The Morning Meeting
Every weekday morning, the executives who run America’s television news networks chair a key gathering of their anchors, correspondents, and producers to look ahead at the day’s forthcoming events. The meeting offers – for those lucky enough to attend – a fascinating, forward-looking snapshot of the news cycle ahead. Each weekday morning on 2WAY, the home of conversations like no other, “The Morning Meeting” offers the chance to attend – and participate in – one such meeting, hosted by 2WAY’s Mark Halperin, the #1 bestselling author and former ABC News political editor, and a rotating panel of co-hosts.
Democrat Jon Ossoff Makes Personal Attacks on Trump, Aides; Will There Be Surprises in Florida Vote?
Topics:
Tuesday’s primaries. Iowa governor. Ohio Senate. What can Democrats win in a Blue tsunami? Voter registration and GOTV. CBS News poll on socialism and Democrats. Woke 1.0. Iran. Korea. Ossoff ’28. Buttigieg ‘28. Shapiro ‘28. Newsom ‘28.
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Platner Eyes Comeback, Revenge as He Stumps for Jackson; El-Sayed Locked in Tight Race, Polls Show
Topics:
Michigan Senate.
Maine Senate.
Ohio Senate.
Georgia Senate.
Texas Senate.
Newsom ’28.
AOC ’28.
Iran.
Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend.
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Graham Platner's Replacement Troy Jackson Now Faces Abuse Allegations of His Own in Newspaper Expose
The Morning Meeting (TMM)Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling break down pivotal Senate and gubernatorial races, the battle to shape the midterm elections, President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy and Iran, and questions surrounding his health. TODAY’S TOPICS: Maine Senate. Michigan Senate. Texas Senate. Wisconsin governor. “Stealing” the midterms. Piker, restrained. White House press secretary slot. Trump and the economy. Trump health. Iran. AOC. The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary from members of the 2WAY...
Shock Loss for "Hugely Problematic" Socialist Hong in Wisconsin Primary: Has Far Left Hit Its Limit?
The Morning Meeting (TMM)Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling break down the implications of the Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries, the South Carolina runoff, Ken Paxton’s political challenges, and the latest developments involving Iran. TODAY’S TOPICS: Implications of Wisconsin. Implications of Minnesota. The South Carolina runoff. The cheapness of cheap polls. Ken Paxton’s need for a comeback. White House message control. The Rubios! AOC’s personal life. Iran. The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary f...
"She's Not Hateful She's Just Dumb": Establishment Democrats Worried About Wisc. Socialist Candidate
The Morning Meeting (TMM) Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Yemisi Egbewole break down primary elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, and other states; the political stakes of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s trip to Michigan; renewed scrutiny involving Dr. Anthony Fauci and pregnant women; and the latest developments in the Iran conflict. TODAY’S TOPICS: Primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, and more. Midterm ads. Newsom in Michigan. Fauci and pregnant women. Catering truck aftermath. Iran. The Bidens. The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevi...
El-Sayed Slams Trump; AOC Is "Freezing Her Eggs" Due to Busy Career, "Paxton Is the Underdog" in TX
The Morning Meeting (TMM)Join Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling for today’s live edition of The Morning Meeting, featuring analysis of the day’s biggest political stories, lively debate, and questions from members of the 2WAY community. TODAY’S TOPICS: Michigan Senate. Wisconsin governor. Minnesota Senate. South Carolina Senate. Texas Senate. Max Miller. Iran. Israel. What does AOC’s weekend say about AOC’s future? Newsom ’28. Bidens. The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program covering the latest developments in Washington, elections, campaigns, public policy, and world affairs. 📅 Monday, August 10, 2026 🎙️ Season 7, Episode 66
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"Brilliantly Done": Abdul El-Sayed's Opponent Mike Rogers Tells Michiganders He Shares Their Values
Friday, 8/7/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Michigan. Republican midterm panic — or not? Max Miller. Todd Blanche. Mitch McConnell. Dr. Fauci. Moody Mamdani? Iran. Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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"When I Watch Abdul, He’s Full of S---!" Trump Slams Abdul El-Sayed as Man Who "Hates" Jews, Israel
The Morning Meeting (TMM)Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss the political fallout from Michigan’s Senate primary, AIPAC’s next move, the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, President Trump’s Iran strategy, tensions inside the administration, and the early 2028 presidential field. TODAY’S TOPICS: • What Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate primary victory means for Democrats and the general election against Mike Rogers • Whether Democrats can unite around El-Sayed despite disagreements over Israel and his relationship with Hasan Piker • AIPAC’s possible role in Michigan’s general election after spending heavily in the Democratic primary • What Michigan and Wisconsin rev...
