Podcast Episodes

The 5 things you need to know about the future of Trump's agenda

With Trump's inauguration coming up in a few days, what is on his policy agenda? Plus: The Main Street Republicans cozy up to the president-elect.

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1 year, 1 month ago

How Democrats plan to battle Hegseth

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Pentagon, has a confirmation hearing this morning. What are Democrats planning on doing?…

1 year, 1 month ago

Inside Trump's big nom week

President-elect Donald Trump's nominees have a busy week ahead. Plus: What are Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune focusing on…

1 year, 1 month ago

The Readback: Dispatch from CES in Vegas

Tech reporter Ben Brody takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and how Congress may react to agentic artifici…

1 year, 2 months ago

Inside the House Budget Committee's messy search for savings

Rep. Jodey Arrington "accidentally" pitched raising taxes in a presentation to House Republicans. Plus: Tulsi Gabbard changes her tune on Section 702…

1 year, 2 months ago

Trump leans toward Johnson in reconciliation

President-elect Donald Trump came to the Capitol Wednesday night and met with Senate Republicans. There, Trump made it clear that he's leaning toward…

1 year, 2 months ago

Inside the strategy as Trump meets with Senate Republicans today

President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans tonight on Capitol Hill. Plus: Some congressional Democrats are expressing a will…

1 year, 2 months ago

Can Trump count on the Freedom Caucus?

President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with the House Freedom Caucus is growing tenuous. What does the future look like? Plus: The Senate eyes v…

1 year, 2 months ago

We got snow! But Congress plans to be in session

It's election certification day on Capitol Hill, and Congress is coming in despite the snow. Plus: Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated to us …

1 year, 2 months ago

The Readback: Freedom Caucus backs Johnson

Congressional reporters Mica Soellner and Max Cohen break down the speaker's race and how the House Freedom Caucus quickly shifted their support for …

1 year, 2 months ago