Fly Out Day: Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern on how he'd change the House

Fly Out Day: Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern on how he'd change the House

Author: Punchbowl News March 26, 2026 Duration: 33:39
Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern joined Anna and Jake in the Punchbowl News Townhouse to break down DHS funding, efforts to curb President Trump’s Iran war powers, House leadership dynamics and more. PLUS The New York Times' Catie Edmondson and Semafor's Nick Wu stop by to join in on the fun with That’s Not Gonna Fly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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