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FEMA Admin. Criswell tells House lawmakers she wants an independent investigation into the case of skipping hurricane victim homes with Donald Trump yard signs; House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) reelected for another term as leader; Rep. Mace (R-SC) wants House rules change on transgender bathroom use; Visa & Mastercard executives testify on bill to cut credit card swipe fees; Russia changes nuclear weapons use doctrine after U.S. allows American long-range weapons to strike into Russia; Senate committee hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress has returned for their final week of work before their Thanksgiving break. The Senate continued work today on President Biden's judicial nominations. While a handful of bills are on the House agenda including one that requires tracking barcodes on mail-in ballot envelope and another that bans the U.S. government from doing business with anyone with ties to the current Venezuelan government. House Democrats will hold their leadership elections for the next Congress. That is scheduled for tomorrow. And while Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his two top deputies are all slated to run for reelection unopposed. Multiple media outlets report that Jasmine Crockett of Texas plans to challenge Debbie Dingell of Michigan as chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee. That's the group that puts out the party's political messaging CBS News' Scott McFarlane will tell us more about where we stand with House and Senate leadership coming up. President Biden is at the G20 summit in Brazil. In his opening remarks, he talked about global development, and support for Ukraine and Israel. Meanwhile, reaction continues on reports that the Biden administration has given Ukraine the green light to use long-range U.S. missiles for strikes inside Russia with a top Russian official saying the US is adding QUOTE fuel to the fire". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion on the concerns of Veterans with Mission Roll Call CEO Jim Whaley. Then, Real Clear Politics' Phillip Wegmann on the role Project 2025 had in the election and the impact that it made. Finally, Wall Street Journal reporter Jess Bravin on how the Supreme Court could change after the election of Donald Trump for a second term. But first – a discussion on the concerns of Veterans with Mission Roll Call CEO Jim Whaley who appeared on the program on Veterans Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Reuters' Trevor Hunnicutt on President Biden's trip to APEC Summit in Peru & G20 Summit in Brazil (3), Speaker Johnson says House Ethics Committee should not release report of investigation into expected Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump chooses Gov. Burgum (R-ND) for Interior Secretary, House passes bill to move up deadline to release annual FAFSA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Trump says he will nominate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Health & Human Services Secretary, Sen. Durbin demands access to House Ethics Committee report on expected Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz; Nikki Haley says she turned down opportunity to joint Trump Administration; bipartisan Senate effort to replenish SBA Disaster Loan Fund after hurricanes is blocked; President Biden flies to Peru for the APEC summit, where he plans to meet Chinese leader Xi, before going on to Brazil for the G20 summit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Trump meets President Biden in the White House Oval Office, interview with CQ/Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire on Senate Republicans choosing Sen. Thune as next majority leader and Speaker Johnson seeking a second term (17), Secretary Blinken at NATO in Brussels pledges more aid to Ukraine, House subcommittee hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker Johnson promises to hit the ground running with Pres.-elect Trump's 'America First' agenda in next Congress, interview with The Hill's White House Correspondent Alex Gangitano on Donald Trump's Cabinet picks (19), President Biden meets Israeli President Isaac Herzog in the Oval Office, President Biden's Special Envoy for Climate, John Podesta, speaks at UN climate summit in Azerbaijan about incoming Trump Administration, Supreme Court hears case involving mafia family murder on the definition of 'crime of violence'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Today is Veterans Day…President Biden marked the occasion at Arlington National Cemetery…He called honoring and protecting those who serve a QUOTE sacred obligation…He also reflected on his late son's Beau's deployment to Iraq…And talked about the PACT Act, the bipartisan bill he signed that expanded health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits…. -We have 70 days until Inauguration Day…and President-elect Trump has officially named more members of his administration---New York Rep Elise Stefanik to be UN Ambassador… Former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Thomas Homan to serve as a “border czar”…And former New York Republican congressman Lee Zeldin to head the EPA…Also according to multiple reports…Stephen Miller will return to the White House, this time as Deputy Chief of Staff policy…Of course, he was the architect of the President-elect's immigration plan in his first term… -And Florida Republican Rick Scott says he's the right person to lead the Senate's new Republican majority… Over the weekend, Sen. Scott and his two competitors--John Cornyn of Texas and John Thune of South Dakota---all pledged to quickly push through Donald Trump’s appointees after the president-elect demanded on social media that they do so…We'll talk to Politico congressional reporter Anthony Adragna about the state of the race to replace succeed Mitch McConnell… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, a discussion about this week's election results – a preview of President-elect Trump's governing agenda – and how a likely Republican "sweep" of Congress will aid in that effort. We were joined by Dave Weigel – national political reporter for Semafor and Scott Wong – senior congressional correspondent for NBC News.