Ben Siegel
Deputy Political Director for ABC News who analyzes U.S. congressional retirements, Republican Party dynamics, and post-Trump political discussion.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 29min
The Tanker Seizures Aren’t Just About Venezuela
Join Colonel Stephen Ganyard, a former U.S. State Department expert, Patrick Rievel, an ABC News foreign correspondent from Moscow, and Ben Siegel, Deputy Political Director, as they tackle hot-button issues. They dive into Trump's vision for a revamped naval fleet amid U.S. and Venezuelan tensions. Rievel shares insights on the assassination of a Russian general and its implications for Ukraine-Russia peace talks. Siegel analyzes a significant spike in GOP retirements as Republicans navigate their post-Trump identity.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 29min
Secretary on Defense: Questions Over Caribbean Strikes
Anne Flaherty, an ABC News Pentagon reporter, digs into the controversial U.S. strikes near Venezuela, revealing legal quandaries and command disputes. She discusses how the actions may have violated the Geneva Convention and the implications of potential protocol changes. Aaron Katursky, an investigative correspondent, reviews the contentious trial of Luigi Mangione, spotlighting evidence and courtroom drama. Meanwhile, Ben Siegel analyzes the high-stakes Tennessee special election and its significance for Republican dynamics in Congress.
