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Iran, FISA and Jay Clayton: Congress’s week Jun 15, 2026

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President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has an agreement with Iranian officials to end the three-and-a-half-month conflict between the two countries.

Punchbowl News Congressional Reporter Laura Weiss joins Jake to discuss the latest and what it means for Congress. Plus, a preview of the year-end dealmaking agenda.

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Readback: What Schumer said about flipping the Senate Jun 13, 2026

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Congressional reporter Laura Weiss breaks down her interview with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and what he said about endorsing Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan and the Maine Senate race. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Can Thune catch a break? Jun 12, 2026

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President Donald Trump showed again on Thursday that he’s not done messing with Senate Republicans, choosing the worst time to take action on something GOP leaders spent days pleading for.

Anna and Jake break down the latest and how the Trump-Thune dynamic could get worse. Plus, inside the DWS drama in South Florida.

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Fly Out Day: CO Rep. Jason Crow on FISA, Trump's Iran strategy and congressional stock ban Jun 11, 2026

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Colorado Rep. Jason Crow (D) sits down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to break down FISA, his work on the Intelligence and Armed Services committees and much more! Stick around: NOTUS’ Daniella Diaz and our own Anthony Adragna stop by for townhouse fun!

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FISA flails and Trump makes new demands Jun 11, 2026

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FISA is headed for a cliff as Democrats oppose even a short-term extension ahead of Friday’s expiration — all while Trump’s push for a $350B Pentagon reconciliation package faces serious resistance.

Anna and Jake break down the latest. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backs Rep. Haley Stevens — and what Schumer told our reporters about Democrats’ “multiple paths” to the Senate majority.

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Thune's unhappy summer Jun 10, 2026

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President Donald Trump has created many problems on Capitol Hill. Increasingly, he’s leaving Senate Majority Leader John Thune on the sidelines as he tries to solve them.

Anna and Jake break down the latest. Plus, how Trump’s $1.5 trillion Pentagon dream is unraveling.

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The Future of Housing: State of Play Jun 09, 2026

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Special Projects Reporter Shania Shelton joins Deputy Congressional Editor Robert O'Shaughnessy to discuss the ways housing policy is evolving and how lawmakers are working to address affordability.

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Inside Trump's self-inflicted FISA crisis Jun 09, 2026

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After President Donald Trump derailed congressional efforts to reauthorize FISA Section 702, GOP leaders are making clear that it’s up to the White House to resolve the crisis it created.

Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, an inside look at Todd Blanche’s confirmation timeline. And a breakdown of the latest on AI regulation and the skepticism facing the Obernolte-Trahan AI effort.

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The two brawls dominating the Hill this week Jun 08, 2026

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From President Donald Trump’s Middle East headaches and a looming FISA showdown to House Republicans gearing up for reconciliation 2.0, it’s a pivotal week on Capitol Hill.

Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, how reconciliation 2.0 exposed 3.0’s problems.

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Readback: A big moment for AI Jun 06, 2026

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Ben Brody breaks down OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's visit to the Hill this past week. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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