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Morning Report

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

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August 4, 2026 17 mins
Voters are heading to the polls today in five states around the country, with key primary contests that will help determine the direction of the Democratic Party heading into the midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump will assemble his Cabinet at Camp David today as he faces mounting struggles with his legislative agenda, a vexing war with Iran and record low approval ratings with the midterm elections less than one hundred days away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) are showing no signs of backing down on their demands concerning Todd Blanche’s nomination to become permanent attorney general, throwing his confirmation into serious doubt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Covid-Nineteen pandemic will return to center stage Wednesday as the man whose briefings dominated daily life for more than a year testifies before Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The GOP race to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is shaping up to be a combative affair, despite President Trump seeking to clear the field for Graham’s sister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump’s sweeping claims of election interference during his primetime address to the country Thursday night were largely unsupported by documents the White House posted to its website as he was speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump’s planned speech to the country this evening is raising speculation that he will take the opportunity to escalate his thus-far-false claims about widespread fraud tainting the 2020 presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Key members of President Trump’s administration and some of the most prominent lawmakers on Capitol Hill will be featured in the second annual Hill Nation Summit on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It’s Tuesday. Who else is freaked out about this cyclosporiasis outbreak? 🙋 I basically live on watermelon, blueberries and other fresh fruit in the summer. Hopefully, health officials will figure out the cause soon. Trump drops 20 percent Strait of Hormuz toll planInflation falls in JuneJustices ask for more security in rare testimonyLindsey Graham’s sister to be sworn in How to avoid cyclosporiasis amid outbreak 💰IN...
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President Trump has formally reset the clock on his war against Iran, resuming daily strikes and a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz less than a month after signing a deal meant to bring an end to hostilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) will have ripple effects on the GOP agenda in the coming weeks, as Washington mourns one of its most outspoken dealmakers and defense hawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Republicans see pros and cons to Graham Platner's last-minute decision to drop out of the Maine Senate race as Senator Susan Collins Republican from Maine attempts to again defy political trends and win another term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The latest rounds of U.S. attacks on Iran are sending President Trump back into perilous territory four months out from the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump said he thinks the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran is “over” after the U.S. traded attacks with Tehran overnight, throwing the future of peace talks into serious doubt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Belgium lost the battle but won the war against the U.S. as its men’s World Cup team dominated their knockout round match Monday night to win 4-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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One of the most contentious Democratic Senate primaries this year is now set to be a head-to-head matchup between the two wings of the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A record-breaking heat wave is enveloping much of the country as people across the United States are set to celebrate the semiquincentennial, potentially overshadowing festivities including President Trump’s speech on the National Mall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over the best path forward after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship through his Day 1 executive order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump and his allies on Capitol Hill are intensifying pressure to pass a key voting requirements bill after the Supreme Court’s surprise ruling allowed states to continue accepting mail-in ballots after polls close in federal races on Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Supreme Court is expected to wrap up its term this week, with eight cases still awaiting rulings, including some of the most intensely debated of the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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