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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Mitch McConnell plans to vote to acquit Trump in the impeachment trialMitch McConnell plans to vote to acquit Trump in the impeachment trial
    Politics

    Given his leadership of the Republican Party, his decision is a highly influential one.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    “That awful day could have been so much worse”: New videos show how narrowly rioters missed lawmakers“That awful day could have been so much worse”: New videos show how narrowly rioters missed lawmakers
    Politics

    Security footage shows just how close Capitol rioters got to lawmakers and staffers.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    A wave of violent attacks renews focus on anti-Asian racismA wave of violent attacks renews focus on anti-Asian racism
    Politics

    Anti-Asian violence has spiked during the pandemic. A deadly incident draws new attention to it.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Poll: 69 percent of Republicans are less likely to vote for a senator who convicts TrumpPoll: 69 percent of Republicans are less likely to vote for a senator who convicts Trump
    Politics

    A new poll highlights a potential reason some Republican lawmakers may be wary of holding Trump accountable.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The 6 Senate Republicans to watch on impeachmentThe 6 Senate Republicans to watch on impeachment
    Politics

    These are the GOP lawmakers seen as most likely to vote for Trump’s conviction.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    A majority of senators say Trump’s impeachment trial is constitutionalA majority of senators say Trump’s impeachment trial is constitutional
    Politics

    Most Republicans, however, voted to dismiss the trial, suggesting that Trump’s conviction is unlikely.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Watch: Democrats open the impeachment trial with a disturbing video capturing the chaos of January 6Watch: Democrats open the impeachment trial with a disturbing video capturing the chaos of January 6
    Politics

    The video chronicled the staggering violence of the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    This Congress member wants Biden to hire more Asian Americans in governmentThis Congress member wants Biden to hire more Asian Americans in government
    Politics

    “Unless they hear from us, we will remain invisible forever.”

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Senate vote-a-rama gets Democrats closer to approving Covid-19 relief on their ownThe Senate vote-a-rama gets Democrats closer to approving Covid-19 relief on their own
    Politics

    The Senate has officially passed a budget resolution, clearing the way for reconciliation.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Senate Democrats have begun the budget reconciliation process for Covid-19 reliefSenate Democrats have begun the budget reconciliation process for Covid-19 relief