Congress
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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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UFO hearing: why is Washington suddenly embracing aliens?
Today's Big Question Speculation of extraterrestrial life has moved from ‘conspiracy fringe’ to Congress
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Lawmakers want to stop politicians from investing in stocks
Talking Point Should members of Congress and their families abstain from stock trading?
By Theara Coleman Published
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Is Marjorie Taylor Greene's escalating feud with Lauren Boebert a warning for the GOP?
Today's Big Question More than just a war of personalities, the growing schism represents a bigger problem for a Republican party struggling to find balance
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Lawmakers say tax prep companies illegally shared taxpayer data with Meta and Google
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By Theara Coleman Published
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Understanding the George Santos shuffle
Under the Radar Ethics investigations, Justice Department indictments, and an ongoing game of congressional three-card monty
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Staffers attacked inside Virginia congressman's office
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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The numbers you need to know to understand the debt ceiling fight
Under the Radar With a potential breach looming, these are the figures that will define whether America will pay back the money it owes
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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US debt ceiling: will Congress deadlock be broken?
Today's Big Question Political brinkmanship between President Biden and House Republicans could spell ‘economic calamity’
By The Week Staff Published
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Janet Yellen warns U.S. could default on its debt by June 1
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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House Republicans narrowly pass debt ceiling bill
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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The pros and cons of raising the debt ceiling
feature Is there a better solution than revising the limit every few years?
By Justin Klawans Published
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10 things you need to know today: April 22, 2023
Daily Briefing Supreme Court temporarily preserves abortion pill access, Ex-Trump prosecutor to testify before House Judiciary Committee, and more
By Justin Klawans Published
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Lindsey Graham calls Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments on document leak suspect 'irresponsible'
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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