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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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January 21, 2024
Grace Segers
A Divided Congress Is About to Let Poor Families Fall Off a Hunger Cliff
If lawmakers don’t shore up a $1 billion shortfall, the most vulnerable families could lose key nutrition assistance benefits this year.
January 19, 2024
Grace Segers
Millions of Americans Could Soon Be Very Offline
A staggering number of households across the country may lose broadband access if Congress doesn’t act.
January 17, 2024
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What’s in the New Child Tax Credit Proposal?
The expansions on offer in the new bipartisan tax deal are more modest than the Covid-era changes, but advocates say the changes to the credit will reduce child poverty.
January 11, 2024
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Far-Right Republicans Are Already Talking About Ousting Mike Johnson
Marjorie Taylor Greene says replacing the speaker is “absolutely on the table,” but several of his colleagues maintain his job is safe for now.
January 11, 2024
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Congress May Finally Pass a Child Tax Credit—but Will It Pay Off for Families?
A bipartisan deal is in reach at last, but there’s no guarantee that some children won’t get left behind.
January 10, 2024
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The Child Tax Credit Is Back From the Dead
In a time of rank partisanship, lawmakers may reach a deal to extend key tax credits for families and businesses.
January 8, 2024
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The Nation’s Capital Is Falling Behind on Fighting Violent Crime. Here’s Why.
With 274 homicides, 2023 was the deadliest year in Washington, D.C., in more than two decades.
December 28, 2023
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Could Andy Beshear Be President One Day?
The Democratic governor's reelection in deep-red Kentucky has observers wondering about his political future.
December 21, 2023
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The Billionaires Tax Is Back
Democratic Senator Ron Wyden has a plan to make the ultrarich pay.
December 21, 2023
Grace Segers
What Democrats in Congress Think About Biden’s Alarming Young Voter Problem
The president’s support among Gen Z has plummeted since he endorsed Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
December 15, 2023
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Here’s Why Abortion Rights Activists Are Taking Their Fight to the States
Favorable terrain—and friendlier courts—have been found far from Washington, D.C.
December 12, 2023
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy Had a Bad Day on Capitol Hill
The Ukrainian president spent the day lobbying for more funding to fend off Russia, and found lawmakers locked in a border dispute instead.
December 8, 2023
Grace Segers
Moderate Republicans Are Warming to the Idea of Impeaching Biden
GOP lawmakers in vulnerable districts believe that the White House’s refusal to respond to subpoenas has given them leeway to push the envelope.
December 7, 2023
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As Dysfunction Reigns on Capitol Hill, Lawmakers Head for the Exits
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy is just the latest lawmaker to announce his departure—and there’s reason to believe that more may follow.
December 1, 2023
Grace Segers
The Reason These Democrats Voted to Save George Santos
Four members of the House were worried about the precedent set by his removal—and the possibility it would be used against Black lawmakers.
December 1, 2023
Grace Segers
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Social Security?
The retirement-age population is growing. The national birth rate is declining. This spells trouble for the cash-strapped program.
December 1, 2023
Grace Segers
Mike Johnson Repeats Kevin McCarthy’s Mistake: Trying to Govern
With only a few weeks left in the year and several items on the agenda, Johnson may need to assuage skeptical Republicans.
November 20, 2023
Grace Segers
Bernie Sanders Picks an Important Fight in the Democratic Party
Conflict is looming between lawmakers who believe financial support to Israel should be conditioned to humanitarian aid in Gaza and those who don’t.
November 20, 2023
Grace Segers
Everyone Is Suddenly Watching This One District in Virginia
Representative Abigail Spanberger is making a run for governor, and Democrats will need to fight to keep her swing district blue.
November 17, 2023
Grace Segers
Farm Bill’s Food Stamp Generosity May Be a Bridge Too Far for Some Freedom Caucusers
Divisions over relief for food insecurity remain a big sticking point as lawmakers try to move this must-pass measure over the goal line.

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