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The Future of Medicine: A Leading Voice May 27, 2025

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Punchbowl News Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio joins Anna Palmer to talk about his interview with a leading voice in the future of medicine, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.). The chair of the Senate Health Committee discussed Medicaid and drug pricing among other issues in health care.

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Senators to Canada: Don’t give up on U.S. May 27, 2025

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A bipartisan delegation traveled to Canada Friday aiming to cool U.S.-Canada tensions amid unprecedented hostility from Washington. Plus, after nearly two decades of government control, could Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac finally be on the path to freedom?

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Trump to the Senate: Change it up! May 26, 2025

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Jake discusses the dynamics between House and Senate Republicans as the House-passed reconciliation bill heads over to the Senate. Plus, How Dems plan to weaponize reconciliation votes.

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The Readback: A huge week for the House May 24, 2025

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Vault co-author Laura Weiss breaks down what led to House Republicans successfully passing the reconciliation package this week. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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The Senate revs up May 23, 2025

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Jake reflects on the roles Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and HFC members played in passing the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Act in the House. Plus, what to expect from the Senate as it takes on the reconciliation package.

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Johnson on the brink of a big win May 22, 2025

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After the “One Big, Beautiful Bill" act cleared its key procedural hurdle early this morning, Jake takes a look at the latest developments in the House GOP's push to secure President Trump's legislative agenda. Plus, Senate Dems are mired in an ugly internal clash over crypto politics and campaign spending.

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Will reconciliation hit the House floor today? May 21, 2025

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The House Rules Committee is in session, preparing the GOP’s reconciliation bill for floor consideration. Will Speaker Mike Johnson pull off a rule vote today? Plus, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is diving into one of the most controversial procedural fights in years.

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The Future of Medicine: Legislative Landscape May 20, 2025

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Punchbowl News Congressional Reporter Max Cohen joins Anna Palmer to discuss how Congressional Republicans are working to roll back some Inflation Reduction Act provisions and undo some regulations that critics say will stifle new medical innovations.

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Welcome to the game, Mr. President May 20, 2025

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President Donald Trump will be on Capitol Hill today in an attempt to get the House GOP Conference to coalesce around the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” Anna and Jake break down what to expect. Plus, Democrats are furious over Alina Habba's plans to charge Rep. LaMonica McIver with assaulting federal officers.

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Budget clears reconciliation May 19, 2025

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The House Budget Committee approved the GOP’s reconciliation bill late Sunday night, but Speaker Mike Johnson still faces tough negotiations ahead. Plus, one move could completely reshape Illinois’ already-chaotic Senate primary…and it all hinges on one name: Rep. Lauren Underwood.

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