Weekly Roundup: June 11th

Weekly Roundup: June 11th

In a speech announcing the change, President Biden's Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized that allowing every eligible American adult the chance to vote was not something that is up for debate.

Also: a bipartisan group of ten senators brokered their own infrastructure agreement. Now all they have to do is.... convince fifty of their colleagues to sign on.

This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, Justice correspondent Ryan Lucas, and senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving.

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Tick Tock For TikTok's Sale

Tick Tock For TikTok's Sale

Congress ordered the social media app to be sold to U.S.-based investors, citing national security concerns related to TikTok's Chinese ownership. But, despite President Trump announcing who might be ...

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No Budging From Congressional Leaders As Government Shutdown Begins

No Budging From Congressional Leaders As Government Shutdown Begins

Wednesday marks the beginning of the first federal government shutdown since 2019, and negotiations between the leaders of both parties appear to be at a standstill. We discuss which side seems to be ...

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White House Unveils 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan

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Trump Administration Wants To Dismantle Federal Watchdog Agencies

Trump Administration Wants To Dismantle Federal Watchdog Agencies

The Trump administration has taken steps to effectively dismantle the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel, two agencies that protect federal civil servants. We discuss why...

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James Comey Indicted On Charges Stemming From 2020 Congressional Testimony

James Comey Indicted On Charges Stemming From 2020 Congressional Testimony

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on charges stemming from his testimony before Congress in 2020. President Trump promised retribution against his perceived enemies and demanded th...

26 Sep 202518min

Ignoring Scientific Evidence, Trump Blames Tylenol For Autism

Ignoring Scientific Evidence, Trump Blames Tylenol For Autism

President Trump suggested that Tylenol can cause autism and the drug leucovorin can treat it. We discuss what the science actually says and why the president made the unusual announcement this week.Th...

25 Sep 202515min

MAGA And Evangelical Christianity Converge At Kirk Memorial

MAGA And Evangelical Christianity Converge At Kirk Memorial

Charlie Kirk’s memorial service this past weekend put the convergence of the MAGA movement and evangelical Christianity on full display. We discuss how MAGA and evangelical Christianity are shaping on...

24 Sep 202522min

Western Allies Formally Recognize A Palestinian State. The U.S. Won't.

Western Allies Formally Recognize A Palestinian State. The U.S. Won't.

At the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump reiterated the U.S. had no plans to recognize a Palestinian state. It comes as many traditional allies, like Canada, the United Kingdom & France...

23 Sep 202516min

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