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Chuck Schumer, the ‘Happy Worrier,’ Delivers

The Senate majority leader managed to resurrect and pass a signature climate change and health care deal with help from Republican missteps.

What’s in the climate, tax and health care package.

The bill includes billions in tax credits for the production of renewable energy, drug-pricing reforms and a boost for the I.R.S.

How Is Senator Ron Johnson Still Competitive?

He has a way of winning Wisconsin Senate races in spite of his weird behavior. Democrats see ousting him this fall as key to...

Climate and Tax Bill Clears Test Vote in Senate

Democrats united behind the plan and advanced it over unanimous Republican opposition, signaling that they had finally coalesced behind a bill that could become...

In Senate Battle, Democrats Defy Biden’s Low Standing (for Now)

“The billion-dollar question,” as one Republican pollster put it, is whether Democratic candidates in crucial Senate races can continue to outpace the president’s unpopularity.

Dan Newhouse, Who Voted to Impeach Trump, Wins Washington Primary

Mr. Newhouse beat back multiple right-wing challengers, including Loren Culp, who was endorsed by the former president.

A Clean Energy Future is in the Hands of Congress

The Inflation Reduction Act may be the single-most important piece of climate legislation in American history.

Fetterman Plans His Return to Campaign Trail in Pennsylvania Senate Race

Mr. Fetterman has been criticized by his opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz, over his absence from in-person campaigning since he suffered a stroke in May.

Sinema’s Puzzling Defense of the Carried Interest Loophole

Senator Kyrsten Sinema had one main request before she would support a key spending bill: Preserve a tax loophole that mainly benefits people in...

In a House Race With Big Names, 2 Women With Local Ties Rise

Carlina Rivera, a Manhattan councilwoman, and Yuh-Line Niou, a state assemblywoman, are vying to defeat rivals who include current and former members of Congress.

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