CONTROL Reconciling the House and Senate Strategies, Feat. Manu Raju
It’s the question that shape the agenda next year: Will Congress do two reconciliation bills in 2025 or jam everything into one package? Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the differing plans from incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith, as well as answer key questions about the reconciliation process. Then, they are joined by Manu Raju, CNN's Chief Congressional Correspondent, to talk about the Senate confirmation battles for Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel.
Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller
Guest: Manu Raju
Producer: Benji Englander
Articles Discussed:
CNN: GOP rifts open over Trump agenda as legislative landmines await new Congress
WaPo: GOP caught between immigration and tax cuts for early 2025 priorities
Reuters: Embattled Trump nominees Hegseth, Gabbard visit Senate seeking support