Episode
Johnson stalls AOC momentum
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- The Playbook Podcast
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- Jul 23, 2026
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- 867
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Summary
As Congress races toward the August recess, one bipartisan bill is glaringly missing from the House agenda. The Defiance Act, co-sponsored by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, passed the Senate unanimously, so what’s the hold up in the House? Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Canada. Are they a key negotiating chip or a political liability headed towards the midterms? For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook