Washington Post – Politics:
What happens when Congress raises the debt ceiling? What happens if the government defaults? It will not be very pretty if the federal government defaults on the national debt.
Author: Amber Phillips
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How an old, anti-porn law could be used to end medication abortion
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The 150-year-old law could be used to end medicated abortion.
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What is the debt ceiling, and what happens if the U.S. hits it?
Washington Post – Politics:
If the government defaults on its debt, it is not going to be very pretty.
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Comic: What Congress’s next 2 years could look like after the midterms
Washington Post – Politics:
These are the three likeliest scenarios for who will take control of Congress, and what they have said they will do in power.
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3 ways election deniers are threatening U.S. democracy, explained
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A movement to deny legitimate election results is thriving. But what kind of pressure is that movement putting on our system?
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How the Supreme Court could give Republicans a lot more power to influence elections
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The Supreme Court is considering two election cases in Alabama and North Carolina that could give Republicans a lot more authority to shape elections.
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What are midterm elections and why are they important?
Washington Post – Politics:
Who are the candidates I should know about? What are the top issues? How can I vote? We answer your questions about the November elections.
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What happens if Republicans take the House, Senate (or both) in 2023?
Washington Post – Politics:
Three scenarios for which party controls Congress — and what politicians have said they’ll do with that power.
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The sex-trafficking investigation of Matt Gaetz, explained
Washington Post – Politics:
The latest in the years-long investigation is that Gaetz sought a preemptive pardon from Trump for sex trafficking.