What the Trump-Elon Breakup Means for Congress Feat. Dasha Burns

It is the feud that has consumed Washington, but what does President Trump and Elon Musk’s falling out mean for Congress’ agenda? Dasha Burns – POLITICO Playbook's Chief Correspondent, White House Bureau Chief and Host of "The Conversation” – joins Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller to discuss Musk’s rise and fall in Trumpworld and what it portends for the One Big Beautiful Bill. Plus, Dasha shares what it is like to cover this White House and how it feels to cold call the President.

 

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Dasha Burns, POLITICO

Audio Producer: Benji Englander

Video Producer: Regina Andersson

 

Articles Discussed:

POLITICO: Trump, White House aides signal a possible détente with Musk

Washington Post: Republicans fume as Elon Musk complicates tax bill path

POLITICO: House Speaker says July 4 still the target for passing ‘big beautiful bill’

The Hill: Freedom Caucus warns it will ‘not accept’ Senate changes on green energy tax credits

Punchbowl: Rescissions fight looms even as reconciliation reigns

POLITICO: Rahm Emanuel wants to save the ‘weak’ and ‘woke’ Democratic Party brand