SE Cupp Unfiltered

The coronavirus crisis has staying indoors, working from home and social distancing as a new normal ... SE Cupp argues President Trump is failing the ultimate test ANY president has been given so far, but she believes it's not too late for him to step up. Former Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty & The Washington Post White House reporter join SE to discuss. California is one of the few states that has directed residents to stay put and not venture out for anything other than essentials-California Democratic Rep. Karen Bass joins to discuss what that means for her state and if the federal response has been adequate enough. The actions our leaders take now and the warnings we heed as individuals will certainly determine the outcome-Emergency Physician Dr. Leana Wen weighs in. Former Indiana Governor & Senator Evan Bayh compares and contrasts with SE how the federal & states' responses have been thus far to battle the coronavirus and reflects on his own government experience in similar situations. Former Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers Jason Furman walks us through what Stage 3 in the economic stimulus package could look like and should look like.

SE Cupp asks medical experts Dr. Seema Yasmin & Dr. James Phillips what immediate impacts Trump's national emergency declaration will have, and what to do if one person close to you is sick. This crisis is without a doubt the biggest test of Trump's presidency-how will the Coronavirus response, and criticism, fare on the campaign trail? After another rough primary Tuesday, Sanders announced this week he ain't going anywhere. Good or bad for Democrats in November? No school can mean no meals for many children. So how can we help? Lisa Davis, Vice President of "No Kid Hungry Campaign" joins to discuss.

The Coronavirus has unleashed a wave of panic across the country, and the misinformation and contradictions coming from the Trump administration are fueling the fire. Ann Kurth, the Dean of Yale's School of Nursing, and former VA Gov. Terry McAuliffe join SE to discuss the White House response to the outbreak. Bernie Sanders attacks Joe Biden for his "establishment" ties, but Biden's Super Tuesday performance proved the establishment appeals to a lot of voters-Sanders' Wisconsin Campaign Chair Rep. Mark Pocan says don't sleep on Bernie Sanders' appeal. Former MI Governor Jennifer Granholm previews Tuesday's crucial Michigan primary. Was sexism to blame for Elizabeth Warren's campaign collapse? Former Hillary Clinton Campaign Manager Patti Solis Doyle & Erin Ryan talk it out. Now that it's basically a two-man race, will Sanders and Biden change their media approaches? CNN Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter shares his predictions.

Moderate Democrats are having a tough time accepting Bernie Sanders as the front-runner. But he's electable, and Trump is vulnerable, so SE has a word of caution to the Never-Sanders sector of the Democratic party who should learn the lesson of 2016's Never-Trumpers. CNN's David Axelrod joins Unfiltered to discuss. And, a candidate can't ALWAYS be held responsible for EVERYTHING their supporters do or say, but some of Sanders' supporters took it to another level in a feud with a powerful union. Nevada is next up in the primary race, as a key test for Buttigieg and Biden. Bloomberg has baggage, but can he buy his way into Democrats' hearts and minds? The Atlantic's McKay Coppins joins to break down the Trump campaign's coordinated use of misinformation on social media.

We've already had an election integrity scandal in the first primary contest. The Senate just acquitted the President. We came to the brink of war with Iran, 11 Democrats are STILL in the 2020 race... SE Cupp shares why this chaos is NOT fair to Americans. After the Iowa Caucus chaos, Democrats scramble to build momentum in New Hampshire. Between his staggering fundraising numbers and his steady rise in the polls, Bernie Sanders is seeing all the right signs, but can he win it all? African American support is usually reliable for Democrats, but Trump's campaign advisers think they can chip away at that voting bloc--Van Jones joins to discuss. Mitt Romney's former presidential campaign adviser weighs in on his impeachment conviction vote and the blowback from the GOP.

