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Grace Segers

Grace Segers is a staff writer at The New Republic, where she covers Congress and politics. Previously, she worked as a political reporter for CBS News, where she covered two Supreme Court confirmations, two elections, two impeachment trials, a pandemic, and an insurrection. She also served as a digital reporter for City & State New York. She has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and NPR.

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April 14, 2022
Grace Segers, Daniel Strauss
January 6 Recap: John Eastman Was Trying to Overturn the Election—Last Month!
But Wisconsin’s lower house speaker wasn’t buying it. And a Roger Stone aide makes a (not-so) cryptic comment.
April 13, 2022
Grace Segers
The Expanded Child Tax Credit Could Have Helped Protect Families Against Inflation
The poorest Americans are feeling the biggest squeeze from rising prices. Alas, Congress allowed a program that might have helped them to expire last year.
April 11, 2022
Grace Segers
Biden Finally Makes a Move on the Ghost Gun Scourge
With Congress in gridlock, the administration will rely on executive orders—and a new ATF director—to deliver a win on firearm safety.
April 8, 2022
Grace Segers
Democrats Break With Biden on Title 42 Border Policy
Several Democrats, some of whom face tough reelections, oppose the administration’s decision to lift the Trump-era immigration order.
April 8, 2022
Daniel Strauss, Grace Segers
January 6 Recap: Exactly What Did Ivanka Trump Talk About for Eight Long Hours?
Plus, Daddy T tells the Post that he ached to join the marchers; and all eyes turn toward Merrick Garland.
April 6, 2022
Grace Segers
Within the Capitol, Senate Restaurant Workers Struggle
Eighty-one Senate restaurant workers had their jobs saved … for now.
April 4, 2022
Grace Segers
Sarah Palin’s Identity Problem
Palin’s once unique brand paved the way for similar politicians to find a foothold in the Republican Party. Can she go home again?
April 1, 2022
Grace Segers
January 6 Recap: Judge Finds Trump May Have Broken the Law as the Justice Department Expands its Scope
The DOJ is broadening its investigation into the attack on the Capitol, but it’s not going far enough for some Democrats.
April 1, 2022
Grace Segers
Sherrod Brown Blames Republicans for Sabotaging the Biden Agenda
In an interview with The New Republic, the Ohio Democrat was keen to remind: “Fifty Republicans voted against the child tax credit twice.”
March 31, 2022
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It’s Bennie Thompson’s Moment to Defend Democracy
The Mississippi congressman’s long struggle for civil rights is culminating with his role atop the January 6 committee.
March 30, 2022
Grace Segers
Biden May Finally End a Brutal, Trump-Era Immigration Policy
The end of Title 42 would be a boon to asylum-seekers and their advocates. It may also fuel a political firestorm.
March 28, 2022
Grace Segers
Biden Wants to Raid the Billionaires’ Club
His budget proposal to tax the wealth of America’s top plutocrats may face an uphill battle in Congress, but it signals a new midterm message.
March 18, 2022
Grace Segers
The Democrats Are Caught in a Policy Doom Loop
Congress can’t pass laws, so Democrats want Biden to issue more executive orders. But the conservative Supreme Court often rejects such orders, requiring Congress to pass a law. But Congress can’t pass laws …
March 18, 2022
Grace Segers, Daniel Strauss
January 6 Recap: The RNC’s Email Platform Company Will Turn Over Documents
Plus, Proud Boys leader Enrico Tarrio will remain in jail, and Ginni Thomas admits she attended Trump’s “peaceful” rally.
March 16, 2022
Grace Segers
“There Was Barely a Breath”: How Capitol Hill Reacted to Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s Plea for Help
While the Ukrainian president’s emotional appeal earned plaudits, he fell short on convincing lawmakers to support a no-fly zone.
March 15, 2022
Grace Segers
A New Covid Variant Is Coming, and Congress Is Stalling on Aid
A provision offering an additional $15 billion in pandemic aid fell out of an omnibus package last week, and Congress might not be able to pass a stand-alone bill.
March 11, 2022
Grace Segers
January 6 Committee Recap: Justice Department Gets a Conviction, and Stephen Miller Is Still on His Parents’ Cell Phone Plan?!
The first accused rioter to go to trial was convicted on five counts this week—but he wasn’t the only alleged conspirator facing consequences.
March 7, 2022
Grace Segers
Congress Weighs the Consequences of Banning Russian Oil
Bipartisan momentum is growing to hit Putin where it hurts. But American taxpayers—and the planet—are going to have to take one for the team as well.
March 4, 2022
Daniel Strauss, Grace Segers
January 6 Committee Recap: Committee to John Eastman: We Can Play Hardball, Too!
We now know the committee says it has evidence that Donald Trump committed a crime. All thanks to his brilliant lawyer.
March 2, 2022
Grace Segers
Ketanji Brown Jackson Launches Her Congressional Charm Offensive
Biden’s Supreme Court nominee met with Senate leaders on Wednesday, kicking off what Democrats hope will be a quick confirmation process.

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