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The Briefing with Jen Psaki

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Jen Psaki tackles the biggest issues of the week and features one-on-one interviews with newsmakers.

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A report from the non-profit watchdog group Public Citizen points out that while Donald Trump insists that donations are paying for his vanity project ballroom, those donors are being granted federal contracts totaling more than $50 billion.

Ruth Be... more

While Democratic candidate for Senate, Graham Platner, has incorporated a story of personal redemption as part of his campaign persona, new details are illustrating just how dark the life was from which he was redeemed. Chris Hayes follows his interv... more

While it is not unusual for Donald Trump to appoint completely unqualified people to important jobs in his administration, his choice of Bill Pulte, a Mar-a-Lago suck-up who Trump had already gifted the position of director of the Federal Housing Fin... more

Senator Jon Ossoff, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, talks with Jen Psaki about the importance of his Senate race in Georgia to the Democrats' goal of retaking the majority, and shares his heated reaction to the news that Donald Trump i... more

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Recent Guests

Beto O'Rourk
Former Democratic congressman and Senate candidate from Texas; founder of The Powered by People PAC
Powered by People / Texas politics
Episode: Iran makes a fool of Trump as another peace deal falls apart; U.S. launches new attacks
Robert Malley
One of the lead negotiators of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal
Former U.S. diplomat (Iran nuclear deal)
Episode: Iran makes a fool of Trump as another peace deal falls apart; U.S. launches new attacks
James Tallarico
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas
Democratic candidate
Episode: 'Captive of the crazy': Trump's dubious primary picks add to GOP's midterm burden
Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General and Republican nominee for U.S. Senate
Republican Party (Texas)
Episode: 'Captive of the crazy': Trump's dubious primary picks add to GOP's midterm burden
Richard Blumenthal
Senator, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee
U.S. Senate
Episode: Trump is losing control of the Senate (even some 'bootlickers')
James Talerico
Senate campaign candidate (Texas context)
Political candidate
Episode: Trump is losing control of the Senate (even some 'bootlickers')
Mark McKinnon
Political advisor (Bush/McCain era)
Political consultant
Episode: Trump is losing control of the Senate (even some 'bootlickers')
Chuck Rocha
Senior advisor to James Talerico's Senate campaign
Campaign staff
Episode: Trump is losing control of the Senate (even some 'bootlickers')
Brendan Boyle
U.S. Representative, top Democrat on House Budget Committee
U.S. Congress
Episode: Trump is losing control of the Senate (even some 'bootlickers')

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Jen Psaki
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4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Mondavi interview..disappointed!

    Ilistened to today’s interview with Mondavi,and was struck not one mention of the Jewish voters, and their fear of his radicalism regarding Israel. No. mention of his not going to the Israel parade, either. I am so sad,as I usually likeJen..but, herlack of full picture discussion with Mondavi makes me very uncertain about her.so very disappointed.It would have been great for her to talk about Jewish New Yorkers, and theirambivalences about Mondavi or anger. Of the anti Israel commentshe and his ... more

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    Jelly Car LMAO
    United States9 days ago
  • Comey & the Supreme Court

    As an attorney, I begged to differ with Mr. Comey.

    The Supreme Court has no enforceable code of ethics and is the most corrupt pro corporate in my lifetime

    This courts abusive use of the shadow docket makes it impossible for lower courts to follow because one paragraph rulings are useless.

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    Lee Esq
    United States24 days ago
  • Graham Platner

    Platner surely says all the right things, but is he a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Is the GOP pulling a fast one in Maine and also S Dakota. Both of these guys were staunch republicans in the recent past. Have they really changed their stripes or are they pulling a trump to get elected only to put a knife in our backs next January. Of course one could argue that either one might be better than what we have now. Money has way of changing people.

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    B02@
    United Statesa month ago
  • Absolutely terrible podcast!

    Jen Psaki is even a worse podcaster than she was WH PreSec. Terrible lib lies and misinformation.

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    LadyJWindsor
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Thank you

    I so look forward to hearing from you each morning. Thank you for your thoughtful insight, well-researched stories & just being the excellent you.

    Stay safe and well.

    ps-We are celebrating May Day tomorrow in rural & agricultural SE Washington State with gas prices now over $5 gal and diesel prices at $6.99 gal. The cost of fertilizer is also rising rapidly. Neither of these are helping our many farming communities.

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    Demi698
    United Statesa month ago

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Iran makes a fool of Trump as another peace deal falls apart; U.S. launches new attacks
Q: What encouraged you about the path forward for James Tallarico and the Texas race, given the data from recent elections?
The guest highlights Tallarico's record on issues like insulin co-pays and education funding, plus down-ballot gains, as signs of broader Democratic momentum that could translate into a statewide win with sustained organizing.
Iran makes a fool of Trump as another peace deal falls apart; U.S. launches new attacks
Q: And what do you tell people who are hoping that this year won't break their hearts in Texas, given the history there and the current race dynamics?
The guest explains that while past outcomes have been painful, the strength of insurgent candidates and a broad, well-organized down-ballot effort give Democrats a real chance this year, though nothing is guaranteed and voters should be engaged across the ticket.
Trump lawyer flops defending slush fund at Senate hearing
Q: What was your reaction when you found out about the addendum and what would you have asked with this information beforehand?
Van Hollen notes that Blanche's responses showed a personal attorney orientation rather than an independent AG stance, and he would have pressed on the tax-avoidance aspect of the deal.
Trump's power play is backfiring as betrayed Republicans go rogue
Q: What legal vulnerabilities are discussed around the $1.8 billion slush fund?
Experts argue the settlement was a ruse and potentially outside the statute of limitations, with questions about the DOJ's handling and whether the fund could be legally justified or challenged in court.
Trump's power play is backfiring as betrayed Republicans go rogue
Q: What is the central risk to Republicans as Trump pressures party members who oppose him?
The host and guests suggest the risk is internal fracture and potential realignments, with some Republicans choosing loyalty to constituents or party over Trump, which could undermine his ability to pass policy.

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3. James Tallarico
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5. Richard Blumenthal
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7. Mark McKinnon
8. Chuck Rocha

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