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Rep. Don Beyer on His Taiwan Trip
He visited with a congressional delegation last week amid high tensions with China.
Lawmakers Lean on Proxy Voting as Midterms Approach
But the abuse-ridden, pandemic-era system might be on its way out.
Recounting the U.S. Failure in Afghanistan
A new congressional report spells out how the Biden administration bungled last year’s withdrawal.
A Year After Afghanistan Fell to the Taliban, a New Bill Aims to Help Evacuees
Plus: The clock ticks on the 117th Congress.
Breaking Down the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Plus: How will new Medicare drug price negotiations work?
Taiwan Bill Delayed Amid White House Pushback
It’s the latest clash between Congress and the Biden administration over China policy.
Lawmakers Respond to Zawahiri Killing
Plus, the Senate will take another crack at a veteran health care bill.
The CHIPS Act Makes It Through Congress Despite Late GOP Opposition
House Republicans whipped against it after the surprise announcement of a Schumer-Manchin agreement on unrelated legislation.
Senate Poised to Chip Away at Supply Chain Issues
Plus: Nancy Pelosi considers a Taiwan showdown with China.
Trump Sat By as the Capitol Was Under Siege
Plus: A bipartisan group of senators wants to reform how electoral votes are certified.
House Debates Gay Marriage and Contraception Access
Democrats are poised to pass bills this week to protect same-sex marriage and access to birth control nationwide.
Democrats Call Out Biden Administration on Solar Companies with Ties to Uyghur Forced Labor
Plus: How the president's own party is reacting to his meeting with the Saudi crown prince.
The Showdown Over the China Competition Bill
Plus: What might end up in the annual defense authorization measure?
Congress Seeks Insight on Handling Sensitive Personal Data
As technology grafts biometric tools into everyday amenities, lawmakers question how to prevent abuse and data breaches.
Lawmakers Mull Responses Following the Fall of Roe
Plus: Mark Meadows’ former aide to testify in surprise January 6 hearing today.
Congress Poised to Approve Most Significant Gun Bill in Decades
The Senate passed the measure Thursday by a vote of 65-33. Next up: the House.