Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Laura Weiss of Punchbowl News analyze how President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the uncertainty of the economy and stock market affect his relationship with Republicans on Capitol Hill and how it could threaten Republicans’ majority in the House and the Senate in next year’s midterm elections. Also, Jacob brings Nathan up to speed on the difference between the Jack Reacher books, TV show and movies and Nathan returns to the scene of the Republican National Convention, but this time for a gaming convention.

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Referenced articles:

Trump's tariff policies complicate Republicans' turnout dilemma [Roll Call]

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/09/trump-tariffs-republican-turnout-midterms/

Special Elections Confirm Changed Political Environment [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/special-elections-confirm-changed-political-environment

2026 Senate Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-february-20-2025

2026 House Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-march-7-2025

Senate Dems push back as GOP agenda moves forward [Punchbowl]

https://punchbowl.news/article/senate/schumer-senate-dems-push-back-on-republican-agenda/