We focus on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as part of our Leader Look series. Plus, Sen. Josh Hawley's evolution.

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We take a Leader Look at Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Plus, House GOP tensions drag down the Kids Online Safety Act, and NRCC Chair Richard Hudson faces his political future.

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Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have a ‘Midwest nice’ debate that feels like a throwback to debates of yesteryear. Plus, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan hits the road with Democrats ahead of the election.

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While Congress plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s air defense policies and spending, there are additional players advocating for the issues on and off Capitol Hill.

PLUS: A conversation with Christopher Johnson, Vice President, F135 Program at Pratt & Whitney.

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Hurricane Helene has magnified legislative and political dynamics worth diving into before the election. Plus, House Democrats implore voters to remember the 117th Congress.

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Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will meet Tuesday night for the VP debate. Plus, at-risk House Republicans shift their message to narrow in on district-level accomplishments.

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It's a bizarre time in American politics. From our viewpoint, things are pretty grim. Here's a review of the state of play. Plus: An update on The Tally.

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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Ben Cardin was the target of a sophisticated deepfake operation that impersonated a top Ukrainian official. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be charged as part of a federal corruption probe.

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Congress wraps up today, taking a recess until after Election Day. A three-month CR is at the top of their to-do list. Plus: GOP hawks wince at the new Trump-Zelensky spat.

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What are members of Congress saying about defense aviation? Congressional reporter Max Cohen spoke with Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) to break down the key issues at play as lawmakers, the Defense Department and the private sector strive to maintain a first-class aero defense fleet. Check out Max's full story here.

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