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?