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House GOP’s Afghanistan Investigation Kicks Off

Members will examine the chaotic August 2021 evacuation of Afghan allies.

Lawmakers May Find Common Ground on a Sweeping Privacy Law

A bipartisan coalition in the House hopes the divided Congress can make a deal.

Lawmakers Elevate Human Rights Ahead of First CCP Hearing

The select committee on competition with China meets tonight to lay out the threat posed by China.

Gearing Up for the Tucker Tapes

Plus: A look at lawmakers fighting isolationism as the war in Ukraine enters its second year.

Greene Calls for a ‘National Divorce’

Plus: Republicans begin field hearings.

Inside the GOP Fight Over Ukraine Aid

Will Republicans continue to support the embattled nation?

Biden’s New Shot for Nominees

Plus: Senators demand UFO answers.

Lawmakers Ask if U.S. Companies Helped Develop China’s Spy Balloon

Plus: More congressional scrutiny on China and high-profile House GOP hearings.

China Competition a Bipartisan Bright Spot in Congress

Plus: An early look at the House GOP’s Afghanistan withdrawal investigation.

Nancy Mace’s Ilhan Omar Reversal—And Her Deal With GOP Leaders

Plus: The congressional response to the blockade on Armenians.

Making China Pay if It Attacks Taiwan

Lawmakers are laying the groundwork for economic sanctions on China if it invades Taiwan.

A Freewheeling House

Plus: An interview with a newly appointed member of the China competition committee.

Rule-Making Rebels

Rep. Thomas Massie, long a congressional contrarian, says he wants his role on the powerful Rules Committee to be constructive.

The Coming Debt Ceiling Standoff

Republicans want to rein in spending but can’t agree on exactly what to ask for.

The GOP’s George Santos Dilemma

National leaders tolerate him while New York Republicans urge him to step down.

House GOP Moves to Messaging Bills and Investigations

Plus, a new select committee on strategic competition with China.