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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    The Senate won’t consider urgent coronavirus legislation until next weekThe Senate won’t consider urgent coronavirus legislation until next week
    Politics

    Lawmakers, including Mitch McConnell, have already left the Capitol for the weekend.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Capitol Hill is beginning to see its own coronavirus-related closuresCapitol Hill is beginning to see its own coronavirus-related closures
    Politics

    Some lawmakers are moving to remote work.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    Trump’s coronavirus national emergency declaration, briefly explainedTrump’s coronavirus national emergency declaration, briefly explained
    Politics

    It’s a declaration that guarantees a boost of funding to the states.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Michigan primary results raised a striking question about sexismThe Michigan primary results raised a striking question about sexism
    Politics

    The parallels between 2016 and 2020 proved to be quite telling.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders finally wins CaliforniaBernie Sanders finally wins California
    Politics

    The win gives him some much-needed momentum going into Sunday’s debate.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Andrew Yang endorses Joe Biden: “The math says Joe is our prohibitive nominee”Andrew Yang endorses Joe Biden: “The math says Joe is our prohibitive nominee”
    Politics

    He’s the latest former 2020 candidate to do so.

    By Li Zhou
    Culture
    The Bachelor’s biggest loser this season was the Bachelor himselfThe Bachelor’s biggest loser this season was the Bachelor himself
    Culture

    Winner: Hannah Ann. Loser: #PilotPete.

    By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 1 more
    Politics
    The high-stakes fight over a coronavirus economic stimulus package, explainedThe high-stakes fight over a coronavirus economic stimulus package, explained
    Politics

    Democrats and Republicans have pretty different ideas of what they want in an economic stimulus plan.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Washington primary live results
    Politics

    Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden face off in a pivotal state.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    How Congress is preparing for the coronavirusHow Congress is preparing for the coronavirus
    Politics

    Given their older average age, members of Congress could be more at risk for severe symptoms.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou

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