How Republicans lost their groove
Nov 06, 2025•12 min
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Episode description
President Donald Trump’s focus is drifting abroad just as his party faces mounting political headwinds at home. Anna and Jake break down how Trump’s split attention is worrying GOP leaders and reshaping the shutdown fight on Capitol Hill.
Plus: What this week’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey reveal about Democrats’ 2026 momentum.
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