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In face of record low disapproval, Congressional...

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2026/04/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolpolitics.comPodcast Show Notes:Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~ Let us know what to ask next!In our latest episode — Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) fires back at the premise that Republicans need to retool ahead of the midterms, telling Ask a Pol Politics the only thing needing a retool is the “legacy media” that “intentionally reports falsehoods.” He then touts GOP tax bill wins: a

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WATCH: Echoing Melania Trump, Rep. Luna’s pushing GOP...

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2026/04/24

Who?Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL)Ask a Pol asks:What do you make of the first lady’s call to have public hearings with the Epstein survivors — and how do you broach that with GOP leaders?Key Luna:“I actually had been encouraging that,” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna tells Ask a Pol Politics.But there are obstacles?“The Department of Justice gave plea deals to people that they knew were trafficking people, and so there is no justice for the victims,” Luna says. “Ghislaine Maxwell should not be the only one

2:16

Hegseth has ‘thinnest skin,’ mocks veteran and West...

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2026/04/24

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolpolitics.com‘Knows he’s a joke’: Capitol Hill goes nuclear on Hegseth after mid-war ‘score-settling’About Ask a Pol: We give listeners a front row seat to Congress. Transparency matters, so come inside the Capitol with us! Politicians disappoint. Ask a Pol keeps em honest. Find us on social media:SubstackXSpotifyAppleDon’t miss our other Ask a Pol sites! Ask a Pol politics.Ask a Pol crypto. Ask a Pol drugs. Ask a Pol ai. Ask a

0:55

President Trump, Joe Rogan & RFK Jr unveil new...

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2026/04/18

Who?Joe Rogan — Oval Office, White HouseKey Rogan:“We have a gigantic opiate problem in this country, obviously. In 2024, more than 80,000 people died of overdoses. It’s a horrible number. And there’s more than 5 million people that are addicted to opiates right now in this country,” Rogan said at the White House. “With one dose of ibogaine, more than 80% of people are free of that addiction. With two doses, it’s more than 90%.”Caught our ear:“These drugs are illegal not because they’re harmful —

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EXCLUSIVE — AOC on infamous NYC prison: “Not just...

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2026/04/18

Who?Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)Ask a Pol asks:Is there momentum behind this latest push to close Rikers Island?Key AOC:“I mean, we’ve been pushing to close Rikers for quite some time now,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez exclusively tells Ask a Pol Politics.About Ask a Pol: We give listeners a front row seat to Congress. Transparency matters, so come inside the Capitol with us! Politicians disappoint. Ask a Pol keeps em honest. Find us on social media:SubstackXSpotifyAppleDon’t miss our other

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Rep. Jamie Raskin says it's "sad" Republicans are...

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2026/04/16

Who?Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) — Ranking Member, House Committee on Oversight and AccountabilityAsk a Pol asks:What do you make of your Republican colleagues standing by Trump’s mental acuity and saying you should have done this commission for Biden?Key Raskin:“I’d say they are in a distinct minority in the country. Look, I am for the body called for by the 25th Amendment as a standing permanent body for every president — Democrat, Republican, independent,” Rep. Jamie Raskin exclusively tells Ask a

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Trump socialism: Ayanna Pressley says GOP “just...

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2026/04/11

Who?Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) — Member, AOC’s “Squad”Ask a Pol asks:Isn’t it curious how congressional Republicans are falling in line behind President Donald Trump even as he’s taking 10% of Intel, taking 15% of profits from American chip makers and rolling out TrumpRX, which many on the right hypocritically fear is dangerously close to “socialized” medicine? Key Pressley:“No, it’s not curious why they are,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley exclusively tells Ask a Pol Politics. “They are because he’s

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“There’s a downside," Repub. Sen. Marshall fears...

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2026/04/10

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolpolitics.comWho?Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) — Obstetrician & gynecologist by trade**one of four doctors in the US SenateAsk a Pol asks:Is TrumpRX working — and could a future Democrat expand it into socialized medicine?Key Marshall:“Indeed it is working and it’s not perfect. It doesn’t cover every drug, but people are seeing some significant savings, maybe 50, 70, 80 in some instances,” Sen. Roger Marshall exclusively tells Ask

1:40

Rep. Balint: From TrumpRX to 10% stake in Intel,...

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2026/04/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolpolitics.comWho?Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) — Vice Ranking Member, House Judiciary CommitteeAsk a Pol asks:Are Republicans hypocrites for hammering Democrats on socialism while the Trump administration takes equity stakes in private companies like Intel?Key Balint:“He’s using the words, you know, “socialism,” “communism,” “leftist” as rhetoric against us — and yet there are so many things happening in this administration that to

1:38

Trump socialism okay to Freedom Caucus Chair...

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2026/04/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolpolitics.comWho?Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) — Chair, House Freedom CaucusAsk a Pol asks:Is the Trump administration taking a 10% stake in Intel and grabbing 15% of profits from chip manufacturers socialism from the right?Key Harris:“Generally, I’m not supportive,” Freedom Caucus Chair Rep. Andy Harris exclusively tells Ask a Pol Politics of the Trump administration’s moves to take a stake in Intel. “But I don’t know enough about

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Flashback: “Bondi’s doing the best she can," Jim...

