Episode 27: Johnson avoids shutdown while tensions rise in Congress

November 17, 2023

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress avoided a government shutdown, the suspension of Tim Scott's campaign for President, and whether the Democratic Party will make a move to unseat Ted Cruz, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS
Tim Scott suspends campaign for President
Joe Manchin not running for reelection
SCOTUS under scrutiny
Congressional confrontations

TEXAS TOPICS
Can Dems unseat Ted Cruz?
Michael Burgess bows out
Lina Hidalgo dismisses allegations

DEEP
Shutdown avoided

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