On NOTUS

On NOTUS

Hosted by NOTUS reporters who walk the halls of Capitol Hill every day, each episode of On NOTUS explores the major policy fights in Washington and features interviews with newsmakers behind the headlines.

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August 26, 2026 23 mins
Election Day is only a few short weeks away, and we have a special look at the fight for control of the House of Representatives. Reporters Oriana Gonzalez, Reese Gorman, and Kadia Goba spent some time talking to top leaders and candidates and share their reporting on  how each party is making their pitch. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@notusreports Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.notus....
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NOTUS congressional reporter Oriana González is joined by her colleagues Igor Bobic and Lissandra Villa de Petrzelka to talk about how the Senate map could shake out in November, plus new NOTUS reporting on why “body people” are essential to making the Capitol work.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@notusreports Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.notus.org/account/newsletters ...
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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) sits down with NOTUS’ Igor Bobic to talk about his “For Our Republic Act,” a ten-point plan aimed at limiting the executive power he says President Trump is abusing. Merkley also discusses his views on divides inside the Democratic Party and his priorities if he becomes Budget Committee Chairman next year.
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Ahead of the August recess, some Republicans are urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the chamber in Washington to pass President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act, despite lacking votes to move the legislation forward. Igor Bobic is joined by his colleagues Avani Kalra and Al Weaver to talk about the divides inside the Senate Republican Conference and the limits of the president’s power on the Hill.
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Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-California) sits down with NOTUS’ Oriana González to talk about key issues for Latino voters in the midterm elections, the future of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and her rationale for voting to end all U.S. aid to Israel.
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Rep. Jim Himes (D-Connecticut) sits down with NOTUS’ Kadia Goba to talk about his concerns that President Donald Trump could meddle in November’s midterm elections, the fight over reauthorizing the government’s top surveillance tool, and his belief in a “big tent” Democratic Party.
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California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla sits down with NOTUS’ Igor Bobic to talk about transparency over illness in Congress, California’s proposed billionaire tax, and his concerns over whether President Donald Trump might interfere in November’s midterm elections.
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America celebrated its 250th anniversary with dueling entities planning events — including one backed by President Donald Trump that mixed partisanship with patriotism. Oriana González is joined by her colleagues Anna Kramer and Jenna Monnin to discuss their reporting on what went into the Trump-sponsored event and how bipartisan plans took a back seat. Plus, Kadia Goba and Al Weaver discuss their reporting on the president&r...
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Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky sits down with NOTUS’ Reese Gorman to talk about the Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, his likely gubernatorial bid, and his view on the difference between the business dealings of the Trump family and the Biden family.
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North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis sits down with NOTUS’ Al Weaver to talk about his second thoughts about voting for Pete Hegseth, the divisions inside the Senate Republican Conference and his major problems with President Trump’s ill-fated anti-weaponization fund.
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Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen sits down with NOTUS’ Igor Bobic to talk about the need for “dramatic change” in Washington and his party’s stance on Israel heading into the 2028 election.
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From whipping votes to setting the floor agenda, President Trump has extended his reach to the speaker’s gavel with the cooperation of Speaker Mike Johnson. Oriana González is joined by her colleagues Kadia Goba, Reese Gorman and Paul Kane to discuss new reporting on Trump’s grip on the House as his sway in the Senate may be waning among some in his party. Plus, new revelations about the House Ethics Committee, includin...
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Republicans’ plans for a reconciliation bill “blew up before they could ever get going” as members bristled over directives from the Trump administration regarding a White House ballroom and the DOJ’s “anti-weaponization” fund. NOTUS’ Reese Gorman is joined by his colleagues Igor Bobic and Avani Kalra to discuss what Republicans could do next, with November on their mind. On NOTUS is a pro...
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New Democrat Coalition Chairman and Illinois Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider sits down with NOTUS’ Daniella Diaz to talk about his anti-corruption midterm agenda, Hasan Piker, and his expectations for the 2028 Democratic primary. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find more about NOTUS at ⁠⁠notus.com/podcast⁠⁠ and follow us @notusreports. NOTUS is a ...
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Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly sits down with NOTUS’ Igor Bobic to talk about the Trump administration’s handling of the war in Iran, political violence and his potential 2028 presidential candidacy. Kelly, a former astronaut, also talks about aliens and his views on Mars. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find more about NOTUS at ⁠⁠notus.com/...
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene sits down with NOTUS’ Daniella Diaz to talk about the ongoing redistricting fight, the party’s midterm strategy and what Democrats will do if they win the majority in the House. DelBene and Diaz also talk about the importance of lessons learned in the 2024 cycle and her expectations for election night. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and ...
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National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Richard Hudson joins NOTUS’ Reese Gorman to talk about how changing maps may impact House control in November, and why he thinks mid-decade redistricting has been a “good thing.” Hudson, a North Carolina Republican, also talks about the potential electoral effects of rising gas prices and where Republicans can do a better job on messaging.On NOTUS is a production o...
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries sits down with NOTUS’ Kadia Goba this week to talk about redistricting, censures and ethics investigations, and why he has no regrets about kicking George Santos out of Congress. Jeffries and Kadia also talk about their hometown of Brooklyn and his favorite Biggie Smalls lyric. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find mor...
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Rep. Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Republican known for his one-liners and for building skateboards, talks to host Reese Gorman about why he thinks the public should “100%” be able to see the evidence he’s seen that aliens exist. He also talks about his relationship with President Donald Trump and the ethics scandals that have been rocking Congress of late. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and product...
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat who serves as vice chair for the Problem Solvers Caucus, talks to host Reese Gorman about why he’ll still work with Republicans even if Democrats win back the House and Senate. He also talks about how Congress could do a better job of holding members accountable in the wake of several recent ethics scandals in the House. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and prod...
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