February 09, 2018
Pod Save America
“A government eclipse.” (LIVE from Denver)
In This Episode
Paul Ryan needs Democratic votes to keep the government open, and the Democrats can’t decide whether to demand a vote on dreamers. The White House covers up a senior aide’s domestic abuse allegations, and Pennsylvania may be headed towards a constitutional crisis. Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Alyssa are joined by business owner and community activist Wanda James live on stage in Denver, Colorado.
Show Notes:
Spending Deal (3:40)
- New York Times: Senate Leaders Reach Budget Deal to Raise Spending Over Two Years
- Vox: What liberals won in the budget deal
- New York Times: Trump Signs Budget Deal to Raise Spending and Reopen Government
- Politico: Pelosi’s Dreamers protest leaves some Democrats underwhelmed
- Bloomberg: What Is Nancy Pelosi Up To?
- The Hill: Paul Ryan says he has the votes for budget deal
- Vox: The Senate’s immigration debate is really at least 7 different debates
- US News: Ryan Vows to Find Solution to DACA, Immigration Reform
White House, Rob Porter, John Kelly (19:45)
- New York Times: Rob Porter, White House Aide, Resigns After Accusations of Abuse
- Washington Post: Senior White House official to resign after ex-wives’ allegations of abuse
- CNN: White House officials knew about Porter’s abuse allegations and scrambled to protect him
- Politico: In new statement, Kelly says he was ‘shocked’ by Porter allegations and condemns abuse
- Politico: Democrats request investigation into White House security clearance process
- Washington Post: John Kelly’s credibility is at risk after defending aide accused of domestic violence
Gerrymandering (32:30)
- New York Times: Justices Won’t Block Pennsylvania Gerrymandering Decision
- CNN: Pennsylvania Republican wants to impeach judges in gerrymandering case
Elections
- Kansas City Star: A Democrat flips a Missouri House seat, and GOP infighting ensues
- Roll Call: DCCC Expands to 101 Targets in 2018
- CBS: Is President Trump’s approval rating on the rise?
