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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Why more Republican women are running for the House than ever beforeWhy more Republican women are running for the House than ever before
    Politics

    Many are looking to add new voices to the party — and were inspired by the wave of Democratic wins in 2018.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Joe Biden receives swift blowback for claiming voters “ain’t black” if they support TrumpJoe Biden receives swift blowback for claiming voters “ain’t black” if they support Trump
    Politics

    Biden has since apologized for his comments.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Senate won’t consider more coronavirus stimulus until early JuneThe Senate won’t consider more coronavirus stimulus until early June
    Politics

    Lawmakers break for recess as Republicans question the urgency of more funding.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Paid sick leave could be a deciding issue in November’s key House racesPaid sick leave could be a deciding issue in November’s key House races
    Politics

    A new poll finds that the policy could sway independents and undecided voters in favor of Democrats.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Congress should consider these 7 ideas for the next stimulus packageCongress should consider these 7 ideas for the next stimulus package
    Politics

    From a federal paycheck guarantee to recurring payments, these proposals could help people navigate the economic fallout from the coronavirus.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The House just passed its latest $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus packageThe House just passed its latest $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus package
    Politics

    The Republican-controlled Senate has already said that it’s not interested in taking up the bill.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    The House has voted to allow remote voting for the first time in its historyThe House has voted to allow remote voting for the first time in its history
    Politics

    Democrats successfully pushed through a rule change to temporarily allow proxy voting during the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    A record number of women are running for the House this yearA record number of women are running for the House this year
    Politics

    The number surpasses the record set in 2018.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Rep. Bobby Rush on how his bill would address the “modern-day lynching” of Ahmaud ArberyRep. Bobby Rush on how his bill would address the “modern-day lynching” of Ahmaud Arbery
    Politics

    The Emmett Till Antilynching Act would designate lynching as a federal crime for the first time in US history.

    By Li Zhou
    Explainers
    Democrats’ $3 trillion opening bid for the next stimulus package, explainedDemocrats’ $3 trillion opening bid for the next stimulus package, explained
    Explainers

    Democrats are eyeing another ambitious stimulus bill with more direct payments and state funding. They still need to negotiate with Republicans.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou