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The Senate’s departure for a five-week August recess leaves big political fights for September and the postelection lame-duck session, setting up a scramble to accomplish as much of President Trump’s agenda before Republicans possibly lose control of Congress.  

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean weighed in on where main policy issues currently stand and if any headway will be made before the midterm elections in The Hill.

ROKK Partners & Co-Founders Ron Bonjean and Rodell Mollineau joined “The Deciders” podcast hosted by Brody Mullins and Lisa Camooso Miller. They discussed their paths to Washington, how they got to know each other and started ROKK, how the firm has evolved and what’s next.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean joined SiriusXM’s Julie Mason to discuss Todd Blanche’s confirmation as Attorney General, what the prospects look like for both parties in the midterms and government funding.

Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Kristen Hawn joined Bloomberg Balance of Power the upcoming Michigan Democratic primary and Elon Musk’s impending financial involvement in the November midterm elections. Watch the full discussion.

Democrats are going through a turbulent time, but all the drama shows little sign of shifting the battle for the Senate definitively against them. Party insiders believe they retain a solid chance of retaking control of the upper chamber.

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts on how both parties are faring ahead of the midterms in The Hill.

Andy Burnham has been announced as the new UK Prime Minister and has begun focusing on economic issues at home. Following the news, political analysts are predicting what a potential relationship could look like between the new PM and President Trump. Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean weighed in on BBC World News’ The Context.

This week’s PRNEWS roundup covered what the Canadian wildfire smoke crisis means for communicators navigating real-time emergencies, what Twitter’s 20-year legacy tells us about how communications was forever changed and why GEO is quickly becoming one of the most important—and least-owned—priorities in PR.

ROKK Executive Vice President of Digital and Paid Media Rachel Winer shared her thoughts on X’s  role in communications strategies with PRNEWS for their weekly roundup.

President Trump and Senate Republicans are trying to align after battling over an array of disagreements, from the extension of enhanced surveillance authorities, war with Iran and Trump’s desire to abolish the filibuster to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act.

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts on President Trump putting pressure on the GOP in The Hill.

Barring a last-minute signature — or veto — from President Donald Trump, Congress’ bipartisan housing policy package will become law at the end of this week.

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts on what it would mean for both voters and the GOP if Trump goes ahead with signing the bill in Bloomberg’s AM Roundup.

A host of high-profile Democrats called for Graham Platner, the party’s nominee to take on Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine in November’s election, to drop out of the race as they try to strengthen the party’s chances to retake the Senate majority.

Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Rodell Mollineau shared his insights into what the lessons from the 2024 elections can offer Democrats as they look for a potential replacement for Platner in News From The States.