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Ask a Pol politics — 102 episodes

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Trump ally calls for total migration ban: “Put a bed sheet over the Statue of Liberty for 10 years"

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"Big Money" v. Progressives — "This is about ideas," AOC says

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“I loved it” — former MMA fighter, DHS Sec. Mullin raves after attending first soccer match

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“Reparations now,” Squad member demands for America’s 250th birthday. "This is about reciprocity."

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I haven't filed a story from the Capitol since Jan 6 - forget rioters, I'm scared of TV Networks

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“We had the votes for it" — Dems say they forced Speaker Johnson to pull Iran war authorization

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Sen. Mark Warner: Federal AI preemption ‘makes sense, but only if you’ve got strong guardrails’

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AOC: Marijuana rescheduling reduces one harm — but “doesn’t quite make all of the wrongs right”

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In face of record low disapproval, Congressional Republicans blame the media

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Jamie Raskin calling Trump out for "unconstitutionally" raking in “hundreds of millions of dollars”

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Hegseth has ‘thinnest skin,’ mocks veteran and West Point grad, Rep. Pat Ryan

12

Pam Bondi watch: "She needs to show up,” Dems fear former AG will skip out on Congress (again)

13

WATCH: Echoing Melania Trump, Rep. Luna’s pushing GOP leaders for Epstein survivor hearing

14

President Trump, Joe Rogan & RFK Jr unveil new psychedelic research measure

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EXCLUSIVE — AOC on infamous NYC prison: “Not just about closing Rikers but what we turn it into”

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“There’s a downside," Repub. Sen. Marshall fears TrumpRX will become socialized medicine under Dems

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Rep. Balint: From TrumpRX to 10% stake in Intel, Trump admin. “smacks of socialism," yet GOP shrugs

18

Trump socialism okay to Freedom Caucus Chair "generally not supportive" of Feds meddling in business

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Rep. Jamie Raskin says it's "sad" Republicans are dismissing calls for 25th Amendment commission

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Trump socialism: Ayanna Pressley says GOP “just trying to keep a seat" so letting Trump run wild

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Sen. Tim Kaine: NATO might help with Iran if Trump stopped “kicking them around”

22

Flashback: “Bondi’s doing the best she can," Jim Jordan told abandoned Epstein survivors

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Sen. Coons: With Trump "disrespecting" allies, it's “unsurprising” NATO isn’t helping in Iran

24

"I’m terrified," Senate Intel Vice Chair on fallout of Iran war

25

After Mar-a-Lago upset, Republican Leader sees "opportunity to grow our majority" this fall

26

Did Speaker Johnson fake being mad at Dems earlier or did Trump leave him in dark on DHS funding?

27

"Mark’s Mark," Democratic Sen. Luján defends DHS nominee Mullin. “That’s just who he is"

28

Republican US Senator: Europe needs to "take their skirts off" and help US fund defense

29

Sen. Ted Cruz staying on sideline in heated Texas GOP US Senate runoff

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Rep. Al Green on his SOTU protest: “If you tolerate this level of racism, you perpetuate it”

31

Republican gets mad when asked about Trump Admin attacks on protestors' gun rights

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“The President wanting to hang me?” Sen. Mark Kelly, "I take a little bit of offense to it"

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Rep. Dean: "Republicans will be held to account" for enabling "the criminal, lawless behavior of this president"

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Rep. Ilhan Omar: ICE agents responsible for bringing “pure terror” to Minnesota

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"Contempt of the judge" — Republican dares Trump's DOJ to keep Epstein files secret

36

Sen. Lummis admits "war on drugs" failed but still backs drug boat strikes

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Sen. Bernie Moreno: "Least desirable job in the Americas is driving a drug boat"

38

Pete Hegseth's "violating international laws," Sen. Duckworth says, "putting servicemembers in legal jeopardy”

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War on drugs has “not been successful,” Sen. Marshall says, but he supports bombing cartels anyway

40

Pelosi: Charlie Kirk's joke about husband attack 'Painful'

41

Rep. Becca Balint, Dems “very worried” Trump buries Epstein files he signed into law

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Sen. Fischer: “I really don’t care” if DOJ pays Trump $230 million

43

“Who was in charge?” GOP Senators join House in questioning Biden’s autopen pardons

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"Not concerned about it,” Sen. Adam Schiff brushes off GOP calls for DOJ to prosecute him

45

Ted Cruz calls Jasmine Crockett “crazy” as she considers US Senate run

46

"Subsidies are not going away," Sen. Joni Ernst defends letting ACA premiums spike

47

Dems united as shutdown lingers: "I don’t think cruelty is a winning argument"

48

Cherokee Nation citizen Sen. Mullin: Indian Country insulated from shutdown as tribes brace

