Back from Recess, Staring at a Shutdown Feat. Ali Vitali
Description
After an extended summer break, Congress is back in session with one major item on the to-do list: fund the government. Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller debate the odds of a shutdown and the challenging dynamics facing Senate Minority Leader Schumer. They also discuss the latest with the Epstein case and the impending changes to confirming nominees in the Senate. Then, MSNBC’s Ali Vitali – host of “Way Too Early” and Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent – joins the show to offer her insights on Epstein, a potential shutdown, along with other items capturing the attention of Capitol Hill.
Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller
Guest: Ali Vitali, MSNBC
Audio Producer: Benji Englander
Video Producer: Regina Anderson
Articles Discussed:
POLITICO: Congress splinters into unlikely factions over looming government shutdown
Punchbowl: 22 days until the shutdown deadline. Republicans need a plan
Breitbart: Exclusive—Senate Majority Leader John Thune: A Nominations Rules Change Is Coming
The Hill: GOP sets out to fulfill Trump’s wishes on crime bill
POLITICO: House Oversight receives Epstein estate files, including 'birthday book'
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