Why did you partner together on the issue of Ukrainian children who have been abducted. >> Ladies first. >> Okay.>> So, uh, Lindsay and I actually have worked together on Ukraine issues for a long time. Uh, my first trip to Ukraine uh was with John McCain and Lindsey Graham. >> Um, and that was after the first invasion.And, uh, from the very beginning, uh, Lindsay has stood up >> New Year's Eve. >> New Year's Eve in the middle of a blizzard with John McCain. um and we were in the Dunbos region uh we were th ...

>> WELCOME BACK EVERYBODY. OUR NEXT GUEST IS PART OF A BIPARTISAN GROUP OF LAWMAKERS PUSHING TO PREVENT THE OBAMACARE SUBSIDIES FROM EXPIRING AT THE END OF THE YEAR. JOINING US RIGHT NOW IS CONGRESSMAN JOSH GOTTHEIMER OF NEW JERSEY.HE'S A MEMBER OF THE INTELLIGENCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE. HE'S ALSO THE VICE CHAIR OF THE PROBLEM SOLVERS CAUCUS. AND CONGRESSMAN, WELCOME.>> THANKS FOR HAVING ME. >> WE HAVE NOT HEARD A LOT OF BIPARTISANSHIP RECENTLY. WE HAVEN'T HEARD A LOT FROM THE PROBLEM SOLVERS, BE ...

Discussions remain at a standstill over subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Yesterday, the Senate left for the Thanksgiving holiday. Um, nothing that's planned at this point, so we are still in wait and see mode.Joining us right now is House Minority Leader Hakee Jeff to talk a little bit more about this. And sir, can you lay out um without any partisan bent kind of where things stand right now just so Americans understand what's happening. Well, the Affordable Care Act tax credits are going to expire on ...

We want to turn now to a major piece of the affordability equation for many Americans, the cost of health care. We spent a lot of time talking about this. Congress remains divided not just on how to fix the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits, but whether it even needs to happen.The president this week seemed to rule out an extension of those subsidies, even as a recent poll from the health policy research group KFF finds most Americans support Congress extending the tax credits. And a majority view th ...

Political Strategy & Impact - Termination of the filibuster is viewed as a catalyst for swift action, potentially opening the country within 10 minutes through a second vote [1] - The filibuster's original purpose of fostering bipartisanship has not been effective [1][2] - Terminating the filibuster is predicted to lead to a highly productive three-year period for the country [2] - Failure to terminate the filibuster is expected to result in legislative gridlock and limited progress for both parties [2]

Geopolitical Analysis - Erosion of bipartisanship, especially in foreign policy, has weakened the global position [1] - Adversaries have taken note of the weakened global position [1]

Government Shutdown & Political Stalemate - The government shutdown is unlikely to end until the president defines negotiable terms for Republicans [1] - Republicans are hesitant to collaborate due to potential presidential backlash, hindering bipartisan solutions [6] - The President's focus on projects like sending money to Argentina and building a ballroom is misaligned with public needs [4] - The President's lack of engagement with Democrats is unprecedented, impeding problem-solving [13] - There is a lack of confidence that the President will adhere to congressional spending bills [8] Healthcare & Social Programs - Some families are facing significant increases in healthcare premiums, such as from $1,100 to $2,100 per month, highlighting the need for tax credit extensions [3] - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is at risk of running out of funds in approximately two weeks, potentially worsening the impact of the shutdown [11] - Concerns are raised about potential cuts to services for students with disabilities, the fentanyl crisis response, and the CDC [12] Ethical Concerns & Nominations - The President is seeking $230 million in damages from the Justice Department, which is considered an unprecedented request [15][16] - A presidential nominee for a government watchdog position withdrew after text messages revealed a "Nazi streak" [17][18]

[Music] The world is increasingly becoming divided into red and blue. It is now at a crossroads. It's important for us now to have a new mindset, one that takes our values and twists it and blends it into something stronger than what we've ever had before.I call that the purple mark. The purple mark is not about losing your individuality. It's about creating unity despite our differences.We need to come together. Now, you may ask, why did I pick the color purple. I was in the Marine Corps for 22 years, and ...

speaker is giving us an update right now on the shutdown. >> Tens of thousands of visitors here, family, you have school groups that come and visit. They they walk these grounds.Uh we have about 7,000 people who visit this capital each and every day. But today, that's not going to be the case. Today, America's boys and girls will walk up to these doors and they'll see something different, a sign that says closed until further notice.And that's because at midnight, the Democrats followed through on their thr ...

Government Shutdown & Congressional Dynamics - Congress is facing challenges in passing bills due to partisan divisions and a lack of bipartisanship [2] - Compromise is needed on issues like healthcare (ACA subsidies) and aid to farmers [3][4] - Tensions are high among congressional leaders, impacting their ability to negotiate effectively [5] - The current state of the Senate and House represents a deterioration over the past decade [6] Economic & Social Impact of Shutdown - A potential government shutdown could affect 750,000 government employees, impacting $400 million in daily compensation [7] - Essential personnel, including those at the Social Security Administration (88% of staff), may be required to work without pay [7][8] - Military personnel will continue to work without pay during the shutdown [10] - Federal workers are typically paid bi-weekly, and a missed paycheck can create significant financial hardship [12] Potential Solutions & Considerations - A bailout for farmers facing challenges due to decreased Chinese soy purchases could be attached to a continuing resolution (CR) [4] - Addressing ACA subsidies earlier or forming a working group to resolve the issue are potential off-ramps [4] - The disparity between lawmakers continuing to be paid while federal workers are not is a growing concern [8][10][11]