The President has filed his formal response to the Impeachement summons. In the weeks between the House impeachment and the Senate trial, a LOT of new information has come out-will the GOP's "see no evil, hear no evil" strategy thus far work? What's the latest on the trial proceedings? CNN Political Analyst Rachael Bade discusses the latest with SE Cupp with analysis on the Senate Republicans in the spotlight from Bill Kristol. Former Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer on the battle royale over the likelihood of hearing from impeachment trial witnesses and about new evidence. What will the impact be for the 2020 candidates benched from the campaign action because of impeachment? Former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe weighs in. Is it good that Warren & Sanders' gloves are finally off? CNN Political Commentator Aisha Moodie-Mills & Republican Strategist Shermichael Singleton discuss with SE. The New York Times is about to make its Democratic nomination endorsement-who will it be & will it even matter? Those topics (plus the Harry & Meghan news) were discussed with CNN Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will finally send the impeachment articles to the Senate next week to kick off the trial in the Senate. There's been little evidence so far that Trump has felt chastened at all by his own impeachment. In fact, he might even be emboldened... example 2: the Soleimani strike & the subsequent spin. Will an impeachment trial & a War Powers resolution do anything to constrain Trump? Sen. Bob Casey joins SE to discuss. Is Iran a rational actor? It's a decades-old question. But here's a new one: is POTUS? CNN polling shows there is no clear frontrunner in the 2020 race, weeks before the first votes are cast. It's been over 300 days since the White House press secretary gave an official press briefing. Mike Bloomberg is using his deep pockets to make up for lost time-how will that sit with Democrats?

Cooler heads prevailed in the faceoff between the US and Iran, for now. But both countries still have forces fighting in a hot war in Iraq, so there's no separating the Iran tensions from the decade-and-a-half conflict in Iraq. Iraqi parliament voted to expel US troops from the country following the Soleimani strike, and Trump campaigned on getting America out of Iraq. So what should our role be in the Iraq War, and how will rising tensions with Iran factor into the future of Iraq? Joining SE Cupp with analysis and historical context on this complicated geopolitical moment is CNN Military and Diplomatic Analyst, retired Rear Admiral John Kirby. For more coverage on the US-Iran conflict, tune in on Saturday at 6p ET on CNN, and be sure to subscribe to SE's Weekend Warriors podcast.

Trump starts 2020 on the brink of an impeachment trial in the Senate and on the brink of war with Iran. Rep. Debbie Dingell joins SE Cupp to discuss where Democrats stand on the impasse between the House and Senate on impeachment & Trump ordering the strike on Soleimani without Congressional approval. General Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, discusses the consequences of Trump's controversial foreign policy move from a military and national security standpoint. Is Biden's experience enough to snag the 2020 Dem nomination? Are the party and the media sleeping on Bernie Sanders (again)? After a spate of anti-Semitic attacks in the NY area over the holidays, Rabbi Joseph Potasnik joins SE to discuss the rise of hate in America. Notre Dame rector says the fragile cathedral might not be saved.

Trump is incapable of shame, and yet... SE Cupp truly believes Democrats think impeaching him will somehow provoke some introspection, will change his behavior-Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins to discuss what's happened in Washington since impeachment. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell & House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a standoff over the Senate trial-SE and her panel discuss the list of Republican Senators that COULD conceivably vote to convict; The "wine cave" Democratic debate moment shines a light on Democratic divisions; SE Cupp interviews 2020 Democratic Candidate Andrew Yang on the economy, his campaign, and whether "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie.

Next week, the House will officially vote on articles of impeachment. With the Senate up to bat, McConnell and Graham are unconcerned with impartiality, while Democrats float the idea of a second impeachment. Trump's anti-Semitism Executive Order is causing controversy. In a hypothetical head-to-head, Trump edges out Biden by just one percentage point, well within the margin of error-can Biden turn Texas blue? With Iowa less than 2 months away & after seeing some stalled momentum recently, Elizabeth Warren is trying to shake things up by going on the attack. SE hates to burst your bubble, but she predicted Trump wouldn't debate his opponent in 2020 and turns out, he's considering skipping the debates.

The Mueller Report and the Ukraine hearings were appetizers, but now dinner has been served. After years of alluding, threatening and in some cases promising to impeach the President, Speaker of the House Pelosi has formally asked that articles of impeachment be brought against President Trump. What we have to look forward to? A Senate trial in the coming month in which a Republican majority will decide whether or not to convict the President. Join SE as she speaks with "Primary Colors" author Joe Klein on possible consequences of the impeachment trial, Chief Deputy Whip Rep. Dan Kildee on what should be included in the articles of impeachment, Republican strategist Shermichael Singleton and Washington Post assistant editor David Swerdlick on the short and long-term effects of the proceedings, both political and not, and former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu on how Biden has managed to stay strong during this long election cycle.

