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Rep. Jim Himes: President Trump will deny the midterm results if Republicans lose
July 22, 2026
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Connecticut) sits down with NOTUS’ Kadia Goba to talk about his concerns that President Donald Trump could meddle in November’s midterm elections, the fight over reauthorizing the government’s top surveillance tool, and his belief in a “big tent” Democratic Party.
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Sen. Alex Padilla: Lawmakers Have Responsibility for Health Transparency
July 15, 2026
California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla sits down with NOTUS’ Igor Bobic to talk about transparency over illness in Congress, California’s proposed billionaire tax, and his concerns over whether President Donald Trump might interfere in November’s midterm elections.
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Inside America’s 250th Birthday Party
July 8, 2026
America celebrated its 250th anniversary with dueling entities planning events — including one backed by President Donald Trump that mixed partisanship with patriotism. Oriana González is joined by her colleagues Anna Kramer and Jenna Monnin to discuss their reporting on what went into the Trump-sponsored event and how bipartisan plans took a back seat. Plus, Kadia Goba and Al Weaver discuss their reporting on the president’s focus on remaking D.C. and how the 250th celebrations overshadowed the one-year anniversary of the Republican tax law.
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Rep. James Comer: Expect Public Hearings and ‘Report’ on Epstein
July 1, 2026
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky sits down with NOTUS’ Reese Gorman to talk about the Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, his likely gubernatorial bid, and his view on the difference between the business dealings of the Trump family and the Biden family.
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