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave McCormick (R) declares victory in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election, but Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) has not conceded while votes are still being counted; Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), former Vice Presidential nominee, speaks in Eagan, MN; AP's Meg Kinnard on President-elect Trump choosing Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff (18); President Biden among those condemning anti-Semitic attacks on Amsterdam after a soccer match with a team from Tel Aviv; C-SPAN's Westminster Producer Peter Knowles on new British Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch.(40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden promises a 'peaceful and orderly transition' to Donald Trump administration, Pentagon and State Department prepare for presidential transition, Federal Reserve cuts interest rate 0.25%, Sen. Baldwin (D-WI) gives reelection victory speech, Politico's Anthony Adragna on Congressional lame-duck session agenda. (37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Harris concedes the presidential election to former President Trump, Sen. McConnell (R-KY) celebrates Republicans regaining the Senate majority, Sen.-elect Alsobrooks (D-MD) makes history with election, British Prime Minister Starmer welcomes new Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch and the two talk about Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear from Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance on Election Day 2024. Updates from election officials in battleground states Georgia, Michigan and Arizona. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD Chief Pamela Smith on heightened election-related security measures. Machinists union ends its strike against Boeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion about federal efforts to protect the 2024 Election with Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. Then two very different perspectives on Campaign 2024: Conservative attorney and vocal Trump critic George Conway – and a Trump supporter - former Trump Press Secretary and talk show host Sean Spicer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four days until election day. Kamala Harris & Donald Trump talk about Donald Trump saying former Rep. Liz Cheney should have rifles “shooting at her” to challenge her willingness to go to war; White House asked about AP report that WH officials changed President Biden's transcript of his 'garbage' comment; interview with USA Today's Riley Beggin on Montana U.S. Senate race (28); Labor Dept issues October jobs report; President Biden in Philadelphia on protecting union pensions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five days until election day; Kamala Harris responds to Donald Trump saying he would protect women 'whether the women like it or not'; Donald Trump in New Mexico on immigration and border security; both presidential campaigns release ads with Halloween themes; interview with Washington Post's Erin Cox on Maryland U.S. Senate race (25); North Korea fires a ballistic missile with a range that could hit the continental United States; Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass celebrates the Dodgers World Series win over the NY Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six days until election day: dispute over whether President Biden's use of the word 'garbage' was in reference to Donald Trump supporters, Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls of suspected non-citizens, Sen. Peters on Montana Senate race, U.S. economy grew at 2.8% annual rate in 3rd quarter, President Biden meets with Cypriot President in White House Oval Office, Defense Secretary Austin says North Korean troops wearing Russian military uniforms are heading to Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One week until election day: Vice President Harris speaks on the Ellipse near the White House in the same place former President Trump spoke before the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol; Donald Trump calls his Madison Square Garden rally last weekend a 'love fest'; interview with Washington Post Media Critic Erik Wemple on rising use of podcast interviews in presidential campaigns (14); President Biden at Port of Baltimore announces $3 billion to upgrade ports with climate-friendly infrastructure; State Department reacts to Israel ban UN Palestinian aid group; Steve Bannon is released from federal prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only 8 more days to go until Election Day…and the candidates continue to travel to key swing states today…Vice president Kamala Harris traveled to Saginaw and Ann Arbor, Michigan to focus on manufacturing…while former President Trump was in Georgia speaking at a faith summit and holding a rally in Atlanta…. And bipartisan reaction from last night's pro-Trump rally in New York City continues today…Florida Republicans Sen. Rick Scott Representative Maria Elvira Salazar, and New York Rep. Anthony D'Esposito all made statements denouncing a comedian's derogatory comments about Puerto Rico…Meanwhile, President Biden called the comments QUOTE disgusting"….And Vice President Harris said the event QUOTE fans the fuel of hate and division." Experts from the Heritage Foundation and Brookings Institution talked about election security and integrity today…We'll hear what they had to say…And just how will the media project election night winners?