Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss the shutdown, Congress’s spending power, enduring constitutional fights, the Epstein files, and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.

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Matt and Josh discuss the shutdown, how Congress got here, how congressional leaders are handling it, and the politics moving forward.

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Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss a sliver of what’s on Congress’s plate, from appropriations and pocket rescissions, to Epstein, nominations, and the Senate’s growing reputation as the world’s most exclusive HR department.

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Matt and Josh discuss the Freedom Caucus in Trump 2.0.

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Matt and Josh discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and the institutional implications for the House and Senate.

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Matt and Josh discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and the institutional implications for the House and Senate.

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Matt and Josh discuss DOGE, USAID, Congress’s power of the purse, norms, and lots of other things.

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J.D. Rackey from the Bipartisan Policy Center joins Laura, Matt, and Josh to discuss his recent report on congressional primaries and recent events in Congress.

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Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss the holiday CR, Democrats and Republicans organizational decisions, and things to look for in the 119th Congress.

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Laura, Matt, and Josh review the 2024 Election, Congress and the 2nd Trump administration, recess appointments, leadership races in the House and Senate, the filibuster, and more.

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