Enough is enough...12 witnesses, 2 weeks of public hearings & 1 thing's clear: there's a preponderance of evidence laying out a pretty straightforward assertion: that the President mounted a coordinated effort to pressure Ukraine into publicly announcing an investigation of his domestic political rival in exchange for a White House meeting and badly needed military aid. House Dems will spend next week preparing the impeachment report and the topic is sure to come up over Thanksgiving dinner conversation, so what's the consensus outside of DC? Swing district Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria talks to SE about where her constituents stand on impeachment. Joe Biden remains in the top tier of candidates, despite uneven debate performances... can a moderate like Pete Buttigieg chip away at his lead? What do Elizabeth Warren & Donald Trump have in common? They've both promised things they most likely can't deliver. Two months after saying he would ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes, President Trump now says prohibition is not the answer. SE thinks it's NOT ok, Boomers and Millennials, and it's time to reach across the generational divide.

Three credible witnesses testified publicly this week in the first round of impeachment hearings: Former WH Comms Chief Anthony Scaramucci weighs in on GOP spin & smears, then Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of the Judiciary Committee discusses what we can expect with next week's hearings. The first votes go down in Iowa in less than three months... enter another 2020 primary shake-up: Deval Patrick. Speaking of Iowa, some Democrats are wondering why the state has to be the first in the nation-is that a fair complaint? Donald Trump is, by definition, part of the elite so will his attacks on elitism track in 2020? Author of "In Defense of Elitism" Joel Stein joins SE Cupp to discuss. Roger Stone was found guilty of lying to congress and witness tampering this week.

You can sum up the environment in Washington with this analogy... Two giant freight trains were bearing down on Trump all week: Impeachment & 2020 Trouble. The GOP is reeling from testimony transcripts and Tuesday's election losses, but Democrats have to keep their eyes on the 2020 prize. Not just any Democrat can't beat Trump, which brings us to Michael Bloomberg, who's gearing up for a potential run. Several GOP lawmakers exchange dignity for Trump support-will it work for Jeff Sessions? Ways & Means Committee member Rep. Dan Kildee gives SE a preview of what to expect next week with the impeachment inquiry going public. Trump and Republicans demand the whistleblower's identity be released-the media's not biting.

It's official: The impeachment inquiry was formalized with a vote in the House this week. A member of the House Oversight Committee joins SE to talk next steps. Speaking of impeachment, what about the politics? Former VA Governor & Former DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe discusses the potential political fallout. The 2020 Dem primary race is heating up in Iowa & Trump's reelection campaign seems to be leaning into impeachment instead of running from it. For the second time in less than a month-a high-profile journalist has left Fox News. Trump wants to read the transcript of the Ukraine call in "a fireside chat" to show "it's a straight call."

White House struggles to form cohesive messaging strategy amid the impeachment inquiry. Former GOP Congressman Sean Duffy & SE have a spirited debate about the dangerous precedent being set by Team Trump. Democrats are planning to hold public hearings next month: Foreign Affairs Committee Member Rep. Abigail Spanberger discusses next steps. Kellyanne Conway berates a reporter for mentioning her husband in an article. Trump's Syria decision becomes a key issue for 2020 Democrats, Rep. Seth Moulton joins SE with the analysis. 2020 Dems spent the day courting the African American vote in South Carolina. Rudy Giuliani talks about the Bidens & money in two accidental calls to an NBC reporter, so SE takes a trip down epic-butt-dial memory lane

Defending the President's indefensible actions has become the norm for Republicans, but have they finally found their breaking point? John Kasich joins SE to discuss the GOP outrage over Trump's decision to withdraw from Syria & how it affects impeachment. Howard Dean talks about Democrats sticking to a simple strategy on impeachment. Earlier today, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her endorsement of Bernie Sanders. Is that the boost he needs or is it actually a win for Elizabeth Warren? Hillary Clinton and 2020 candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard have a war of words. A discussion about how women voters are hearing the male candidates, and a tribute to the first all-female space walk.

