This Week with George Stephanopoulos

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.

Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader and congressman focused on oversight, and Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General handling DOJ reviews. They discuss the massive Epstein document release and DOJ review process. They debate immigration enforcement reforms, ICE practices, judicial warrants, and investigative transparency. Tension over DOJ independence and potential conflicts also surfaces.

Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, weighs in on trade threats, Davos outcomes, and international economic ties. Zoran Mamdani, newly inaugurated mayor of New York City, outlines priorities like universal childcare, fiscal plans, and protections from federal actions. Amy Klobuchar, U.S. senator from Minnesota, reacts to federal law enforcement actions and calls for investigations and policy changes.

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old mayor and democratic socialist focused on affordability and universal childcare, outlines his ambitious city agenda. He discusses early wins like tenant enforcement and transit projects. He talks about confronting federal immigration raids, engaging with President Trump pragmatically, and cutting red tape to help small businesses.

ABC’s Jonathan Karl speaks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about ongoing protests in the city, the federal response, and a recent Justice Department investigation involving Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz; New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill joins Karl to discuss President Trump’s actions toward states like New Jersey, concerns over federal interference, and her priorities as governor-elect; Senator Chris Van Hollen sits down with Karl to talk about national political and policy issues, including the rule of law and due process; Rep. Michael McCaul speaks with Karl about U.S. foreign policy concerns, warning that a potential U.S. military invasion of Greenland could undermine NATO, along with broader national security and geopolitical tensions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ABC's Martha Raddatz speaks with Minnesota’s Senator Tina Smith in the aftermath of the fatal ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman earlier this week; As President Trump focuses on Venezuela and Greenland, Senator Rand Paul joins Martha Raddatz to discuss the Senate’s latest effort to rein in the president’s ability to deploy U.S. troops in Venezuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Marco Rubio shares insights on the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, focusing on the U.S. strategy in the region and the complexities of the oil quarantine. Aaron Katursky updates listeners from the Brooklyn detention center about Maduro's indictment and expected legal proceedings. They delve into U.S. interactions with Venezuelan authorities and the potential for Western oil companies to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry. Discussions also touch on legal concerns and the political implications of these actions.

'I'm busy and focused on winning the House for the Democrats' in 2026: Pelosi; 'You can't be America first and be pro-Russia': Rep. Turner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries sits down with Jon Karl about his party’s push to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for millions of Americans with the subsidies set to expire on December 31; Jon Karl interviews Republican Senator Rand Paul about the ongoing health care battle on Capitol Hill and President Trump’s primetime speech on affordability amid slumping approval ratings over his handling of the economy; Influential radio host Charlamagne tha God sits down with Jon Karl for a conversation about the first year of Trump’s second term, his perspective on how Americans view both Republicans and Democrats in Washington, and the road ahead for Democrats in 2026 and 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ABC's Martha Raddatz interviews Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner about President Trump’s seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela – and what it means for the pressure campaign against Nicolas Maduro; Martha Raddatz travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to report on the deployment of National Guard troops in the Democratic-run city and state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices