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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Biden can’t do much about abortion rights, but here’s what he could tryBiden can’t do much about abortion rights, but here’s what he could try
    Politics

    Three executive actions advocates want to see the administration consider.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    4 winners and 2 losers from the Ohio and Indiana primaries4 winners and 2 losers from the Ohio and Indiana primaries
    Politics

    The races featured an early test of Trump’s influence and an intraparty Democratic fight.

    By Li Zhou, Nicole Narea and 1 more
    Politics
    4 themes to watch in the Ohio and Indiana primaries4 themes to watch in the Ohio and Indiana primaries
    Politics

    There’s a big test of Trump’s influence, an intra-party Democratic fight, and more.

    By Andrew Prokop, Li Zhou and 2 more
    Politics
    Congress’s packed to-do list, briefly explainedCongress’s packed to-do list, briefly explained
    Politics

    Lawmakers are eyeing pandemic aid, Ukraine funding, and slimmed-down Build Back Better measures.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What Congress’s sanctions on Russia would doWhat Congress’s sanctions on Russia would do
    Politics

    They codify a ban on oil imports and enable higher tariffs on other goods.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The next steps for Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination, briefly explainedThe next steps for Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination, briefly explained
    Politics

    Her nomination is now set for a floor vote this week.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Can executive actions save Democrats in the midterms?Can executive actions save Democrats in the midterms?
    Politics

    They might help but they probably won’t be enough.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Republican Party is still fractured on criminal justice reformThe Republican Party is still fractured on criminal justice reform
    Politics

    Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court hearing underscored these divides.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What Biden is really saying in his new budgetWhat Biden is really saying in his new budget
    Politics

    A lot of it is messaging ahead of the midterms.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What we actually learned from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearingWhat we actually learned from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing
    Politics

    The spectacle and substance, briefly explained.

    By Li Zhou

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