When it comes to Congress and the separation of powers, Trump is not a fan. Rep. Debbie Dingell discusses how the President has been bypassing Congress on impeachment, and what House Dems plan to do to stop the obstruction. If polls are any indication, Trump's attacks on Biden haven't put a dent in his frontrunner status. In a move that sent shock waves through cable news, Shepard Smith announced Friday it was his last day at the network. Republican lawmakers are outraged over Trump's Syria withdrawal. New polls on the president are not looking too hot for him. A conservative paper slams Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her "high-dollar hairdo."

It's week two of the Democrats' impeachment inquiry and it was yet again an eventful one with House testimonies, State Department text messages and floods of Trump tweets. Rep. Brendan Boyle shares with SE that there are "at least two dozen" Republicans in the House concerned with the recent revelations surrounding the impeachment inquiry. Mike Pompeo defies House subpoena deadline to turn over Ukraine documents and damning text messages detail Trump admin pressure on Ukraine. The impeachment inquiry threatens to overshadow the 2020 campaign on both sides. Is Trump's Fox News firewall built to last? AG Barr under scrutiny. The leader of the free world silent on a fight for freedom.

It's the second week of an impeachment inquiry, and Trump has asked a second foreign country to investigate the Bidens - this time it's not an ally, it's communist China, in broad daylight. CNN National Security Analyst Sam Vinograd sums it up: "China is already attacking our elections, President Trump asked them to keep doing it." So what does this all of this mean for US foreign policy and diplomatic relations going forward? Sam and SE break it down. This is an episode from SE Cupp's Weekend Warriors podcast, a foreign affairs podcast where SE drills down on what *else* is going on in the world. Subscribe here: apple.co/2EF7o1A

SE Cupp says impeaching Trump is the right thing to do. Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Dean Phillips joined SE to discuss the latest developments on the House investigations & subpoenas. Former House Dem Caucus Chair Joe Crowley weighs in on the political consequences of impeachment. The impeachment inquiry will hang over Trump's re-election efforts, and will affect the 2020 Democratic candidates. Presidential Historian Allan Lichtman gives the impeachment historical context. Will Republicans jump off the Trump bandwagon as impeachment heats up? President's Trump's "HARASSMENT!" hypocrisy.

Reportedly, A whistleblower this week filed a complaint that Trump pressed Ukrainian President to investigate Joe Biden's son, which is putting outsized pressure on House Democrats to do something, aka start impeachment proceedings. Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent Josh Campbell explains what's legal & what's not and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of the House Oversight Committee claims "very aggressive action" next week if Congress doesn't get the information it needs to build an impeachment case. Recent media mistakes fuel Trump's alternate reality of the constant "witch hunts" against him in the press. Pollsters warn of underestimating Trump's reelection chances & overestimating Warren's nomination support. Biden aggressively takes on Trump in a Iowa gaggle today, but does this quiet the doubt some have about his ability to successfully take Trump on? 135 days to go until the Iowa Democratic caucus commences, how big of an impact will the result be?

2020 Democratic candidates are either reinforcing or recovering from the third Democratic debate, but isn't it time for the candidates to keep their eyes on the prize instead of fighting with each other or doubling down on unwinnable ideas?; Biden's camp deflects the age attacks this week, but decries "vicious" media coverage; Trump revs up his base instead of trying to expand it; Democrats are split after House Judiciary Committee votes on impeachment probe & Rep. Chrissy Houlahan joins to discuss; Universal background check talks grind to a halt.

Trump spent this week defending an incorrect claim about Hurricane Dorian's trajectory, culminating with a government agency contradicting its own scientists to help make his falsehood sound more true; The White House dips into military construction funds to pay for Trump's border wall & Rep. Marc Veasey joins to discuss how that affects Texas; Bernie Sanders says population control is an important part of fighting the climate crisis; Trump's 2020 fate may rest on the economy and with the manufacturing sector shrinking, so far, it's not looking too hot; Next week's NC special election could be a litmus test for 2020

"The last time I saw my family was in 2015. The last time I talked to them, I can't even remember. It's been years." From subjecting his family in Turkey to raids and trials to forcing him to cancel his youth basketball camps in the US, Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter talks to SE about how the Erdogan regime has tried to silence him, and why he refuses to stop criticizing the repressive Turkish leader. For more foreign affairs news and analysis, subscribe to SE Cupp's Weekend Warriors podcast: apple.co/2EF7o1A

In the wake of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton that left 31 dead, SE Cupp makes an impassioned plea to law-abiding gun owners and proponents of the 2nd amendment like herself: "We must do something about guns. We have a problem in this country. The problem is hate. But one of the things we must do to begin to solve our hate problem is to put down our metaphorical weapons, our defenses, our special interests, and be honest about the role that guns play in this culture of hate in America." She's joined by a Republican in the Ohio State Senate who's calling for gun control legislation, as well as a former Neo-Nazi on the rise of white supremacy and hate crimes in the Trump era. Plus, breaking news on the death of businessman and accused sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein.

