JANUARY
Biden faces series of minefields in coming year
Four states to feature primaries with two incumbents in 2022
Schumer vows Senate rules change vote by Jan. 17 if GOP blocks voting rights
Manchin: ‘Heavy lift’ to change the filibuster through nuclear option
Democrats scramble to lock down Manchin on filibuster
Biden takes on Trump in fiery address on Jan. 6
Biden takes aim at GOP for ‘talking down’ economic recovery
Omicron fuels unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases
Fight over vaccine mandate for National Guard rages
Senate Democrats grow less confident in Manchin
Biden calls for changing Senate rules to allow voting bills to pass
Biden to meet with Senate Democrats in voting rights push
House passes voting rights package, setting up Senate filibuster showdown
Tucker Carlson extends influence on GOP
Sinema reignites 2024 primary chatter amid filibuster fight
Abrams treads carefully in relationship with Biden
Swing-district Democrats push leadership to break up spending bill
Trump-DeSantis tensions ratchet up
Desperate Dems signal support for cutting Biden bill down in size
Fury over voting rights fight turns personal on Capitol Hill
Effort to overhaul archaic election law wins new momentum
Democrats torn over pushing stolen-election narrative
Florida redistricting plan faces opposition from DeSantis
Biden’s year two won’t be about bipartisanship
Five Democrats the left plans to target
SALT change likely to be cut from bill, say Senate Democrats
McConnell aims to sidestep GOP drama over Trump
Left says they’re not to blame for Biden’s problems
GOP faces divisions over siding with Ukraine against Russia
How Breyer’s replacement could reshape court’s liberal wing
Breyer retirement latest complication for Biden spending bill
FEBRUARY
GOP leaders silent on Trump’s claims that VP could overturn elections
Shipping giants under fire for record profits, fees as pandemic continues
Five key things to know about the US raid that killed ISIS leader
GOP eyes ambitious agenda if House flips
Russia fight shows off tensions between McConnell, pro-Trump wing
White Houses latest challenge is sour public mood
APRIL
House approves bill legalizing marijuana
McConnell leans hard on GOP senators to oppose Jackson
GOP cries ‘we told you so’ on Hunter Biden
Grassley to oppose Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination
Biden administration expected to extend student loan pause this week
GOP moderates send message on Supreme Court
Vulnerable Senate Democrats undercut Biden on Title 42
White House acknowledges Biden could get COVID, stresses he’s vaccinated
Democrats face steep odds in bid to keep Senate
Senate GOP vows to rein in Biden if they win majority
Democrats weighed down by Biden scramble for message
Romney, now a GOP maverick, undecided on future in politics
TSA extending travel mask mandate for two weeks
Democrats face pressure from left, center on student loans
New texts show two GOP lawmakers offered advice to Trump’s team on challenging election
The Memo: RNC’s break on debates nudges nation toward factionalism
GOP shadow primary gains steam ahead of 2024
Democrats prepare to take second run at Biden spending plan
Biden has told Obama he’s running again
The Memo: Left and right accuse Biden of failing to meet the moment
Effort to boot Greene from ballot could open new avenue of attack
‘I’ve had it with this guy’: More McCarthy audio bashing Trump revealed
Trump holds key rally to boost Vance in Ohio
Danders, Warren attract presidential speculation with big moves
Judge to weigh whether Trump should be held in contempt
Harris tests positive for COVID-19
House republicans give McCarthy standing ovation, brush off tapes
‘Ask me nicely’: Trump demanded loyalty from governors for help, says book
Manchin’s moves leave Democrats doubting their agenda will pass
Biden takes U-turn from Trump on approach to media
MAY
Pelosi secret visit to Ukraine highlights expanse – and limitations – of U.S. support
Will Justice get to Trump? Garland is facing questions
Leaked draft abortion opinion throws bombshell into midterms
Democrats seethe as GOP appears poised for victory on abortion
Alito becomes lightning rod in abortion war
Progressives struggle for momentum after spate of losses
Intel leaks show US success in Ukraine – but come with risks
GOP calls for SCOTUS probe set off alarm bells
Florida tilts toward Trump amid population growth
McConnell tamps down chance aboriton bill could pass GOP Senate
Manchin to oppose Democratic bill guaranteeing abortion access
Generational battle emerges in GOP caucus leadership contest
Expert perplexed over number of people getting long COVID
