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What the Senate left undone

Aug 10, 2026 · 12m

Summary

Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman discuss the Senate’s recess ahead of a challenging fall session, focusing on stalled priorities like the SAVE Act and government funding. They cover North Carolina Republicans selecting a replacement for Chuck Edwards following his sexual harassment scandal and Ohio’s Max Mueller facing similar controversy. Finally, they analyze Georgia’s statewide Senate race, where Rep. Mike Collins trails John Ossoff amid damaging ads targeting his past comments on Social Security.

Topics discussed

Intro and Washington headlines overview Senate recess, SAVE Act, and government funding NC GOP selects replacement for Chuck Edwards Ohio Rep. Max Mueller scandal and election risks Mike Collins vs. John Ossoff in Georgia
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