2992 - The Weekly: Iran Conflict, Trump Influence, and Redistricting Fights Shape the 2026 Midterms
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.
2992 - The Weekly: Iran Conflict, Trump Influence, and Redistricting Fights Shape the 2026 Midterms
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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.
Episodes
2992-
The Weekly: Iran Conflict, Trump Influence, and Redistricting Fights Shape the 2026 Midterms
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Sat, 09 May 2026
2991-
Weekend Edition: John Bolton on the war in Iran, Rising National Debt, and Mental Health Policy in the United States
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Sat, 09 May 2026
2990-
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
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Fri, 08 May 2026
2989-
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
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Thu, 07 May 2026
2988-
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
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Wed, 06 May 2026
2987-
Pres. Trump & Defense Sec. Hegseth say Iran ceasefire still holds despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz; Rep. Garcia (D-TX) celebrates Cinco de Mayo
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Tue, 05 May 2026
2986-
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
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Mon, 04 May 2026
2985-
The Weekly: Hegseth Faces Congress, King Charles Visits DC, Lawmakers Pass FISA & Budget Package
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Sat, 02 May 2026
2984-
Weekend Edition: Leadership at the Federal Reserve, National Women's Defense League, US..-Iran War
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Sat, 02 May 2026
2983-
President Trump rejects latest offer from Iran, won't comply with War Powers Act; AP reporter Ali Swenson on new Surgeon General nominee
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Fri, 01 May 2026
2982-
Homeland Security Dept. shutdown ends after 76 days; House passes 5-year farm bill after stripping pesticide maker liability protections
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Thu, 30 Apr 2026
2981-
Def. Sec. Hegseth testifies before Congress on Iran War for 1st time; Supreme Court rules Louisiana majority-Black Cong. district unconditional racial gerrymandering
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026
2980-
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
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026
2979-
Attempted Assassination Charge in Washington as Lawmakers Race on FISA and DHS Shutdown
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026
2978-
The Weekly Podcast: Iran War Ceasefire, White House Correspondents’ Dinner Returns, Virginia Redistricting Battle Intensifies
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Sat, 25 Apr 2026
2977-
Weekend Edition: Virginia Redistricting referendum, "Redefining Freedom.." by Sophia Nelson, and AI videos and the Iran Conflict
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Sat, 25 Apr 2026
2976-
Just Dept. ends Fed Chair Powell probe; Envoys Witkoff & Kushner will meet Iran FM in Pakistan; Pres. Trump to attend WHCA dinner
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Fri, 24 Apr 2026
2975-
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
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Thu, 23 Apr 2026
2974-
White House says Pres. Trump has no timeline for U.S.-Iran peace talks & ending ceasefire; Democrats celebrate Virginia's redistricting referendum passing
President Trump says he is 'highly unlikely' to extend ceasefire with Iran
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Mon, 20 Apr 2026
2971-
The Weekly: Iran War Escalates, Trump Clashes with Pope Leo XIV, and Congress Extends FISA Surveillance Powers
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Sat, 18 Apr 2026
2970-
Weekend Edition: Tax Enforcement, the President's 2027 Budget Request, and "End of the Road: Inside the War on Truckers"
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Sat, 18 Apr 2026
2969-
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
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Fri, 17 Apr 2026
2968-
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
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Thu, 16 Apr 2026
2967-
One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) tax cuts highlighted on Tax Day; Senate votes down Iran War Powers Act resolution for fourth time
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026
2966-
Rep. Swalwell (D-CA) & Rep. Gonzales (R-TX) resign amid sexual misconduct allegations; State Dept hosts U.S.-Lebanon peace talks
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Tue, 14 Apr 2026
2965-
Trump Warns Iran as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Begins, Congress Returns to Washington
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Mon, 13 Apr 2026
2964-
The Weekly: Iran Conflict, Melania Trump Speaks Out, Oil Near $100
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026
2963-
Weekend Edition: Latest in Iran and Ceasefire, NATO Sec. Gen. Rutte's Visit to D.C., and Pentagon's $200B Funding Request
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026
2962-
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
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Fri, 10 Apr 2026
2961-
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'
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Thu, 09 Apr 2026
2960-
Iran War ceasefire tested by disagreements over whether Lebanon is covered. Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz again.
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Wed, 08 Apr 2026
2959-
President Trump posts concerning his threatened attack on Iran, 'a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back'
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026
2958-
President Trump shares details of servicemember's rescue and threatens Iran's infrastructure
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Mon, 06 Apr 2026
2957-
Weekend Edition: President Trump's Address to the Nation, Artemis II Launch, and Impact of President Trump's Tariffs Agenda
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Sat, 04 Apr 2026
2956-
American fighter jet is shot down over Iran, one crewmember still missing; March jobs report stronger than expected
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Fri, 03 Apr 2026
2955-
Attorney General Pam Bondi ousted; White House ballroom project approved; UN Secretary General Gutteres warns world is 'on the edge of wider war'
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Thu, 02 Apr 2026
2954-
President Trump attends Supreme Court case challenging his Executive Order ending birthright citizenship
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Wed, 01 Apr 2026
2953-
Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's ban on 'conversation therapy' for LGBTQ+ children
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Tue, 31 Mar 2026
2952-
U.S.-Iran Tensions, Rising Oil and Gas Prices, TSA Pay Restored, DHS Funding Stalled
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Mon, 30 Mar 2026
2951-
The Weekly: Iran Conflict, DHS Funding Vote, and House Ethics Findings
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Sat, 28 Mar 2026
2950-
Weekend Edition: Iran, Cuba, & CPAC
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Sat, 28 Mar 2026
2949-
House Republicans reject bipartisan Senate-passed DHS funding bill to end partial gov't shutdown, push alternative that keeps funded immigration enforcement
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Fri, 27 Mar 2026
2948-
Senate GOP give Senate Dems 'last & final' offer to reopen Homeland Security Dept.; Pres. Trump says Iran 'begging' to make deal to end war
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Thu, 26 Mar 2026
2947-
White House disputes Iranian state TV's claim that Iran rejected U.S. peace plan; Meta & YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
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Wed, 25 Mar 2026
2946-
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
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Tue, 24 Mar 2026
2945-
Trump Delays Iran Strikes as DHS Shutdown Disrupts Travel and Senate Advances Mullin Nomination
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Mon, 23 Mar 2026
2944-
The Weekly: Iran War Dominates Washington as DHS Pick Faces Scrutiny and SAVE Act Advances
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Sat, 21 Mar 2026
2943-
Weekend Edition: The War in Iran, Oil and Gas Prices, DHS Partial Shutdown Impact on Air Travel