Congress
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Senate confirms first female Navy chief, 2 others, plots to bust Tuberville blockade
Speed Read Frustration is reaching a bipartisan boil as Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military promotion enters its ninth month
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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George Santos lives to legislate another day
Talking Point The embattled New York Republican may have survived an emotional expulsion vote in the House, but that doesn't mean he's in the clear
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Senate Republicans rip Tuberville as he foils votes on military promotions
Speed Read Frustrations over the Alabama Republican's long hold on military promotions is boiling over in his own party
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Although Trump lost in 2020, his immigration policies have won out'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass Published
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'Anti-government provocateurs of chaos'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass Published
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'The beginning of the end'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US 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