Catie Edmonson, a Congressional correspondent for The New York Times, shares insights into the early days of Republican control in Congress. She discusses the challenges Speaker Mike Johnson faces amid internal party strife and the ultra-conservative factions pushing for strict alignment with Trump's agenda. The conversation dives into the emotional certification of electoral votes, highlighting Vice President Harris's poignant moment overseeing the confirmation of her opponent. Edmonson reveals the delicate balancing act within the party as they navigate shifts in power and past grievances.

Maggie Haberman, Senior Political Correspondent for The New York Times, Catie Edmondson, Congressional Correspondent, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, Financial Columnist and founder of DealBook, dive deep into the political chaos surrounding a potential government shutdown. They explore Trump's influence on corporate America, with titans like Elon Musk seeking his favor. The discussion also examines the tangled web of congressional spending battles and the shifting dynamics between CEOs and politics, revealing how corporate loyalty is reshaping political narratives.

Hear Catie Edmondson, congressional correspondent for The New York Times, discuss the secret story of how Congress funded the atomic bomb, inspired by the film 'Oppenheimer'. Delve into the hidden meetings, secret funding, and challenges of secrecy during WWII, revealing insights into the inner workings of Washington.

Congressional correspondent Catie Edmondson discusses the unlikely support Democrats might offer House Speaker Mike Johnson. They delve into the tensions within the GOP over spending bills and the efforts to remove Johnson. The podcast explores the political maneuvers for government funding and aid to Ukraine, highlighting Speaker Johnson's dilemma amidst internal and external pressures.

Early on Friday, an intruder broke into the San Francisco home of Nancy Pelosi and bludgeoned Ms. Pelosi’s husband, Paul, with a hammer.The shocking attack underlined fears about the growing number of threats against members of Congress and the woeful lack of security around those lawmakers.Guest: Catie Edmondson, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: A trail of strained relationships. An itinerant life that included a stint living in a storage unit. A personality that was “consumed by darkness.” Who is the man accused of attacking Mr. Pelosi?The assault at the Pelosi home comes as threats against members of Congress have increased in recent years.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Reporter Catie Edmondson from The New York Times discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's successful collaboration with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown. They explore his decision to work with Democrats, facing opposition from the House Freedom Caucus, and the potential threats to his speakership. The podcast also provides updates on the negotiations between Israel and Hamas, as well as the shake-up at OpenAI, including the removal of the CEO.

Catie Edmondson, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the ongoing battle for House Speaker in the House of Representatives. The podcast explores the race between Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise, Jordan's lobbying campaign, pressure tactics used to support Jordan, and the wider implications of the Speaker election on the Republican party and House dynamics. It also covers other topics such as the Gaza conflict and Trump's trial.

Representative Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become speaker of the House turned into a rolling disaster last week, played out over five long days and 15 rounds of voting. Today, the inside story of how it went so wrong — and what he was forced to give up in order to finally win.Guest: Catie Edmondson, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Mr. McCarthy’s slog to the speakership ended with a remarkably public show of intraparty strife during a history-making overnight session.The speaker’s concessions have given the rebels on the right flank of his party more tools to sow disarray.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Last week, Speaker Kevin McCarthy persuaded Republicans to narrowly pass a bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling, setting up high-stakes negotiations with the Biden administration.Catie Edmondson, who covers Congress for The New York Times, explains the risks this might pose to his job and the country’s economy.Catie Edmondson, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: House Republicans have narrowly passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling while cutting spending by nearly 14 percent over a decade.Here’s a look at what is in the bill.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

This episode contains strong language. Republicans are set to take control of the House of Representatives for the first time in four years. The transition is shaping up to be chaotic. Today, the 118th Congress will gather for the first time in the Capitol, yet there is still a question mark over who is going to be the Republican speaker of the House. Why is there still a fight over leadership?Guest: Catie Edmondson, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Representative Kevin McCarthy is struggling to break through a wall of entrenched opposition to his speakership from hard-right lawmakers even after agreeing to weaken his leadership power.Mr. McCarthy has so far faced no viable challenger. But if he is unable to secure the votes, an alternative could quickly emerge. Here are the Republicans to watch. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.