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Catch up on the biggest stories of the day from Washington with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. Posted weekdays at 6:30 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you the "Q&A" podcast.

Episode Date
President Trump talks about Taiwan, Iran, political prisoners & trade on flight back from China; Hotline's Editor Kirk Bado on GOP primary challenges to Sen. Cassidy
May 15, 2026
Pres. Trump meets Chinese Pres. Xi in Beijing; House defeats Iran War Powers Act resolution for third time; U.S. gives another $1.8 billion to UN for humanitarian aid
May 14, 2026
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair; House leaders react to Pres. Trump saying, ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation' amid talks to end Iran war
May 13, 2026
Iran war pushes inflation to 3-year high; Pres. Trump starts trip to China; FDA Comm. Dr. Makary resigns; Ship operator in Key Bridge collapse indicted
May 12, 2026
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on “Life Support” as Congress Returns for Surveillance, Immigration Fights
May 11, 2026
The Weekly: Iran Conflict, Trump Influence, and Redistricting Fights Shape the 2026 Midterms
May 09, 2026
Weekend Edition: John Bolton on the war in Iran, Rising National Debt, and Mental Health Policy in the United States
May 09, 2026
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down new Dem.-leaning Cong. district map; April jobs report; Sec. of State Rubio on meeting Pope; Pentagon releases UAP files
May 08, 2026
U.S., Gulf allies draft UN Sec. Council resolution condemning Iran for blocking Strait of Hormuz; Tenn. GOP passes new Cong. district map to flip sole Dem seat
May 07, 2026
Iran says it is reviewing latest U.S. peace plan; White House salute to military mothers; Commerce Sec Lutnick testifies in Epstein probe; Ted Turner dies
May 06, 2026
Pres. Trump & Defense Sec. Hegseth say Iran ceasefire still holds despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz; Rep. Garcia (D-TX) celebrates Cinco de Mayo
May 05, 2026
U.S. & Iran fire shots on first day of Pres. Trump's 'Project Freedom' to get ships through Strait of Hormuz; Supreme Court put stay on ruling blocking access to abortion pill by mail
May 04, 2026
The Weekly: Hegseth Faces Congress, King Charles Visits DC, Lawmakers Pass FISA & Budget Package
May 02, 2026
Weekend Edition: Leadership at the Federal Reserve, National Women's Defense League, US..-Iran War
May 02, 2026
President Trump rejects latest offer from Iran, won't comply with War Powers Act; AP reporter Ali Swenson on new Surgeon General nominee
May 01, 2026
Homeland Security Dept. shutdown ends after 76 days; House passes 5-year farm bill after stripping pesticide maker liability protections
Apr 30, 2026
Def. Sec. Hegseth testifies before Congress on Iran War for 1st time; Supreme Court rules Louisiana majority-Black Cong. district unconditional racial gerrymandering
Apr 29, 2026
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
Apr 28, 2026
Attempted Assassination Charge in Washington as Lawmakers Race on FISA and DHS Shutdown
Apr 27, 2026
The Weekly Podcast: Iran War Ceasefire, White House Correspondents’ Dinner Returns, Virginia Redistricting Battle Intensifies
Apr 25, 2026
Weekend Edition: Virginia Redistricting referendum, "Redefining Freedom.." by Sophia Nelson, and AI videos and the Iran Conflict
Apr 25, 2026
Just Dept. ends Fed Chair Powell probe; Envoys Witkoff & Kushner will meet Iran FM in Pakistan; Pres. Trump to attend WHCA dinner
Apr 24, 2026
Pres. Trump says 'don't rush me' when asked about timeline for U.S.-Iran peace talks; Justice Dept. reclassifies medical marijuana as less dangerous drug
Apr 23, 2026
White House says Pres. Trump has no timeline for U.S.-Iran peace talks & ending ceasefire; Democrats celebrate Virginia's redistricting referendum passing
Apr 22, 2026
Fed Chair nominee Warsh promises Senators independent interest rate decisions; Pres. Trump extends U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Apr 21, 2026
President Trump says he is 'highly unlikely' to extend ceasefire with Iran
Apr 20, 2026
The Weekly: Iran War Escalates, Trump Clashes with Pope Leo XIV, and Congress Extends FISA Surveillance Powers
Apr 18, 2026
Weekend Edition: Tax Enforcement, the President's 2027 Budget Request, and "End of the Road: Inside the War on Truckers"
Apr 18, 2026
Pres. Trump says Strait of Hormuz blockade of Iranian ships continues after Iran says Strait is fully open; FISA Sect. 702 extended short-term amid House GOP infighting
Apr 17, 2026
Israel & Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire; House votes down Iran War Powers Act resolution; HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. testifies on rooting out health are spending fraud
Apr 16, 2026
One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) tax cuts highlighted on Tax Day; Senate votes down Iran War Powers Act resolution for fourth time
Apr 15, 2026
Rep. Swalwell (D-CA) & Rep. Gonzales (R-TX) resign amid sexual misconduct allegations; State Dept hosts U.S.-Lebanon peace talks
Apr 14, 2026
Trump Warns Iran as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Begins, Congress Returns to Washington
Apr 13, 2026
The Weekly: Iran Conflict, Melania Trump Speaks Out, Oil Near $100
Apr 11, 2026
Weekend Edition: Latest in Iran and Ceasefire, NATO Sec. Gen. Rutte's Visit to D.C., and Pentagon's $200B Funding Request
Apr 11, 2026
VP Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the U.S. ahead of peace talks; Pres. Trump's latest global tariffs challenged at U.S. Court of Int'l Trade
Apr 10, 2026
NATO Sec. Gen. Rutte says he sensed Pres. Trump's disappointment over allies response to Iran War; First Lady Melania Trump criticizes 'lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein'
Apr 09, 2026
Iran War ceasefire tested by disagreements over whether Lebanon is covered. Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz again.
Apr 08, 2026
President Trump posts concerning his threatened attack on Iran, 'a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back'
Apr 07, 2026
President Trump shares details of servicemember's rescue and threatens Iran's infrastructure
Apr 06, 2026
Weekend Edition: President Trump's Address to the Nation, Artemis II Launch, and Impact of President Trump's Tariffs Agenda
Apr 04, 2026
American fighter jet is shot down over Iran, one crewmember still missing; March jobs report stronger than expected
Apr 03, 2026
Attorney General Pam Bondi ousted; White House ballroom project approved; UN Secretary General Gutteres warns world is 'on the edge of wider war'
Apr 02, 2026
President Trump attends Supreme Court case challenging his Executive Order ending birthright citizenship
Apr 01, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's ban on 'conversation therapy' for LGBTQ+ children
Mar 31, 2026
U.S.-Iran Tensions, Rising Oil and Gas Prices, TSA Pay Restored, DHS Funding Stalled
Mar 30, 2026
The Weekly: Iran Conflict, DHS Funding Vote, and House Ethics Findings
Mar 28, 2026
Weekend Edition: Iran, Cuba, & CPAC
Mar 28, 2026
House Republicans reject bipartisan Senate-passed DHS funding bill to end partial gov't shutdown, push alternative that keeps funded immigration enforcement
Mar 27, 2026
Senate GOP give Senate Dems 'last & final' offer to reopen Homeland Security Dept.; Pres. Trump says Iran 'begging' to make deal to end war
Mar 26, 2026
White House disputes Iranian state TV's claim that Iran rejected U.S. peace plan; Meta & YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
Mar 25, 2026
Pres. Trump says Iran 'talking sense' in talks to end war; DHS Sec. Mullin sworn-in; Possible deal to reopen most of DHS, fund TSA; House passes pro boxing reform
Mar 24, 2026