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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    What a Democratic Senate wants
    Explainers

    Democrats could take back the Senate in 2020. They have a massive to-do list.

    By Dylan Scott, Ella Nilsen and 1 more
    Politics
    Former model Amy Dorris says Donald Trump sexually assaulted herFormer model Amy Dorris says Donald Trump sexually assaulted her
    Politics

    Trump faces allegations of sexual misconduct from more than 20 women.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    “Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking”: Kamala Harris repeatedly shut down Mike Pence’s interruptions at the debate“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking”: Kamala Harris repeatedly shut down Mike Pence’s interruptions at the debate
    Politics

    According to data from NBC News, Pence interrupted Harris nearly twice as many times as she interrupted him.

    By Li Zhou
    5 winners and 3 losers from the vice presidential debate
    2020 Presidential Election

    Kamala Harris and Mike Pence faced off in 2020’s only VP debate. Here’s who came out ahead.

    By Emily Stewart, German Lopez and 4 more
    Politics
    Susan Page, a veteran political journalist, is moderating the vice presidential debateSusan Page, a veteran political journalist, is moderating the vice presidential debate
    Politics

    She’s recently been the subject of scrutiny.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The double standards Kamala Harris may face at the debate, briefly explainedThe double standards Kamala Harris may face at the debate, briefly explained
    Politics

    How Harris approaches the debate reflects the sexism and racism she has had to deal with her entire career.

    By Li Zhou
    The Paycheck Protection Program failed many Black-owned businesses
    Politics

    It built on inequities that already exist in banking.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Senate Republicans are still struggling on a stimulus deal — even as they expedite a Supreme Court nominationSenate Republicans are still struggling on a stimulus deal — even as they expedite a Supreme Court nomination
    Politics

    Many voters want the Senate to prioritize stimulus.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    “Full steam ahead”: Senate Republicans aren’t slowing Supreme Court confirmation process in the wake of Trump’s diagnosis“Full steam ahead”: Senate Republicans aren’t slowing Supreme Court confirmation process in the wake of Trump’s diagnosis
    Politics

    Sen. Lindsey Graham is still planning to kick off a confirmation hearing on October 12.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Congress managed to agree on at least one thing: Avoiding a government shutdownCongress managed to agree on at least one thing: Avoiding a government shutdown
    Politics

    The Senate just passed a bill to fund the government through mid-December.

    By Li Zhou