January 17, 2025: What does it mean to be a Democrat in 2025?
In the final days of the Biden White House, all eyes are fixed on President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans’ total control of the levers of power in Washington. But what does the future hold for the opposition party? Chief Playbook Correspondent Eugene Daniels joins Playbook editor Zack Stanton to dig into that question, and talk about what he learned from the DNC panel in Detroit he moderated on Thursday. Plus, Republicans’ divisions over reconciliation are only getting more complex. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.
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January 16, 2025: Why can’t Mike Johnson and John Thune just get along?
In public, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune get along just fine. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that all is not well: Capitol Hill’s two most powerful lawmakers have two very different legislative strategies, and that puts them at a loggerheads as they each vie for President-elect Donald Trump’s ear. How will it all shake out? Capitol bureau chief and senior Washington columnist Rachael Bade joins Playbook deputy editor Zack Stanton to walk through the possibilities. Plus, signs of a ceasefire in Gaza and President Joe Biden bids farewell to the presidency.
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January 15, 2025: Team Trump tries to box in RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, faces an uphill battle for confirmation. Among other things, Kennedy is a noted vaccine skeptic and has spent years embroiled in controversy. So how will the Trump team negotiate his confirmation? White House reporter Adam Cancryn joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to walk through the plan. Plus, a whopping six cabinet nominees will face confirmation hearings this morning, and what to expect from President Joe Biden’s farewell address.
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January 14, 2025: The cabinet confirmation showdown begins
This morning, the Senate will start confirmation hearings for Trump’s Cabinet nominees. Will any of Trump’s picks see resistance? Senate reporter Ursula Perano joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to go over what to expect. Plus, a sneak peek at the new era of Playbook.
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January 13, 2025: The final word on the Biden doctrine
This afternoon, President Joe Biden will deliver an address on foreign policy from the State Department—his first of two farewell speeches during the final week of his political career. Senior foreign affairs correspondent Nahal Toosi joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to explore how Biden’s foreign policy legacy might be remembered. Plus, the Senate will consider the Laken Riley Act, and a look ahead to a week filled with Senate confirmation hearings. All that, plus the rest of the news you need to know today.
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