…A top official at the Associated Press tells us what goes into their decision making process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both major president candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, campaign in Texas – Trump on immigration; Harris on reproductive rights; interview with The Auburn Citizen reporter Robert Harding on the close New York 22nd Congressional District race; (22) President Joe Biden at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona for the 150 year history of the federal government forcing Native American children into boarding schools; Secretary of State Anthony meets the Jordanian Foreign Minister in London; NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is asked about reports Space X owner Elon Musk has been in close contact with Russia President Vladimir Putin the past few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Condoleezza Rice and Stephen Hadley on presidential administration transition national security concerns; Kamala Harris gets more Republican endorsements; Donald Trump campaigns in Georgia; third-party presidential debate with Green, Libertarian, Constitution Party nominees; interview with Washington Post's Gerrit De Vynck on Biden Administration's Artificial Intelligence national security memorandum. (34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris reacts to former White House chief of staff John Kelly saying former President Donald Trump falls in the ‘the general definition of fascist’ and would govern like a dictator if elected again, Donald Trump campaigns in Georgia, Pentagon confirms North Korean troops are in Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds news conference before leaving Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two weeks until election day – Donald Trump holds a roundtable with Latino leaders in Florida, Barack Obama campaigns with Tim Walz in Madison, Wisconsin; President Biden in NH on prescription drug costs; Pentagon on investigation of leak of classified documents on Israel's preparation for potential strike on Iran; Secretary Blinken in Israel meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu; First Lady Jill Biden unveils a new White House tour experience for visitors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Only 15 more days until Election Day…and the tops of both tickets are crisscrossing battlegrounds looking to lock up leads and find more votes in key districts… Former President Trump was in Asheville, North Carolina, today, touring areas damaged by Hurricane Helene.…Vice President Harris returned to suburban Philadelphia today…We'll hear from both coming up… -The White House has announced a plan that would require insurance companies to cover the over-the-counter costs of birth control…The proposal expands an Affordable Care Act rule that requires health insurers to cover preventative care services fully… Several methods would be covered--including daily pills, emergency contraceptives, and condoms... -Also, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said the Biden administration is QUOTE deeply concerned about the release of classified documents detailing a possible Israeli attack on Iran…He also talked about reports of North Korean troops aiding Russia's war effort in Ukraine, saying…it would QUOTE mark a dangerous and highly concerning development if they're true… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, we dig into a new analysis of the cost of the candidates' tax and spending plans with Marc Goldwein (gold-wine) from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Then, Pew Research Center's Mark Hugo Lopez discusses the role and political influence of Latino voters in this year's elections. Plus, we speak to documentary filmmaker Robin Barnwell about his recent PBS Frontline film examining the Israel-Hamas war, one year later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden meets in Berlin with leaders of Germany, France and Great Britain on Ukraine and the Middle East, Defense Secretary Austin at NATO in Brussels, Donald Trump & Kamala Harris campaign in Michigan, interview with Punchbowl News' Max Cohen on Michigan U.S. Senate race (32), U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on what is left undone in U.S.-Japanese relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel says Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed, interview with AP's Rebecca Santana on Independent Review Panel's report on first Donald Trump assassination attempt (19), Donald Trump & Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on tariffs, President Biden celebrates milestone of more than 1 million public workers receiving student loan relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamala Harris near Philadelphia talks about bipartisanship, Donald Trump on Fox News women's townhall in Georgia, interview with USA Today's Aysha Bagchi on Georgia judge block ballot hand-count rule (8), Texas U.S. Senate debate between Ted Cruz (R) and Colin Allred (D), White House calls on Congress to replenish depleted SBA disaster loan fund, Israeli Ambassador to the UN on aid to Gaza, memorial service for Ethel Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is interviewed at the Economic Club of Chicago, Kamala Harris in Detroit on town hall meeting with radio host Charlamagne Tha God, Bob Woodward on his new book 'War', U.S. warns Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza or risk losing U.S. weapons funding, NLRB says worker petitions to get union representation doubled under Biden presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamala Harris releases her “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men", Donald Trump is endorsed by the National Border Patrol Council, Bill Clinton campaigns for Harris-Walz in Georgia, Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples Day debate, U.S. sending powerful THAAD air defense system plus 100 U.S. troops to Israel, equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter dies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal – First: USA Today national political correspondent David Jackson discusses how natural disasters like hurricanes have