In the final week before the Iowa caucuses, Democratic hopefuls make their closing pitches; campaign leaders weigh in on their final sprints; even as his impeachment trial is underway in Washington

A look into President Trump's last week in office, including efforts hindering the rhetoric of Trump and his supporters, the legal implications impeachment brings, and Texans who still believe the

With the looming midterm elections, the Trump presidency under siege and Hurricane Florence bearing down on the Carolina coast, Washington has a lot on its collective plate; John Heilemann

The Democrats' resistance of Trump; Elizabeth Warren talks about standing strong; Bernie Sanders discusses taking his message to the people; what resistance means to Americans.

President Trump wages a three-front war over the future of his presidency; he battles Congress over his national emergency declaration; he faces Democratic challengers; the president braces for the

Comparing and contrasting various perceived national emergencies, from the border wall to gun violence, opioids and climate change; covering people on the front lines of each one.

Congress in recess; the Syria fallout; how Americans think of President Trump's handling of the Syria situation.

Examining what President Trump has learned his first 100 days in the office; congress reconvenes; Wall Street's perspective on Trump's time in office.

In the first week of Joe Biden's presidency, "The Circus" offers a window into his approach toward tackling the COVID-19 crisis; as the vaccine moves from shipment to inoculation, the hosts focus on

A look at the Democratic Party's efforts to hold an unconventional convention, as well as the Trump campaign's attempts at counterprogramming; former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses Joe

Joanie and EJ begin to explore her family history in Montauk, N.Y. to try to discover the cause of her mother's death.

The fallout from the second debate and the current scandal surrounding a recently publicized audio tape.

The life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the political battlefield her death has created.

An investigation into the politicization of COVID-19, as the United States approaches 200,000 deaths; the hosts interview Gov.

Taking a deep dive into the Democratic party; there is a movement to tack left towards more progressive policies, but, on the other hand, many feel that the best way to convert Trump voters in 2020

The impeachment trial of President Trump begins in earnest, while the Iowa caucuses are less than two weeks away; with three of the top five presidential hopefuls locked in the Senate chamber

Now that the field has been narrowed to the "Big Five," the campaigns focus on playing to their strengths across the country in preparation for Super Tuesday.

Democratic congressional leaders and prominent Republicans discuss the official impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.

Preparations for the debate; the candidates cede the spotlight to those who cover the political news.

Noah attempts to sabotage Helen and Sasha's relationship; Whitney and Colin face the hardships of their relationship; Joanie visits the graveyard.

The lead-up to the New Hampshire primary as well as the results and fallout; Sen. Bernie Sanders emerges as the frontrunner; former Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Sen.

The focus remains tightly on the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court; for much of the week, John Heilemann is embedded with attorney Michael Avenatti, who may just have the most

State visits by the heads of France and Germany command the administration's attention; John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon talk with Wendy Sherman, architect of the Iran deal; Alex Wagner interviews

The emphasis remains squarely on the Judge Brett Kavanaugh confirmation saga; as the midterm elections draw nearer, the hosts delve into the ramifications of the confirmation's outcome on various U.S.

As undertones of racial politics make news, the series travels to Florida and Georgia to follow two historic gubernatorial races with African-American candidates.

The campaigns head toward the final stretch in Nevada and South Carolina, and anxiety grows about high stakes.

A fumbled Democratic Iowa caucus prevents the typical winnowing of candidates; the stakes of the New Hampshire Democratic primary go way up; President Trump delivers his State of the Union address

Sasha proposes adjustments to Noah's script; Sasha's relationship with Helen blossoms; Bruce's condition worsens; Joanie's business trip leads to violent encounters.

Washington insiders review acts performed during President Trump's first 100 days.

Donald Trump is declared the Republican presidential nominee; Melania Trump delivers a controversial speech; Tiffany and Donald, Jr., help humanize Trump's image.