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The Morning Report features a deep dive into Washington's daily agenda from The Hill, with new episodes each weekday morning. The Hill provide insights and analysis on the big stories of the day and the political players to watch

Why listen

Morning Report is built for people who want a fast, informed read on Washington before the day gets away from them. Each weekday episode focuses on the political story driving the agenda, with The Hill's newsroom framing the stakes, the players, and what to watch next. It is a strong fit for listeners who follow Congress, the White House, campaigns, courts, and policy fights but do not want a sprawling hour-long news show.

Episodes

16 min
Jun 3, 2026
Establishment Democrats notch key wins; GOP looking good in California

Republican candidates in key California races looked poised to advance to the general election this morning, but with almost half of the votes yet to be counted, there’s still some possibility of a “red mirage.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min
Jun 2, 2026
California’s 3-horse race for governor comes down to the wire

It’s primary day in California, and the primary field for governor appears to be down to a three-horse race — with two candidates advancing to the general election in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 min
Jun 1, 2026
America’s 250th birthday celebration takes a Trump-centric turn

Trump rally to kick off 250 celebration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
May 29, 2026
Trump faces heavy lift on selling Iran deal

President Trump has a tough road ahead as he tries to make the case that his tentative deal with Iran meets his own goals for the war and leaves the U.S. in a better place than where it was three months ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 min
May 28, 2026
Who’s on top of Trump’s 2028 revenge list

President Trump’s 2026 revenge tour within the GOP is largely complete after helping oust Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) on Tuesday, but there’s a growing list of detractors who may face his wrath in two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 min
May 27, 2026
Democrats see red meat in Paxton primary blowout

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may have trounced Sen. John Cornyn (R) for the GOP nomination for Senate, but Democrats are feeling like the big winner from Texas’s primary results Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 min
May 26, 2026
Cornyn seeks a Texas miracle as Paxton pulls away

Texas Senator John Cornyn Republican will attempt today to do what most Republicans this year have been unable to: win a primary in the face of President Trump's opposition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 min
May 22, 2026
Ken Martin’s fight for survival deepens following DNC autopsy release

If yesterday’s release of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) long-awaited autopsy report on the 2024 presidential election was meant to lower the heat on its embattled chair, it doesn’t seem to be working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
May 21, 2026
How low can Trump’s poll numbers go?

President Trump's approval rating is hitting new lows for his second term as the Iran war and surging prices rankle voters, raising questions about just how much it could fall with the midterm elections approaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 min
May 20, 2026
Southern sweep reinforces Trump’s primary power

Tuesday’s flurry of primary elections underlined the strength of President Trump’s endorsement among Republicans, with his chosen candidates winning key races across the South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 min
May 19, 2026
These under-the-radar Georgia races could be midterm bellwether

A pair of contests for state Supreme Court in Georgia on Tuesday will serve as key bellwethers as both parties are preparing for major battles in the swing state this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
May 18, 2026
Pentagon faces Iran war funding squeeze

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17 min
May 15, 2026
Cassidy’s fight for survival tests Louisiana’s new primary system

If Senator Bill Cassidy Republican from Louisiana survives the weekend, it will be no thanks to his fellow Louisiana Republican leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 min
May 14, 2026
US farmers, battered by tariff war, seek relief in Trump-Xi talks

When President Trump comes face to face with Chinese President Shee Jinping to talk trade deals this week, few groups have more on the line than America's farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
May 13, 2026
Warsh faces dicey path to interest rate cuts

Kevin Warsh is poised to take leadership of the Federal Reserve at the end of the week, but that may not lead to the imminent interest rate cuts that President Trump has openly pushed for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min
May 12, 2026
How the race to replace Don Bacon could threaten Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’

Unusual primaries in Nebraska Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 min
May 11, 2026
Democrats still House favorites despite blows in Virginia, Supreme Court

Trump rejects Iran’s response Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 min
May 11, 2026
This week on the hill: Congress returns from recess facing high-stakes fights

Congress returns from its one-week recess to a packed agenda, diving back into many of the same high-stakes issues that dominated lawmakers’ attention last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min
May 8, 2026
Has Trump lost his appetite for war?

