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Four former aides to President Obama—Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor—are joined by journalists, politicians, activists, and more for a no-b******t conversation about politics. They cut through the noise to break down the week’s news, and help people figure out what matters and how they can help. You can listen to new episodes twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics
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Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen. Every Friday, from New York Times Opinion. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political that stories matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
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CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.
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Welcome to Playbook Deep Dive, the stories behind the power. From Congress and the White House to bar stools and back rooms, POLITICO Playbook’s Ryan Lizza brings you interviews with the most compelling and important figures who explain what’s really going on in Washington.
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Master political strategist James Carville and revered journalist Al Hunt convenes a war room each week to discuss the battle for the soul of the nation! Join them as they gather the sharpest minds from across the country to see who has the most compelling case for the American people on the issues that matter most.
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"Compelling and thoughtful listening" - the New York Times Hosted by Kentuckians Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, Pantsuit Politics is an independent podcast that takes a different approach to the news and culture. Pay attention without the anxiety. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Bret Baier - Host of Special Report on The FOX News Channel - twice weekly for The Bret Baier Podcast. Every Tuesday, listen to the All-Star Panel where Bret focuses on the most important topics on the minds of Americans. Bret is joined each week by a rotating all-star panel of experts to discuss the policies, practices, and solutions to the biggest issues of the day. Every Thursday on Common Ground, Bret sits down with lawmakers, business leaders, and public figures from different pers ...
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Amy Walter and Tamara Keith kick off the week with an in-depth discussion of the latest political news. Posted each Monday by 9 p.m., the Politics Monday podcast includes the full audio of every on-air segment. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full shows, individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/f ...
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Dana Perino, co-host of The Five and America’s Newsroom on the FOX News Channel, returns to the world of audio with a new limited time podcast, “Everything Will Be Okay with Dana Perino”. Building off the success of her best-selling book of the same name, Dana provides an unequaled brand of advice built on real life experience and interviews experts and individuals that make a difference in the lives of others.
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2020 isn't going to be fun for anybody, left, right, or center. What many call the Most Important Election of Our Lifetime is going to be exhausting, ugly, angry, and probably at least a little racist. Listen as Robert Evans, Katy Stoll, and Cody Johnston try to keep level heads covering the election while traveling the country, from the Iowa Caucus to gun shows and anti-vaccine conventions, finding out what Real America really wants and thinks during the, “Worst Year Ever.”
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It's game time. The battle to restore American democracy is underway and Democrats have chosen former Vice President Joe Biden as their champion. In this weekly show, Democratic Party activist and expat voter Karin Robinson explores the politics, policies and personalities of the 2020 election.
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CNN's Political Director David Chalian lives, breathes, and sleeps politics, so who better to help make sense of the ever-shifting political landscape? Join David and his colleagues as they ask tough questions, provide insight and analysis, and help you separate the political signal from the noise. Every weekday.
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The 2020 race for the White House isn’t just playing out on the ground, it’s being waged where Americans spend the majority of their time: online, on their smartphones and in their newsfeeds. Each episode will examine how technology has transformed our politics and take you into the digital spaces where the race for the White House will be won. Hosted by Tara McGowan.
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Molly, William, and Caleb don’t agree on everything politically, but the trio hold this truth to be self-evident: you may not be interested in politics, but politics are interested in you. Left Turn Ahead analyzes the landscape of the Democratic Party en route to Election Day 2020, aided by perspective from activists, organizers, and a new generation of progressive voters determined to shape the future of Democratic politics.
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This is The Field, a series that goes inside towns and cities across America in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election. Each week, Times reporters will speak to voters to understand their hopes and fears at a time when the stakes have never felt higher on either side.
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2020Vision follows the race for the White House in the 2020 US presidential election. Produced by the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, and hosted by Drew Sheldrick, it features in-house experts and special guests from the fields of US politics, foreign policy and media.
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Will Be Wild is a new 8-part series about the forces that led to the January 6th insurrection and what comes next. Through in-depth stories from a wide range of characters – from people who tried to stop the attack to those who took part – hosts Andrea Bernstein and Ilya Marritz explore the ongoing effort to bring autocracy to America, the lasting damage that effort is doing to our democracy, and the fate of our attempts to combat those anti-democratic forces. Because January 6th wasn't the ...
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Change occurs from the bottom up and the goal of this show is to help you find ways to be apart of it. Instead of complaining and sitting on the sidelines, your going to join our conversation, get in the game, and figure out your seat at the table. Some of you will organize, some will run for office and some may only vote but all three are equally important. Citizens, voters, patriots let's surge into 2020! #thesurge2020 #citizenthepod
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All episodes are available for free, with ad-free episodes available for Wondery+ subscribers. On February 10th, 1796, Vice President John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, lamenting the state of discourse in the country. The election was nearing—and becoming heated. Newspapers screamed, factions warred, and John Adams was dismayed with what he called “the wicked Game.” Americans in 2023 can relate. They still have to endure months of shouting, outrage, and the worst sort of political rancor ...
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A libertarian look at all the news, issues, and current events that are happening in Washington DC. The politicians in Washington need us to keep an eye on them, and I’ll charge forward digging into their corrupt policies and their back room deals so you don’t have to. A libertarian spin on the news and events that will effect you. www.eyeontheempire.com Cover art photo provided by Teo Duldulao on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@teowithacamera Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eyeon202 ...
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Rosanne Boyland hated politics. She was shy, and she rarely left her home in Georgia. But then her family got a shocking call: Rosanne had died at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, in the middle of a crowd trying to force its way past a police line. From the depths of their grief, the Boylands vow to figure out what happened to Rosanne. Her brother-in-law, Justin Cave, reaches out to an old high school friend he hopes can help: MSNBC journalist Ayman Mohyeldin. The quest for the truth takes Ay ...
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Brought to you by Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi, the Intergenerational Politics Podcast tackles the issues facing our nation, asks the questions you want to be answered, and most importantly, engages all generations in politics. Jill Wine-Banks is the only woman to have served on the Watergate prosecution team, is an MSNBC Legal Analyst, and is the author of "The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President." Victor Shi is a sophomore at UCLA, the youngest del ...
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Drawing on years of experience as communications chief for President George W. Bush and senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign, Nicolle Wallace provides political insight and clarity on where the decision-makers stand on complex issues. Join her for analysis and discussion with the key newsmakers every weekday.
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Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening? This podcast starts to answer these questions. Writers, experts, and thinkers who are also trying to get to the bottom of them join Chris to break it all down and help him get a better night’s rest. “Why is this Happening?” is presented by MSNBC and NBCNews Think.
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Tonight on The Last Word: District Attorney Fani Willis responds to requests to dismiss the Georgia case. Also, a judge rules Donald Trump committed fraud for “decades.” And President Biden makes history by joining striking auto workers on the picket line. Andrew Weissmann, Glenn Kirschner, Joyce Vance, Tim O’Brien and Sen. Bob Casey join Lawrence …
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Former President Trump admitted that he was told the 2020 election lies were false but continued spewing the false claims to try and overturn the results. In an interview over the weekend, the former president said he didn’t respect his attorneys who told him he had lost the election and instead he “respected many others that said the election was …
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Congress avoids a government shutdown after Kevin McCarthy caves to Democrats at the last possible minute—and now Matt Gaetz is trying to strip McCarthy of the speakership as a result. Will Democrats bail McCarthy out? Donald Trump begins his fraud trial with the unique legal strategy of threatening the judge, Joe Biden frames the 2024 election as …
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You’d probably guess that a major factor contributing to homelessness is a lack of money. Yet, very few programs provide unconditional and lump sum cash to unhoused individuals as a solution. There are a number of barriers that have impeded the broad implementation of this type of assistance, which include the lack of policymaker support and public…
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Sarah and Beth discuss the ongoing political turmoil in Israel with Yair Rosenberg. TOPICS DISCUSSED Weekend News Review Israel’s Political Crisis with Yair Rosenberg Outside Politics: Redeeming Social Media Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check ou…
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Kristalina Georgieva backs reforms to the IMF that could eventually give more power to China, regulators are calling for more transparency for ESG rating agencies, and record numbers at this year’s Oktoberfest are a bright spot for the German economy. Mentioned in this podcast: AN ESG DATA Germans shrug off economic gloom at booming Oktoberfest Bru…
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump appears in court for the New York fraud case. Also, Trump co-defendant Scott Hall pleads guilty in the Georgia case. Plus, Justice Clarence Thomas recuses himself as the Supreme Court refuses to hear John Eastman’s appeal. And 31 Democratic senators are calling for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign. Adam Klasfeld, T…
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With millions of dollars on the line and his future businesses in New York at stake, Donald Trump shows up for day one of his civil fraud trial, blasting not only prosecutors, but insulting the very judge who will decide how much Trump must pay in a case where he has already been found liable for fraud. Plus, the Fulton County district attorney ove…
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The government did not shut down over the weekend, contrary to the expectations of many. In this installment of the podcast, the crew discusses the congressional machinations that led to a 45-day extension of current funding and why it could create problems for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. They also consider whether California's senator-designate,…
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NPR's Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including what's next for Speaker McCarthy after making a deal with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown, the appointment of Laphonza Butler to fill the Senate seat once held by Dianne Feinstein and President Biden's response to co…
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Nicolle Wallace discusses the beginning of the ex-president’s fraud trial in New York, the far-right’s attempt to oust Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s choice to fill late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s seat, what Attorney General Merrick Garland is saying about political violence as prosecutors attempt to reign i…
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Donald Trump appears in court for the first day of the trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ $250 million fraud case against the former president. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) discusses government funding talks as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces calls to be ousted from the speakership. ESPN writer Katie Barnes talks about their new book t…
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Speaker McCarthy, unable to marshal his conference, relied on Democrats to fund the federal government for another 45 days. The deal puts his job in jeopardy and kicks the can down the road as House Republicans will still need to reach party consensus on government spending and aid to Ukraine in order to pass comprehensive government funding bills …
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First: For the very first time, television cameras capture the former president of the United States sitting stoic inside a courtroom. Beyond Donald Trump's stage craft, the trial poses a very real threat to his business empire. Will he get by with help from new friends? Plus: The Speaker of the House readies for a revolt from his own Republican pa…
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US lawmakers were able to avert a shutdown over the weekend, Slovakia’s election results are adding pressure to the EU’s unity around the war in Ukraine, and Brazil says its oil exploration and green ambitions aren’t contradictory. Clips: CNN, AP Mentioned in this podcast: Brazil minister says oil and green ambitions are not contradictory Cooling U…
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First: Government shutdown averted as Speaker Kevin McCarthy makes a call to work with Democrats to keep the government open. Will it cost him his job? Plus: Shocking accusations made by Donald Trump as he picks a fight with one of the nation's top generals, Mark Milley. Will there be political repercussions? And: President on the picket line. Pres…
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First: Crisis averted as a surprise deal to stave off a government shutdown has passed. After the house speaker makes a deal with Democrats will Republican hard-liners try to oust him? The Republican leading that charge, Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks followed by Democratic congresswoman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Next: Former President Donald Trump ra…
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The first Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in the Georgia election subversion case, flipping for the prosecution and agreeing to testify. That, as Trump tells reporters he “May” attend his $250 million civil fraud trial in New York on Monday. Plus, historic, surging floodwaters overwhelm the New York City area after a month's worth of rain falls in…
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A hardware revolution in recording devices and a software revolution in artificial intelligence has convinced some scientists that humans will eventually be able to ‘translate’ animal and even plant sounds into human language. But what would be the consequences of humans learning to ‘speak whale’, chat with bats or converse with elephants? The FT’s…
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Tonight on The Last Word: A new Jack Smith filing cites a Trump social media post about Gen. Milley as potential witness intimidation. Also, New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking a $250M fine in the Trump fraud suit. Plus, labor unions are notching wins negotiating with businesses. And Ukraine aid is at the center of the shutdown showd…
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A government shutdown will begin Sunday if lawmakers on Capitol Hill don’t reach a deal. Sources tell CNN that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told his Republican conference there aren’t many options left to avoid a shutdown. Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal tells Anderson Cooper if she thinks there’s a realistic scenario where Republicans team up with…
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allace discusses the first guilty plea in the Fulton County election case, the impending government shutdown caused by GOP chaos, the life and legacy of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ fraud trial against the ex-president beginning Monday, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley’s warning for the country as…
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House Speaker McCarthy was unable to deliver a spending bill to deliver to the Senate in order to avoid a shutdown. Will he risk his job by cutting a deal with Democrats in order to get the government up and running? Plus, New York City is under a state of emergency as a month’s worth of rain is expected to fall in just hours. Also, an arrest has b…
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, is dead at 90. The government is about to shutdown over intra-GOP disagreements. And Biden gave a speech warning about the continuing threats to American Democracy. This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House reporter Deepa Shivaram, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, a…
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Shortly before today's show we learned about the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein at the age of 90. An American original, she was the first woman to serve as San Francisco mayor, the first woman elected to the Senate from California, the first woman to sit on the Senate Judiciary Committee, the first woman to chair the rules committee, and the f…
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The House votes on four spending bills tonight, with the last one expected to fail by a large margin in another example of the dysfunction pushing the country closer to a government shutdown Saturday at midnight, after which: 4 million federal employees, more than 1 million active duty troops, and tens of thousands of air traffic controllers could …
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Debate guru Ron Klain joins Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri on their new podcast “How to Win 2024” to discuss the winners and losers of the 2nd GOP debate and what it could mean for President Biden’s re-election campaign. Plus, the House Republicans’ impeachment effort that voters want nothing to do with. Listen each week and click here to f…
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Debate guru Ron Klain joins Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri on their new podcast “How to Win 2024” to discuss the winners and losers of the 2nd GOP debate and what it could mean for President Biden’s re-election campaign. Plus, the House Republicans’ impeachment effort that voters want nothing to do with. Listen each week and click here to f…
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The center of presidential politics this week was the swing state of Michigan. Trump won the longtime Democratic stronghold in 2016, and Biden won it back in 2020. It will be pivotal again in 2024. And that’s why both candidates flew to metro Detroit on consecutive days this week to insert themselves into the United Auto Workers’ strike against the…
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In 2020, Joe Biden handily beat Donald Trump in a race that was never particularly close. But now that the twice-impeached and four-times-indicted former president may once again be the Republican nominee, polls suggest they might be even, at best. Why isn’t Biden doing better? Has his presidency really gone so poorly? This week on “Matter of Opini…
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Sarah and Beth talk with Heather Cox Richardson about the state of political parties in the United States and her new book Democracy Awakening. TOPICS DISCUSSED Democracy Awakening with Heather Cox Richardson Outside of Politics: Preparing Your Kids for Higher Education Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn …
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European government bond prices dropped sharply as investors took fright at Italy’s larger than expected budget deficit, optimism for the IPO market seems to be fading, and the FT’s Colby Smith explains the economic impact of US student loan payments restarting. Mentioned in this podcast: European bond market hit by Italy’s plans for higher borrowi…
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Tonight on The Last Word: The hearing in Donald Trump’s New York civil case is set for Monday. Also, a looming shutdown threat hangs over the GOP-led House. And President Biden warns against the dangers of Trump Republicans. Plus, Sen. John Fetterman wants to ask indicted Sen. Robert Menendez, “Why haven’t you resigned?” Harry Litman, Amy Lee Copel…
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According to a new court filing, former President Trump’s lawyers say he won’t try and move the criminal charges brought against him by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to federal court. Trump’s lawyers had said he “may” try to get the case moved into the federal system, as part of a bid to invoke immunity protections for federal officer…
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Why did Donald Trump skip another Republican debate? Sarah is sent to Michigan instead of California as Trump and Joe Biden race to show their solidarity with striking car factory workers.Marc Lotter, who ran the comms on Trump's last campaign and was press secretary for Vice-President Mike Pence, tells the Americast team about the ex-president's r…
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With two days left until a government shutdown, tensions erupted between GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Speaker McCarthy as House Republicans met behind closed doors according to a source in the room. Also, GOP candidates spar in the second debate for the Republican presidential nominee, calling out an absent Donald Trump. Plus, a look at America…
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The hearing focused on the business practices of his son's efforts and insinuations that, while serving as vice president, Biden used his office to enrich himself or his family. So far, the Republicans have no substantive evidence to support that claim. This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, an…
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Ayman Mohyeldin – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses President Biden’s warning on the far-right’s threat to democracy, Democrats blasting the House Republican impeachment inquiry into Biden as a “sham,” the implications of possible testimony from the ex-president in the New York civil fraud case, bombshell revelations about the pressures the previo…
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House Republicans hold their first impeachment hearing into President Biden as a government shutdown looms. Senator Menendez speaks with fellow Democratic lawmakers in a closed-door lunch as calls for his resignation continue. Cornell Belcher, Betsy Woodruff Swan and Lanhee Chen join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.…
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