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Hakeem Jeffries’s ascent to Democratic leader, explainedHakeem Jeffries’s ascent to Democratic leader, explained
Politics

Jeffries is known for bringing different groups together, though he’s also clashed with some progressives along the way.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The Senate just passed historic protections for same-sex marriageThe Senate just passed historic protections for same-sex marriage
Politics

The landmark bill now heads to the House, which is expected to pass it as well.

By Li Zhou
Podcasts
“I’ve always been the youngest person in the room”“I’ve always been the youngest person in the room”
Podcast
Podcasts

Maxwell Frost on why he isn’t worried about being the first Gen Z member in Congress.

By Siona Peterous
Politics
The not-so-lame duck sessionThe not-so-lame duck session
Politics

Democrats are eyeing votes on same-sex marriage protections and electoral reforms.

By Li Zhou
How independent voters saved Democrats
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

In several battleground states and competitive districts, these key swing voters put Democrats over the edge.

By Christian Paz
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The high stakes and unique weirdness of the Georgia Senate runoff, briefly explainedThe high stakes and unique weirdness of the Georgia Senate runoff, briefly explained
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Sen. Raphael Warnock and former football player Herschel Walker will face off one more time in December.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Nancy Pelosi was really, really good at her jobNancy Pelosi was really, really good at her job
Politics

Pelosi’s legacy as speaker is defined by formidable wins on policy including the Affordable Care Act.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The two biggest challenges facing Nancy Pelosi’s successorThe two biggest challenges facing Nancy Pelosi’s successor
Politics

Pelosi is stepping down as Democratic leader. Her successor has big shoes to fill.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The GOP captures the House — and is ready for revengeThe GOP captures the House — and is ready for revenge
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Get ready for more oversight, investigations, and maybe even impeachment.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Why some Republican senators are revolting against Mitch McConnellWhy some Republican senators are revolting against Mitch McConnell
Politics

They’re mad about the midterms, and the party’s lack of clear policy agenda.

By Li Zhou
Future Perfect
Democrats have to head off another debt ceiling standoff while they still canDemocrats have to head off another debt ceiling standoff while they still can
Future Perfect

The lame-duck Congress can avoid the next debt ceiling crisis. They just need to act.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Kevin McCarthy is so close to being speaker — and yet, so farKevin McCarthy is so close to being speaker — and yet, so far
Politics

Kevin McCarthy’s bid for speaker of the House, briefly explained.

By Ben Jacobs
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Democrats’ path to keep the House has gotten tougherDemocrats’ path to keep the House has gotten tougher
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

It all depends on remaining mail ballots in several key states.

By Andrew Prokop
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Democrats kept the Senate. But Georgia is still important.Democrats kept the Senate. But Georgia is still important.
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

A split Congress is likely, but a Warnock win would still benefit Democrats.

By Ellen Ioanes
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
What we know so far about the 2022 midterms, in chartsWhat we know so far about the 2022 midterms, in charts
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Where Congress stands, Democratic gubernatorial triumphs, and more.

By Nicole Narea, Youyou Zhou and 1 more
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Democrats hang on to their crucial Senate majorityDemocrats hang on to their crucial Senate majority
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

There’s one big reason this still matters even though they may still lose the House.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Nevada just decided the battle for Senate controlNevada just decided the battle for Senate control
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Democrats have taken back the Senate majority with Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory.

By Dylan Scott
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
America’s first Latina senator just saved Democrats’ Senate majorityAmerica’s first Latina senator just saved Democrats’ Senate majority
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory in Nevada breathes hope into the rest of Joe Biden’s presidency.

By Christian Paz
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Democrats had a surprisingly good midterms — but not in New York. Here’s what happened.Democrats had a surprisingly good midterms — but not in New York. Here’s what happened.
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The New York red mini-wave — and how it might hurt Democrats nationwide — explained.

