Podcast Episodes

The Weekly: Hegseth Faces Congress, King Charles Visits DC, Lawmakers Pass FISA & Budget Package

This week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced lawmakers on both sides of Capitol Hill—pressed on U.S. policy in Iran, military posture, and the pat…

1 month ago

Weekend Edition: Leadership at the Federal Reserve, National Women's Defense League, US..-Iran War

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal.

First: A conversation with Axios Chief Economic Correspondent Nei…

1 month ago

President Trump rejects latest offer from Iran, won't comply with War Powers Act; AP reporter Ali Swenson on new Surgeon General nominee

President Donald Trump says he is rejecting the latest offer from Iran to end the war with the U.S. and Israel, and the President says he is not comp…

1 month ago

Homeland Security Dept. shutdown ends after 76 days; House passes 5-year farm bill after stripping pesticide maker liability protections

On Day 76 of the Homeland Security Department shutdown, the House joins the Senate in passing a full fiscal-year spending bill to fund all the depart…

1 month ago

Def. Sec. Hegseth testifies before Congress on Iran War for 1st time; Supreme Court rules Louisiana majority-Black Cong. district unconditional racial gerrymandering

Iran War hits the 60 day mark, and President Donald Trump is asked when it might end and the Strait of Hormuz might reopen; Defense Secretary Pete H…

1 month, 1 week ago

UK's King & Queen welcomed at White House, King Charles speaks to Joint Meeting of Cong.; Fmr. FBI Dir Comey indicted for post 'threatening' Pres. Trump

Great Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla receive a state visit welcome at the White House, and the King addresses a joint meeting of Congre…

1 month, 1 week ago

Attempted Assassination Charge in Washington as Lawmakers Race on FISA and DHS Shutdown

A man is now facing federal charges after an alleged attempt to assassinate the president at the White House Correspondents Dinner—sending shockwaves…

1 month, 1 week ago

The Weekly Podcast: Iran War Ceasefire, White House Correspondents’ Dinner Returns, Virginia Redistricting Battle Intensifies

The war in Iran continues to dominate Washington, as lawmakers debate U.S. involvement and once again reject an effort to limit the President’s war p…

1 month, 1 week ago

Weekend Edition: Virginia Redistricting referendum, "Redefining Freedom.." by Sophia Nelson, and AI videos and the Iran Conflict

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal.

First: The redistricting battle continued this week as voters in…

1 month, 1 week ago

Just Dept. ends Fed Chair Powell probe; Envoys Witkoff & Kushner will meet Iran FM in Pakistan; Pres. Trump to attend WHCA dinner

Justice Department ends the criminal investigation of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, which could mean the man nominated to be his successor, Ke…

1 month, 1 week ago