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Anna and Jake discuss the big reconciliation meeting that will dominate this week. Plus, who we're watching and the storylines that could get a lot o…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Readback: The Zooms behind the firings
Tech reporter Ben Brody brings you behind the scenes of a Zoom call with Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, two Democratic members of the Fed…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump’s power play
With Congress out on recess this week, Anna reflects on President Donald Trump's moves to cement his power while the legislative body was gone. Plus,…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
The 2026 House battlefield is smaller than ever
Anna and Jake take a look at the ever-shrinking battleground for the House majority. Plus, inside Speaker Mike Johnson's options if the House GOP tri…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside how Schatz is angling for leadership
Sen. Brian Schatz was one of 10 Senate Democrats who voted to advance the GOP-drafted government funding bill last week. Anna and Jake discuss Schatz…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
What Ken Paxton told us about John Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is plotting to take on Sen. John Cornyn in a Texas battle royale. Plus, Senate Budget Republicans are set to huddle…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Schumer and Jeffries huddle in Brooklyn
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met in Brooklyn on Sunday as Democrats deal with the fallout from a go…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Readback: The Conference and The Power List
Deputy congressional editor Robert O'Shaughnessy shares what it was like at The Conference, a full-day event that brought together key stakeholders i…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Schumer folds and the party explodes
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made a decision to back the House-passed government funding bill and Democrats are furious. Plus, how Senate ret…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Cybersecurity
Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Plus: Details from Soelln…
11 months, 3 weeks ago