In the wake of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton that left 31 dead, SE Cupp makes an impassioned plea to law-abiding gun owners and proponents of the 2nd amendment like herself: "We must do something about guns. We have a problem in this country. The problem is hate. But one of the things we must do to begin to solve our hate problem is to put down our metaphorical weapons, our defenses, our special interests, and be honest about the role that guns play in this culture of hate in America." She's joined by a Republican in the Ohio State Senate who's calling for gun control legislation, as well as a former Neo-Nazi on the rise of white supremacy and hate crimes in the Trump era. Plus, breaking news on the death of businessman and accused sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein.

A former senior strategist from the Bernie Sanders 2016 campaign discusses whether or not Sanders and Warren will spar with each other at next week's CNN debate, and whether they need to differentiate themselves; Elizabeth Warren embraces progressive proposals to rally voters-will it work?; Biden takes off the gloves and targets his rivals ahead of Debate 2; Trump takes to Twitter to attack a minority lawmaker (again), this time insulting Rep. Cummings and calling Baltimore a "disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess": CNN's Victor Blackwell is from Baltimore & joins SE to discuss his reaction; Republicans are suddenly in favor of all kinds of things they once weren't-Mark Sanford, who is considering a primary run against Trump, joins SE to discuss; YouTube gives "child stars" a new meaning.

Do you like SE Cupp Unfiltered? Then be sure to check out SE Cupp's foreign policy podcast, Weekend Warriors. And subscribe here: apple.co/2EF7o1A In this week's episode, Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin exposed a stunning, preventable humanitarian crisis happening in US-controlled territory in Syria. He joins SE to explain why thousands of Syrians are facing starvation, and why "one tweet, one snap of the finger, would allow the US military to do what they do all over the world, which is save people's lives."

GOP leadership continues to pretend that they can compartmentalize Trump's racist rhetoric and agenda from the parts they like - Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Van Jones join to discuss; Can 2020 Dems steal the spotlight from Trump?; Bernie's campaign vents about perceived media bias; Trump retains support of Evangelicals despite controversial & racist rhetoric; NASA celebrates 50 years since Apollo 11 moon landing-what is the future for space exploration?; "Cats" has been given the feature film treatment and the trailer for this hot mess is here

The House Democratic Caucus Slammed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's chief of staff on Twitter, escalating the fight between moderates and progressives in the party - SE explains how it parallels the GOP's Tea Party insurgency (which ultimately led to Trump) and speaks to moderate Democratic Congressman Max Rose about the feud; Denver Mayor Michael Hancock tells SE how his city is preparing for Sunday's ICE raids and calls out both parties for inaction on immigration; Julián Castro's breakout debate moment hasn't helped him in the polls; Politically-connected financier Jeffrey Epstein charged with sex trafficking of minors, and now accused of witness tampering - SE speaks to an attorney for three Epstein accusers; Christian group takes issue with a minor detail in "Toy Story 4"

Although President Trump gave an apolitical speech on the Fourth of July, SE believes he makes patriotism all about him-Matt Lewis, Kirsten Powers & Admiral John Kirby join SE to discuss how Trumpism coopted patriotism; Joe Biden apologized for his comments a few weeks ago about working with segregationists; Bernie Sanders is slipping in the polls-Harry Enten crunches the numbers to explain why he should be worried; Kamala Harris is now *second* in the Democratic field and is all over the campaign trail this weekend; Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey describes his visit to border facilities; SE'S 30th anniversary tribute to "Seinfeld"

The first round of Democratic primary debates made one thing clear: the Left won the battle for the soul of the party. But will that guarantee they lose the battle against President Trump? Van Jones discusses; Brian Stelter joins SE and Van to talk about the problems with a 20-candidate debate; On a related note, SE has a roundup of which 2020 hopefuls need to pack it up and quit while they're behind; After her breakout debate performance, Senator Kamala Harris backpedals on Medicare for All; Trump is in Asia for the G20 summit, talking about the debates and tweeting about shaking Kim Jong Un's hand; Marianne Williamson for the win.

