It’s shaping up to be a busy — and politically loaded — summer.
On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina dig into the big headlines and behind-the-scenes dynamics shaping U.S. politics this season.
TOPICS:
Which bills could land on the Governor Abbott's desk — and which might get vetoed
The status of the federal budget battle in Congress
The latest in U.S. tariff disputes and global trade tensions
Supreme Court cases to watch as rulings roll out
Possible changes in foreign policy amid shifting global alliances
How politicians are gearing up for the 2026 elections during the summer
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