Congress
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'The beginning of the end'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass Published
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Is Rep. Patrick McHenry a major player or a transitionary flash in the pan?
Today's Big Question With nebulous authority over a fractured Republican caucus, the newly installed speaker pro tempore has his work cut out for him.
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Where do Republicans go from here?
Today's Big Question The acrimonious removal of Kevin McCarthy is a sign of choppy waters ahead for the GOP
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Who is Laphonza Butler, California's new senator and champion of labor?
In the Spotlight Butler has served as the president of pro-choice advocacy group EMILY's List
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Dress-down democracy
Feature What we lose when we shun suits and ties
By Theunis Bates Published
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Government shutdown avoided as Congress passes temporary funding bill
Speed Read The bill will fund the government through Nov. 17
By Justin Klawans Published
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Will the cannabis banking bill get the Senate's green light?
Talking Point The SAFER Banking Act is advancing to the US Senate for the first time, clearing a major hurdle for legal cannabis businesses. Does it stand a chance?
By Theara Coleman Published
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10 things you need to know today: September 23, 2023
Daily Briefing Sen. Bob Menendez rejects calls to resign following indictment, Ukraine launches missile attack on occupied Crimean city, and more
By Justin Klawans Published
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Sen. Bob Menendez charged with federal corruption, bribery
The longtime New Jersey Democrat finds himself in another round of legal peril
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Government shutdown odds spike as House GOP hardliners thwart McCarthy, spending bills
Speed Read House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's caucus is in disarray, and the US is now hurtling toward an avoidable debacle
By Peter Weber Published
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The Senate's nixed dress code isn't short of mixed reactions
In the Spotlight Conservatives are taking issue with the axing of a longstanding Senate tradition
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Boebert denied vaping before 'Beetlejuice' ejection, but the video shows otherwise
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) said she was asked to leave for having too much fun, not breaking the rules. Roll the tape!
By Peter Weber Published
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Donald Trump criminal charges for 6 January could strain 2024 candidacy
Speed Read Former president’s ‘pettifoggery’ won’t work well at trial, said analyst
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Why is Congress talking about aliens again?
Speed Read There are a lot of questions about the things in the sky
By Devika Rao Published
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