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A general view of the U.S. Capitol Building at sunrise, in Washington, D.C., on Friday, April 30, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week President Biden gave his first address to Congress, as COVID-19 cases exponentially surge to unseen levels in India and confirmed case counts in America hovering above 50,000 daily. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA)No Use Germany.

U.S. Politics & Government

Congress is struggling to raise the nation’s debt cap. Here’s what you need to know.

Sarah A. Binder

The Washington Post Tuesday, October 5, 2021

October 4, 2021 - Washington, DC, United States: Protesters with signs saying "Don't mess with us", "We will protect our right to abortion", "Bans off our bodies", and "Forced pregagncy is cruel at a protest with pro-life and pro-choice protesters in front of the Supreme Court. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA)No Use Germany.

FixGov

What if the Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade?

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine in researcher hands, doctor holds syringe and bottle with vaccine for coronavirus cure.

FixGov

For COVID-19 vaccinations, party affiliation matters more than race and ethnicity

William A. Galston

Friday, October 1, 2021

Benjamin Rascon Gracia, left, and Jane Ramirez look at old district maps in the lobby outside the House Chambers after a legislative redistricting hearing Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.Legislative Redistricting Hearing Open To Public

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Redistricting 2021: Red states, blue voters

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Blog Posts

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher A. Wray appears before a House Committee on the Judiciary hearing Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the US Capitol Visitors Center Auditorium at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 10, 2021. Credit: Rod Lamkey / CNP/Sipa USANo Use Germany.

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Amid polarization, bipartisan oversight still exists in Congress

Naomi Maehr and Molly E. Reynolds

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

FILE PHOTO: Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) speaks to news reporters before attending a meeting on infrastructure on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 23, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo

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Manchin and the Democrats’ last chance

Robert E. Litan

Friday, September 17, 2021

Wind energy

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Addressing methane: Learning from Colorado

Thursday, September 16, 2021

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Events

Cannabis reform as a pathway to racial justice and opportunity

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

A conversation with Rep. Rosa DeLauro on priorities for congressional appropriations

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

Past Policy 2020 Event

Do presidential debates matter?

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

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Multimedia

FILE PHOTO: Cannabis product boxes are displayed at The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) trade show in New York City, New York, U.S., May 30, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Podcast Episode

A plan for marijuana policy reform

John Hudak and Fred Dews

Friday, July 23, 2021

President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress in Washington, U.S., April 28, 2021. Melina Mara/Pool via REUTERS

Podcast Episode

How do Biden’s first 100 days reflect his vision for America?

John Hudak and Adrianna Pita

Thursday, April 29, 2021

The U.S. Capitol is seen on Thursday, February 18, 2021, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Oliver Contreras/Sipa USA)No Use Germany.

Podcast Episode

Proposals to streamline and improve US government performance

Elaine Kamarck, Molly E. Reynolds, and Fred Dews

Friday, February 19, 2021

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Is the US headed for another Civil War?

William G. Gale and Darrell M. West

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Pandemic Politics: Why Gavin Newsom beat the recall and Ron DeSantis is in trouble

William A. Galston

Thursday, September 16, 2021