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Back to SearchTrump floats Ukraine security guarantees. Will Congress buy in?
Will Congress back Trump’s idea of U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine? Punchbowl News’ Andrew Desiderio joins Jake to discuss.
Plus: How Brian Scha…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The hot House Arizona battlefield
A rare White House summit brings President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Europe’s top leaders to Washington — with Ukraine…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Readback: Senate Dems face a tough map
Anna and Jake take the reins of the Readback Podcast this week to talk about the tricky map Senate Democrats will face next year. Plus, the results o…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Democrats' new California map
President Donald Trump turns up the heat on Indiana Republicans and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) steps into the national spotlight. Plus, Jake and Anna…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Inside Trump's legislative plans for D.C.
Anna and Jake break down Trump’s push for a new D.C. security fund and the uphill battle it faces in Congress. Plus, a look at the GOP’s playbook for…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump's BLS pick faces Senate test
Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics faces a rocky Senate confirmation over his past comments on jobs data, Social Security, and more.…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The 8-figure mission to try to rescue Cornyn
Sen. John Cornyn is in deep trouble. With polling showing him trailing Texas AG Ken Paxton by double digits, the Senate Leadership Fund is warning do…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The 2026 Senate map: Hits and misses
Democrats see only a narrow path to reclaiming the Senate in 2026 — but a handful of key states could still deliver a surprise. Anna breaks down the …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Readback: The fog of tech policy
Tech reporter Ben Brody discusses the impact of tariffs on semiconductors and President Trump's calling for the removal of Intel's CEO this past week…
7 months ago
Inside the GOP's redistricting push
Republicans are mounting an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting push — one they hope could net double-digit House seats heading into 2026. Anna Pa…
7 months ago