Nancy Youssef

In this discussion, Nancy Youssef, an Atlantic staff writer renowned for her military reporting, David Lapan, a retired Marine Corps Colonel with deep Pentagon experience, and Thomas Brennan, founder of The War Horse, tackle the Pentagon's new press restrictions. They explore the implications of tightening press access, the erosion of trust, and how it affects military journalism. They also highlight the dangers of operating in a culture of fear, and the role of independent reporting in maintaining accountability and transparency in a massive institution.

Nancy Youssef, a national security reporter for The Atlantic, discusses the implications of National Guard deployments in U.S. cities amid rising tensions in the Pentagon. She analyzes the potential invocation of the Insurrection Act and the mixed reactions from Guardsmen about these missions. On a lighter note, film critic Justin Chang reviews Luca Guadagnino's *After the Hunt*, praising Julia Roberts' performance while questioning the film's approach to complex themes. This conversation bridges urgent security topics with cinematic critique.

Taylor Popplars, national political reporter at the White House, shares insights on the shutdown's impact on air travel and federal workers. Alana Shore, Senior Washington editor for Semaphore, discusses Trump's controversial plans to deploy federal troops and the ensuing legal battles. Nancy Youssef from The Atlantic analyzes the emerging ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas amid regional tensions. Arthur Delaney addresses Comey’s arraignment and the ongoing political fallout, while Akbar Shahid Ahmed dives into the complexities of Middle East diplomacy.

Nancy Youssef, a national security reporter for The Atlantic, dives into the controversial U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean. She challenges the administration's fentanyl rationale, emphasizing law enforcement insights that dispute claims of drug origins. Discussing the deployment of the USS Gerald Ford, Youssef explains its symbolic significance for U.S. military commitment. She also highlights concerns over Pentagon transparency and the implications of escalating military actions in the region.

Megan Scully, Congress Editor at Bloomberg, dissects the Democratic victories and Abigail Spanberger's winning strategy in Virginia. Arthur Delaney from HuffPost highlights FAA flight cuts and the implications of the government shutdown. Taylor Popolars analyzes how national narratives influenced state races. On the international front, Nancy Youssef discusses Gaza's humanitarian challenges and Indira Lakshmanan considers U.S. options in Venezuela, including potential regime change amidst rising tensions.