Anna and Jake go over Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's move to force a vote on the bipartisan border security deal that Republicans killed earlier this year. Plus: The latest on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's trip to Europe.
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Democrats try border play again

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With former President Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts in the New York City hush-money case, Jake Sherman takes a look at what will happen now on the Hill. Plus: Democrats are running on abortion in California.
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What the Trump verdict means for Capitol Hill

In a post-McCarthy House, some California Republicans are feeling the financial pinch. How does Speaker Mike Johnson stack up against the former speaker from Bakersfield? Plus: What are Johnson's plans for 2025 and the latest on the invite for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress.
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The post-McCarthy California landscape

Jake breaks down the dynamics of which Democrats will get committee gavels should the party win control of the House. Plus: Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo is in Ukraine to meet with officials, and Rep. Tony Gonzales narrowly wins his runoff primary election.
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The battle for gavels if Dems win the House

Several top Senate Republicans say that no matter the outcome of the elections in November, they'll keep the filibuster in place. This is in stark contrast to what former President Donald Trump wants. Plus: Rep. Tony Gonzales faces a primary runoff today against Brandon Herrera.
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GOP senators say they'll resist bagging filibuster

Jake discusses rank-and-file Republicans ready to embrace former President Donald Trump in California toss-up seats and the impending conclusion of Trump's criminal trial. Plus, Sen. Ted Cruz plans to file a War Powers Resolution.
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Democrats try border play again

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