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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Does Trump care if Republicans lose Congress?

Season 2026 Episode 43 | 8m 37s

President Trump has an unusual way of helping his candidates. His latest obsession seems to be bringing up the appearance of Republican men on the campaign trail. The panel discusses if Trump has a real plan to help the GOP retain control of Congress.

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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Will Congress impeach Hegseth – and how will Trump react?
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Trump’s Ukraine U-turn
Trump’s Ukraine U-turn
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Is a blue wave coming, and how will Trump react?
Is a blue wave coming – and how will Trump react?
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Who will emerge as the GOP's 2028 nominee?
Who will emerge as the GOP's 2028 nominee?
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/16/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from October 16, 2026.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/9/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from October 9, 2026.
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Why the map of battleground states is shifting
Why the map of battleground states is shifting in surprising ways
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Trump’s policies put Republicans on the defensive
Trump’s policies put Republicans on the defensive
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/2/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from October 2, 2026.
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