The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is first joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News.

The two examine the budget impasse in Congress, which includes battles on funding for border security, as well as aid packages for Ukraine and Israel.

Then, Project Lifeline's Hope Frye discusses Texas' efforts to harass immigrants seeking political freedom and economic opportunity.

Mica Soellner's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC.

Project Lifeline is dedicated to helping undocumented immigrant children secure legal status through innovative projects, strategic collaborations and targeted advocacy. Their website is www.ProjectLifeline.us and their handle on X is @ProjLifeline.

Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.

You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.

You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:

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