Margaret Tolliv

Arthur Delaney, a Senior reporter at HuffPost, and Megan Scully, Congress editor for Bloomberg News, join Margaret Tollib, a Senior contributor to Axios and director of Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism, and Citizenship. They dive into the contentious House spending bill and President Trump's meeting with President Ramaphosa, unpacking diplomatic tensions. The discussion highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, legal reforms affecting online privacy, and the complexities of Medicaid cuts, reflecting on how these issues shape political discourse.

Nick Schifrin, PBS foreign affairs correspondent; James Kitfield, national security analyst; Jack Datch, Politico defense reporter; Margaret Tolliv, Axios media and democracy expert; Arthur Delaney, HuffPost legal reporter; Steve Clemens, National Interest commentator. They cover U.S. immigration shifts and legal fights. They discuss DOJ releases tied to Epstein. They analyze Iran talks, missile risks, and great-power diplomacy. They review critical-minerals strategy and political ripples at home.

Arthur Delaney, a senior reporter at HuffPost, joins forces with Wendy Benjaminson from Bloomberg News and Margaret Tolliv, director at Syracuse University, to dissect NATO's pledge to ramp up defense spending amid global tensions. James Kipfield evaluates the fallout from U.S. airstrikes in Iran and their implications for international relations. Akbar Shahid Ahmed delves into the complexities of aid in Gaza, underlining the tragedy of violence and skepticism surrounding humanitarian efforts. Together, they unravel the intricacies of politics and policy shaping current events.