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Biden's State of the Union gave Democrats hope but not much else
Talking Points The president was forceful and feisty in his address to congress — so why hasn't it moved the electoral needle?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The (ongoing) fight against workplace AI surveillance
Under the radar Big brother has another thing coming
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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What do the Republicans stand for?
In Depth America is effectively a two-party system. Here's a look at the Party of Lincoln ... and Trump
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What do the Democrats stand for?
In Depth America is effectively a 2-party system. Here's a look at the older party.
By Peter Weber 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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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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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 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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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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George Santos: Republican who spun a web of lies about living the ‘American dream’
Why Everyone’s Talking About Congressman’s impressive CV and personal history was revealed to be largely fiction
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Republican leader Kevin McCarthy’s speaker chaos speaks volumes
feature Hardline Republicans’ rebellion raises questions over House Representatives’ power to advance legislation
By Arion McNicoll Last updated
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The House has pushed Puerto Rico one step closer to possible statehood. What will the Senate do?
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Hakeem Jeffries: from rising star to Democratic leader
Why Everyone’s Talking About Jeffries looks set to take over as leader of the House Democrats from Nancy Pelosi
By Richard Windsor Published
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