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July 26, 2023: Inside the big DeSantis campaign shakeup Jul 26, 2023

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The campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis cut more than a third of its staff on Tuesday in another move billed as a 'reset.' Plus, Speaker Kevin McCarthy walks back comments he made on Fox News about a possible Biden impeachment. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.

Playbook co-author Rachael Bade talks with national political reporter Alex Isenstadt.

July 25, 2023: Trump 2024 competitors are afraid to touch a Jan. 6 indictment Jul 25, 2023

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Donald Trump’s presidential race rivals are hesitating to leverage his impeding January 6 indictment, treating it like a new primary third rail. In a rare statement, Kevin McCarthy alludes to a possible impeachment inquiry for Biden. Plus, the most surprising guests at Bohemian Grove this year. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.

Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza breaks it all down.

July 24, 2023: Why it’s Tim Scott’s turn in the GOP frying pan Jul 24, 2023

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Over the weekend, Tim Scott received the latest in a series of polls that show him in third place in some key early states. The candidate he’s closing the distance with: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Playbook co-author Rachael Bade examines how other GOP campaigns are reacting to Sen. Scott’s surge, and what they're doing to stunt his momentum.

July 21, 2023: The Trump impeachment promise continues to haunt McCarthy Jul 21, 2023

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The scoop about Kevin McCarthy’s promise to Donald Trump about an impeachment expungement vote continues to rock Capitol Hill. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema may be dashing confirmation hopes for Biden Labor Secretary nominee Julie Su. Plus, Ron DeSantis is pivoting his campaign strategy to stay in the game. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.

Playbook deputy editor Zack Stanton chats with co-author Rachael Bade about her ongoing reporting.

July 20, 2023: Inside McCarthy’s secret promise to Trump Jul 20, 2023

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After Kevin McCarthy suggested that Donald Trump may not be the strongest 2024 candidate, the former president fumed. So the speaker placated him with a promise: the House would vote expunge his impeachments before the August recess. That bill is now coming due, posing a major dilemma for the McCarthy, as many moderate Republicans want nothing to do with such a vote and fear electoral backlash. Plus, Sen. Lindsey Graham may soon have to guard his back against a Norman — Rep. Ralph Norman, that is. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.

Playbook co-author Rachael Bade dishes on her inside scoops.

July 19, 2023: Is Trump’s third indictment imminent? Jul 19, 2023

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Yesterday, Donald Trump announced that he expects to be indicted by special counsel Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 grand jury, citing a new “target letter” he received from investigators. Joining Playbook co-author Rachael Bade to discuss the implications, including when such an indictment may come, is Kyle Cheney, POLITICO’s senior legal affairs and Jan. 6 reporter.

July 18, 2023: DeSantis tries a media reset Jul 18, 2023

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After largely eschewing mainstream media for months, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a sit-down interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper this afternoon. All that, and everything else you need to know today.

July 17, 2023: What to watch for in the FAA reauthorization Jul 17, 2023

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It’s not often that we in Washington obsess over a policy issue that everyday voters are following closely as well. That changes this week, as Congress hits the gas on legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration — Playbook co-author Rachael Bade talks with transportation reporter Alex Daugherty about everything you need to know.

July 14, 2023: All eyes on the NDAA Jul 14, 2023

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Late last night, in a slight surprise, the House punted on the National Defense Authorization Act, the annual defense policy bill; SAG-AFTRA goes on strike today and Sally Goldenberg previews the Family Leadership Summit, a gathering of evangelical Christians that most of the Republican presidential candidates will be at, except for Donald Trump. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.

Playbook deputy editor Zack Stanton talks with national political correspondent Sally Goldenberg.

July 13, 2023: It’s a winning week for Bidenomics Jul 13, 2023

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President Biden’s NATO visit is wrapping up on a high note, as Turkey ends its blockade of Sweden’s bid for membership. Meanwhile, Biden has major domestic momentum as new economic numbers put inflation at its lowest rate since March 2021 — igniting hopes that the economy has finally turned the corner. Even so, it may be too soon for him to declare victory. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.

Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels talks with White House reporter Adam Cancryn.

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