With the House and Senate on a collision course over reconciliation, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller explore which strategy has the best chance of success and how some of the wonkier aspects of the process may trip up the GOP’s plans. Then, NBC News’ senior White House correspondent Garrett Haake joins the show to offer his insight on the Trump administration’s early actions, the Trump-Musk relationship, and JD Vance’s role as the “Senate whisperer.”
Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller
Guest: Garrett Haake
Producer: Benji Englander
Articles Discussed
Punchbowl: The reconciliation race: Can the House get its act together?
Politico: Inside the House GOP clash over tax cuts
CBS News: CBS News poll — Trump has positive approval amid "energetic" opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised
WaPo: Some Democrats vow to use leverage in government funding fight
NBC News: Elon Musk gets quiet White House reminders his power isn't unchecked
Politico: JD Vance Aced His First Test. The Next One Will Be Tougher.