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August 19, 2025

Trump floats Ukraine security guarantees. Will Congress buy in?

Will Congress back President Donald Trump’s idea of U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine? Punchbowl News’ Andrew Desiderio joins Jake to discuss.

Plus: How Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) quietly locked up the Senate whip race. And why Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) may ditch his House seat for an Arizona governor run. 

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- Jake Sherman, Andrew Desiderio

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