Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself in a bind with Ukraine funding as the House returns from a two-week recess. Anna Palmer breaks it down. Plus, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) criticizes the House TikTok bill.
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Johnson's delicate dance

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Speaker Mike Johnson snubs Kenyan President William Ruto. Jake breaks down what happened behind the scenes. Plus: The Senate passed a five-year FAA reauthorization bill, much to the chagrin of the Virginia and Maryland delegations. Also, Max Cohen and Andrew Desiderio join the podcast to talk about Sam Brown's primary race in Nevada.
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Mike Johnson’s Kenyan snub

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) failed to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but neither walked away unscathed. Anna and Jake break down the wins and losses for both members. Plus: Can Senate Magic get the FAA reauthorization over the line?
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Johnson vs. MTG

Anna and Jake go over how the Senate is getting ready to jam the House on the FAA reauthorization bill. There is still a question over whether it can pass before the Friday deadline. Plus: Inside the House appropriations wars.
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Senate gears up to jam House on FAA

Anna Palmer and Max Cohen discuss how artificial intelligence is affecting the workforce and how one nonprofit is using the technology to educate people and help them land jobs. Plus, Anna talks with Mark Isakowitz, Google's VP of government affairs and public policy for the U.S. and Canada, about how his company uses AI for training and education.
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The AI Impact: Education and the Workforce

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) quest to boot Mike Johnson from the speakership will continue today. Anna and Jake go over what the Georgia Republican wants and whether she'll get it. Plus: Things are looking dicey for the FAA reauthorization bill.
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Johnson's delicate dance

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