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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 Schatz quietly locked up the Senate whip race. And why…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days 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’s future on the line. Jake is joined by Punchbowl…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days 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 of the Scoop of the Year poll and a dispatch from t…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day 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 discuss who’s up and who’s down in Washington thi…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days 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 Democratic primaries in battleground districts, a…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days 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. Anna and Jake break down the political fight ahea…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days 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 donors it could take tens of millions to save his se…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days 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 races to watch, from Georgia and Michigan to North…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days 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. This story was featured in The Readback, our wee…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day 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 Palmer and Jake Sherman break down where the map bat…
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago