Seven Republicans issued a rare rebuke of President Trump last week by voting with Democrats to repeal his Canada tariffs. We chat with Jeff Hurd, one of the seven GOPs to do so. And Democrats are not at all pleased with Attorney General Pam Bondi, who they say is spying on their search histories.

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With five days until Homeland Security funding runs out, we dig into the issues Democrats and Republicans are having with finding a compromise. Plus, the Clintons' testimony on Capitol Hill opens the door for Democrats to take the fight, once again, to President Trump.

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Impeachment, a power of the legislative branch used rarely, is creeping into our vocabulary again as Democrats look to remove Kristi Noem from her position as Homeland Security secretary. We break down the likelihood of Democrats successfully doing this (it'll take a bipartisan village). And don't forget about healthcare — it hasn't gone away just because immigration is dominating the news! Rachel chats with Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie for an update on Obamacare subsidies negotiations.

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The House is on recess, and we're all breathing a sigh of relief. More legislation is on the horizon, and the 2026 elections are going to be heating up in a couple of months. Cook Political Report's Erin Covey, House analyst and elections expert, walks us through what to expect for this year's competitive election season.

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House Republicans' majority is growing smaller every day, and not even messaging bills are easy to pass anymore. The only thing saving Congress right now is appropriations, as lawmakers get closer to fully funding the government for the first time in years.We speak to Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), a freshman who details what its like to stand with fellow Democrats but also work across the aisle, as well as the party's stance on healthcare and ICE.

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After months of inaction, the House finally voted to extend Obamacare subsidies for 3 years. But what happens now? Is it dead on arrival in the Senate? And how will recent events impact the looming funding deadline on Jan. 30? We break it down for you in this episode.

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It's a new year and we can not wait for a year full of Capitol Conversations! Thanks once again to everyone who has listened, viewed, and shared our videos and podcast episodes. In the first episode of 2026, we discuss what's to come in January and beyond, as the midterm year is now in full swing.

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It's the end of the year and nearly four months of Capitol Conversations! Thanks to everyone who has listened, viewed, and shared our videos and podcast episodes. In this final 2025 chat, we discuss our favorite and worst memories from the year and preview what we're excited for in 2026.

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