Join Naftali Bendavid, White House editor for The Washington Post, and Leigh Ann Caldwell, co-author of The Early Brief newsletter, as they dive into the political fallout from Biden's pardon of his son Hunter. They discuss the complex implications of this maneuver, including divided opinions within the Democratic Party and the likelihood of more preemptive pardons. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Secretary amidst allegations and how Trump's political maneuvers could reshape Republican dynamics.

Anita Kumar, Senior Managing Editor at Politico, joins Naftali Ben-David, White House Editor for The Washington Post, and other prominent guests including Margaret Talev and Kriti Gupta to discuss Donald Trump's cabinet picks. They explore the implications of Trump's unconventional nominations, Biden's aid strategy for Gaza amidst political challenges, and the complexities of U.S.-Arab relations concerning Israel's West Bank annexation. The group also delves into the political maneuverings ahead of the G20 summit and the dynamics of Republican leadership in Congress.

Naftali Ben-David, White House editor at The Washington Post, discusses the political fallout from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Arthur Delaney dives into misinformation surrounding the storm responses and Trump's inflammatory remarks on immigration. Amanda Becker examines the intersection of political campaigning and hurricane relief efforts, while Shiran Majumda explains meteorological challenges posed by the storms. Greg Karlstrom and Emily Tampkin provide insights into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, shedding light on the implications for U.S. relations.