MTG vs. Mike Johnson

Today's show begins following the public portion of a meeting between President Trump and his Japanese counterpart. While that was taking place, the big story on Capitol Hill was how much supplemental money the president will ask for to support the war in Iran, and whether Republ ... Show More

Today’s show begins as the public portion of the “Worldwide Threats” hearing is wrapping up, during which top Trump Administration officials – including the directors of national intelligence, FBI and CIA – testified to the Senate. Concurrently, Republican Senator Markwayne Mulli ... Show More

Today's show begins following another lengthy Q&A session in the Oval Office, where President Trump met with Ireland's Taoiseach Martin. Noteworthy among several topics upon which the president ruminated was his lambasting of NATO. Our extensive analysis of the president's remark ... Show More

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, infamous election denier, moved to the middle to make a budget deal with Democrats. But he promised the real fight is still to come. This episode was produced by Siona Peterous, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered ... Show More

The Supreme Court is expected to hand down at least one opinion today. It could impact Donald Trump's bid for a second term in the White House. Plus: Can House Speaker Mike Johnson get a spending bill passed and stave off a government shutdown - again - this week without backlash ... Show More

After weeks of party infighting, Rep. Mike Johnson was voted the new House speaker. The Louisiana Republican secured the speaker’s gavel without losing any GOP votes. Johnson has been a supporter of former President Trump and was a key congressional figure in the failed attempt t ... Show More

Congress is back in session and the House speakership is once again on the line. The New Yorker’s David Kirkpatrick explains how Mike Johnson got the gavel and whether he’ll be able to keep it. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi with help from M ... Show More

Nikki Haley has announced that she's dropping out of the Republican presidential race. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, is running for president. Vox’s Andrew Prokop says she’s likely the first of many prominent Republicans to challenge Trump. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Mat ... Show More

Karine Jean-Pierre, Kamala Harris’ Chief of Staff discuses the upcoming debate vs. Mike Pence, her campaign approach and the Supreme Court fight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices