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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how Trump will govern

Season 2026 Episode 228 | 8m 18s

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump sending mixed messages about how he plans to govern for the remainder of his term after Democrats' historic wins in the midterms, the effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the battle for party leadership in Congress.

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What Trump picking Stephen Miller for chief of staff signals about his agenda
Former Sen. Flake, outspoken Trump critic, on the GOP reckoning post-midterms
Georgia Gov.-elect Bottoms reflects on historic victory and the path forward for Democrats
Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s White House shakeup and fallout from the midterms
Sen.-elect Hamilton reflects on why Kansas voters chose a Democrat for U.S. Senate