Ben Pershing talks with Daniel Newhauser and Zach Cohen about the looming government shutdown and the fate of criminal justice reform; George Condon chronicles Trump's unusual relationship with Christmas.

Jeff Dufour and Daniel Newhauser talk about Pelosi's path to power in the House, Brian Dabbs digs into the Yucca Mountain debate, and Ally Mutnick recaps her conversation with incoming National Republican Congressional Committee chair Tom Emmer.

Jeff Dufour and George Condon break down what President Trump's G20 theatrics mean for multilateralism, and Jerry Hagstrom dishes on what the Farm Bill contains––and what it leaves out.

Daniel Newhauser breaks down Pelosi's battle with insurgent House Democrats, Zach Cohen previews Senate races in Mississippi and Alabama, and Ally Mutnick measures the "blue wave" in the 2018 midterms.

Zach Cohen joins Mackenzie Weinger to dig into the lame-duck agenda and the Mississippi Senate race, and Hanna Trudo dishes on how 2020 hopefuls are angling for the Democratic nomination.

Jeff Dufour asks George Condon to explore the historically delicate relationship between reporters and the White House, and Daniel Newhauser previews leadership battles in the House.

Ben Pershing talks with Hotline reporters Zach Cohen, Ally Mutnick, and Madelaine Pisani about last-minute momentum, the Trump factor, and the key races to watch in the midterm elections.

Mackenzie Weinger sits down with Erin Durkin and Madelaine Pisani to discuss how health care policy, covering everything from dialysis to preexisting conditions, will impact the midterm elections.

National Journal Senior Editor Jeff Dufour sits down with Hotline Editor Kyle Trygstad and Senate race reporter Zach C. Cohen to discuss the outlook for the Senate majority in the midterms.

Ben Pershing talks with Ally Mutnick about how House candidates plan to spend campaign funds before the midterm elections, and with Erin Durkin about voters' top health care concerns. Alex Rogers breaks down the odds that Republicans retain the Senate.