Podcast appearances and mentions of Raja Krishnamoorthi

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses the consequences the American people are facing right now due to the ongoing government shutdown and the new fight over food stamps; how the widespread government furloughs are having a major effect on the American economy; Rep. Jim Clyburn discusses how he is holding the line against the chaotic Trump presidency; Sabaa Tahir's “All My Rage” is the subject of this week's Velshi Banned Book Club Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everything you need to know on the first week of testimony from the January 6th Commission. Plus, Mea Culpa welcomes Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi to discuss the GOP moral failure on 1/6, Trump's insanity and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss an incident in Hoffman Estates where an ICE agent is recorded detaining a teenage girl, kneeling on her neck. DHS downplayed the video, claiming that the video was “not even from this year.” Rep. Krishnamoorthi says that DHS is, “trying to gaslight us,” and believes […]

Tonight on The Last Word: Speaker Mike Johnson describes an upcoming anti-Trump march as a “Hate America” rally. Also, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says Donald Trump's chaos in Chicago is pretext for invoking the Insurrection Act. Plus, Democrats demand answers from the Trump administration on Jeffrey Epstein. And a New York Times analysis breaks down the high number of Black officials fired by the Trump administration. Jason Stanley, Robert Reich, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Errin Haines join Ali Velshi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Lisa Dent to share his thoughts on the ICE agents in Chicago. Rep. Krishnamoorthi lists the four things he thinks people need to do in response to the actions of ICE agents.

Tonight on The Last Word: The House Oversight Committee plans on releasing the transcript of the Alex Acosta interview. Also, Democrats criticize Donald Trump for attacks on free speech. Plus, Americans are losing trust in health agencies under Trump. And moderate Democrats are split on Zohran Mamdani's candidacy. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lisa Rubin, Zack Beauchamp, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Basil Smikle join Ali Velshi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump has directed strikes on three boats this month that he claims were transporting drugs. Retired Navy Capt. Jon Duffy explains why he thinks the attacks cross a “dangerous line” and discard “the rule of law.”And, Trump says the U.S. and China have reached a potential deal to allow TikTok to keep operating in the U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, one of the authors of the bill to ban or force the sale of the popular social media platform, shares more about the deal.Then, a recent case of a surrogacy gone wrong highlights the lack of regulation around women carrying a pregnancy for someone else. Emi Nietfeld covers fertility technology for Wired and joins us.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We're six months out from the statewide Illinois primary, and the main showdown is shaping up to be the Democratic race for Dick Durbin's Senate seat. Political analysts suggest this rare open-seat race will favor Democrats, though that's not assured. So far, nine Democrats have entered the race, with three notable candidates – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and current Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton – rising to the top. On this episode of In The Loop, host Sasha-Ann Simons and our panel of Illinois politicos size up the candidates and break down the race to replace outgoing Senator Dick Durbin in D.C. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to share his views on ICE raids that were originally intended to “remove criminal elements from the community” and have become “a spectacle . . . they are hurting real people, they are hurting communities.” They also discuss the proposed purchase of TikTok.

