About this episode

The episode discusses the abandonment of the IRS 'weaponization' fund, the suspension of Iran talks, and the upcoming primary elections as the Senate returns to address legislative issues.

The Trump administration is reportedly abandoning its controversial $1.8 billion IRS "weaponization" fund after bipartisan criticism and concerns raised by federal judges. We hear reaction from Capitol Hill and what the decision could mean for ongoing immigration funding negotiations. Also, Iran says it has suspended talks with the United States following Israeli actions in Lebanon, while President Trump insists negotiations are continuing at a "rapid pace." Plus, the Senate returns to Washington facing a growing legislative backlog, and voters in six states prepare to head to the polls for key primary elections. We hear from Senate leaders and candidates on the campaign trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• IRS funding
• bipartisan criticism
• Iran talks
• legislative backlog
• primary elections

Keywords

• IRS
• Trump administration
• bipartisan
• Iran
• Senate
• primary elections
• Capitol Hill
• legislative backlog

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IRS, Capitol Hill, Senate

Places: United States, Iran, Lebanon

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