This Week with George Stephanopoulos Full Episode: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Feb 8, 2026
Mike Lawler, a New York U.S. Representative known for conservative policy work, and Adam Schiff, a California U.S. Senator and former House Intel chair, debate heated national topics. They tackle a controversial racist social post, constitutional limits around election probes, infrastructure bargaining, and immigration proposals. Tense exchanges and sharp policy contrasts drive the conversation.
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Family's Public Ransom Plea
- Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a plea titled "Bring Her Home" asking kidnappers to return Nancy Guthrie and offering to pay a ransom.
- FBI and Pima County investigators have found no proof of life, searched roofs and towed a car while the family clings to hope.
Kidnapping Lacks Normal Bargaining Signs
- Former FBI agent Brad Garrett said this kidnapping lacks normal negotiation elements, making proof-of-life unlikely.
- He warned families may pay ransom and never see their loved one again.
Nationalizing Elections Sparks Constitutional Alarm
- President Trump's calls to "nationalize the voting" and to have Republicans "take over the voting" prompted bipartisan alarm and legal questions.
- The Constitution assigns states control over elections, limiting direct presidential authority.