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It’s Veterans Day — and the longest shutdown in U.S. history is finally nearing its end. Anna and Jake break down Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schume…
7 months ago
The very bumpy end to the shutdown
It’s Day 41 of the shutdown — and Washington may finally be nearing a deal. Anna and Jake break down how Senate Democrats moved toward ending the sta…
7 months ago
The Readback: A huge moment for Trump’s tariffs — and for Congress
Laura takes you behind the scenes of what it was like to report on the Supreme Court hearing on President Trump's tariffs. This story was featured in…
7 months ago
Why Senate Dems want to keep fighting
It’s Day 38 of the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down how the standoff hardened after Tuesday’s elections and Sen. C…
7 months, 1 week ago
Fly Out Day: Sen. Chris Murphy Digs In
Sen. Chris Murphy stops by the townhouse to unpack Democrats’ Tuesday wins and what it means for the shutdown battle. Stick around after for a conver…
7 months, 1 week ago
How Republicans lost their groove
President Donald Trump’s focus is drifting abroad just as his party faces mounting political headwinds at home. Anna and Jake break down how Trump’s …
7 months, 1 week ago
Democrats' big night
It’s Day 36 of the government shutdown and Democrats are waking up to a big election-night boost.
Jake and Anna break down how Democrats’ sweeping wi…
7 months, 1 week ago
Inside the talks to open the government
It’s Day 35 of the government shutdown — now tied for the longest in U.S. history. But for the first time in weeks, there’s movement on Capitol Hill:…
7 months, 1 week ago
Polls, elections and shutdown talks
It’s Day 34 of the shutdown — and one year out from the midterms. Anna and Jake break down new polling and Trump’s approval numbers. Plus: A new GOP …
7 months, 1 week ago
The Readback: The shutdown’s tone shift
Samantha and Max discuss the changing dynamics of ending the government shutdown. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuri…
7 months, 1 week ago