Yesterday

Bondi Repeatedly Dodges Questions, Attacks Democrats Instead

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday showed the sharp divide between the left and the right on how justice in the US is being carried out. Democrats and Republicans repeatedly talked past one another throughout the hearing, poin ... Show More

45m 23s

Oct 7

Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Him From Sending Guard To Portland

The Trump administration’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Democrat-led cities have prompted a legal showdown between the White House and state and local officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46m 42s

Oct 4

Defense Vows To Appeal Sentence: “Judge Acted Like A 13th Juror”

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison for his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He also must pay a $500,000 fine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46m 27s

Dec 2024

Will Congress Avert A Government Shutdown?

Ben argues why Congress' worst decisions are made when they're on tight deadlines to keep the government funded. With multiple Republican members of Congress leaving to serve in the Trump administration, Speaker Mike Johnson will now have to manage an even narrower majority. In t ... Show More

16m 27s

Mar 2025

One Thing: Will ‘Don’t Give Up’ Cut It for Democrats?

Democrats continue to struggle with being an effective opposition party in a Washington under full Republican control. Ahead of a looming government shutdown, we hear from one lawmaker who thinks they’re “getting there.” Will voters buy it? Guest: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) ... Show More

23m 58s

Oct 2023

No Budget, No Pay

As Republicans struggle to find a Speaker of the House, bipartisan budget conversations have paused. With another government funding deadline fast approaching, the crazy thing is if there's a shutdown, congressional officeholders, not military members, continue to receive their p ... Show More

30m 39s

Sep 3

Congress Returns, As Does Another Shutdown Fight

Congress is back from recess, with only a few weeks to avert a government shutdown. Lawmakers are split over budget priorities, including Medicaid and military spending. Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall joins the Rundown to discuss the budget battle, the President's crime ... Show More

33m 50s

Oct 1

Why This Government Shutdown Is Different

Government funding lapsed early Wednesday morning after the White House and lawmakers failed to reach a spending deal, triggering a shutdown that is expected to halt some federal services and put hundreds of thousands of federal workers on furlough. WSJ’s Natalie Andrews takes ... Show More

20m 5s

Sep 20

From Washington: Here Comes Yet Another Shutdown Showdown

Congress left town without reaching a deal to avoid a shutdown after the Senate blocked competing Republican and Democratic proposals to keep the federal government funded until November 21st. The failure to reach a compromise before the weekend increases the likelihood of a shut ... Show More

36m 29s

Sep 2023

Funding Battles and a Bipartisan Solution

We are 9 days away from September 30th... the day that Congress needs to pass a bill to fund the government... or else we shut down. Where do things stand? Boyd breaks down why Republicans are fighting as well as a bipartisan spending alternative being proposed by the Problem Sol ... Show More

10m 17s

Dec 2024

U.S. Senate passes funding bill, averting government shutdown

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill earlier approved by the House of Representatives, narrowly averting a government shutdown. The bill extends government funding until mid-March.

4m 45s

Jan 2025

Will Trump's Agenda Make It Through Congress?

The first few days of President Donald Trump’s second term have featured an avalanche of executive orders. But Trump’s authority as commander-in-chief will only take his agenda so far. His most ambitious goals must pass through Congress, where Republicans control both chambers, a ... Show More

35m 41s

Trump’s Budget Chief Warns Layoffs Comin...