The Briefing with Jen Psaki

Robert Garcia, U.S. Congressman and ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, discusses efforts to seek justice for Jeffrey Epstein survivors. Conversations cover survivor testimony from a field hearing and a congressional probe into the 2008 plea deal. The segment focuses on subpoenas for prosecutors and accountability in the long-running investigation.

Adam Kinzinger, former Republican congressman and January 6 committee member, offers a short, clear political perspective. He talks about election threats, pro-democracy organizing, and why broad turnout and visible accountability matter. He also discusses the GOP’s shift and the strategic fight for state legislatures.

John Brennan, former CIA director offering rapid-fire analysis of U.S.-Iran naval clashes and intelligence assessments. Eric Holder, former U.S. attorney general and voting-rights advocate, on Southern redistricting and legal strategies to protect Black representation. They discuss rising gas prices, White House messaging, ceasefire credibility, and fights over maps and voting access.

Jamie Raskin, a congressman focused on oversight and whistleblower protections; Tim Weiner, Pulitzer-winning FBI historian; and Andrew Weissmann, former FBI general counsel and prosecutor. They discuss alleged political targeting by DOJ, troubling conduct linked to Kash Patel, selective raids and prosecutions, legal immunity risks, and how whistleblowers can report misconduct to Congress.

Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. secretary of transportation and ex-mayor of South Bend, offers sharp commentary on Republican politics and redistricting. He discusses how Trump’s shadow reshaped local races and why some Republicans resisted map-rigging. Conversation also touches on the political and fiscal fallout from Trump projects and what politics might look like post-Trump.

Robert Garcia, a U.S. Representative focused on oversight and accountability. Doug Jones, former U.S. Senator and civil rights advocate. Ben Rhodes, ex-deputy national security advisor and foreign policy commentator. They discuss Trump’s alleged profiteering from office, military and contract conflicts of interest, mounting corruption as a political flashpoint, and urgent fights over redistricting and media influence.

Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee state rep and community organizer defending voting rights in Memphis. Graham Plattner, Maine Senate challenger and veteran who ran a grassroots, pro-worker campaign. They discuss redistricting threats, organizing to protect majority-Black representation, retail campaigning across Maine, strategies to unseat Susan Collins, and the role of Trump in current races.

Pat Ryan, U.S. Representative and combat veteran, delivers a blunt confrontation about troop safety. Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader, outlines plans to fight the Supreme Court ruling and redistricting threats. Pete Hegseth, former TV host turned defense figure, faces scrutiny over Iran war testimony and a Kuwait drone strike. Multiple tense exchanges and political strategies are highlighted.

Senator Mark Kelly, U.S. senator from Arizona and former astronaut, weighs in on national security and threats. He discusses rhetoric and threats against lawmakers. He addresses concerns about U.S. munitions use in Iran and worries about leadership in the Defense Department.

Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator from Minnesota and former presidential candidate, talks immigration, ICE funding, and local priorities. John Kirby, retired Rear Admiral and former Pentagon spokesperson, analyzes risks and messaging around the Iran conflict. Jamie Raskin, Democratic Representative and Judiciary ranking member, discusses legal oversight, conflicts of interest, and accountability. Multiple short conversations cover politics, policy, and national security.