissatisfaction with the economy.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Same-sex marriage could get historic protections — if the Senate votes on itSame-sex marriage could get historic protections — if the Senate votes on it
    Politics

    After passing the House, the Respect for Marriage Act now faces an uncertain future.

    By Li Zhou