Subpoenaed GOP lawmakers face risk of criminal contempt
Biden calls for end to ‘hate-fueled domestic terrorism’ after Buffalo mass shooting
Supreme Court rules for Ted Cruz in campaign finance dispute
The Memo: Democrats cross their fingers in Pennsylvania
Manchin throwing a wrench into Democrats’ push for broader gun control
Speculation over whether Biden will run again heats up
GOP frustration builds with Freedom Caucus floor tactics
The Memo: Judge hands Biden a legal defeat but a political reprieve
Baby formula bill faces rocky terrain in Senate
Democrats look to defy political headwinds in Georgia
Ethics law offers possible path for Trump prosecution
Here are the gun bills stalled in Congress
Georgia deals critical blow to Trump’s kingmaker status
Democrats aim for modest deal on guns
Republicans grow more aggressive in openly defying Trump
GOP pitches hardening schools as Uvalde security failures emerge
Supreme Court may soon expand gun rights amid roiling debate
Biden lays out plan to fight inflation
JUNE
Supreme Court puts counting of challenged Pennsylvania ballots on hold
Nadler says assault weapons ban will hit House floor ‘if we have the votes’
Ex-Trump adviser Navarro indicted by grand jury
Corinthian move seen as pivotal point in student debt forgiveness debate
Six races to watch in the California primary
Jan. 6 panel seeks to break through with prime-time programming
White House braces for the death of Roe v. Wade
Democrats frustrated by flat-footed White House
What does a Jan. 6 hearing victory look like for Democrats
Five takeaways on the Jan. 6 panel’s public case against Trump
Republicans pitch religious, family values as gun violence solution
Senators announce bipartisan agreement on gun proposals
Barr worried Trump was ‘detached from reality’ in aftermath of 2020 election
Pride month marred by rising anti-LGBTQ hate
Jan. 6 panel releases Loudermilk tour footage
Democrats face congressional rout amid historically terrible headwinds
Post-Watergate reforms may frame DOJ decision over prosecuting Trump
DeSantis escalates feud with White House
Jan. 6 committee is telling a story, but plenty of gaps remain
The seven Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022
Sotomayor accuses conservatives of ‘dismantling’ church-state separation
Democrats face warning signs over Latino support
Live coverage: Former acting AG gives glimpse inside Trump pressure campaign
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade ruling injects new urgency into midterms for Democrats
Five takeaways from the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling
Clarence Thomas signals interest in making it easier to sue media
Who is Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Meadows aide testifying on Jan. 6?
The Memo: Cassidy Hutchinson drops hammer on Donald Trump
Five takeaways from Biden’s trip to attend G-7, NATO meetings
JULY
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law takes effect today. Its impact is already being felt
Advocates warn US at risk of losing control on monkeypox
Cassidy Hutchinson testimony prompts reassessment of Trump legal culpability
New omicron subvariant BA.5 now a majority of US COVID-19 cases
Frustrated Democrats express alarm over Biden’s powerlessness
Graham’s relationship with Trump comes back to bite him
Biden unveils executive order to protect abortion access
Five things to know about the Georgia probe into Trump and his allies
Bannon willing to testify as public Jan. 6 hearing as contempt trial looms
Biden ‘determined’ to renew assault weapons ban
Jan. 6 panel shifts focus to Trump ‘tweet heard around the world’
Five takeaways from the stunning inflation numbers
GOP senator blocks bill to protect interstate travel for abortion
Manchin says inflation report killed climate and tax talks with Schumer
Trump faces rising chances of a 2024 primary challenge
Abortion fight comes to Senate, House floors
Frustrated Democrats mull drastic step: Challenging Biden in 2024
National Archives demands Secret Service probe into ‘erased’ text messages
Senate Democrats aim to pass bill recognizing same-sex marriage
Biden experiencing ‘very mild symptoms’ after testing positive for COVID-19
The biggest things we learned in each Jan. 6 hearing
Same-sex marriage debate poses problems for Republicans
Democrats scramble to squeeze priorities into budget bill
Trump removed lines from Jan. 7 speech saying rioters did not represent ‘our movement’
The Memo: Democrats see signs for hope in key midterm races
Pelosi inviting members of Congress for Taiwan trip
Big business groups lash out at Manchin-Schumer deal
Biden is set to rack up some wins. But will it help him?