22 out of the 23 Democrats running for president were in South Carolina this weekend: SE & her all-star panel break it all down. Bernie Sanders & Elizabeth Warren fight for 2nd place in polling, but who has a better chance to beat Trump? The US-Iran standoff continues. 2020 candidate John Hickenlooper tells SE why socialism isn't the answer. With the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission coming up, MIT VP of Research Dr. Maria Zuber - who has an asteroid named after her -- shares NASA's potential plans for space exploration. 2020 Dems talk about their favorite foods: their answers will surprise you.

Leading up to Trump's 2020 campaign launch, the President has some highs and some lows and does damage control on his ABC News comments about foreign "oppo research"; Sarah Sanders announced her exit-how will that affect the White House's combative relationship with the media?; Rep. Tim Ryan joins SE to discuss why his economic message could resonate with people; Some Democratic voters are wary of repeating 2016 primary mistakes; Bill Weld tells SE why his GOP primary challenge is serious; A Canadian supermarket releases a new line of embarrassing plastic bags

The Biden campaign feels the heat after a week of flips & fumbles, starting with his reversal on the Hyde Amendment; Trump's base shows some cracks, but with no clear moderate candidate in the 2020 Democratic field, who will claim those persuadable swing voters?; This week's Candidate of the Week is Congressman Eric Swalwell and he joins SE to talk impeachment and his gun control platform; The US and Mexico hammer out a deal on immigration-leading Trump to suspend the unpopular tariffs he threatened to put into effect; This week, we remembered the 75th anniversary of D-Day, however, the ideas of sacrifice and service seem to have diminished over time.

Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera gives SE the latest on the investigation of the mass shooting that left 12 dead and 4 wounded after a disgruntled employee opened fire; Virginia Beach Councilman Aaron Rouse & workplace violence prevention expert Kathleen Bonczyk offer insight into the tragedy; In Washington, President Trump's week of tantrums & tariffs shows yet again he governs by emotion & ego; Presidential historians put the impeachment debate into context; Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will not challenge Trump in the GOP 2020 primary.

Trump vows not to work with Democrats until investigations end, proving once again he likes the trappings of the presidency but not the actual work, plus SE explains why impeachment could be his best-case scenario at this point; Trump, Kellyanne Conway, Pelosi, and sexist smears; Elizabeth Warren gains some traction in the polls, which makes her our Candidate of the Week; Is electability & favorability still a thing in a post-Trump world?; Trump is considering pardoning war criminals; A new study shows women are more productive when the office temperature is warmer

After reading the redacted Mueller report in full, Republican Congressman Justin Amash says President Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct, in a lengthy Twitter thread; Controversial abortion laws in GA, AL, MO, & LA reignite intense debate; NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio enters the 2020 race; Some 2020 Democratic candidates will & have appeared on Fox News, but Sen. Elizabeth Warren refuses and is attacking the network; Besides the uncertainty of war, the ongoing confrontation with Iran exposes a growing divide between the US and our European allies; Trump pardons fans and awards friends

For Senator Kamala Harris, standing out from the 2020 crowd has proven a bit more difficult; 2020 race spotlights how the media covers female candidates; Rep. Seth Moulton is on with SE to discuss why he's is making national security the centerpiece of his 2020 campaign; The White House & Congress spar over subpoenas-are we facing a "constitutional crisis"?; The Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party's new book tells of overcoming challenges to lead; Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos unveils a plan to send people to the moon.

Now that Joe Biden is finally in the 2020 race, voters have responded kindly & Trump's already on the attack-will it last? 2020 candidate Pete Buttigieg is utilizing a lot of free media: Is Biden missing out where Buttigieg is cashing in? Primaries within the primary: Breaking down the 2020 Democratic field; Ongoing conflict in Venezuela escalates following deadly protests and a failed coup attempt; US lawmakers are divided on the course of action in Venezuela; Facebook bans "dangerous individuals," on its platforms.

