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August 04, 2025

Dems demand ‘Big 4’ talks

Anna is joined by Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen to break down Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ push for a high-stakes leadership meeting on government funding.

Plus: A look at the Senate’s weekend meltdown over nominations, and why Texas Democrats are fleeing the state in the latest redistricting fight.

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- Anna Palmer, Max Cohen

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