In this episode, Michelle welcomes listeners and provides an overview of today's top political stories. We examine the divisions within the House GOP regarding the budget bill, highlighting the ongoing fiscal policy debate. The episode also explores challenges faced by the Biden administration due to whistleblower allegations and changes in transgender healthcare policies. Additionally, we discuss ethics concerns involving Senator Whitehouse and his connections with the Ocean Conservancy. Lastly, we cover the unfreezing of grants and loans in Pennsylvania, analyzing Governor Shapiro's lawsuit and its broader implications. The episode concludes with a wrap-up.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:07) Top stories overview

(0:39) House GOP budget bill divisions and fiscal policy debate

(3:37) Biden administration whistleblower challenges and transgender healthcare policy changes

(5:37) Ethics concerns involving Senator Whitehouse and Ocean Conservancy

(7:29) Pennsylvania grants and loans unfreeze: Shapiro's lawsuit and implications