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Snow, government funding and taxes Jan 16, 2024

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Anna and Jake talk about what actions Congress is expected to take to avert a partial government shutdown despite the snow in D.C. Plus, some breaking news about the roughly $78 billion framework for a package of tax benefits.

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Congress is on the clock Jan 15, 2024

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What to expect on government funding this week. Plus, it's Mike Johnson vs. Mitch McConnell on the border. And Republican chairs will send new subpoena to Hunter Biden.

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The House's government funding mess Jan 12, 2024

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Speaker Mike Johnson and the widespread confusion over government funding. Plus, House Democrats fret about the border and how the U.S. attack on the Houthis impacts Mitch McConnell's supplemental push.

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It's decision time for Johnson Jan 11, 2024

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Anna and Jake discuss the precarious position Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself in as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is set to take the first procedural step to tee up a stopgap funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown on Jan. 19. Plus, an update on the border-security talks in the Senate and what's going on with the bipartisan tax deal.

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Johnson's funding options Jan 10, 2024

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Anna and Jake discuss what options are available to Speaker Mike Johnson with a partial government shutdown just nine days out. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are asking their fellow lawmakers to not forget about Ukraine.

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Chances of a border deal seem to be slipping away Jan 09, 2024

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As House Republicans push to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the lead Senate GOP negotiator for the border talks is walking back his optimism about getting a border deal this week. Plus, Anna and Jake discuss Speaker Mike Johnson's increasingly perilous position as his hell week begins.

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What's next for government funding? Jan 08, 2024

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News: Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer came to an agreement on FY2024 spending, so what's next for government funding? Plus, Anna and Jake talk about the first Mayorkas impeachment hearing coming up this week.

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Johnson looks to negotiate with the White House Jan 05, 2024

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Wrapping up the first week of the year, Anna and Jake talk about Speaker Mike Johnson's call with freshman Republicans where he said he may negotiate directly with the White House on border security. Plus, a look at The Vault: a bipartisan tax deal could be in the making.

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House Republicans dig in for fight over border security Jan 04, 2024

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An update from the U.S.-Mexico border after about a fifth of the House GOP Conference visited Eagle Pass, Texas. A government shutdown looms, and House Republicans are itching for a fight over border security. Plus, a look at Georges Berges, Hunter Biden's art dealer who's scheduled to be deposed next week.

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House Republicans gear up for Mayorkas impeachment Jan 03, 2024

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House Republicans are formally moving ahead with impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with tight margins in the lower chamber. Plus, Jake is heading to Eagle Pass to speak with Speaker Mike Johnson at the Louisiana Republican's first public event of 2024; more than 60 House Republicans are expected to attend. And finally, Center Forward is out with an ad attacking the Fed's Basel III endgame proposal.

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