Welcome to Explain America, your source for breaking political news, Washington updates, and the biggest stories shaping America.
In today’s episode, we cover the Senate advancing a major bipartisan measure, Democrats confronting Senate Majority Leader John Thune in a chaotic Capitol protest, a top Democrat hospitalized following a hit-and-run, President Donald Trump’s reaction after a major operation was canceled, and the passing of a Republican lawmaker as House Speaker Mike Johnson pays tribute.
Today’s Rundown
0:00 – Today On Explain America
0:34 – Trump Reacts To Canceled Operation
5:17 – Democrats Storm Thune’s Office
7:52 – Top Democrat Hospitalized
9:45 – Senate Advances Key Measure
11:42 – Speaker Johnson Announces Republican’s Passing