Harry talks to Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Illinois Democrat who's got a hand in a wide array of headline-grabbing initiatives on Capitol Hill. Representative Krishnamoorthi fills Harry in on what Trump has planned for Chicago, what Democrats are saying about a possible government shutdown, whether further Epstein disclosures are on the way, and why he thinks it's past time to ban members of Congress from trading stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Dan talk with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is officially running for U.S. Senate. Born and raised in Peoria, Krishnamoorthi shares what it means to return home this weekend and describes what his upcoming election will look like. The conversation also dives into Illinois’ job market, the state’s energy supply and demand, and other key issues shaping the future of the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic strategist James Carville has issued a public apology and removed a YouTube video from his “Politics War Room” podcast that implied a connection between First Lady Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The decision follows a legal letter from Melania's attorney, prompting Carville to edit the episode, retract his remarks, and formally apologize on a recent broadcast. The first lady responded by sharing a screenshot of the pulled video and the apology transcript on X. This action aligns with another recent retraction by the Daily Beast, which took down a piece citing Michael Wolff's claims about Melania's introduction to Donald Trump via Epstein's circle—claims she disputes in her 2024 memoir, saying she met him at a Fashion Week party in 1998.Next up...Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly hosted a private strategy meeting initially planned at his residence but later moved to the White House, bringing together key Trump administration figures—including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles—to coordinate the response to the Epstein investigation. Among the topics under discussion were whether to release audio or transcripts of Blanche's interview with Ghislaine Maxwell and how to shape the administration's public messaging amid mounting scrutiny. Although both Trump and Vance publicly dismissed the reports as “fake news,” sources confirmed the meeting took place at the White House to avoid media attention.next up...Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee have vigorously urged transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, pushing to subpoena the Department of Justice for the full, unredacted case files (with victim identities redacted), and seeking testimony from high‑profile figures, including Ghislaine Maxwell and the Clintons.   Alongside this, leading Democratic lawmakers such as Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi have called for Epstein survivors to be invited to testify before Congress—an appeal reinforced by survivor advocates like Alicia Arden and attorney Gloria Allred, who demand full disclosure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:James Carville apologizes and pulls video suggesting a Melania Trump ‘Epstein connection'Epstein files: Oversight Democrats call for hearing with victimsTop Trump officials discussed Epstein at White House meeting Wednesday night | CNN Politics

Democratic strategist James Carville has issued a public apology and removed a YouTube video from his “Politics War Room” podcast that implied a connection between First Lady Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The decision follows a legal letter from Melania's attorney, prompting Carville to edit the episode, retract his remarks, and formally apologize on a recent broadcast. The first lady responded by sharing a screenshot of the pulled video and the apology transcript on X. This action aligns with another recent retraction by the Daily Beast, which took down a piece citing Michael Wolff's claims about Melania's introduction to Donald Trump via Epstein's circle—claims she disputes in her 2024 memoir, saying she met him at a Fashion Week party in 1998.Next up...Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly hosted a private strategy meeting initially planned at his residence but later moved to the White House, bringing together key Trump administration figures—including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles—to coordinate the response to the Epstein investigation. Among the topics under discussion were whether to release audio or transcripts of Blanche's interview with Ghislaine Maxwell and how to shape the administration's public messaging amid mounting scrutiny. Although both Trump and Vance publicly dismissed the reports as “fake news,” sources confirmed the meeting took place at the White House to avoid media attention.next up...Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee have vigorously urged transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, pushing to subpoena the Department of Justice for the full, unredacted case files (with victim identities redacted), and seeking testimony from high‑profile figures, including Ghislaine Maxwell and the Clintons.   Alongside this, leading Democratic lawmakers such as Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi have called for Epstein survivors to be invited to testify before Congress—an appeal reinforced by survivor advocates like Alicia Arden and attorney Gloria Allred, who demand full disclosure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:James Carville apologizes and pulls video suggesting a Melania Trump ‘Epstein connection'Epstein files: Oversight Democrats call for hearing with victimsTop Trump officials discussed Epstein at White House meeting Wednesday night | CNN PoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Democratic strategist James Carville has issued a public apology and removed a YouTube video from his “Politics War Room” podcast that implied a connection between First Lady Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The decision follows a legal letter from Melania's attorney, prompting Carville to edit the episode, retract his remarks, and formally apologize on a recent broadcast. The first lady responded by sharing a screenshot of the pulled video and the apology transcript on X. This action aligns with another recent retraction by the Daily Beast, which took down a piece citing Michael Wolff's claims about Melania's introduction to Donald Trump via Epstein's circle—claims she disputes in her 2024 memoir, saying she met him at a Fashion Week party in 1998.Next up...Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly hosted a private strategy meeting initially planned at his residence but later moved to the White House, bringing together key Trump administration figures—including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles—to coordinate the response to the Epstein investigation. Among the topics under discussion were whether to release audio or transcripts of Blanche's interview with Ghislaine Maxwell and how to shape the administration's public messaging amid mounting scrutiny. Although both Trump and Vance publicly dismissed the reports as “fake news,” sources confirmed the meeting took place at the White House to avoid media attention.next up...Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee have vigorously urged transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, pushing to subpoena the Department of Justice for the full, unredacted case files (with victim identities redacted), and seeking testimony from high‑profile figures, including Ghislaine Maxwell and the Clintons.   Alongside this, leading Democratic lawmakers such as Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi have called for Epstein survivors to be invited to testify before Congress—an appeal reinforced by survivor advocates like Alicia Arden and attorney Gloria Allred, who demand full disclosure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:James Carville apologizes and pulls video suggesting a Melania Trump ‘Epstein connection'Epstein files: Oversight Democrats call for hearing with victimsTop Trump officials discussed Epstein at White House meeting Wednesday night | CNN PoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats introduce a resolution opposing clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell. Also, Donald Trump sets off a congressional redistricting battle. And new reporting finds Elon Musk gave $15 million to support Trump and Republicans amid their public feud. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, and Joe Miller join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Illinois' 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to weigh in on GOP-led efforts to redraw congressional maps in key states like Texas ahead of the 2026 midterms. With Republicans seeking to solidify their slim majority in the House, Krishnamoorthi explains the political stakes and potential legal challenges.

August 5, 2025 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Illinois’ 8th District, in Conversation with City Club CEO Dan Gibbons City Club event description: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was elected to Congress in 2016 and is now in his fifth term representing Illinois' 8th District, which includes Chicago's west and northwest suburbs as well as the 41st ward of […]

Tonight on The Last Word: The House Oversight Committee rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's immunity request. Also, former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper launches his U.S. Senate bid. Plus, Trump fails to “make America affordable again.” And Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's SNAP data order. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Barbara McQuade, Jennifer Rubin, Anderson Clayton, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Washington Attorney General Nick Brown join Jonathan Capehart.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Lisa Dent while on the road to share some stories from rural Illinoisans that will be affected by President Trump’s budget bill. Then, Rep. Krishnamoorthi addresses questions concerning the Epstein files. And he shares his thoughts on a potential presidential pardon for Epstein’s accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about Speaker Johnson ending the legislation session early, what he thinks might be revealed in the Epstein files, if he believes the Epstein story will have legs when Congress comes back, and why his constituents are interested in finding the truth about what’s in the files.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about Speaker Johnson ending the legislation session early, what he thinks might be revealed in the Epstein files, if he believes the Epstein story will have legs when Congress comes back, and why his constituents are interested in finding the truth about what’s in the files.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about Speaker Johnson ending the legislation session early, what he thinks might be revealed in the Epstein files, if he believes the Epstein story will have legs when Congress comes back, and why his constituents are interested in finding the truth about what’s in the files.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on MAGA Mike Johnson getting trapped in his own cover up for Donald Trump as Ghislaine prepares for sweetheart deal and Meiselas speaks with Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi about his efforts to hold Trump and MAGA accountable. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like every Democrat, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi voted against the "Big Beautiful Bill" Act and he joins the program to explain why.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about why he’s voting now on President Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ what will likely happen to Medicaid if this bill passes, the cuts to education, housing, SNAP in the bill, and if there is anything in the bill that he likes.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about why he’s voting now on President Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ what will likely happen to Medicaid if this bill passes, the cuts to education, housing, SNAP in the bill, and if there is anything in the bill that he likes.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about why he’s voting now on President Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ what will likely happen to Medicaid if this bill passes, the cuts to education, housing, SNAP in the bill, and if there is anything in the bill that he likes.

