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Go to Jeffries on FOD: Dems won’t fold
Jake reflects on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' Fly Out Day interview — and why this shutdown fight feels different.

Jeffries on FOD: Dems won’t fold

Friday, September 26, 2025

Go to Is the GOP losing control of the shutdown battle?
Republicans hold the upper hand in the government funding fight — but are they squandering it?

Is the GOP losing control of the shutdown battle?

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Go to The three funding dynamics to understand
The government funding deadline is just one week away, and Washington is bracing for a shutdown. Anna breaks down the three key dynamics to watch.

The three funding dynamics to understand

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Go to Congress is nowhere on funding the government
Congress is out of session this week, but the funding deadline is just days away — and a shutdown looks increasingly likely.

Congress is nowhere on funding the government

Monday, September 22, 2025

Go to Inside Schumer’s shutdown strategy
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sat down with Punchbowl News for a Fly Out Day interview — and he didn’t hold back.

Inside Schumer’s shutdown strategy

Friday, September 19, 2025

Go to Dems, GOP dig in as shutdown nears
Washington is careening toward a government shutdown, with both parties digging in. Anna and Jake break down the latest.

Dems, GOP dig in as shutdown nears

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Go to Fed Day hits different this time
A new era is underway at the Federal Reserve — but not everyone is cheering. Anna and Jake break down today’s expected rate cut.

Fed Day hits different this time

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Go to Johnson’s to-do list for Tuesday
Congress is barreling toward another shutdown fight — and Speaker Mike Johnson faces his toughest test yet.

Johnson’s to-do list for Tuesday

Tuesday, September 16, 2025