With the text of the Senate border bill finally released but the package facing long odds at ever becoming law, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss how Congress ended up in this position and how lawmakers might move forward on immigration, Ukraine, Israel, taxes, and more. Then, they are joined by Dan Conston, President of the Congressional Leadership Fund, to talk about the upcoming NY special election and the entire 2024 cycle, including the challenges of recruiting candidates, the adjustment to Speaker Johnson, and the impact of immigration and abortion as campaign issues.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Dan Conston

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed:

CNN: Bipartisan border deal faces grim odds in the Senate ahead of key vote

The Hill: Senate Democrats likely to bury Mayorkas impeachment 

Axios: House GOP plans new Israel package in blow to Senate talks