impacted presidential politics and elections. Then – we talk to leaders of two major political organizations that represent women voters: Christian Nunes -- president of the National Organization for Women -- and Penny Young Nance, President & CEO of Concerned Women for America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Campaign 2024: Donald Trump in Colorado on immigration and crime, Tim Walz in Michigan on manufacturing jobs; interview with Lewiston Sun Journal's Steve Collins on Maine 2nd Congressional District election (16); President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on hurricane response; Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese anti-nuclear weapons organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Hurricane Milton recovery begins in Florida; President Biden and Speaker Johnson talk about whether Congress should return from recess to pass additional SBA funds for hurricane survivors; Labor Department says inflation in September was 2.4 percent versus last year; TD Bank pleads guilty to federal money laundering related charges and agrees to $3 billion in fines, Maryland U.S. Senate debate between Larry Hogan (R) and Angela Alsobrooks (D); Arizona U.S. Senate debate between Ruben Gallego (D) Kari Lake (R); United Nations accuses Israel of intentionally firing on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, Ethel Kennedy has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida's West Coast, Donald Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania, Vice Presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz campaign in Arizona, President Biden & Vice President Harris speak by phone to Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu, former Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD) has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with CQ/Roll Call's Michael Macagnone on Supreme Court oral argument in case on 'ATF's 'ghost guns' kit regulations. (1) Gov. DeSantis & President Biden on Hurricane Milton, EPA set 10-year deadline for lead pipe removal, VP Harris interviewed on ABC's The View, Sen. Vance campaigns in Detroit, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu makes appeal to the people of Lebanon, former Rep. Dave Hobson (R-OH) dies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solemn anniversary of the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, Hurricane Milton strengthens to a very dangerous Category 5, Bloomberg News' Greg Stohr on new Supreme Court term.(42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Apart from the top of the presidential race – all eyes are on the fierce partisan battle to control the Senate. We'll get a preview with Jessica Taylor from the Cook Political Report. Then, a conversation with investigative journalist Matt Taibbi, founder of Racket News, about what he considers to be the declining state of free speech in America. Plus, Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this week.  We get an update on how he's doing- and his thoughts on the 2024 election – with veteran reporter Ernie Suggs of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden on September jobs report better than expected, East & Gulf Coasts dockworkers strike ends, Donald Trump joins Gov. Brian Kemp to survey hurricane recovery in Georgia, Kamala Harris campaigns in Michigan, interview with Houston Chronicle's Jeremy Wallace on Texas Senate race (25), Iran's Supreme Leader tells Israel, 'The resistance in the region will not back down, and will win." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump holds a rally in Saginaw, MI; Kamala Harris campaigns in Ripon, WI with former Rep. Liz Cheney; President Biden surveys hurricane damage in FL & GA; Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the dockworkers strike and food prices; President Biden suggests possible support for an Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities; UK-Mauritius agreement cedes sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but a U.S.-UK military base on one will remain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concerns about East & Gulf Coast dockworker strike's impact on Hurricane Helene recovery, Vice Presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz are asked about controversial topics from Tuesday night's debate, President Biden says after G7 call on Iran's missile attack on Israel that additional sanctions on Iran are being considered, United Nations Security Council holds emergency meeting on Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. reaction to Iran firing almost 200 missiles at Israel, interview with Politico's Ry Rivard on East Coast dockworkers' strike (23), President Biden on Hurricane Helene recovery, interview with 24sight News' Tom LoBianco on tonight's Vice Presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) and Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) (38), former President Carter celebrates his 100th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-President Biden is promising that help is on the way for survivors of Hurricane Helene…He also said he’s been in touch with local leaders about what they need to help the rescue, recovery, and rebuilding efforts...and that he’s looking to Congress to help fund it...The governor of one of the hardest hit states, Roy Cooper of North Carolina, said the situation there is "life or death." -It is just 36 days until Election Day…and a little more than 24 hours until the vice presidential candidates face off in their only debate… Democratic nominee Gov. Tim Walz has been prepping with 2020 presidential candidate and Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg...While Republican nominee Sen. JD Vance has been practicing with House Republican Whip Tom Emmer...Meanwhile, the top of both tickets have been focusing on hurricane relief efforts in the South...We’ll hear from both coming up... -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a rare direct message to the Iranian people today, saying Israel "stands with you". His message comes as Israeli special forces carried out raids inside Lebanon against Iranian-back Hezbollah targets and airstrikes hit inside Beirut's city limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal     First, a conversation with Brian Reisinger author of "Land Rich, Cash Poor" about the challenges facing the nation's farmers -- and how policy makers should respond.  