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July 12, 2023: Will Tommy Tuberville finally punt on his Pentagon blockade? Jul 12, 2023

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For the first time in more than 100 years, the Marine Corps has no Senate-confirmed commandant, thanks to Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade of hundreds of senior military appointments. At issue is the Pentagon’s new policy of reimbursing troops and their families should they have to travel to receive an abortion. Joe Gould, anchor of POLITICO’s Morning Defense newsletter, joins Playbook co-author Rachael Bade to discuss what plays, if any, Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell have available to resolve this standoff.

July 11, 2023: Why the Pentagon policy showdown is just getting started Jul 11, 2023

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The National Defense Authorization Act and its 1,500 amendments are headed to the House Rules Committee today, but Kevin McCarthy can’t exhale just yet. Proposals regarding abortion, diversity and medical treatment for transgender troops are worrying Democrats. Plus, Turkey shocks the world by advancing Sweden’s NATO bid. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.

Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels talks with senior defense reporter Connor O’Brien.

July 10, 2023: House GOP looks to hit Biden officials in the pocketbook Jul 10, 2023

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House Republicans are ready to wield a new tool in their quest to punish Biden Cabinet officials. The Holman Rule could allow the House to eliminate salaries of Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Christopher Wray or other GOP targets. But there are already some skeptics. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.

Playbook co-author Rachael Bade breaks down her reporting.

July 7, 2023: What’s in store for Biden’s NATO summit trip Jul 07, 2023

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President Joe Biden is about to embark on his latest tour of Europe, with stops visiting Britain’s King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. But what will he face when he arrives at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania? Also, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is hesitating to endorse one of his biggest supporters: Donald Trump. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.

Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza talks with national security reporter Alex Ward.

July 6, 2023: The Trump campaign drops a cash bomb Jul 06, 2023

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We've seen Republican voters rally around former president Donald Trump following his recent indictments. But his second-quarter fundraising haul of $35 million is really causing jaws to drop. Plus, "Bidenomics" is hitting the road in South Carolina. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.

Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels talks with national political reporter Alex Isenstadt.

July 5, 2023: The battle to define ‘Bidenomics’ Jul 05, 2023

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Playbook co-author Rachael Bade walks through the buzziest stories of the morning, including Rep. Adam Schiff’s gigantic new fundraising numbers, the discovery of cocaine in the White House and President Biden’s stumping on the economy.

June 30, 2023: Unpacking Biden's TV interview Jun 30, 2023

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President Joe Biden gave a live interview on Thursday. Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels and White House reporter Myah Ward discuss the major takeaways. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.

June 29, 2023: Your guide to the remaining SCOTUS cases Jun 29, 2023

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Whether it’s affirmative action, LGBTQ rights or student loan forgiveness, we’re awaiting a cascade of opinions from the Supreme Court that have the potential to remake American life — as well as the contours of the political battlefield.

Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels talks with senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein.

June 28, 2023: What's up with Trump and McCarthy? Jun 28, 2023

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Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have had one of the most powerful relationships in Washington. So when McCarthy went on CNBC and didn't provide a full-throated endorsement that Trump was the strongest Republican candidate, it got a lot of tongues wagging, especially in Trump world. Playbook co-author Rachael Bade breaks down her reporting.

June 27, 2023: Trump and DeSantis duel in New Hampshire Jun 27, 2023

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Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are racing to appeal to New Hampshire voters with full slates of campaign events today. Plus, more developments in the Trump documents case and political strategist Doug Sosnik’s latest must-read strategy memo. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.