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President Trump is attempting to suppress the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, amidst tension with MAGA Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene who supports the release of Epstein files. Trump has labeled Greene a traitor, creating fractures within the Republican base. Key Republican votes on releasing Epstein-related emails are expected, with Trump facing resistance within his party. In another segment, the future of Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer is questioned due to dissatisfaction within his party, fueled by Schumer’s handling of the government shutdown. Potential challengers, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, loom ahead of the 2028 elections. Also discussed is the public's discontent with Trump's handling of healthcare, seen as a pivotal issue for Democrats in upcoming elections. Finally, there's coverage of internal conflicts in the Democratic Party, such as Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez criticizing Rep. Chuy Garcia over his retirement announcement timing, and efforts by former NFL player Kyle Turley to reverse a new ban on many hemp products included in a recent government funding bill.

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Not long before today's show begins, President Trump orders an investigation into ties between the sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and a host of people and institutions, including Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, and JP Morgan Chase. Will his strategy help deflect scrutiny of his ties to Epstein? 

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First: The Trump Administration is scrambling to contain the fallout from thousands of Jeffrey Epstein emails, many naming the president. But will they be able to rein in Republicans who are pushing for full transparency? 

Plus: Tens of millions of Americans are now facing skyrocketing health care costs. We'll break down how their struggle may define the 2026 midterms. 

And: Disagreeing without being disagreeable is sadly rare in politics. But we'll show you a top Democrat and Republican in the Senate do just that on the college campus where CharlKe kirk was assassinated. 

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First: We examine the private emails in which Jeffrey Epstein mentions Donald Trump by name, including one where convicted the sex offender says the president "knew about the girls" 

Plus: Decades after then-newly elected President John Kennedy called for a new generation of leadership, his grandson is taking up that mantle by running for Congress. 

And: The senator known for defying political norms is using his signature candor to open up about his personal struggle that also impacts millions of Americans. Democratic Senator John Fetterman joins the show. 

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Many Democrats, including the party's top leaders, are seething after eight defections led to a Senate deal to end the record-long government shutdown. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is vowing the fight is not over. But what, if anything can he or anyone else do?

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First: We have new reporting on the breakthrough deal to end the longest government shutdown in US history, which is sparking an epic meltdown within the Democratic party that's getting uglier by the minute. 

Plus: President Trump issues new pardons for Rudy Giuliani and other allies who tried to help him overturn the 2020 election. 

And: Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing his party to address the crisis facing American boys and young men. Does he have a solution? 

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The Inside Politics Sunday episode discusses the ongoing federal government shutdown, now at its 40th day, causing severe disruptions and economic strain on Americans. It highlights the differing political strategies and statements from Democrats and Republicans, particularly surrounding healthcare and government funding. The episode includes an analysis of recent election outcomes, noting Democratic victories and their implications for both parties. It examines potential shifts in the MAGA movement and GOP dynamics, spurred by controversies like Tucker Carlson's interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes. Additionally, the episode reflects on Nancy Pelosi's impending retirement, detailing her influence and legacy in Congress.

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First: We're following coast to coast air travel disruptions as the FAA slashes flights due to the government shutdown. Will outraged passengers finally push Congress to cut a deal? 

Plus: Seizing the message, slamming the messenger Republican Elise Stefanik's campaign launch for New York governor is putting Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani front and center. 

And: Barack Obama's post-election message to Democrats is to "impose no litmus tests." Three of his former top advisers, now of Pod Save America fame, join the show to unpack what's next for their party. 

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First: The woman who made history as the first female speaker of the house is retiring at the end of her term. We'll break down Nancy Pelosi's groundbreaking four decades dominating Capitol Hill. 

Plus: Election aftershocks. Voters sent a decisive message to the president on his handling of an issue that sent him back to the White House. So why does he seem to be making the same mistake as his predecessor? 

And: Antisemitism roiling the hard-right online is now out in the open. We have new reporting on who is pushing back within the GOP and who's notably silent. 

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Today's show begins as we've been listening to live Supreme Court arguments over President Trump's authority to impose tariffs without Congress's approval. The president has been using a national emergency law to do so. Our analysis begins with American legal scholar Steve Vladeck. 

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