By Ellen Ioanes
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Lauren Boebert’s extremely tight race in a safe Republican district, explainedLauren Boebert’s extremely tight race in a safe Republican district, explained
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Boebert could lose her Colorado House race. It would be a stunning upset.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The Supreme Court lost Republicans the midtermsThe Supreme Court lost Republicans the midterms
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

A leading Democratic data analyst explains what happened in 2022 — and why abortion proved to be the decisive issue.

By Zack Beauchamp
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Why the red wave didn’t comeWhy the red wave didn’t come
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The midterms were a choice, not a referendum.

By Andrew Prokop
3 winners and 4 losers from the midterm results so far
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Big races and congressional majorities haven’t been called, but we have a few clear lessons.

By Ben Jacobs
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The first Gen Z member of Congress — and several other historic firstsThe first Gen Z member of Congress — and several other historic firsts
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Maxwell Frost, Maura Healey, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders are among the candidates who’ve made history.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The Georgia Senate race is headed to a runoff. Here’s what that means.The Georgia Senate race is headed to a runoff. Here’s what that means.
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock will go head-to-head again on December 6.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Arizona and Nevada could decide the Senate — and Democrats’ futureArizona and Nevada could decide the Senate — and Democrats’ future
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Buckle up for a messy week of waiting.

By Christian Paz
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The 9 races that could decide Senate controlThe 9 races that could decide Senate control
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Georgia, Nevada, and Wisconsin are some of the closest contests in the country.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
John Fetterman wins Pennsylvania’s pivotal Senate seat for DemocratsJohn Fetterman wins Pennsylvania’s pivotal Senate seat for Democrats
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

His victory is critical for Democrats’ attempts to hang on to their majority.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
J.D. Vance’s pivot to Trumpism pays off with Ohio Senate winJ.D. Vance’s pivot to Trumpism pays off with Ohio Senate win
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Vance’s win could well push Senate Republicans further to the right.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
We won’t know all the midterm results on election night. That’s normal.We won’t know all the midterm results on election night. That’s normal.
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

As is typically the case, states with more mail-in ballots may need more time to count them.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Democrats limp behind Republicans on the messaging gameDemocrats limp behind Republicans on the messaging game
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The GOP has turned to their standards, crime and the economy, to rally voters.

By Ellen Ioanes
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
3 Senate races that could still surprise us3 Senate races that could still surprise us
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The unexpectedly close contests in Iowa, Utah, and Washington, briefly explained.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
How Democrats let blue states become GOP targets in the midtermsHow Democrats let blue states become GOP targets in the midterms
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

If there’s a “red wave,” it could come from Republican pickups in states like Oregon and New York.

By Ben Jacobs
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Why a Democratic Senate majority still matters ⁠— even if they lose the HouseWhy a Democratic Senate majority still matters ⁠— even if they lose the House
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

There’s one big reason Democrats need to hold the Senate.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The 5 types of candidates to watch in the battle for the HouseThe 5 types of candidates to watch in the battle for the House
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The most interesting House races include diverse GOP recruits, new progressives, and Republicans who bucked Trump.

By Li Zhou
Politics
What Congress could actually do about inflationWhat Congress could actually do about inflation
Politics

Economists say lawmakers could pass housing, health care, employment, and antitrust legislation to help Americans cope with rising prices.

By Madeleine Ngo
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The reason Republican attacks on crime are so potentThe reason Republican attacks on crime are so potent
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The party’s closing argument is exploiting voters’ fears.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The 3 possible outcomes of the midterms in Congress, explainedThe 3 possible outcomes of the midterms in Congress, explained
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Here’s what each party would do with power — and what divided government would mean for policy.

By Rachel Cohen Booth, Li Zhou and 1 more
Politics
What we know about the violent attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husbandWhat we know about the violent attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband
Politics

Are members of Congress actually safe?

By Nicole Narea
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Herschel Walker is an epically flawed candidate. He could still win.Herschel Walker is an epically flawed candidate. He could still win.
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The bombshell allegations plaguing Walker’s campaign, briefly explained.

By Li Zhou