Birthright citizenship, Markwayne Mullin's future and the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell

July 25
1h 6m

Episode Description

Is President Trump's immigration agenda changing? Is Sen. Markwayne Mullin losing influence inside the administration? And what does Mitch McConnell's mysterious absence mean for Congress?

Ryan Welton is joined by Grant Hermes from Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes to unpack another busy week in politics.

In this episode:

  • The latest effort to restrict birthright citizenship

  • What really happened with New Jersey's voter registration software glitch

  • Why the SAVE America Act still faces steep odds

  • New reporting on former Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin's standing inside the Trump administration

  • Mitch McConnell's ongoing absence and what it means for Congress

  • The issues likely to shape the 2026 midterm elections

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