Then, Washington Times national security editor Guy Taylor discusses a new congressional report that asserts China has exploited its partnership with U.S.-research institutions - to advance its own military technology. Plus, as we mark the close of Suicide Awareness Month, we speak with Frank Larkin – chairman of the group Warrior Call -- about his organization's efforts to reduce the number of veterans suicides.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to United Nations, Ukrainian President Zelensky meets former President Trump, Florida Gov. DeSantis and Georgia Gov. Kemp give updates on Hurricane Helene recovery, interview with The Hill's Jared Gans on New Hampshire Governor's election. (45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with AP's Farnoush Amiri on first hearing of House task force investigating assassination attempts against Donald Trump (8); Mayor Eric Adams (D-NY) indicted on federal charges of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources; FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on preparations for Hurricane Helene; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets in DC with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, but not former President Donald Trump. President Biden pledges nearly $8 billion more in aid for Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House and Senate pass a three-month federal government funding bill to prevent a shutdown October 1; Donald Trump says Iran is behind the two assassination attempts against him; Kamala Harris outlines economic plans in Pittsburgh; President Biden on ABC's The View says he would have beaten Donald Trump had he stayed in the presidential race; Ukrainian President Zelensky tells the UN Russia plans to attack nuclear plants in Ukraine; FAA Administrator Whitaker tells a Senate subcommittee that safety culture at Boeing will take time to change; Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) gives an update on preparations for approaching Hurricane Helene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden gives his final speech to the U.N. General Assembly as president; Speaker Johnson (R-LA) again blames the Senate's lack of action on the annual government spending bills for the need for a temporary funding extension to avoid a shutdown; Justice Department sues Visa, saying the company has an illegal monopoly over the U.S. debit card market; Donald Trump in Savannah, GA, promises companies low taxes and fewer regulations if they operate in the U.S, and high tariffs if they do not; CEO of the Novo Nordisk, which makes the weight loss drug Ozempic, testifies at a Senate hearing on the drug's high price in the U.S.; statue of the late singer Johnny Cash is unveiled in the Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republican leaders unveiled their plan B over the weekend to keep the government open past Sept. 30—a continuing resolution that contains additional funding for the Secret Service but doesn't include the SAVE Act…That's the Republican proposal requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote….The bill is expected to be on the House floor by mid-week…We'll hear what Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer thinks about it coming up… President Biden says the White House is working to deescalate the growing conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iranian-back Hezbollah…. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is asking the people of Lebanon to get out of harm’s way” while Israel targets Hezbollah positions… The man who police say tried to kill former President Trump on his golf course appeared in federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida today… The federal judge at the hearing denied bail to Ryan Wesley Routh--calling him a serious flight risk and danger to the community...Federal prosecutors also revealed that Mr. Routh spent at least a month in Florida planning the attack…and left a note with a friend saying, "This was an assassination attempt” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal –First, National Constitution Center's Jeffrey Rosen discusses the importance of Constitution Day. Then, Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith discusses the two assassination attempts against former President Gerald Ford. Plus, Brookings Institution's William Galston on why the national debt is not being discussed this presidential cycle.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secret Service points to “multiple operational and communications failures” and "complacency" among some employees in the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. House passes a bill requiring major party presidential nominees to get the same Secret Service protection as a sitting president. House passes bills to overturn the EPA's tailpipe emission rule and block federal money for undocumented immigrants to 'sanctuary cities'. President Biden says about Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, 'we have to keep at it'. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson talks about her new book, "Lovely One: A Memoir." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden says Fed's interest rate cut 'isn’t a declaration of victory" but is 'a declaration of progress' in economic recovery, Sen. Schumer introduced backup bill to fund government if House can't pass a bill by Oct. 1 deadline, White House responds to Iran hacking Trump campaign and sending material to people affiliated with Biden campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices