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Whose House? Trump's House.

Episode Date: February 25, 2024

Former President Donald Trump won the South Carolina Republican primary race in former governor Nikki Haley's own backyard. Trump won about 60 percent...

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The Battle For The Base

Episode Date: February 23, 2024

The South Carolina Republican primary is tomorrow. Former President Donald Trump is favored to win, but the contest will test how much appetite remain...

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Senate Races To Watch This Year

Episode Date: February 21, 2024

All eyes are on the presidential primaries, but there are a few key Senate races to watch this year too. West Virginia, Maryland, and Arizona — to nam...

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Let The Veepstakes Begin

Episode Date: February 19, 2024

There isn't a Republican presidential nominee yet, but for most Republicans, it's former president Donald Trump. But, who will he pick as his running...

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N.Y. Dems Flip House Seat

Episode Date: February 14, 2024

Former congressman Tom Suozzi won his House seat back in a special election Tuesday. The office was left vacant by disgraced Republican congressman Ge...

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Who's In Charge Here?

Episode Date: February 12, 2024

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is at odds with his colleagues about what the party's priorities are. And confidence in Speaker Mike Johnson is...

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Biden Fights Back

Episode Date: February 9, 2024

President Biden is fed up. He shared choice words with reporters after being criticized for his age and mental acuity. Earlier in the day the special...

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No Blanket Immunity For Trump

Episode Date: February 6, 2024

Three judge panel rules former President Donald Trump does not enjoy broad immunity from federal prosecution including for his actions on January 6th....