The Defense Department's Office of the Chief Information Officer has officially kicked off its effort to improve how the Pentagon manages cybersecurity risks with advanced automation and continuous monitoring capabilities. The DOD CIO published a request for information Wednesday on Sam.gov calling for industry's input on emerging technologies, solutions and business practices that can support the department's attempt to revamp the Risk Management Framework (RMF). The initiative largely seeks to replace the legacy framework with a multi-phased construct that will be demanding for cyber and acquisition professionals. Officials are hoping to speed up capability delivery to warfighters. The RFI states: “Although RMF enhances security through continuous monitoring and risk-based decision-making, it's often seen as slow and cumbersome. To meet the urgent demands of modern cyber threats and accelerate innovation, the DoD is working to streamline the RMF process — aiming for greater efficiency without compromising on security.” Federal agencies would be barred from using artificial intelligence linked to the Chinese government under legislation introduced Wednesday by a bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers. The No Adversarial Al Act proposal from Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., the chair and ranking member of the House Select Committee on China, respectively, is a companion to legislation from Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. The bill is the latest in a series of other congressional proposals focused on DeepSeek, a Chinese startup whose low-cost AI model has stirred panic in U.S. tech and AI companies. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss being refused entry, along with another congressman, into a South Loop ICE facility. Rep. Krishnamoorthi details the events that led to his visit to the ICE facility. Then, he addresses the intelligence leak about the Iran strikes, and President Trump stating that he will postpone […]

Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler's Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined at the 36th Annual Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C., by his BakerHostetler colleague, former Congressman Heath Shuler and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois. Krishnamoorthi is in his fourth term representing parts of Chicago and its northwestern suburbs. He is the top Democrat on the Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, the first South Asian American in history to lead a congressional committee. Krishnamoorthi is also a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, including as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services. This month, Krishnamoorthi announced his 2026 candidacy for the open Illinois Senate seat to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Richard Durbin.Questions and Comments: proskam@bakerlaw.com

This week on Face the Nation, the turmoil over tariffs continues. The economic whiplash from the on again, off again Trump tariffs persists here at home, as does the confusion around the world. We speak exclusively with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Then, as Congress continues to move forward with its massive tax and border bill, questions remain on how the Senate will change it. Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul gives us the latest on what's next for the president's sweeping agenda and his criticisms of it.  Plus, how will the administration's new restrictions on foreign student visas impact America's colleges and universities -- and our ability to attract international talent to our workforce?  House Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi and Wesleyan University President Michael Roth will be here to discuss. Finally, we'll get some clarity on whether or not healthy children and pregnant women should get the Covid-19 vaccine after a week of mixed messaging from Trump administration health officials. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary will join us to clear things up.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Open conflict. The U.S. and China hold high stakes trade talks. And Trump gears up for a trip to the Middle East as he looks to cut deals and broker ceasefires. Can he rein in the crisis he pledged to solve?  Plus: Resistance. As the Democratic Party struggles with a winning message. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, just announced he's running for Senate, joins me live. And: Food fight. Republicans spar over Trump's so-called big, beautiful bill.  Plus: My new reporting about whether one of the longest serving Senate moderates will run for reelection.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news form the local housing marketing, including how asking prices for Chicago-area homes hit record highs last month.Plus: Fed urged to reconsider Capital One's $35 billion deal for Discover, Rivian cuts EV delivery forecast and cites tariffs as hurting demand, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly both enter race for Durbin's seat, imperiled immigrant health programs reportedly help buoy hospitals, Morningstar will now call out lackluster private investments and Grubhub owner Wonder tops $7 billion valuation in new funding.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about his decision to run for the senate seat that will be vacated by Senator Dick Durbin. Congressman Krishnamoorthi explains why he’s running, the importance of pushing back against President Trump and Elon Musk, his track record of standing up to bullies, and if he was surprised that Governor […]

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about his decision to run for the senate seat that will be vacated by Senator Dick Durbin. Congressman Krishnamoorthi explains why he’s running, the importance of pushing back against President Trump and Elon Musk, his track record of standing up to bullies, and if he was surprised that Governor […]

