Rep. Zoe Lofgren

Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a seasoned U.S. Representative from California, shares her insights on the impact of the government shutdown and the chaos among Republicans. She highlights how program cuts disproportionately affect vital services like Head Start and addresses the agriculture sector's looming labor shortage due to ICE raids. Lofgren criticizes GOP messaging, emphasizing their responsibility for these cuts and calling for urgent negotiations on healthcare. She also points out the administration's reliance on propaganda to mask real issues while dismissing Trump's focus on distraction-driven trade announcements.

Zoe Lofgren, a seasoned California Democrat and member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins Peter Baker, White House correspondent for The New York Times, to navigate the complex impeachment landscape. They discuss the nearly 80 House Democrats pushing for impeachment following the Mueller report, yet the fading chances as the 2020 campaign ramps up. Lofgren contrasts historical impeachments, emphasizing the need for bipartisan support and how public opinion shapes congressional action amid shifting political dynamics.