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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Stephen Miller’s rise to power in the Trump White House

Season 2026 Episode 7 | 11m 57s

Stephen Miller is no ordinary aide. He’s been with Trump since the beginning of his improbable run as the 21st century’s most important political leader. The panel discusses Miller's rise to become one of the most powerful figures in Trump’s orbit.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
How Stephen Miller reshaped the GOP's immigration policies
How Stephen Miller reshaped the GOP's immigration policies
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/13/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/13/26
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/6/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/6/26
Episode: S2026 E6 | 26:46
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Tulsi Gabbard’s role in election security investigations
Tulsi Gabbard’s role in election security investigations
Clip: S2026 E6 | 11:12
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
What Trump’s call to ‘nationalize’ elections means
What Trump’s call to ‘nationalize’ elections means for the midterms
Clip: S2026 E6 | 12:33
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/30/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/30/26
Episode: S2026 E5 | 26:45
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Trump's Minnesota pivot
Trump's Minnesota pivot
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Don Lemon's arrest and Trump's relationship with the media
The arrest of Don Lemon and Trump's relationship with the media
Clip: S2026 E5 | 15:30
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/23/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/23/26
Episode: S2026 E4 | 26:45
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Trump alienates America’s allies
Trump alienates America’s allies
Clip: S2026 E4 | 21:15