THIS WEEK:
It started out with tweets from President Trump that seemed to single out the four Freshmen Congresswomen known as “The Squad” – Democrats Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Alexandira Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley. Followed by a rally this week in North Carolina where Trump supporters were chanting “send her back” directed at Congresswoman Omar. All of this ignited votes of condemnation on the House floor this week. FOX’s Senior Capitol Hill producer explains the resolution.
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller is expected to testify this upcoming Wednesday about his report into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. FOX’s Chief Intelligence Correspondent Catherine Herridge discusses with FOX’s Washington Correspondent, Rachel Sutherland about what we can expect from this upcoming hearing – if it happens.
The U.S. removed Turkey, a NATO ally from the F-35 fighter jet program this week after the country bought a Russian air defense system that would help Russian intelligence. Jared speaks with Senior Fellow, at the Atlantic Council Todd Rosenblum about how this decision impacts our relationship with Turkey and the NATO alliance.
Former South Carolina Governor and Congressman Mark Sanford is considering a primary run against President Trump in 2020. Jared speaks to Governor Sanford about why he might possibly run against the president.
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