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It's Monday, August 4th, 2025.

Let's get into the mix.

Here are your Washington headlines of the day. Number one, we've got some news. It's Monday, August 4th, 2025. Let's get into the mix. Here are your Washington headlines of the day.

Number one, we've got some news. Democrats want the top four congressional leaders to meet this week to talk about government funding.

Number two, what happened in the Senate over the weekend and how that could make for a messy September.

And number three, we've got the latest

in the redistricting wars. Texas Democrats bolted from the state over the weekend. Happy Monday, Max.

Thanks so much for filling it for Jake this week. Of course. It's August recess. Everyone's in a good

mood. Senate's home, House is home, and we're here. I love it. Well, we appreciate it.

We are breaking some news here this morning that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority

Leader, Hakeem Jeffries, are asking for a big four meeting this week with Senate Majority Leader

John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson to talk about fiscal year, 2026 funding.

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