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House Dems are California dreamin’ Jul 17, 2025

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Anna and Jake discuss California Democrats’ ambitious and potentially expensive plan to squeeze between five and seven more Democratic seats out of their congressional map.

Plus, Senate Republicans passed President Donald Trump’s $9B rescissions package. Now the question remains: what will Democrats do? And what does this mean for the appropriations process?

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The Three Amigos vote no — again Jul 16, 2025

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The Senate narrowly advanced the White House’s $9 billion rescissions package late Tuesday night, but the bigger story: who opposed the procedural votes and why. Anna and Jake discuss the trio of GOP appropriators who voted against moving forward with the Republican-only effort.

Plus, another huge, politically charged deadline looms at the end of the year: the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire. The stakes? 4.2 million Americans could lose health insurance coverage.

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The Future of Energy: The Players Jul 15, 2025

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Technology Reporter Diego Munhoz joins Anna to talk about some of the key individuals and institutions driving the energy sector for years to come.

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Rescissions stalls Jul 15, 2025

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All eyes are on the rescissions package and what happens in the Senate this week. OMB Chief Russell Vought is set to meet with Senate Republicans today as Senate Majority Leader John Thune tries to find the votes.

Plus, former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is coming to Capitol Hill today. Democrats plan to hammer him on Signalgate and much more in his confirmation hearing to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Anna and Jake preview what to expect.

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What Hakeem Jeffries is thinking Jul 14, 2025

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Anna and Jake discuss the latest on rescissions as President Trump places maximum pressure on Senate Republicans to support the White House-drafted package.

Plus, inside House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats’ messaging strategy in response to reconciliation.

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The Readback: Approps take center stage Jul 12, 2025

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Portal author Samantha Handler takes you behind the scenes of the Senate drama over relocating the FBI headquarters. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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The Leader Look: Thune and Schumer Jul 11, 2025

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It’s Leader Look time! Anna and Jake discuss how Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are doing.

Plus, President Donald Trump is putting down the hammer on Senate Republicans in an effort to get them to vote for his $9 billion rescissions package by the end of next week. Anna and Jake take a look at where things stand.

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Funding wars begin Jul 10, 2025

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T-minus 82 days until the government-funding deadline and the appropriations process is getting messy. Anna and Jake discuss the latest developments.

Plus, MAGA world is melting down over an alleged Epstein cover up. And now, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen is entering the fray.

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Will the government shut down? Jul 09, 2025

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The FY2026 government-funding deadline is just 83 days away. Will the government shut down? Anna and Jake discuss. Plus, the latest on the rescissions package in the Senate.

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The Future of Energy: A Leading Voice Jul 08, 2025

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Senior Congressional Reporter Ally Mutnick joins Anna to discuss her interview with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.), to get his perspective on the future of energy.

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