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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2025 · 29 MIN

What Happens When Congress Returns? Grace Meng on the Budget Showdown, Epstein Files, and What’s at Stake

from The People's Cabinet · host Dan Koh

Congresswoman Grace Meng joins The People’s Cabinet to break down what’s at stake when lawmakers return from recess. Meng explains the GOP’s shutdown over the Epstein files and the budget cuts that could reshape healthcare, public safety, and America’s global leadership.Meng talks to Dan Koh about:- Why Republicans abruptly recessed Congress to avoid scrutiny on the Epstein files- The September budget showdown and what programs could be on the chopping block- How GOP cuts threaten healthcare, technological innovation, and hate crime prevention- What communities in Queens, and across the country, stand to lose if Trump gets his waySubscribe to The People’s Cabinet on your favorite podcast platform.

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Congresswoman Grace Meng joins The People’s Cabinet to break down what’s at stake when lawmakers return from recess. Meng explains the GOP’s shutdown over the Epstein files and the budget cuts that could reshape healthcare, public safety, and America’s global leadership. Meng talks to Dan Koh about: - Why Republicans abruptly recessed Congress to avoid scrutiny on the Epstein files - The September budget showdown and what programs could be on the chopping block - How GOP cuts threaten hea...

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