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Back to SearchThe GOP's last-minute mess
Speaker Mike Johnson’s House Republican Conference is in the midst of a low-grade rebellion against the GOP’s reconciliation proposal. Plus, Anna and…
11 months, 1 week ago
The biggest reconciliation meeting yet
Today, Speaker Mike Johnson will bring together the warring factions inside the House GOP. Anna and Jake preview what to expect. Plus, inside Preside…
11 months, 1 week ago
Inside the marathon markups
While you were sleeping, key House committees were sparring over Republicans’ plans for taxes and Medicaid spending cuts in reconciliation. Plus, Rep…
11 months, 1 week ago
The Future of Medicine: State of Play
Punchbowl News' Special Projects Editor Elvina Nawaguna joins Anna Palmer to discuss how four key factors — regulations, innovation, profit and techn…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
It's markup day!
It's markup day! Anna and Jake break down what to expect from the three key House committees slated to mark up their reconciliation bills. Plus, Sena…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Why we're in for a wild reconciliation week
With just eight legislative days until the Memorial Day recess, this is another huge week for House Republicans and their quest to pass a reconciliat…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Readback: The rocky start to appropriations
Samantha Handler talks about FBI Director Kash Patel's hearing with House Appropriators this past week and his opposition to the White House’s recomm…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
The reconciliation bill is not ready for prime time
So much about Republicans' reconciliation package is still undecided even though the GOP leadership says they’ve been working on it for more than six…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Why no deal helps SALT Republicans
Jake breaks down why SALT Republicans have more leverage than you think. Plus, House and Senate GOP leaders are divided over Medicaid cuts, going in …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
House mods get a win, as conservatives seethe
Anna and Jake take a look at the massive pressure Speaker Mike Johnson is facing in navigating Medicaid cuts. Plus, the Senate is barreling towards a…
11 months, 2 weeks ago