Dems split on shutdown bill and struggle to challenge Trump
The government shutdown has been averted and has led to division within the Democratic Party. The panel discusses the split and the struggle to find ways to challenge Trump.
Trump's unpredictability with allies and adversaries
President Trump is destabilizing world order less than two months into his second term. The U.S. now treats adversaries like allies and allies like adversaries. The panel discusses Trump’s moves and his deep sympathy for Russia.
Trump’s unpredictable policies impact global economies
New warning signs emerged this week that President Trump’s erratic economic policies are negatively impacting U.S. and global economies. His actions to shrink the federal government and impose tariffs on the country’s largest trading partners have rattled markets and prompted warnings of a possible recession. Meanwhile, some are asking if congressional Democrats are doing enough.
Trump reigns Musk in as tensions rise with Cabinet members
President Trump said this week that Elon Musk must now confer with his Cabinet secretaries before any decisions are made on cuts to the federal workforce. This after tensions reportedly rose between his Cabinet and Elon Musk.
Trump-Zelenskyy meeting sees outrage, accusations, insults
It was an extraordinary Oval Office gathering unlike anything we’ve ever seen. President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy devolved into a display of raw anger. The panel discusses what happened and what's next.
The fallout from Trump and Zelenskyy's fiery exchange
The fallout from Trump and Zelenskyy's fiery meeting has been swift and intense. Some Republicans are calling for new leadership in Ukraine, while some European allies are breaking with the United States.
What's behind Trump's pivot toward Putin
There was a time when America could be counted on to support the goals of the NATO alliance. And that time was last week. The panel looks at Trump’s stunning pivot toward Putin and what it means for America’s role in the world.
What Trump's Joint Chiefs firing means for the military
President Trump abruptly fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, on Friday. The panel discusses what the president's move means for the U.S. military.
What the Trump administration is signaling about Ukraine
Ukraine was front and center this week in the international community, with members of the Trump administration sending mixed messages at a NATO meeting in Brussels and a security summit in Munich, while President Trump had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The panel discusses what it all means.
Musk’s influence over mass firings in the federal government
President Trump’s decision to order mass firings in the federal workforce indicates not only his loyalty to billionaire Elon Musk, but to a revolutionary idea about the role of government itself. The panel discusses the relationship between Trump and Musk and the ideology driving many of Trump’s policy decisions.
Regional consequences of Trump's Gaza redevelopment ideas
America is unlikely to follow through on President Trump's idea of occupying the Gaza Strip and turning it into the "Riviera of the Middle East," but just floating the concept could have an impact in the region.
What's next from Trump's federal purge after USAID's closure
President Trump and Elon Musk are carrying out plans to purge thousands of employees from the federal government. Musk says USAID was fed “into the woodchipper," and the Trump administration has launched an attempt to neuter both the Federal Election Commission and the National Archives.
Trump quick to attack after the Washington airline tragedy
It was a tragedy when an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet Wednesday night over the Potomac. It has traditionally been the role of a president to publicly mourn the dead, promise a full and transparent investigation and withhold judgment about the cause of the accident all while calming the public. President Trump, of course, reads from a different playbook.
Trump's Greenland grab
The panel discusses President Trump's desire to buy Greenland and how people there are reacting to the attention.
Will Trump's Jan. 6 pardons embolden extremist groups?
President Trump's most dramatic move of the week took even his allies by surprise, the wholesale pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, including men convicted of felony assaults of police officers and leaders and members of two far-right militias utterly devoted to Trump. The panel discusses the tumultuous first week of Trump’s second term.
Breaking down Trump's first week of 'shock and awe'
So much has happened since President Trump's inauguration on Monday that it’s hard to keep up. The issues range from DEI to immigration. The panel unpacks the first week.
Trump promises a busy first day in office
Donald Trump has promised his fellow citizens a very busy Monday, filled with executive orders and radical course shifts. The panel discusses what we should be looking for.
The politics of the TikTok ban
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the U.S. government to shut down the popular social media app TikTok as soon as Sunday. But President-elect Trump has signaled he's willing to undo the ban. The panel discusses the politics surrounding the issue.
If Trump can't deliver, what will the reaction be?
President-elect Trump has made many promises about how the government will work once he takes office for his second term. The panel discusses if he will be able to deliver, and how supporters and political opponents could react if he can't produce pledged results.
Trump’s threats give new meaning to 'America First'
Confirmation hearings will begin next week for some of Trump’s nominees. It comes just as Trump has threatened allies and friends from Denmark to Panama, giving new meaning to “America First.” The panel discusses why he's making these comments and if the nominees will face easy confirmations.
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