Backroom Politics

This week on BACKROOM POLITICS... The Attorney General, Jeff Sessions fires the Deputy Director of the FBI after two internal reports state he "lacked candor under oath" as part of an internal investigation of media leaks inside the agency... was it a justified firing or a political mob hit? This as the war of words (and subpeonas) escalates between the White House and The Special Counsel's Office when Robert Mueller issues subpeonas to the Trump Organization seeking business documents and other items.  We will discuss the latest budget showdown... and what EXACTLY is the "Deep State"?  All of this and more, this week on THE BEST POLITICAL TALK SHOW YOU;VE NEVER HEARD OF...BACKROOM POLITICS!

THIS WEEK ON BACKROOM POLITICS... BREAKING NEWS...  TRUMP FIRES SECRETARY OF STATE REX TILLERSON... As crtical international issues face this administration, President Trump has fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and is replacing him with former Congressman and current Director of Central Intelligence Mike Pompeo.  What are the ramifications?  How does this affect our standing in the international community?  Was this a smart play by the President?  We will also talk about the President's surprise announcement about a formal meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jung Un.  Does this meeting legitimize his regime?  What is the upside for the U.S.?  We will discuss the latest.   And of course... RUSSIA!!!  Between the latest on the Special Counsel investigation, and the assasination of a former Russian / British Double Agent in England...all of this and more...THIS WEEK ON BACKROOM POLITICS!

This week on BACKROOM POLITICS... The turmoil in the West Wing.... Amid departures and infighting amongst the senior officials in the White House, the President decides now would be a good time for a TRADE WAR... as he announces tarrifs on aluminum and steel...only he should have told his administration that this was coming (which he didn't)... This as the President is still realing from the departure of Hope Hicks, possible departure of National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster, and tension between the Oval Office and the Attorney General...how does the President right this ship? Amid active movements to enable gun safety legislation...we are seeing two-stepping only available in country bars.  From the White House to Congress to State Legislature across the nation...when will the nation's leaders listen? The Teachers Strike in West Virginia, why should American be paying attention...and why should we care?  And of course, our weekly RUSSIAN ROUNDUP which this week invloves Ja-Vanka, more possible indictments, and a former campaign worker, Sam Nunberg, who may have just given the Special Counsel a nice little gift for his investigation. All of this and more...this week on BACKROOM POLITICS

This week on BACKROOM POLITICS... The White House listened...and they believe teachers with guns are the solution... just ask the NRA.  Teachers, however? Not so happy with this proposal...is the Administration tone deaf or just beholden to the NRA?  Can this country finally move forward on sensible gun regulations?  The Special Counsel's Office has been VERY busy over the past week... we will discuss the latest...The Dems have their day in the court of public opinion as they release their rebuttal to the Chairman Nunes House Intel Committee Memo... did we really accomplish anything with this exchange? And between the Russia investigation, the turmoil in the White House, and everything else going on within the administration... can this White House take control of the narrative?  All of this and more, this week... on Backroom Politics!

THIS WEEK ON BACKROOM POLITICS...  17 dead after a tragic and senseless act of violence.  A mass shooting in a South Florida high school has rocked the nation leaving many to ask "HOW"... HOW did this happen?  HOW did 17 people loose their lives at the hands of someone with mental health challenges?  HOW did this person get an assault rifle?  HOW did local, state and Federal Authorities miss the warning signs?  The President and Congress respond to these events... but is it enough?  When will America be ready to discuss sensible gun safety regulations?  The Mueller Investigation Team brings indictments against 13 Russians...including a key player close to Putin...is this just the beginning?  Is this an important milestone in the investigation? Should the White House be concerned? And more crisis in the White House as the security clearance fallout continues... ALL OF THIS AND MORE... THIS WEEK ON BACKROOM POLITICS

This week on BACKROOM POLITICS... Is the White House in Turmoil? After 2 resignations of key White House staff for allegations of domestic violence... and John Kelly on the hot seat... is this a sign that the White House is in crisis?  Who exactly is the adult in the room.  Is this a situation of political inexperience or pure arrogance at the top?  Does this pose a naitonal security threat or is this a lot to do about nothing burgers?  When does a Government Shutdown not actually shutdown the government?  When Congress fails to pass a budget then fixes the problem while America sleeps.  But did anything really change?  Who won this battle?  Has the GOP lost its way?  With the passing of a spending bill that adds to the national debt, along with a Presidential Budget Request that brings the deficit up to $1 TRILLION... what happened to the fiscal conservative values of the Republicans of old?  Has the Freedom Caucus lost its stroke in the House?  How can Trump continue to stay on his course WITHOUT increasing Federal spending?  All of this and more... THIS WEEK ON BACKROOM POLITICS!!!

THIS WEEK ON BACKROOM POLITICS... As the Stock Market continues its wild ride, should America be worried about the economic future?  Is this the end of the TRUMP BUMP for the economy?  What happens in a post-Janet Yellin Fed?  A just as wild ride is happening on Capitol Hill as The House Intel Committee releases a memo...against the advise of the FBI and Department of Justice... a memo which the President claims vindicates him in the Russia Special Counsel Probe. Of course, not to be outdone...THE DEMS on the House Intel Committee release THEIR OWN MEMO (of course).  Does this set a dangerous precedent? Is there information contained in these memos that could harm national security if made public?  And of course, our recap of the President's first State of the Union Address...all of this and more on THE BEST POLITICAL TALK SHOW YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF...BACKROOM POLITICS!

THIS WEEK ON BACKROOM POLITICS... President Trump heads to Capitol Hill for the State of the Union Address where it is expected that he will address 5 key areas... Immigration, Border Security, Taxes, Infrastructure, and Health Care.  We will discuss these areas...what has Trump so far?  What could the President propose that could change the momentum of his administration?  Also, the pressures in Washington continue to build... Andrew McCabe, #2 at FBI, resigns as the House Intel Committee votes to release a classified memo related to the Trump Russia Investigation (against the advice of the Justice Department)...can the Union withstand this kind of political dysfunction much longer?  All of this and more... this week, on the BEST POLITICAL TALK SHOW YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF... BACKROOM POLITICS!

THIS WEEK ON BACKROOM POLITICS... Well, Government is back to work...and Washington has begun the finger-pointing. Who were the big winners? Who were the big losers? How does this play out for both Dems and the GOP moving forward to 2018.  Is it a good idea to attach DACA to the Wall (and vice versa)?  Can we avoid the shutdown again IN 3 WEEKS?  Also, Attorney General Jeff Sessions goes into an interview with Special Counsel Robert Mueller.  Is this a sign of the investigation coming closer to an end or is this just the beginning of the Cabinet getting caught in the cross-hairs? Also, if you enjoy washing machines and solar panels, get ready to pay more for them as the President invokes new tarriffs on those (and other products) made overseas.  All of this and more...THIS WEEK ON BACKROOM POLITICS

THIS WEEK ON BACKROOM POLITICS... BREAKING NEWS.... The New York Times is reporting that the Special Counsel's Office has subpoenaed former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon.  Could this begin a new angle for the Special Counsel or is this just smoke and drama?  Also, The race is on to prevent a Government Shutdown on Friday!  With arguments regarding clean bills and immigration attachments... does DACA and The Wall become a bargaining chip or an anchor to pull the Government into closure. And... speaking of sh*tshows...  Is the White House taking a racist approach to immigration or is America just being too sensitive after the reports of the President calling Haiti and several African countries "shitholes"?  Should the electorate be upset about the comments by POTUS?  How could this affect our international credibility?  All of this and more...this week on BACKROOM POLITICS...LIVE FROM WASHINGTON, DC