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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Americans want Covid-19 relief done fast — even if it takes budget reconciliationAmericans want Covid-19 relief done fast — even if it takes budget reconciliation
    Politics

    A new poll shows that people prioritize speed when it comes to a new relief package.

    By Li Zhou
    Explainers
    The GOP stimulus counteroffer, explainedThe GOP stimulus counteroffer, explained
    Explainers

    A group of Senate Republicans is countering Biden’s Covid-19 relief proposal.

    By Li Zhou and Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Senate Republicans are doing what they do best: Supporting TrumpSenate Republicans are doing what they do best: Supporting Trump
    Politics

    Many Republicans are poised to stand by Trump during the impeachment trial — much as they have for years.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Biden has condemned racism toward Asian Americans. It’s a start.Biden has condemned racism toward Asian Americans. It’s a start.
    Politics

    A new executive action confronts the racism Trump stoked toward Asian Americans during the pandemic.

    By Li Zhou
    “My life literally flashed before my eyes”: Freshman Rep. Mondaire Jones on a jarring start to his first term
    Congress

    The New York Democrat discusses his role representing new lawmakers in the House, and how the US Capitol riot is shaping his priorities.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    A stunt from Rand Paul reveals limited Republican support for impeachmentA stunt from Rand Paul reveals limited Republican support for impeachment
    Politics

    The vote signaled GOP reservations about Trump’s conviction.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why Mitch McConnell relented on his demands about preserving the filibusterWhy Mitch McConnell relented on his demands about preserving the filibuster
    Politics

    McConnell didn’t get all he’d hoped, but got some Democrats to reaffirm their commitment to the filibuster.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Mitch McConnell’s filibustering could prompt Democrats to weigh chipping away at the filibusterMitch McConnell’s filibustering could prompt Democrats to weigh chipping away at the filibuster
    Politics

    A fight over the Senate’s organizing resolution could push Democrats to consider passing it unilaterally.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The 50-50 Senate is already running into trouble figuring out its rulesThe 50-50 Senate is already running into trouble figuring out its rules
    Politics

    A Senate fight over the filibuster foreshadows Republican obstruction.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Most Americans are open to Biden using executive actionMost Americans are open to Biden using executive action
    Politics

    There’s strong support for executive actions that preserve DACA and roll back Trump’s environmental regulations.

    By Li Zhou