49

"Might have been human traffick,” Tim Kaine says after "no narcotics recovered" from US military strike on cartel boat

50

"You can’t serve American people if government’s shut down,” Senate President pro tempore says

51

“Both sides lost their minds,” Republican says of new Trump-backed J6 committee

52

“Condemn that!” Sen. Fetterman scolds fellow Dems cheering Charlie Kirk assassination

53

Exclusive: ICE using DNA swabs, facial recognition tech is "really shameful," Squad member says

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AOC: ICE’s use of facial recognition apps, DNA swabs "highly concerning”

55

Ted Cruz wants to limit facial recognition at TSA, expand it for masked ICE agents

56

Sen. Slotkin enjoying "catfight between two powerful men" but unsure if Elon Musk's 3rd party matters

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“I wouldn’t say he's turning on us,” Sen. Mullin, GOP not letting Musk divorce GOP yet

58

Secrets Chair Luna says DOJ blocking Epstein inquiry — "multiple inquiries that went unanswered"

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“It doesn't look good how it's going” — Republicans fear Speaker’s bungling Epstein

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EXCLUSIVE: Epstein saga shows GOP “as incompetent as they are callous,” Squad member says

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“Hell of a lot more problems than Epstein," Republican Senate shrugs

62

"I’d love to own that,” Sen. Tuberville wants Trump to put him in charge of "pigsty" DC

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“Expect more of the same, if not worse,” Sen. Padilla's bracing for ICE 2.0

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"They said that last time too,” head of NRCC mocking Dems ahead of "Big Beautiful Bill" vote

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Sen. Tommy Tuberville says migrants don't deserve due process

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Awkward: Musk & Trump’s Daddy on Daddy fight making Republicans squirm

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“Deep abuse of power," Sen. Cory Booker decries Trump DOJ charging NJ congresswoman

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MTG passes on Senate after being dismissed as "a conservative icon in a gerrymandered...district" by fellow Repubs

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Rep. Ogles wants federal judges impeached: "If we can't impeach them, we should defund them"

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Rep. Hank Johnson says Republicans "part of the conspiracy” to impeach federal judges

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Sen. Cory Booker's town hall goal: shame GOP into voting with Democrats

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Wisconsin US Senator Tammy Baldwin laughs off Elon Musk

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"He was helpful" — Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson defends Elon Musk after crushing defeat

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Freedom Caucus leader claims town halls good for GOP: "It helps"

75

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: "We are in the midst of a Constitutional crisis"

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Sen. John Fetterman on AOC: "I hope she comes after me"

77

"That’s B*llsh*t," Rep. Bera says of Elon Musk's firings; willing to modernize with DOGE

78

Sen. Whitehouse worries US risks "unilateral disarmament" against Russian intelligence

79

Sen. Tuberville supported Tulsi Gabbard, but never looked into Edward Snowden accusations

80

Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris not taking Trump’s Gaza plan seriously — yet

81

EXCLUSIVE: "It's horrific," AOC says of Trump's Gaza plan. "Ethnic cleansing."

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Sen. Murphy: it's "downright disgusting" for Trump to blame DEI for tragic air accident

83

AOC warns of emerging US oligarchy: “This is how fascism works"

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"Yes," MTG says, she wants to make Jan. 6 a national holiday

85

Sen. Grassley schools Musk & DOGE: “It costs money to shut the government down”

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AOC: “I think we should be going after corporations”

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Rep. Raskin on Trump's FBI, DOJ reforms: "They want to make it seem as if it's somehow normal and bipartisan. It's not"

88

Rep. Larson embarrassed w/ 118th Congress: "not much by way of getting things done”

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GOP Rep. LaMalfa: "I can't brag on" my party's record this Congress, "I've been really cynical lately"

90

Sen. Smith: Justice Roberts's reputation as moderate is "not really necessarily the case"

91

Cornyn defends Justice Roberts and his influence on Jan. 6 cases

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Interior Sec. Haaland: presidential apology to Native Americans "is a big deal"

93

Jamie Raskin says Dems have two 2024 objectives: Win & defend win

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GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: "I will certify the election"

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J6 Committee member Lofgren: GOP claims of illegal voting are "honestly delusional"

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Susan Collins defends Roberts as "a person of the utmost integrity"

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Sen. Welch: Roberts orchestrated "radical redirection" of SCOTUS

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New Freedom Caucus chair threatens access when asked about Melania Trump’s career

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Mitt Romney's passing on Melania Trump's new book

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Melania Trump's nude modeling makes Sen. Tuberville blush

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Steve Scalise: Nancy Pelosi hasn't denied "she's the one who turned down the extra security" J6

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Select Committee Chair Bennie Thompson: Pelosi never rejected National Guard on Jan. 6