And now I want to bring in MS Now political analysts, Democratic strategists, author, and host of the archival podcast Manita Toiver, and Brendan Buck, former press secretary to House Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan. Brendan, first, your reaction to all the mixed messaging from the administration. On the one hand, they say, you know, the affordability crisis is a con job.They're calling it a hoax. And then on the other hand, they're blaming Joe Biden. >> Yeah.Well, uh, it's clearly not a hoax, and I thi ...

Let's bring in Axio senior political reporter Alex Eisenstat. So, Alex, you've got some new reporting about the president's travel blitz to tout his economy, but what do you expect he will say Tuesday in Pennsylvania. Because Jake set that up and you kind of have to wonder how he's going to approach this.>> Yeah, look, he's going to have to address headon the fact that a lot of Americans are feeling like the price of goods is just way too expensive. The issue is for Donald Trump that he doesn't like to admi ...

Legal & Political Landscape - A group of voters is suing to block a Republican-drawn congressional map in Texas [1] - The group is urging the US Supreme Court to reject the new district lines [1] - The group is calling for next year's midterm election to be conducted using the state's existing map [1]

Government Shutdown & Fiscal Policy - The House is expected to vote to reopen the government after a shutdown of over 50 days [4][13] - Democrats claim Republicans are blindly loyal to Donald Trump and not interested in addressing the rising costs impacting American people [6] - Republicans accuse Democrats of filibustering important spending bills, including those for food stamps, air traffic controllers, and TSA agents [64] - A potential government shutdown looms in January, with a 50/50 chance of it occurring [12][84] - Discussions around healthcare and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are needed, as rates are increasing for the American people [85][88] Healthcare & ACA - Democrats emphasize the issue of affordability, stating Republicans have done nothing but raise prices for working families [11] - The debate over extending Obamacare subsidies is ongoing, with potential votes in the House and Senate [12] - Republicans express concerns about the structure of ACA subsidies, alleging waste, fraud, and abuse, with funds padding the pockets of insurance companies [68] - There is a need to address the rising cost of healthcare, with potential negotiations and conversations to reform or replace Obamacare [64][69] - The President suggests sending cash directly to people to negotiate with insurers, but Democrats are asking for the Republican plan to replace or reform Obamacare [69] Epstein Files & Transparency - Newly released emails related to Jeffrey Epstein are intensifying scrutiny over President Trump's relationship with the disgraced financier [3][19][44] - A discharge petition to release the Epstein files has reached 218 signatures, potentially leading to a vote in early December [3][14][16] - The White House claims the emails are a distraction from the Democrats as they try to navigate the shutdown [22] - There are legal questions surrounding the emails and whether they create legal exposure for President Trump [48] - The release of the files is about accountability and listening to the demands of the American people [17] Economic Indicators & Federal Reserve - Subprime borrowers at least 60 days past due on car payments are rising to 665%, the highest rate since data collection started 30 years ago [80] - The Atlanta Fed President plans to retire at the end of his current term in February [57] - A potential quarter-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve is in question, with policymakers divided about the outlook for policy [61]

Midterm Elections Impact - The bill is designed for hardworking Americans, especially middle and lower class earners, aiming to improve their economic well-being [1] - Expectation of higher wages, increased opportunities, and greater economic growth as a result of the bill [1] - The bill is expected to secure the border and restore American energy dominance [2] - Anticipation of being rewarded for restoring peace through strength [3] - Confidence in gaining seats and flipping Democrat seats in the midterms [3] Political Strategy - Dismissal of Democrat concerns and predictions of losing the majority [3] - Belief that underestimating the company should be avoided [3]

Tax Bill & Political Landscape - Republicans are pushing a tax bill considered President Trump's signature domestic priority [1] - The bill includes unpopular measures like Medicaid and food stamp cuts, raising concerns among Democrats and some Republicans about midterm election repercussions [2][3] - Public opinion is reportedly 2 to 1 against the bill [1][15] - The Wall Street Journal suggests the bill could hand the next election to the Democrats [15] Deficit & Debt - The Senate version of the bill is estimated to add $3.3 trillion to the debt [4][5][6] - The House bill was estimated to add $2.4 trillion to the debt over the next 10 years [5] - Some Republicans argue economic growth will offset tax revenue losses, while others remain concerned about the deficit [6][7] Republican Concerns & Divisions - Some Republicans worry about the impact of Medicaid cuts on the 2026 elections, drawing comparisons to the 2014 Obamacare backlash [18][19] - Senators like Lisa Murkowski raised concerns, particularly regarding provisions affecting Medicaid payments to Alaska and Hawaii [8][9] - The bill includes a provision that could impose additional taxes on US-based solar and wind companies using products from China, impacting energy-producing states [12][13][14] Energy Policy - The House version of the bill aims to phase out federal subsidies for solar and wind energy, established under the Inflation Reduction Act [11] - Lisa Murkowski is attempting to add a provision related to solar and wind energy [10] - Approximately 80% of the solar industry's components originate from China [14]