Morning Report

<p>The Morning Report features a deep dive into Washington's daily agenda from The Hill, with new episodes each weekday morning. National political reporters Alexis Simendinger and Kristina Karish provide insights and analysis on the big stories of the day and the political players to watch</p>

Who’s winning the shutdown blame game?

At the outset of the government shutdown, Americans are placing more of the blame on the party in power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-03
21:14

White House amps up shutdown pressure on Democrats

Republicans appear set on ratcheting up the pain on Democrats in a push to force them to bend and back a bill to reopen the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-02
19:28

Five questions hanging over the government shutdown

The federal government has shut down for the first time in more than six years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-01
27:07

Blame game escalates on shutdown verge

Republicans and Democrats are pointing the finger at the other as a government shutdown seems almost certain to begin at midnight barring a last-minute shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-30
24:36

Trump, Democrats set for last-ditch talks to avoid shutdown

President Trump and the four top congressional leaders are set to meet at the White House today for what could be the last best chance at avoiding a government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-29
22:54

Comey-Trump feud takes latest turn with indictment

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on the basis of allegations that he gave false testimony to Congress in 2020, despite some officials expressing concern over a lack of evidence for the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-26
28:32

ICE shooting renews political violence fears

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09-25
25:33

‘Backfired bigly’: Kimmel jabs Trump push to remove him

Jimmy Kimmel made an emotional but defiant return to his late night show on Wednesday night, ripping the Trump administration while saying he understood why his comment about Charlie Kirk’s killing left some people feeling upset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-24
22:12

Erika Kirk steps into the spotlight

When she took the stage to deliver her husband's eulogy, Erika Kirk followed multiple Cabinet members, top White House officials, key MAGA media personalities and the vice president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-23
22:49

Trump, MAGA figures honor Charlie Kirk and point to ‘revival’

President Trump and all the big names in MAGA joined together Sunday to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed earlier this month while speaking on a college campus in Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-22
29:17

Kimmel fallout extends beyond late-night host

The fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and President Trump’s battle with media outlets is spreading as the president suggests licenses be taken away from media outlets for overwhelmingly negative coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-19
21:36

Trump pick plants flag amid Fed battles

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09-18
21:57

‘Hate speech’ firestorm swirls around Trump officials

Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing broad backlash on the right after suggesting the federal government may try to prosecute alleged hate speech, with efforts to clarify the comments stoking criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-17
18:14

Patel faces growing scrutiny over Kirk case

FBI Director Kash Patel faces a high-stake hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee today as he fends off frustration from the right over his handling of the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-16
18:51

Charlie Kirk’s death sparks national reckoning

The assassination of conservative influencer and Trump ally Charlie Kirk is focusing the national dialogue on political polarization and safety for public figures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-15
21:12

Charlie Kirk shooting rattles Washington, country

Lawmakers said they are on edge in the Capitol as they planned exits from Washington on Thursday to head back to their states and districts, with heightened security fears rippling across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-12
18:19

Political violence fears surge after Charlie Kirk killing

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk shocked elected leaders on the right and left Wednesday and set off a new wave of warnings about heated discourse and violence fraying America from coast to coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-11
16:48

Trump tariffs face high-stakes Supreme Court review

President Trump’s economic sway over tariffs, interest rates and job creation will be tested before the year ends. Conditions in the U.S. economy may turn on what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-10
19:27

Trump leans into ICE for Chicago crackdown

President Trump is ramping up immigration enforcement operations in Chicago and other areas as a way to target crime in major cities his administration has sought to paint as urban hellscapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-09
17:58

Is Chicago next for Trump’s crime crackdown?

Is President Trump about to send troops and federal officers to Chicago? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-08
24:17

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