Three ‘trigger ban’ states move closer to restricting abortion
AUGUST
How Fetterman is taking on Oz with an ‘irreverent,’ extremely online campaign
Republicans look for escape hatch amid controversy on veterans bill
Sinema leaves Democrats in suspense
Missing Jan. 6 texts add to scrutiny surrounding DHS watchdog
The Memo: Trump’s TV stars pose problems for the GOP
Justice subpoenas of Trump counsel mark turning point
‘Come on, Bernie’: Democrats clash on Senate floor over Sanders proposal
White House worked behind the scenes to push Senate toward breakthrough win
Here’s what we know about the FBI search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Biden in a tough spot on Trump after FBI Mar-a-Lago search
Dried Up: Lakes Mead and Powell are at the epicenter of the biggest Western drought in history
House Democrats advance tax and climate bill, kicking off debate
GOP under fire for rhetoric over IRS
Why Trump’s effort to oust Murkowski could hit hurdles
Here are Trump’s shifting defenses for taking classified documents to Mar-a-Lago
Trump surprises some Republicans with endorsements
FBI search cements Trump’s hold on GOP
Trump Organization’s ex-CFO pleads guilty in tax evasion case
Appeals court says DOJ improperly redacted memo to AG Barr on Trump obstruction
GOP’s Senate outlook grows dimmer amid ‘candidate quality’ concerns
State ballot measures are new abortion battleground
Judge warns redactions in Trump warrant affidavit could render it ‘meaningless’
Can Florida Democrats take down DeSantis?
Biden cancels ups to $10K in student debt, extends payment pause
How will Biden’s student loan plan impact inflation
Ukraine can launch counteroffensive with new US support, says key Zelensky aide
Broken promises: Afghan women abandoned but defiant a year after US withdrawal
Red wave hit breaker: GOP midterm worries rise
DOJ finds ‘limited’ items covered by attorney-client privilege at Mar-a-Lago
The Memo: Five reasons Democrats’ midterm chances are rising
Democrats see opening to take down Rubio
SEPTEMBER
Dried Up: Texas cities in fear of running out of water
Unsealed Mar-a-Lago inventory details items recovered from Trump’s office
Scrutiny builds over FBI’s discovery of empty folders at Mar-a-Lago
Seven races that could decide the Senate majority
Judge grants Trump’s request to appoint special master to review Mar-a-Lago documents
Seven races that could determine control of the House
Florida judge throws Trump, DOJ curveball with special master decision
Queen Elizabeth, longest-serving British monarch, dies
Changes spark chatter of CNN shifting to the right
DeSantis, democracy, abortion: How Kamala Harris is trying to convince people to vote
Falling gas prices give Democrats a sense of optimism for November
Trump presses court to keep blocking DOJ access to records
Graham introduces nationwide 15-week abortion ban legislation
Rail union becomes first to authorize strike, threatening supply chain
Here’s what’s in the White House-brokered deal that averted railway strike
Putin faces toughest challenge yet as Russian leader
Jan. 6 panel races to put together legislative proposal
Deal averting railroad strike has potential to fall apart
Here’s where GOP governors have sent nearly 13,000 migrants
Manchin decries ‘revenge politics’ amid GOP resistance to permitting effort
Five takeaways from Putin’s speech ramping up the Ukraine war
Five scenarios that could help Joe Biden
DeSantis risks voter backlash in Florida with migrant flights
The Memo: Unease about Trump’s legal woes spreads through GOP
Arizona outlook turns bleak for Masters, GOP
The seven Senate seats most likely to flip
Riggleman at center of new Jan. 6 controversy
Are Democrats squandering their chances in North Carolina Senate race?
Trump-McConnell feud takes new turn with Electoral Count Act
The Memo: Michigan appears set to deliver a blow to Trump
OCTOBER
Democrats worry polls showing them as Senate favorites are wrong
Why Democrats face big test with Black women in 2022
Supreme Court declines to hear case on DOJ ‘filter teams’ used in Trump search
The Memo: Trump’s death wish attack on McConnell sets alarm bells ringing
Biden ‘disappointed’ by OPEC+ decision to cut oil production
Fears in Europe grow over Putin nuke threats
Republicans feel more optimism about capturing Senate control
As Mar-a-Lago case advances, Trump’s initial success could fade
Five key issues that could decide the midterms
Here’s what you need to know about this week’s Social Security COLA hike
Democratic optimism grows in battle for House
Congress eyeing ‘NOPEC’ bill to take on Saudi Arabia
Five things to watch for at Thursday’s Jan. 6 hearing
Trump skirts testimony question in hostile 14-page Jan. 6 response
Oz, Pennsylvania become linchpin to GOP hopes
Darkening economic outlook spells trouble for 2022 Democrats
Here’s why the price of groceries keeps rising
Marijuana use is becoming a new normal among young adults
Biden is viewed as a drag on Democratic midterm hopes
Gun control laws fall at dizzying pace after Supreme Court ruling
Federal judge sentences Steve Bannon to four months in prison
Democracy in peril argument fizzles as midterm issue
Fetterman faces high stakes at Pennsylvania Senate debate
Justice Thomas agrees to halt Graham testimony in Georgia election probe
Thomas? Kavanaugh? Roberts? Conservatives dominate Supreme Court but lack clear leader
Growing number of Republicans say Trump won’t be GOP nominee
Biden, Harris to make rare campaign appearance as duo to help Fetterman
Paul Pelosi violently assaulted at Speaker’s home
The Memo: Republicans gain momentum in midterms’ final stretch
Democrats scramble to push Fetterman over the finish in Pennsylvania
GOP bracing for Trump indictment soon after Election Day
NOVEMBER
Here’s why the Fed’s next big rate hike may be its last
Newsom: Democrats getting ‘destroyed’ on messaging
Trump: ‘They ought to impeach Mitch McConnell’ if he backs debt ceiling elimination
House Judiciary GOP charts course for FBI, DOJ probes in lengthy report
Here are the 10 biggest donors in the midterm elections
Liz Cheney makes waves on her way out of Congress
Talk of early Trump 2024 announcement heats up with Monday bid a possibility
Chatter grows over potential Rick Scott GOP leadership challenge to Mitch McConnell
Five early takeaways from the midterms
What will Pelosi do now? ‘The choice is hers to make’
House conservatives withhold support for McCarthy, press for delay to election
Florida Democrats grapple with uncertain future after midterm wipeout
Young women broke hard for Democrats in the midterms
Herschel Walker has a problem: Kemp’s not on the December ballot
Five questions hanging over Trump’s big Tuesday announcement
McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader
End of an era: Pelosi steps down as House Democratic leader
Here’s where three criminal probes stand as Trump enters 2024 race
Why DeSantis is shrugging off Trump – for now
Ukraine readies for cold, dangerous chapter in Russian war
Trump White House bid has hardly any Senate GOP support
McConnell fight with GOP opponent shifts to new battleground
Alaska set to announce results from ‘confusing’ ranked choice system
Arizona becomes epicenter of GOP challenges to 2022 election
WHIP LIST: McCarthy searches for 218 GOP Speakership votes
What to know about the pause on student debt relief
Manchin’s side deal on brink as GOP seeks his 2024 ouster
Seven incoming House members to watch
McCarthy: Democrats could pick Speaker if Republicans ‘play games’ on House floor
In historic vote, Democrats pick Jeffries to replace Pelosi as party leader
DECEMBER
McCarthy readies for floor showdown in Speakership bid as opponents dig in heels
In college admissions, ‘test-optional’ is the new normal
Taking on the elite becomes go-to brand for DeSantis
Senate Democrats seek 51st vote – and some breathing room – in Georgia runoff
Arizona certifies 2022 election results amid threat of more GOP challenges
Jan. 6 panel reaches ‘general agreement’ on criminal referrals to DOJ
GOP smells blood with wounded Trump
Why the US was able to bring home Brittney Griner but not Paul Whelan
Schumer says Sinema can keep committee assignments after leaving Democratic Party
The Memo: Two Americas draw vastly different lessons from Brittney Griner saga
GOP members who rebuffed Jan. 6 panel may face referral to ethics panel
Greene says Jan. 6 smears were ‘sarcasm’
Republicans fear Trump civil war could cast them in 2024
The Memo: New controversies deepen GOP’s ‘extremist’ problem
GOP tempers flare as McCarthy pans McConnell’s spending strategy
Senate GOP faces politics vs. policy battle on marijuana
The Memo: Twitter’s turmoil under Musk roils political waters
How Democrats face a conundrum when it comes to Biden
Live coverage: Jan. 6 committee recaps its findings in final meeting
What made the cut in Congress’s 4,155-page, $1.7 trillion funding bill – and what didn’t
Five things we’ve learned through the release of Trump’s tax records
Schumer breaks Title 42 spending bill logjam with Sinema’s help
Why Democrats released Trump’s tax returns
With eyes on DOJ, a complex path for Trump Jan. 6 prosecution
Busloads of migrants dropped off at vice president’s DC home on Christmas Eve
DeSantis-Trump differences come into view
Time is running short for McCarthy to lock up Speakership
Southwest Airlines faces growing federal scrutiny after Christmas cancellations
George Santos puts GOP in a tight spot
Ways and Means panel releases six years of Trump’s personal and business tax returns
What Biden’s political evolution means for progressives in 2023
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