The House just wrapped a federal government shutdown fight, a deadline to authorize military action against Iran came and passed and further afield a state Senate primary in Indiana has launched predictions about the redistricting fights rippling across the nation. 

Soundside talked with Rep. Pramila Jayapal about the latest from the other Washington. 

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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, represents Washington's 7th district

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House Democrats’ Primary Endorsements Divide the Party -The New York Times

‘A betrayal’: Democrats fume at establishment wading into primaries - The Washington Post

Senate GOP unveils $72 billion proposal to fund ICE, Border Patrol through 2029 - The Hill

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The House just wrapped a federal government shutdown fight, a deadline to authorize military action against Iran came and passed and further afield a state Senate primary in Indiana has launched predictions about the redistricting fights rippling across the nation.&nbsp; Soundside talked with Rep. Pramila Jayapal about the latest from the other Washington.&nbsp; Guest Rep. Pramila Jayapal, represents Washington's 7th district Related Links <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/us/politics/house-democrats-primary-endorsements.html">House Democrats&rsquo; Primary Endorsements Divide the Party</a> -The New York Times <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/06/betrayal-democrats-fume-establishment-wading-into-primaries/">&lsquo;A betrayal&rsquo;: Democrats fume at establishment wading into primaries</a> - The Washington Post <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5863729-senate-reconciliation-bill-ice-border-patrol/">Senate GOP unveils $72 billion proposal to fund ICE, Border Patrol through 2029</a> - The Hill Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
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Rep. Jayapal says funding is one of the best pieces of leverage Democrats have in a Republican-controlled Congress.