Marjorie Taylor Greene heads for the exit and four members face formal reprimand votes – what does it all say about the state of the House of Representatives? Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss another whirlwind week on Capitol Hill, touching on MTG, censures, FBI investigations, appropriations and more. Then, former congressman Patrick McHenry joins to share his analysis of the recent eruptions on the House floor and the factors driving discontent in the Republican Conference, predictions for the midterms, and advice for leadership on both sides of the aisle.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Patrick McHenry

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed:

Punchbowl News: Why MTG's missive rang true for House GOP

Axios: The worst good-paying job in America

New York Times: In the House, Censures Proliferate, Reflecting a Poisonous Climate

New York Times: ‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed

NBC News: FBI seeks interviews with six Democrats Trump accused of 'seditious behavior'

CBS News: Lindsey Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal shutdown deal provision allowing $500,000 lawsuits from senators

Roll Call: GOP goes all out to hold Tennessee seat as Democrats look for 2026 omen

Punchbowl News: Inside Michael Whatley’s N.C. Senate bid

Ballotpedia: List of U.S. House incumbents who are not running for re-election in 2026

With the government reopened and the House back in session, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller look back on this history-making shutdown to glean lessons for future fights. Then they look ahead to upcoming votes on the Epstein files and condemning Rep. Chuy Garcia. Plus, are we seeing a new Marjorie Taylor Greene? And is the appropriations process back on track?

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed:

POLITICO: Trump signs bill ending longest government shutdown in US history

Reuters: After Trump reversal, US House pushes forward on Epstein vote

CNN: ‘Humbly, I’m sorry’: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s turning a new leaf after years of divisive comments

Axios: House Dems fail to stop internal revolt on condemning Chuy García

POLITICO: The next shutdown threat is around the corner

The government shutdown nears its end and the recriminations are flying fast. Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller react to the breakthrough in the Senate and forecast a few possible hiccups in the House. Then, Adam Jentleson, President of the Searchlight Institute and former top aide to Harry Reid, joins the show to offer a Democratic perspective on the shutdown and debate the future of the filibuster.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Adam Jentleson

Audio Producer: Benji Englander

Video Producer: Regina Anderson

Articles Discussed:

NYT: Senate Moves Toward Ending Shutdown After Democratic Defectors Relent

NBC News: Democrats rebel after 8 senators cut a deal to end the shutdown without ACA funds

Axios: Here's why Congressional Democrats are furious over the shutdown deal

Punchbowl: Johnson faces multitude of challenges in House vote to reopen government

POLITICO: House to return to laundry list of controversies after 7-week hiatus

Fox News: Trump pushes Republicans to end Senate filibuster

Bloomberg: A History of the Filibuster as the Root of Senate Dysfunction