Quorum Call

Policy editor Mackenzie Weinger sits down with tax policy correspondent Casey Wooten to talk about Trump's plans for trade with China, as well as tariffs that affect Mexico and Canada. Plus, staff correspondent Zach Cohen discusses how Congress might deal with the Mueller report and the national emergency. 

White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr.and national security correspondent Harrison Cramer join policy editor Mackenzie Weinger to discuss Trump's national emergency declaration, including impacts on defense and how the President has spent his time since declaring the crisis.

Editor Ben Pershing discusses the impact of Virginia's unfolding scandals with staff correspondent Madelaine Pisani. Plus, staff correspondent Zach Cohen talks about the possibility of another shutdown after funding talks hit a wall and health care correspondent Erin Durkin explores Trump's promise to focus on HIV.  

Senior editor Jeff Dufour sits down with health care correspondent Erin Durkin to discuss the Democrats' healthcare plans, and staff correspondent Hanna Trudo calls in from New Hampshire with updates on who is leading the 2020 power rankings. 

Policy editor Mackenzie Weinger and Senate reporter Zach Cohen discuss the end of the shutdown and senators' next steps, and energy and environment correspondent Brian Dabbs explains environmental concerns at the border.

White House Correspondent George Condon and Senate Reporter Zach C. Cohen give the "Day 32 update" on the government shutdown and Staff Correspondent Alex Clearfield swings by to give the rundown on the special election in Pennsylvania.

Jeff Dufour takes a look at another extraordinary week on the Trump front with White House reporter George Condon, the few Republicans who survived in Hillary Clinton districts and states with Hotline Editor Kyle Trygstad and House reporter Ally Mutnick, and the 2020 field with National reporter Hanna Trudo.

As the government shutdown drags into its third week, tax reporter Casey Wooten gives the latest update and national politics reporter Hanna Trudo preps us for 2020.

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.

National Journal Policy Editor Mackenzie Weinger sits down with Senate reporters Alex Rogers and Zach C. Cohen to discuss the fallout from Brett Kavanaugh's fight to get on the Supreme Court—both on the Hill and the trail.

Jeff Dufour speaks with Hanna Trudo and Alex Rogers about the Senate's reaction to sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and House reporter Ally Mutnick previews Hotline's 2020 power rankings.