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2026/04/03

Who?Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) — Chair, House Judiciary CommitteeAsk a Pol asks:Despite Attorney General Pam Bondi attacking members of both parties who pressed her for answers on the Justice Department's bungling of the Epstein files' release, survivors at today's hearing say they still need a lot more from the government?Key Jordan:“Attorney General Bondi’s doing the best she can to comply with the law and adhere to what the court said had to happen,” Rep. Jim Jordan exclusively tells Ask a Pol

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Sen. Tim Kaine: NATO might help with Iran if Trump...

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2026/04/03

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolpolitics.comWho?Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) — US Senate Armed Services CommitteeAsk a Pol asks:What do you make of President Donald Trump publicly calling out America’s NATO allies — including threats to withhold Pentagon support in future conflicts — after European countries refused to send military support to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz?Key Kaine:“He’s been non-stop screwing around with NATO allies during his whole time in

1:46

Sen. Coons: With Trump "disrespecting" allies, it's...

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2026/04/01

Who?Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) — Ranking Member, Appropriations Defense SubcommitteeAsk a Pol asks:What do you make of NATO allies being reluctant to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump and Israel attacked Iran?Key Coons:“That the President keeps disrespecting our NATO ally this way leads to the unsurprising result. Then when he didn’t consult with them before launching a war of choice with Iran, they don’t feel quite into opening the Strait of Hormuz,” Sen. Chris Coons

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"I’m terrified," Senate Intel Vice Chair on fallout...

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2026/03/28

Who?Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) — Vice-chair, Senate Intelligence CommitteeAsk a Pol asks:In President Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting this week, it seemed the administration was totally blindsided by Iran’s stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz — were they?Key Warner:“No. If they had read any intelligence, it’s obvious they would close the Strait,” Senate Intel Vice-chair Mark Warner tells Ask a Pol Politics. “Somebody didn’t read the intelligence or some of the intelligence community’s leadership is

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After Mar-a-Lago upset, Republican Leader sees...

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2026/03/27

Who?Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) — House Majority LeaderAsk a Pol asks:How worried are you by these special election returns? And this time in the president’s own backyard?Key Scalise:“Special elections are always unique because they’re very low turnout,” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise exclusively tells Ask a Pol Politics. “The big election is going to be the November midterm and we’re laser focused on that — not only holding the House, but the opportunity to grow our majority.”Caught our

1:27

Did Speaker Johnson fake being mad at Dems earlier or...

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2026/03/27

Who?Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) — Speaker of the US House of RepresentativesPresser:Hours before President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order “instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, to immediately pay our TSA Agents in order to address this Emergency Situation,” Speaker Mike Johnson was irate after House Democrats opposed another bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without any of Democrat’s demands the measure reform ICE.Find Ask a Pol on YouTube,

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"Mark’s Mark," Democratic Sen. Luján defends DHS...

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2026/03/20

Who?Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) — Member, Senate Indian Affairs CommiteeAsk a Pol asks:Are you going to be supporting Sen. Markwayne Mullin to head the Department of Homeland Security?Key Luján:“Let’s see what we chat about. I mean, he has a big responsibility. His predecessor over there I think created a lot of problems. Problems that he’s going to have responsibilities unraveling, shedding light on as well,” Sen. Ben Ray Luján exclusively tells Ask a Pol Politics. “I’m open to having a conversation,

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Republican US Senator: Europe needs to "take their...

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2026/03/13

Who?Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)Ask a Pol Asks:What have you made of the pushback from NATO allies — like forbidding US troops from accessing their military bases — on President Donald Trump’s and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war with Iran?Key Marshall:“It’s time for Europe to put some jeans on, take their skirts off, maybe put some boots on and help the rest of the world out,” Sen. Roger Marshall says.Find Ask a Pol on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram!Caught Our Ear:“I’ve given up on

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Sen. Ted Cruz staying on sideline in heated Texas GOP...

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2026/03/07

Who?Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)Ask a Pol asks:Now that the Republican primary for the Texas US Senate seat currently held by Sen. John Cornyn is headed to a runoff — after Cornyn and his GOP allies spent upwards of $70 million ahead of this week’s primary election day — are you prepared to back your colleague Cornyn or his challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton?Key Cruz:“I’m continuing to stay out of it,” Sen. Ted Cruz exclusively tells Ask a Pol Politics.Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s

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Rep. Al Green on his SOTU protest: “If you tolerate...

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2026/02/27

Who?Rep. Al Green (D-TX)Ask a Pol asks:Why did you choose to protest during the President’s State of the Union address tonight?Key Green:“I wanted him to know and I wanted him to see it and hear it up close,” Rep. Al Green exclusively tells Ask a Pol. “I wanted the President to know that we are not going to sit by while he disparages an entire race of people with these racist tropes.”Find Ask a Pol on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram!Caught our ear:“If you tolerate this level of racism, you perpetuate

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