Was El-Sayed's 11th Hour Hasan Piker "Influencer Pool Party" a Big Mistake? Vote Closer Than Thought
The Morning Meeting (TMM) Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling examine the political cliffhangers shaping the news, including Michigan’s unresolved Democratic Senate primary, pivotal House races, President Trump’s Iran diplomacy, major confirmation battles, and the early contours of the 2028 presidential race. TODAY'S TOPICS – Special “Cliffhangers” Edition:
* Cliffhanger: If El-Sayed is the nominee, will he distance himself from controversial gabber Hasan Piker in the general election? * Cliffhanger: Who will win the general election matchup for a key Michigan House seat between incumbent Republican Tom Barrett and Bernie-backed progressive William Lawrence? * Cliffhanger: Will House Republican incumbent Ma...
Public Polls Are Clear That El-Sayed's Going To Win This Easily": Big Test of Far Left in Michigan
Tuesday, 8/4/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Michigan. Full Senate battleground check in. South Carolina Senate primary debate aftermath. Max Miller. Ken Martin seeks help. Blanche and Pirro. Yen for helping the yen. Iran. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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"She's Probably Going To Lose": Haley Stevens Faces Abdul El-Sayed in Key Test of Far Left vs Left
Monday, 8/3/26, S7E61 TODAY'S TOPICS: Michigan Senate. Wisconsin governor. California’s Prop 40. Iran. Blanche. Senate. State of the Dominant Media’s anti-Trump bias. Democrats 2024 Autopsy. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Tensions High Among Democrats as AOC and El-Sayed Appear Together in Final Ad on Eve of Key Primary
Friday, 7/31/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Cabinet meeting. Michigan Senate. Wisconsin governor. Todd Blanche. Iran. Russia and China. Gaza. Fauci. Trump fundraising. JD Vance. Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Does Biden's Pardon Give Anthony Fauci Ironclad Protections, or Can It Be Challenged in Court?
Thursday, 7/30/26 TODAY'S TOPICS:
Iran.
Fauci.
Blanche.
Trump-Thune.
Senate ’26.
Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Fireworks as Anthony Fauci Accuses Sen. Rand Paul of Trying To Put Him "Behind Bars," Takes Fifth
Wednesday, 7/29/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Fauci hearing. Iran. Ukraine-Russia. Texas Senate. Newsom ’28. ’28 nominating calendar. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Far Left Democrat Abdul El-Sayed Duels With Haley Stevens in Race That's a Key Test of Left's Power
Tuesday, 7/28/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Trump’s day. Fauci diaries. Michigan Senate. South Carolina Senate. Other midterm races. Biden tapes. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Angry Democratic Party Boss "Threw Phone at Desk of Staffer" Amid Feuding Over Socialism, Money Woes
Monday, 7/27/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: DNC. Jeffries message. Socialists on Fox. Trump campaigns. Maine Senate. Michigan Senate. AI in videos. Fauci diaries. Iran. Democrats ’28 calendar. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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This Is a Disaster": Democrats Feud Over Increasing Power of Socialists as Critical Midterms Near
Friday, 7/24/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Iran. Tariffs. Rahm frets. Maine, South Carolina, and Michigan Senate. WHCA dinner. JD Vance and the alleged op. Harris and Newsom ’28. Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Trump's Attack on "Communism" Comes as Socialists AOC, Bernie Sanders Show Strength in 2028 Polls
Thursday, 7/23/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Fox poll. Big donors. Iran. Saudi nukes. Democrats ’28. Mamdani and the New York Times. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Is Chuck Schumer in Trouble? Graham Platner's Replacement Troy Jackson Won't Support Him for Leader
Wednesday, 7/22/26 TODAY'S TOPICS:
Schumer and Jackson.
Senate map.
Arizona results.
Government shutdown odds?
New Jersey fallout.
Bret Stephens and JD Vance.
Iran.
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New Report Says Kamala Harris Is "Inevitable" Front Runner for 2028 as Bernie Sanders Hits the Road
Tuesday, 7/21/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Iran. Canada tariffs. Maine Senate. South Carolina Senate. Minnesota Senate. Congressional agenda. Harris ‘28. Kelly ‘28. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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"Toxic" Democratic Senate Primary in Michigan Looms as Key Test for Left; Bernie Sanders On the Road
Monday, 7/20/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Iran. Gas prices. Maine Senate. Michigan Senate. SC Senate. Congressional agenda. Mamdani and Bibi. Burnham and Trump. The Bidens. Vance ‘28. Georgetown and MAGA. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants. Today, Hyma Moore fills in for Kevin Walling.
