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How a Government Shutdown Could Affect You

By Nik Popli

Hunter Biden's Controversies Explained

By Jeannie Kopstein and Brian Bennett

Bob Menendez and His Wife Indicted on Bribery Charges

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House Republicans Clash with Merrick Garland

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These Are the Key GOP Players in the Government Shutdown Fight

From Kevin McCarthy to Matt Gaetz to Marjorie Taylor Greene.

By Nik Popli

Congress Approval Hits Near-Record Low

A survey by the Pew Research Center found just 26% of Americans approve of Congress, and hold a dim view of members of both parties.

By Philip Elliott

GOP Fight Over Spending Bills Threatens Government Shutdown

Republican infighting over conservative culture war policies has left Congress embroiled in a bitter struggle over the annual spending bills.

By Nik Popli

AI Regulation Takes Baby Steps in DC

In Washington, it has become much easier to agree on “existential risks” than specific constraints.

By Vera Bergengruen

Why McConnell Can't Downplay His Freezes

Doctors for Woodrow Wilson and Donald Trump are among those who lied to the public about a politician's health.

By Mini Racker

The Plan to Flip Impeachment Holdouts

Far-right House members like Marjorie Taylor Greene aim to use public pressure to flip most of the 20 or so Republicans opposed to a formal impeachment inquiry.

By Eric Cortellessa

McConnell Freezes Up At News Conference

The second such episode in recent weeks, it will likely raise new questions about McConnell’s health.

By Nik Popli

Pro-Choice Candidate's Firm Gives to GOP

Rep. David Trone is running for Senate as an abortion rights champion. But a TIME review finds his company Total Wine & More sends tens of thousands to anti-abortion Republicans.

By Eric Cortellessa

Top Pentagon Official Calls UFO Hearing 'Insulting'

In a separate statement, Pentagon spokeswoman Sue Gough denied other allegations made by Grusch.

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How John Fetterman Came Out of the Darkness

In a series of emotional interviews, the unconventional senator opens up about his battle with depression.

By Molly Ball

Biden Promised More Aid to Ukraine. Congress May Not Fund It

Despite Biden’s promises to Ukraine on the world stage, it’s not clear he’ll have enough support at home to keep the cash flowing.

By Nik Popli

Trump-Appointed FBI Boss Faces GOP Attacks

“The idea that I’m biased against conservatives seems somewhat insane to me, given my own personal background,” Christopher Wray told his fellow House Republicans.

By Eric Cortellessa

What to Know About the Controversy Over the Defense Authorization Bill

A record 1,502 amendments were filed, highlighting the intensity of the demands from members of the hardline House Freedom Caucus.

By Nik Popli

Why Actor Hill Harper Is Running for Senate

The "Good Doctor" actor talks to TIME about why he's running for Senate in Michigan, where Elissa Slotkin has dominated the field for months and some Democrats in Congress discouraged him from running.

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The Influencer Who Came to Congress

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's path to power has been unlike anything Washington has ever seen.

By Eric Cortellessa

Jamie Raskin Passes on Senate Bid in Maryland

After two months of soul-searching, the progressive icon said he was forgoing a bid to replace outgoing Sen. Ben Cardin.

By Eric Cortellessa
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