After the release of the Mueller report this week, some Congressional Democrats are demanding Trump's impeachment and the House Judiciary Committee is seeking Mueller's full, unredacted report and its underlying documents; Some 2020 Dems have been cautious on Mueller, while others are calling for impeachment. Joe Biden is expected to announce his 2020 campaign next week-is he too late?; Trump lashes out at his own inner circle, many of whom offered damning testimony about his efforts to thwart the Mueller investigation; Bill Weld is running against Trump for the GOP 2020 nomination-could Bill Weld be President Trump's Pat Buchanan? As Easter approaches, what lies ahead for Notre Dame?

Mayor Pete Buttigieg is surging in the 2020 polls & his war of words with VP Mike Pence over faith & LGBT Rights might score him more points; Will Bernie Sanders's brand take a hit after he reveals his taxes on Monday?; The House Oversight Committee plans to subpoena Trump's accounting firm & give the IRS an ultimatum for his Trump's tax returns; Trump considering releasing detained immigrants in sanctuary cities as political retribution; Acting Defense Secy. Patrick Shanahan drew skepticism as he appeared in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee to pitch the "Space Force;"

Too many cooks in the Democratic kitchen as 17 candidates enter the 2020 race, with more to come; A week of Trump policy spins and flips; SE talks to former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, who's mulling a 2020 independent run, and Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton, also eyeing a White House bid; House oversight ramps up amid foreign meddling fears; NYC mayor spars with Buzzfeed over unionizing

Amid Rep. Ilhan Omar's controversial comments about Israel, SE and her guests discuss the lessons learned and not learned about anti-Semitism in America; GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger shares some perspective on what he saw firsthand serving at the southern border; Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin on the plan to thwart Trump's national emergency; Homeland Security investigates allegations that CBP targeted journalists at the border; DNC won't hold primary debates on Fox News due to the network's cozy relationship with Trump; Have Democrats given up on Ohio for 2020?

Trump jokes about investigations as Democrats plan more hearings: Congressman Jimmy Gomez talks to SE about next steps in the House; How much longer can Republicans run interference for Trump and refuse to show even the slightest amount of curiosity over whether the President has committed crimes? Joe Biden takes heat from his own side for comments about VP Pence; Bernie Sanders kicks off second presidential bid in Brooklyn; The Trump Doctrine in the wake of the failed North Korea summit; Dem leadership calls for Rep. Omar to apologize for ant-Semitic comments... again.

Despite what the calendar says, it's 2020. Democrats are on the campaign trail, while Joe Biden stays mum on his decision and Trump plans to "cause chaos" in the meantime. Howard Dean talks about it all with SE; Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un meet next week-Bill Richardson discusses what's at stake; Former New England Patriot Donté Stallworth talks about Robert Kraft facing charges of soliciting sex, and a human-trafficking expert explains the missing pieces in stories like this

Democratic Congressman John Garamendi tells SE how his party plans to block Trump from accessing emergency funds; The GOP starts up the spin cycle to explain away executive overreach, as Trump blames a certain former House Speaker for the border wall predicament; Former PA Gov. Ed Rendell talks about how Republicans use progressive proposals to paint Democrats as radical; Trump's former campaign chair could spend the rest of his life behind bars; Amazon's failed HQ2 bid in NYC highlights a rift in the Democratic party; New details emerge from the Jussie Smollett attack

Sen. Elizabeth Warren officially launched her 2020 campaign, but as the 2020 Democratic field grows by the week, which candidate can actually beat Trump?; Virginia's three top state officials mired in scandal and showing no signs of stepping down; El Paso's Republican Mayor dispute's Trump's border rhetoric and joins SE ahead of Trump's rally there; The messy, mysterious feud involving Amazon's Jeff Bezos, the National Enquirer, sexts, and Saudis; Amazon rethinking plan for massive NYC campus?; Carly Fiorina discusses women running in 2020 and her new book

Democratic Virginia Governor Ralph Northam refuses to resign, while Democrats, Republicans etc. across the country call for him to step down after a racist photo surfaced from his 1984 yearbook page; Senator Cory Booker joins a diverse and crowded 2020 Democratic field (and Kellyanne Conway suggests he's sexist for running); Trump hints at a National Emergency announcement at the State of the Union; Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is flirting with a 2020 independent run-with or without Schultz, is America ready for a legitimate third party?