Press Pass

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

A Government Shutdown Is Looming So Hard Right Now

Negotiations have completely fallen apart with hours left on the clock.

Sep 30 •

Does Russ Vought Scare You?

The answer to that could determine whether the government stays open or not.

Sep 25 •

Senate Republicans Hate That They Have to Defend Jimmy Kimmel

Plus: The Epstein files discharge petition will get enough signatures.

Sep 23 •

Republicans Set to Give Jan. 6th a Trump-Like Makeover

Plus: Prepare for a government shutdown

Sep 18 •

Republicans Prepare Punishments for Progressives After Charlie Kirk Murder

“Listen, we are in a fight right now to save our democracy—that’s true.”

Sep 16 •

Republicans Still Have Media Subscriptions MAGA Claimed Were Payoffs

Plus: A government shutdown is all but assured

Sep 11 •

GOP Senators Run From the Sight of Trump’s Epstein Card

“No it does not!” Moreno interjected. “Stop it.”

Sep 9 •

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