Amanda Becker

This week, Amanda Becker, Washington correspondent at the 19th, discusses the U.S. revoking visas for Chinese students amidst shifting immigration policies. Sophia Kaya, a White House reporter for Politico, shares insights on Elon Musk's criticism of a new tax bill. Eva McKend, CNN's national politics correspondent, highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the complexities of U.S. involvement in the region, noting global calls for ceasing military actions amid dire conditions.

Joyce Karam, Middle East correspondent; Greg Myrie, national security reporter; Nancy Youssef, Defense and foreign policy analyst; Megan Scully, Capitol Hill reporter; Amanda Becker, Washington political correspondent; Matt Sepik, Minneapolis on-the-ground reporter. They cover immigration raids and local fallout in Minneapolis. They discuss threats to Ilhan Omar and political rhetoric. They review U.S. moves toward Iran, Venezuela developments, cultural withdrawals from the Kennedy Center, and shifting global alliances.

Margaret Tollev, a senior contributor at Axios and director at Syracuse University, along with HuffPost's Arthur Delaney, and others, dive into pressing global issues. They discuss the historical election of Pope Leo XIV and the backlash he faces regarding immigration. The trade war's impact on U.S. ports raises questions about economic policy. Geopolitical tensions, especially between India and Pakistan and in Gaza, are explored. Tensions escalate in Ukraine, with insights on Trump’s influence in Middle Eastern negotiations. It's a whirlwind of politics, faith, and international diplomacy.

Greg Myrie, national security correspondent covering Middle East dynamics; Jack Dech, Politico defense reporter on military posture; Robbie Grammer, WSJ national security reporter on diplomacy; Jeff Mason, Bloomberg Washington correspondent on federal politics; Amanda Becker, reporter on immigration and gender issues; Arthur Delaney, HuffPost senior reporter on legal and political matters. They discuss DHS detention policy for migrants, local limits on ICE, Meta and Google court fights, Iran tensions and military movements, the Board of Peace meeting, and Prince Andrew’s arrest.

Arthur Delaney, a senior reporter for HuffPost, shares his insights on political analysis and the GOP’s response to welfare fraud allegations in Minnesota. Amanda Becker from The 19th discusses the implications of the Department of Health and Human Services freezing $10 billion in aid. Catherine Lucey of Bloomberg News talks about the geopolitical fallout of Nicolás Maduro's arrest. The panel debates the Trump administration's shifting stance on foreign interventions, highlighting concerns about military actions in Venezuela.

Megan Scully, Congress editor at Bloomberg News, dives into political developments after a tragic church shooting in Minneapolis that left two children dead. Arthur Delaney from HuffPost discusses the political opportunism following the incident, while Amanda Becker from the 19th sheds light on gender politics amid rising crime concerns. Nancy Youssef from The Atlantic shares insights on the Gaza conflict and military actions, with David Rennie from The Economist examining broader geopolitical tensions and their implications.

Anita Kumar, Head of Standards and Practices at Politico; Amanda Becker, Washington correspondent for the 19th; and Alana Shorey, Senior Washington editor for Semaphore, dive into pressing political issues. They discuss the impact of President Trump's new tariffs, exploring how these affect everyday Americans and trade relations. The conversation shifts to the Gaza crisis and Israel's ambitious plans, as well as U.S.-Russian diplomatic tensions. The trio also touches on contentious redistricting in Texas and its implications for democracy.

The guests this time include Amanda Becker, a political analyst for the 19th; Zoe Clark, Michigan Public's political director; Anita Kumar from Politico; Joyce Karam, a senior news editor at Al-Monitor; Alex Ward of The Wall Street Journal; and Robbie Grammer from Politico. They dive into Trump’s impactful tariffs and their backlash, the chilling violence faced by journalists in Gaza, and the political shockwaves from recent national security firings. Expect engaging insights into immigration policies and emerging international dynamics affecting U.S. diplomacy.

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, immigration law expert; Marlena Daut, Yale scholar of Haiti; Amanda Becker, national reporter. They discuss the court reprieve for Haitian TPS, local impacts in places like Springfield, legal arguments on appeal, Haiti’s violent instability and migration drivers, community preparedness and the stakes for families if protections end.

Amanda Becker, national reporter for The 19th covering politics, gender and LGBTQ issues, breaks down what to watch in Trump’s State of the Union. She previews foreign policy posturing, tariffs and legal battles. She explains Project 2025’s imprint on federal policy and details intensified immigration enforcement.