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Lawmakers Seek Police Reform Deal

Plus: What's next for the House Ethics Committee probe into Matt Gaetz?

Progressives Wary of GOP Infrastructure Talks

Plus: Senate Republicans will vote on whether to keep their earmarks ban.

Welcome Back to Infrastructure Week

Plus: The congressional split over President Biden's plan to leave Afghanistan.

The Boys Are Back in Town

Lawmakers ready China package after two-week recess.

Freshman Vibe Check

Taking advantage of a quiet week to catch up with Rep. Peter Meijer and Rep. Jake Auchincloss.

January 6 Investigations Stall

Plus: The debate over the filibuster ramps up.

Momentum on War Powers

Plus: The Democratic push to make D.C. the 51st state.

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Who Runs the House GOP?

Is Kevin McCarthy willing (or able) to keep Republicans in line?

Down With the Fence

Lawmakers tire of enhanced security measures.

A Bipartisan Effort to Aid the Uyghurs

Plus: Senate Democrats plan a larger China measure.

Uphill: Breaking Down the Stimulus Behemoth

How much spending is there in Biden's signature coronavirus aid package? How much time have you got?

Uphill: Stimulus in the Senate

Plus: The upper chamber prepares to consider police reform legislation again.

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Uphill: Senate Democrats Race to Pass Aid Package

Plus, Biden's strikes in Syria renew congressional interest in addressing war powers.

Uphill: Congress Kicks Off January 6 Investigations

A fruitful House hearing exposes significant readiness issues among Capitol Police brass.

Uphill: House to Vote on COVID Relief This Week

Plus: Hearings on the violence of January 6, and Merrick Garland faces the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Impeachment Is Over. What Comes Next?

Nancy Pelosi proposes a commission to investigate and report on the facts of the January 6 assault on the Capitol.