Morning Report

Morning Report

The Morning Report features a deep dive into Washington's daily agenda from The Hill, with new episodes each weekday morning. National political reporters Alexis Simendinger and Kristina Karish provide insights and analysis on the big stories of the day and the political players to watch

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July 25, 2025 17 mins
President Trump’s supporters, agitating to view government files on Jeffrey Epstein, are still waiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The White House is escalating its push to move on from the Jeffrey Epsteen controversy, even as the story keeps growing and G-O-P lawmakers step up efforts to get files from the Justice Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 23, 2025 19 mins
House Republicans find themselves cornered by President Trump's MAGA base, their own pledges of “transparency” and by Democrats intent on making the most of the Jeffrey Epstein firestorm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump wants senators to work through a planned August recess, as lawmakers push to flee Washington to campaign back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump applauded his sixth-month mark Sunday, hailing his second term as an early success even as he tallies unfinished business, middling poll results and Republican anxiety that next year's midterm contests might end on a sour note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In the battle over President Trump's spending priorities, Republicans say they are running the table, leaving Democratic lawmakers and a tiny band of G-O-P critics in the dust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The MAGA revolt over Jeffrey Epstein fractured President Trump's defensive line on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump is providing fresh support for Ukraine and hardening his position on Russia in an effort to force Moscow to end its war by September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump’s vow to conduct mass deportations recently gained altitude from Congress, the Supreme Court and his most conservative supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will visit west-central Texas today to pledge support to families of flood victims and officials who continue to search for at least 170 people missing amid a catastrophe that killed more than 120, including children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump and Congress are threatening harsh sanctions against Moscow for its three-year war in Ukraine, with Republican lawmakers feeling more confident about passing sanctions legislation this month after Trump sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump says the mammoth bill he will sign tonight at the White House will lead to America’s “golden age.” It’s a boast the Republican Party hopes it can successfully pitch to voters during next year’s elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump hailed the passage of the mammoth GOP budget bill as offering “something for everyone,” but the Senate legislation has landed with a thud among some House conservatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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THE FATE OF THE SENATE's mammoth tax and spending bill this morning turns on nailing down final support from senators who have lingering misgivings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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