RT on Odysee

Did Trump break his America First promise? RT contributor Tara Reade argues that foreign wars, rising living costs and frustration with Washington have driven a wedge between Trump and parts of his base.

Reade discusses the rift within MAGA, her criticism of both parties' support for military spending, and opposition to data centers and surveillance cameras. She also examines young voters' frustration over housing, jobs and health care, and whether either party will respond.

Peter Kuznick, director of American University’s Nuclear Studies Institute, examines Ukraine’s restrictions on Russian language and culture, the removal of monuments and the breakdown of ties with Russia.

Kuznick argues that internal political forces, the United States and NATO all contributed to the divide. He discusses George W. Bush’s 2008 push to bring Ukraine and Georgia into NATO, the Obama administration’s involvement in Ukraine, and Russia’s 2022 invasion, which he calls the main trigger for the intensified campaign against Russian cultural links.

Tune in to RT to follow how the Election Night 2026 unravels in the United States. America Now anchor Ben Swann brings all the latest numbers and news from across the country, while correspondents Olivia Flynn, Jalyssa Dugrot and Rachel Blevins join him to report from the ground on the key races in Georgia, Michigan and Texas. Meanwhile, Scottie Nell Hughes and John Kiriakou will co-host the evening from the brand new studio in Washington, DC. And, host of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick Sanchez will bring his perspective from the studio in Moscow. The night will feature an all-star lineup of guests live, including:

- Marjorie Taylor Greene, Former Congresswoman from Georgia

- Dennis Kucinich, Former Congressman from Ohio and presidential candidate

- Roger Stone, Political consultant

- Alex Jones, host of Alex Jones Live

- Jimmy Dore, comedian and host of The Jimmy Dore Show

- Daniel McAdams, executive director at the Ron Paul Institute



Also joining Ben Swann throughout the night: CEO of Muckraker.com Anthony Rubin, former Pentagon and White House correspondent Gabrielle Cuccia, comedian and political commentator Bobby Sausalito, former U.S. marine and podcaster Jim Webb and political commentator Mel K.

A 14-year-old boy describes being beaten and interrogated as a dispute grows over a house in the Kiev region. Claims that up to 40 men, including conscripts and suspected deserters, were held for ransom and abused sparked anger outside the property. Ukrainian police deny that people were held there against their will.

RT correspondent Anastasia Volodina examines the boy’s testimony, footage of clashes, police denials and accusations that the coverage forms part of a Russian information campaign. The report also looks at the German political fallout, with AfD and BSW accused of amplifying the claims.

Will changes on Capitol Hill reshape Washington’s Middle East policy? Journalist and political commentator Steven Sahiounie discusses Trump’s next moves on Iran, US support for Israel and Democrats’ anti-war promises.

Sahiounie predicts Trump and Netanyahu could launch an attack on Iran before the new Congress takes office. He also examines Hakeem Jeffries’ relationship with AIPAC and argues that protests are pushing Democrats to change their rhetoric.

Will Democrats’ gains in Congress change U.S. policy on Yemen, Iran and Israel? Yemen-based journalist Hussein al-Bukhaiti argues that Washington’s regional strategy will survive the midterms.

He discusses U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen, Trump’s anti-war promises, rising oil prices and whether Congress can limit further military action. Al-Bukhaiti also warns that another regional war could threaten Washington’s military presence and its relationships with Gulf states.

University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi argues that the war against Iran contributed to Trump's electoral defeat, saying the result reflects growing public opposition to war while warning that neither Democrats nor Republicans are likely to fundamentally change US foreign policy.

Producer, director and host of The Homeless Left Matt Weinglass argues that Democratic gains in Congress are unlikely to bring meaningful policy changes, warning of political gridlock and criticizing a system he says fails to serve ordinary Americans.

Mats Nilsson, Senior Analyst at Dissident Club, discusses competing Russian and Ukrainian narratives surrounding an alleged detention site near Kiev, arguing that the controversy points to deeper problems with military oversight and could further undermine public trust in Ukraine.

Former Ukrainian lawmaker Vladimir Oleynik argues that divisions over language, religion and shared history serve a ‘divide and rule’ strategy that keeps society from uniting.