Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself in a tough spot. His speakership could be in peril if he moves on Ukraine aid. Anna and Jake break it down. Plus, the Mayorkas impeachment trial is punted another week.
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Johnson's stark choice

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The crisis in Gaza — and Biden’s handling of the war between Israel and Hamas — will dominate Capitol Hill this week. The FAA bill gets more attention. The House GOP struggles to figure out what to tout this November. Plus, the DCCC backs Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum.
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Congress clashes over Israel

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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Johnson's stark choice

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