President Trump is navigating a difficult stretch as a lame duck, facing pressure on several fronts at once. Democrats have just swept Congress, and the Justice Department he has ordered to investigate the winners adds another layer of tension. He has also conceded that his immigration crackdown may have gone too far, while he questions the election results themselves.
Within the same week, his Secretary of Defense, Hegseth, has come under fire but has avoided impeachment. Scripps News Political Director Andrew Rafferty, speaking one week after the Democratic sweep, breaks down what happened in the election, what comes next, and the road to 2028.S1S2
Commentary on the political shift has also focused on the Democratic Socialists of America, whose night was described as historic: five new House members and socialist mayors now lead America's two largest cities. Emmy-winning investigative reporter Rob Rosen, author of "Crimes of Omission," argues that media coverage is missing the real story behind those gains.S1S2
Beyond politics, the week's discussion also includes Vani Hari, the Food Babe, on whether the MAHA movement is dead or still on life support, tied to her new book "Food Babe Feast." Former Homeland Security special agent Eric Balliet, author of "Kingpins and Coyotes," is set to react to Trump's border self-grade, with his full interview due next week.S1S2