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Lisa Dent to discuss his meetings with community leaders across Illinois to discuss expanding access to career and technical education (CTE) programs that are vital to Illinois' economic future. Then, Rep. Krishnamoorthi talks about the latest news from Congress.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats call for Pete Hegseth to resign over the Signal leak. Also, the race for the House seat vacated by Mike Waltz is closer than expected. Plus, Elon Musk is pouring millions into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. And Republicans are scrambling as Democrats win special elections. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Barbara McQuade, Josh Weil, Ben Wikler, Pennsylvania State Sen.-elect James Malone, and Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton join Symone Sanders.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about the Signal chat group leak, the vulnerability of using Signal, his concern that no one has taken accountability for the mistake, the danger of sharing classified material of a military operation, and why he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should resign.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about the Signal chat group leak, the vulnerability of using Signal, his concern that no one has taken accountability for the mistake, the danger of sharing classified material of a military operation, and why he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should resign.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Lisa Dent to discuss the ‘Signalgate’ scandal. Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic Jeffrey Goldberg was added to a Signal group chat that detailed US military attack plans. Rep. Krishnamoorthi believes that United States Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, should resign due to the security breach.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about the Signal chat group leak, the vulnerability of using Signal, his concern that no one has taken accountability for the mistake, the danger of sharing classified material of a military operation, and why he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should resign.

Guests: Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Marc EliasThe White House keeps spinning as the genuine concern and outrage grows. Tonight: Sen. Elissa Slotkin on the massive White House security breach and new calls for resignations. Then, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on today's grilling of the man who would run Social Security.  Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Department of Education cutting 1,300 workers–nearly half of its staff. Rep. Krishnamoorthi explains the impact that the cuts will have on public education in Illinois, especially in areas without significant revenue from property taxes.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s address to Congress tonight, why he is attending the address when some of his colleagues are sitting it out, his thoughts on the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and the future of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s address to Congress tonight, why he is attending the address when some of his colleagues are sitting it out, his thoughts on the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and the future of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump abruptly fires Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman CQ Brown. Plus, Kash Patel is sworn in as Trump's new FBI director. Also, Trump attacks Zelenskyy while praising his talks with Putin. And PA State Rep. Mandy Steele warns against Trump's medical research cuts. Jennifer Rubin, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Michael McFaul also join Ali Velshi.

Harper Talks host Brian Shelton sits down with alumnus Andrew Payette, a 2018 Harper College graduate and current constituent services liaison for U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. Andrew shares how his involvement with Harper's speech and debate team led to an internship that evolved into a full-time role in public service. He discusses the apolitical nature of his work, assisting constituents with government-related issues, and reflects on how his Harper experience prepared him for his continued studies at Northwestern University. Andrew also offers insight into the realities of working in government and his aspirations for a future in public service.

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al fire off on MAGA's war on diversity-boosting policies, their pro-Russian sentiment, and the kleptocrats empowered by the Trump administration by calling out their dangerous and undue influence on government and the press.  Then, they welcome Rep. Raja Krisnamoorthi to discuss the foreign policy axis of Chinese and Indian relations, Trump's inability to address ongoing consumer price increases, and his departure from established democratic norms.  They also examine Elon's role in government, the dangers of DOGE, and the growing threat to Social Security and Medicaid. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville and Matt Tyrnauer are taking CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID on the road!  The first stop is at the University of Georgia on February 19th in Athens, GA!  Join James for an exclusive meet and greet, a screening of the new documentary, and an intimate Q&A session– including a signed copy of his book.  Visit meetcarvilleathens.eventbrite.com to sign up.  You can also get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content by following James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get More From This Week's Guest:  Get More From Rep. Raja Krisnamoorthi: Twitter | House.gov | Website  Please Support Our Sponsors: 3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/warroom Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order of delicious protein-packed Magic Spoon at magicspoon.com/warroom Quince: Get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you'll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/warroom

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about the confirmation hearings of RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, his thoughts on Elon Musk’s power over the federal government, and how proposed tariffs might impact Americans.

In an unusual move, House Speaker Mike Johnson removed  Rep. Mike Turner, the Republican head of the House Intelligence committee and replaced him with Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., someone with greater fealty to Donald Trump. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Alex Wagner to discuss.