Naftali Bendavid, White House editor at The Post, and Maeve Reston, national political reporter for The Post, delve into the implications of Donald Trump's felony conviction on his political future. They discuss how Trump attempts to shift blame for California's wildfires to Democrats, while also addressing the intricacies of misinformation in disaster politics. Additionally, they look forward to the Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, contemplating how it might shift public perception amidst the ongoing legal and environmental turmoil.

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.