2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin

Katy Balls, Washington editor for The Times (UK), offers a sharp international view. Wills Robinson, Executive Editor at the Daily Mail, provides editorial analysis. Nikki Schwab, Daily Mail political reporter, brings on-the-ground congressional coverage. They preview the State of the Union, debate Trump's likely themes, discuss Democratic absences, tangents, and political fallout in fast, opinionated exchanges.

Bill de Blasio, former NYC mayor known for urban policy, and Pat McCrory, former North Carolina governor experienced in state governance, discuss Iran as a potential flashpoint. They debate military risks, Pentagon leaks, the need for clear strategy and exit plans. They also weigh political fallout, State of the Union attendance, AI and missing topics, and practical storm recovery tips.

Chuck Rocha, a progressive strategist with union roots, and Alex Castellanos, a long‑time Republican media pro, debate Trump's post‑tariff landscape. They explore the Supreme Court tariff ruling, political fallout and repayment questions. Trade, leverage, and whether Democrats can reclaim working‑class voters come up in rapid, pointed conversation.

Steven Olikara, CEO of Bridge Entertainment Labs and policy analyst; Elizabeth Pipko, Republican communications strategist and Trump adviser. They spar over Trump’s mocking of AOC’s Munich stumble, dissect Wexner and Clinton deposition fallout, debate Iran strike options versus diplomacy, weigh 2028 nomination outlooks, and unpack UFO remarks and tech industry political spending.

Jessica Anderson, head of a Republican ground game operation focused on turnout in key Senate states. Matt Bennett, co-founder of Third Way and center-left strategist on Democratic strategy and fundraising. They discuss targeted Senate race tactics, small‑donor advantages, campaign infrastructure and the politics and possible military options around Iran if talks collapse.

Michael LaRosa, former Biden White House aide turned communications advisor, and Emma Morris, political consultant and ex-journalist with conservative-leaning analysis, spar over J.D. Vance’s Fox interview and reactions to Munich remarks. They debate the consequences of names in the Epstein files, weigh diplomacy versus force on Iran, and trade quick takes on midterm messaging and political strategy.

Emily Jashinsky, conservative commentator and host of After Party, joins to dissect the Guthrie case and the sheriff’s public clearance of the family. They explore burglary theories, media coverage and TMZ’s role. Conversation also touches on AOC’s Munich remarks, Steve Bannon’s influence, Chinese surrogacy concerns, and how media dynamics shape political figures.

Tanya Lukyanova, video journalist at The Free Press who analyzed Epstein-related footage, and Brian Wolff, Democratic strategist and political commentator, discuss the Free Press review of Epstein videos. They cover how the footage was processed, what visuals reveal about lifestyle and redactions, potential implications for associates and blackmail theories, and where the released clips can be found.

Chet Love, GOP strategist and former policy advisor, offers conservative campaign perspective. Jim Kessler, center-left policy expert and Third Way co-founder, analyzes Democratic positioning. Hans Nichols, seasoned political reporter, brings on-the-ground Capitol Hill and national security reporting. They debate the ICE surge rollback, heated Senate clashes over Minnesota protests, political fallout and prospects for compromise.

Lyndsay Keith, Washington-based independent journalist covering DOJ and political law. Katy Balls, Washington editor for The Times of London with expertise on UK politics and Epstein fallout. They discuss Peter Mandelson’s ties to Epstein and why Britain cares. They analyze Pam Bondi’s combative hearing moments, ad hominem clashes, survivor confrontations, and whether investigations or charges will follow.