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The House Passed a Bill That Could Stop Millions From Voting. Here’s What Happens Next.

The SAVE Act would have a particularly big impact on young people and women.

Republicans Won Unified Control of the Government. Here’s What That Means

Trump called the election results represented a “powerful mandate” for the party.

These Are the Top 10 Most Important Races of the 2024 Elections

Here's your cheat sheet.

What It’s Like to Be a Congressmember Who Has to Worry About Rent

Reps. Summer Lee and Delia Ramirez are women of color from working-class backgrounds.

George Santos Has Been Expelled From the House of Representatives

Congressman George Santos was expelled from the House of Representative in a vote of 311 to 114.
Congress

George Santos Said He’s “Pretty Much” Denying Wild New Criminal Charges

Meanwhile, a group of New York Republicans is introducing a resolution to boot him from Congress.

The United States Is a Gerontocracy

Here’s what that means.
Politics

At House UFO Hearing, Military Members Testify About 'Unexplainable' Phenomena

“If everyone could see the sensor and video data I witnessed, our national conversation would change.”

What the Heck Is Going on With Student Loan Cancellation and Payments?

There’s a lot in the balance right now.

George Santos Is In Custody After Being Charged With 13 Crimes

The charges range from money laundering to fraud to lying about his finances. 
Investigations

This New GOP Congressman Lied About So Much of His Resume

Among other fabrications, George Santos falsely claimed he'd graduated from college and is Jewish.

6 Things to Know About Youth Voter Turnout in the Midterms

"The youth vote was just overwhelmingly Democratic.”
Congress

Nancy Pelosi Steps Down From House Leadership After 20-Year Run

“The hour has come for a new generation to lead,” Pelosi said.

2022 Midterms Results: What We Know

Here’s the latest.

Republicans Will Take Control of the House By a Slim Margin

They've officially secured the 218 seats needed to win a majority.

What the Midterms Actually Are — And Why They Matter

They provide voters with the opportunity to change the party in power.

Odessa Kelly Explains What ‘Defund the Police’ Really Means

The Tennessee organizer is running for Congress.
New York Primary

How New York’s Primary Elections Became a Big Mess

Younger progressives faced fierce challenges.

The Senate Has Passed a Historic Bill Addressing Climate Change

It's the most significant legislative action against climate change in U.S. history.

Kina Collins Wants Democrats to ‘Actually Go to Bat for’ People

“We need leaders who will show up for their communities, not give up on them.”