Press Pass

In-depth reporting on Congress, campaigns, and the way Washington works from Joe Perticone.

It’s Trump’s Party and He’ll Whine If He Wants To

Plus: The latest congressional corruption is too obvious.

Jun 12 •

Senate Republicans to Trump: Sic the Military on L.A.

Plus: A tale of two broken promises.

Jun 10 •

We Have to Pass the Bill So You Can Find Out What to Regret

Plus: The CBO’s straight talk gets all the hate on Capitol Hill

Jun 5 •

It Sure Looks Like Pete Hegseth Misled Joni Ernst

Plus: What’s the ‘Vogue’ editor doing in the White House?

Jun 3 •

Musk Hands Dems a Gift. They Promptly Chuck It.

Plus: How to disappear for good.

May 29 •

How Trump’s Tariff Spasms Became a Gold Rush in Congress

Plus: Republicans can’t stop saying the quiet part loud.

May 27 •

GOP ‘Moderates’ Lied Their Way Through Cutting Medicaid

The “big, beautiful bill” is a hot mess.

May 22 •

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