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How The Times Handles the Congressional Hearing Circus

Three editors in Washington discuss their approach to coverage of politicians and witnesses who sometimes seem to be performing for the cameras.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

Hearings in Washington are made for the attention economy. Above, Representative Pramila Jayapal, a Washington Democrat (on the screen), questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi during a congressional hearing last week.
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