Podcast Episodes

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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 months ago

It’s a new Congress but the same problems

Speaker Mike Johnson seeks another term leading the House of Representatives. Can he keep the gavel? Plus: It's syllabus week in the Senate.

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1 year, 5 months ago

Roy holds the keys to Johnson’s speakership

Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose one vote during the speakership election tomorrow. With Rep. Thomas Massie already committing to vote ag…

1 year, 5 months ago

Can Johnson win? And at what cost?

Speaker Mike Johnson faces an uphill battle to keep his role leading the House of Representatives. Plus: Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schume…

1 year, 5 months ago

The Readback: French Hill and 45 years of fintech

Vault co-author Brendan Pedersen discusses French Hill's history of pushing for meaningful changes to financial regulation for the sake of new techno…

1 year, 6 months ago