Congressional Democrats are taking steps to force their Republican colleagues to choose between backing Trump and reining in his economic policy amid mounting fears of a global recession. w/ Sarah Ferris and Manu Raju cnn.com/2025/04/08/pol…

At a moment Dems are trying to confront Trump and win back some of his voters, I sat down with three retiring Dems on why they are leaving, how the Senate is changing and what Dems need to do to win. w/Jeremy Herb and producer Morgan Rimmer cnn.com/2025/04/09/pol…

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As Trump marks 100 days, Dems have planned a series of speeches, sit-ins and events designed to demonstrate to voters that they are doing everything they can to fight back against the admin’s controversial actions. w/ Ted Barrett Morgan Rimmer cnn.com/2025/04/29/pol…

In an interview with Manu Raju on Tuesday, Sen. John Fetterman roundly dismissed allegations that he’s unfit to serve in the Senate, attacking a recent report detailing claims of erratic behavior as a “hit piece” and vowing to serve out his term. cnn.com/2025/05/06/pol…

The battle to replace Sen. Dick Durbin in Illinois is intensifying with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi jumping into a crowded primary that already includes Rep. Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is backed by Gov. Pritzker. More w/ Manu Raju cnn.com/2025/05/07/pol…

Newsy: Johnson’s last ditch sales pitch to GOP centrists on big Medicaid changes fell flat — big time. One R said of Johnson: “We laid down the law” Now, with HFC furious, Rs must write a bill without those huge savings With Manu Raju Lauren Fox cnn.com/2025/05/07/pol…

Speaker Johnson said it may take the weekend to hash out a deal with the SALT crew 🧂 Eli Crane told Manu Raju he’s “not yet” a yes and more needs to be “ironed out” McCormick: “don’t think I’m a yes right now” Norman wants changes Massie always no. Chip always mad.

Nearly a dozen hardliners are threatening to oppose their party’s tax/budget bill bc they argue it doesnt cut enough spending Separately another half-dozen (SALTy Six) are refusing to support it Manu Raju Sarah Ferris Lauren Fox Ali Main cnn.com/2025/05/14/pol…

“You wouldn’t want a board of directors to rubber stamp the president of a company, right?” Sen. John Curtis told Manu Raju, breaking w Trump on tariffs, issues of exec power & accepting a Qatari jet. More on his vow to be an independent mind in Washington- cnn.com/2025/05/18/pol…

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Before Speaker Mike Johnson could get his first real stretch of sleep in three days, the House GOP’s painstakingly drafted “big, beautiful bill” was running into resistance in the Senate. The mess that awaits - w/ Manu Raju Ali Main cnn.com/2025/05/22/pol…

“Somebody’s got to be the dad that says, ‘I know y’all want to go to Disney World, but we can’t afford it.’ I guess I’m going to be that guy." Manu Raju Ali Main Sarah Ferris on the path ahead for Pres. Trump's legislative (& economic) agenda cornerstone:

Johnson says tonight the House will “probably” vote on Trump’s policy bill on Tuesday if the Senate can pass it on Saturday. Thune told reporters earlier that he was on the phone with Johnson when he stepped out of the Senate GOP lunch to take a call.

Thune says “it still is an open question” when the Senate will begin advancing Trump’s policy bill, adding “rest assured we will.” “We have contingency plans, plan B and plan C. We’ll continue to litigate it,” he said after the parliamentarian’s ruling on provider taxes.

Senate Republicans are hurtling toward a final vote on President Donald Trump’s agenda bill after more than 24 hours of painstaking negotiations on changes to the package to win over key GOP support. w/ Sarah Ferris Lauren Fox cnn.com/2025/07/01/pol…

The White House’s package to formalize DOGE spending cuts from faces potential obstacles ahead in the Senate as Republicans confront an upcoming deadline to enact the measure into law by July 18. w/ Morgan Rimmer Ted Barrett cnn.com/2025/07/08/pol…

Graham and Blumenthal say their bipartisan Russia sanctions bill would be a "sledgehammer" for Trump to end the war in Ukraine. They predict Trump will soon allow NATO allies to tap into seized Russian assets to help aid Ukraine. cnn.com/2025/07/13/pol…

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was unlawfully deported to El Salvador earlier this year, has been taken into ICE custody cnn.it/3VjnbHy

“It’s gonna be a sh*tty fall,” one House member told Sarah Ferris. More from us on the fights ahead over government spending, the Epstein files and much more- cnn.com/2025/09/02/pol…