President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine addressed a joint meeting of the House and Senate to press his case for more aid to Ukraine amid devastating attacks by Russia.
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Rubio, U.S. Lawmakers Are Largely Opposed to No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine
Members of both parties said such a move would risk drawing the United States into a conflict with Russia, another nuclear power.
Mitch McConnell vs. Republicans
Making sense of the G.O.P. leader’s squabble with his own party.
A Climate Opportunity
Biden’s big climate goals depend on Congress.
Democrats Renew Push for Industrial Policy Bill Aimed at China
A major competitiveness bill passed the Senate last year with bipartisan support, only to stall. Democrats hope to revive it in the House, but first they will have to bridge big differences.
New Sanctions for Russian Gas Pipeline Fall Short in Senate
The measure pitted Ukraine’s president, who was pushing for the penalties, against the Biden administration, which successfully lobbied Democrats to oppose them.
U.S. Effort to Combat Forced Labor Targets Corporate China Ties
The Biden administration is expected to face scrutiny as it decides how to enforce a new ban on products made with forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China.
Decoding Joe Manchin
The senator’s history suggested he could vote for Build Back Better. Why didn’t he?
Congress Passes Ban on Goods From China’s Xinjiang Region
President Biden is expected to sign the bill, which drew a fierce corporate lobbying campaign against it.
Your Friday Briefing
House Democrats delay a crucial vote.