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Was There a Chinese Plot To Install Biden? Democrats, GOP Clash Over Trump's Fiery Speech on Voting
Friday, 7/17/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: The Speech Aftermath. Media fallout. Maine Senate. Maine shooting. Michigan Senate. Rubio versus Vance. Iran. Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Race Tightens Between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in Michigan in Test of Far Left's Strength
Thursday, 7/16/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: The Trump speech. Trump administration leaking. Vance, Rogan, and Will. Iran. Israel. Maine. Midterm money. Newsom ’28. Kelly ’28. Rahm ’28. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Trump Hails Drop in "Dumocrat Caused Inflation;" Battle Lines Are Drawn in Key Democratic Primaries
Wednesday, 7/15/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Iran. ICE. Senate ’26. Trump speech. Jack Smith. Congressional agenda. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Trump Says Spencer Pratt Was Robbed in LA Vote as He Ramps Up Fraud Allegations Head of Midterms
Tuesday, 7/14/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Iran. Oil and gas. POTUS Thursday speech. Maine shooting. Maine Senate. South Carolina Senate. Conspiracy theories. Ossoff versus Haley. Schumer. Reconciliation 3.0. Hunter versus Fuentes. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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South Carolina Scramble Begins To Replace Lindsey Graham as Trump Faces Loss of Key GOP Senate Ally
Monday, 7/13/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Graham replacement. Graham domestic implications. Graham international implications. Iran. McConnell future. Maine update. Todd Blanche. Michael Cohen. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Democrats in Blame Games Over "Slow-Rolling Disaster" of Platner Campaign Amid Contest for Succesor
Friday, 7/10/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Maine. Michigan. Iran. China. Air Force One. Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Angry Graham Platner Suspends Campaign Amid Rape Allegations as Democrats Scramble to Replace Him
Thursday, 7/9/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Maine Iran Ukraine Newsom ’28 Jews ’28 Republican field ‘28 Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Graham Platner Still Hanging on as Maine Democrats Say He'd Have "No Role" in Choosing Successor
Wednesday, 7/8/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Iran MOU DOA. NATO other business. Platner, falling action. Platner replacement. Michigan Senate. Rahm in Israel. McConnell.
Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Graham Platner Under Pressure To Quit Race Over Rape Allegation Amid Chaos Among Maine Democrats
Tuesday, 7/7/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Platner, what’s next for him? Handicapping tk versus Collins. Platner, lessons for the Democrats? Platner, lessons for the media? Michigan Senate. McConnell. China missile test. NATO. Iran. Walmart. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Trump Warns That Democratic Socialists Are Greatest Threat Country Has Ever Faced on Eve of 250th
Thursday, 7/2/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Ukraine-Russia. Iran talks. The Saudis. The American economy. The Democrats ’26 and ’28. Congress before the midterms. Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Shock Colorado Democratic Primary Results Show Socialist Surge Has Spread Beyond New York City
Wednesday, 7/1/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Colorado results. New York Times Senate polls. Dallas convention. Trump revenue. SCOTUS term. Totenberg. House floor. Kean. ’28 New Hampshire polls. Harris’28 Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Trump Says Rising Far Left Democrats Present Existential Threat to Nation as Battle Lines Are Drawn
Tuesday, 6/30/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: SCOTUS. The Fed. Gallego. Trump family deals. Iran. Maine Senate. Texas Senate. Abdul El-Sayed Newsom ’28. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Democratic Socialists Like AOC, Zohran Mamdani Push Back at Trump After He Calls Them "Communists"
Monday, 6/29/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Iran. Trump presidency overall: stalled or Big Mo? SCOTUS. Maine Senate. DSA. AOC ’26. Ossoff ’28. Newsom ’28. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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"I've Been Waiting": Trump Issues Challenge to "Communists" as Democrats Reel Over Socialist NY Wins
Friday, 6/26/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Thune and Johnson. Schumer and Jeffries. Socialist momentum. The millionaires and billionaires of Gotham City and the Golden State. Ukraine versus Russia. Iran money. Obama ’26. Vance ’28. Glen Bolger. Winners and losers of the week, and what to look for this weekend. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Feuding Democrats Face Civil War After Socialist Victories in Liberal New York City Districts
Thursday, 6/25/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Trump and the Senate. Trump and the House. Establish Democrats and the progressives. Jews versus the Democratic Party. Rutte and Trump. Iran. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Democratic Establishment in Shock After Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Socialists Sweep NYC Primaries
Wednesday, 6/24/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: New York primary results. Schumer and Jeffries. AOC. Mamdani. Jews who want the Democrats 2028 presidential nomination. Other primary results. Trump on the Hill. Iran. Gallego ’28. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Trump Slams Media's "Protestations and False Statements," Says Iran Has Agreed to Nuclear Inspectors
Tuesday, 6/23/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Iran. Rubio. Primary day. Trump in PA. Thune. SCOTUS. Swan and Haberman. Shapiro ’28. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Trump Denounces "Treasonous" New York Times Over Iran Coverage as JD Vance, Iran Meet in Switzerland
Monday, 6/22/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Iran. Vance. Starmer. Gabbard/Fauci. Swan/Haberman. Congress this week. Gallego ‘28. AOC ’28. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Trump Fires Back at Critics of Iran Deal, Says Iran Is "FINISHED," That "We’ll Play Out the 60 Days"
Topics:
Iran: what happens next? Wicker and Cotton. Vance and the Jews. Pulte. Maine. Bernie. Newsoms. Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend.
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