President Trump's latest push for a relatively narrow peace deal with Iran has both supporters and critics asking if he is really prepared to resume major military operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
May 7, 2026
Becerra takes front-runner status in California governor’s race

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has surged to the head of the pack of Democrats running for California governor as ballots are heading out to voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 min
May 6, 2026
Trump takes scalps in Indiana, flexing power over GOP

President Trump demonstrated the extent of his power in the Republican Party on Tuesday night as five out of seven Indiana GOP state senators lost their primaries to Trump-backed challengers by a wide margin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 min
May 5, 2026
Hormuz attacks push US-Iran ceasefire to the brink

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is showing major cracks for the first time since President Trump declared it would extend indefinitely to allow for peace negotiations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
May 1, 2026
Cassidy takes fire over Trump’s surgeon general swap

Cassidy takes MAHA blame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 min
Apr 30, 2026
Why the voting rights ruling could hurt Democrats in the South

Dems dealt blow in VRA case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min
Apr 29, 2026
Iran war set to blow past 60-day mark

Iran war to pass key marker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min
Apr 28, 2026
US-UK friction forms backdrop to King’s speech

The king addresses Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 min
Apr 27, 2026
WHCA dinner shooting spurs calls for cooler heads, action from Congress

▪ WHCA dinner shooting fallout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
Apr 24, 2026
‘Flashing red’ warning signs for GOP put Senate in play

Concerning midterm signs for GOP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 min
Apr 23, 2026
IEA chief: ‘We are facing the biggest energy security threat in history’

The world is staring down the “biggest energy security threat” it has ever seen, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 min
Apr 23, 2026
Tanzania postelection inquiry shows 518 people died in last year’s violence

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — At least 518 people died in last year’s postelection violence in Tanzania, which happened amid an internet shutdown, a commission formed to investigate said on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min
Apr 23, 2026
5 key moments from California gubernatorial debate

California governor primary debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
Apr 22, 2026
Spotlight shifts to Florida after Democrats win Virginia redistricting battle

Virginia redistricting measure passes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
Apr 21, 2026
Next domino set to fall in House ethics saga

Key hearing for embattled lawmaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
Apr 21, 2026
Next domino set to fall in House ethics saga

Key hearing for embattled lawmaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 min
Apr 20, 2026
Iran talks on the rocks as time runs out on ceasefire

Iran talks on the rocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
Apr 17, 2026
Redistricting fight heads to grand finale in Virginia, Florida

Redistricting battle finale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 min
Apr 16, 2026
Thune’s remarks highlight brewing battle over Fed chair

Federal Reserve faceoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
Apr 15, 2026
US-China tensions flare over Strait of Hormuz blockade

China weighs in on Iran war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min
Apr 14, 2026
Expulsion threats force out two House members; Two more hang in balance

Swalwell, Gonzales to resign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
Apr 13, 2026
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz gambit approaches zero hour

Strait of Hormuz blockade starting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
Apr 10, 2026
DNC delivers blow to progressives on Israel issues

DNC defers on Israel resolutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 min
Apr 9, 2026
Vance takes center stage in faltering Iran ceasefire

Trump, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
Apr 8, 2026
Trump resets the clock on Iran talks: What to know

Trump, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 min
Apr 7, 2026
Iran defiant as Trump’s deadline day arrives

Trump’s Iran deadline day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
Apr 6, 2026
Trump dials up Iran rhetoric with expletive-filled deadline threat

Trump denies Cabinet overhaul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 min
Apr 3, 2026
Five questions hanging over the DOJ shake-up

President Trump is hoping for a fresh start with the Department of Justice (DOJ) after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi following rising frustration with her leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
Apr 2, 2026
Markets falter after Trump’s primetime pitch on Iran

President Trump took his case on the Iran war directly to the American people from the White House for the first time since the U-S offensive started, promising a swift end to a conflict now in its fifth week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 min
Apr 1, 2026
Trump to address nation on Iran as approval ratings hit new lows

President Trump will address the nation this evening on the Iran war as his approval rating has taken a nosedive over the past few weeks amid growing opposition to his handling of the conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
Mar 31, 2026
TSA paychecks ease pressure on Congress for quick shutdown deal

The arrival of paychecks for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees is alleviating some pressure at airports nationally but raising new questions about the path to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 min
Mar 30, 2026
Will Trump’s order fix the TSA crisis at airports?

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees may finally get some relief on Monday after President Trump signed an executive order to pay the 50,000-strong airport workforce despite the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices