Semafor reporter Kadia Goba joined Patrick to discuss why more Republicans in Congress aren't breaking with Donald Trump on tariffs and about Mike Johnson's standing as Speaker of the House.

Richard Porter, Former RNC National Committeeman for Illinois and a potential candidate for governor in 2026, joined Springfield's Morning News to defend Donald Trump's tariff policies, deportations without due process, and if a Trump supporting Republican can win a race statewide in Illinois.

Washington Monthly Politics Editor Bill Scher joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss deportations without due process and if AOC is the new face of the Democratic Party.