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Back to SearchWhat Durbin's retirement means for Democratic leadership
Anna and Jake discuss Sen. Dick Durbin's big announcement that he won't seek reelection, and they break down the chain reaction that follows. Plus, D…
1 year ago
What the House has on deck
Anna and Jake take a detailed look at the House Republican leadership’s schedule for May. Plus, Marco Rubio wants to overhaul the State Department — …
1 year ago
Treasury eyes debt limit end date
Anna and Jake talk all things debt limit with the Treasury Department set to give Congress its estimate next week for a debt limit X date. Plus, can …
1 year ago
House GOP leaders eye early May rescissions vote
Anna and Jake discuss House GOP leaders' tentative plan to vote on President Trump’s rescissions package during the week of May 5. Plus, House Republ…
1 year ago
The Readback: Vulnerable Republicans send a warning on Medicaid
Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner goes behind the scenes of a big story we broke this week on the new flashing warning signs vulner…
1 year ago
Leader Look: Johnson and Jeffries
Anna takes a look at how Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are doing. Plus: the Democratic primaries that will actually …
1 year ago
Leader Look: Thune and Schumer
Anna takes a look at how Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Majority Leader John Thune are doing. Plus: the House Energy and Commerce Committee…
1 year ago
Some Republicans set limits on Medicaid cuts
A dozen House Republicans are warning GOP leaders that they won't back a reconciliation package that includes massive cuts to Medicaid. Plus, Anna ta…
1 year ago
Why Trump isn't signing many laws
Anna and Jake take a look at House Republican fundraising numbers, with the NRCC having raised over $21 million in March. Plus, why President Donald …
1 year ago
Johnson's first quarter haul
Anna discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's big first quarter, having raised $32.2 million. Plus, what to watch this week on President Donald Trump and the…
1 year ago