Full Episode: Sunday, May 18, 2025

As Senate Republicans race to pass President Trump’s massive spending package, Jonathan Karl interviews Senator Lindsey Graham about the bill negotiations, and the latest intel briefing about the impact of strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Then, House Democratic Leader Representative Hakeem Jeffries joins the show to discuss Zohran Mamdani's shock New York City mayoral primary victory. Plus, how will Democrats regroup after the landmark Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a special edition of This Week, ABC News Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl speaks with Vice President JD Vance about this weekend's US attack on Iranian nuclear sites. Then, Jon speaks with Senate Intel Chair Senator Tom Cotton about the Israel-Iran conflict, and with Representative Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, about the status of the Iranian nuclear program after the US strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amy Klobuchar speaks with Martha Raddatz after one Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her spouse were killed - and another lawmaker and his wife remain in critical condition - in what Governor Tim Walz is calling a targeted shooting. Then, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter speaks to Martha after Israel's wide-reaching strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear development program and top military officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exclusive interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy; Breaking down the Trump-Musk split; Speaker Mike Johnson on sending the National Guard to Los Angeles; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the legal battles over President Trump’s sweeping tariffs create new economic uncertainty, George Stephanopoulos interviews top White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett about the administration’s trade war agenda. Then, with the United Nations warning that Palestinians in Gaza are nearing the brink of famine, WFP Chief Cindy McCain joins George Stephanopoulos to discuss the ongoing challenges for aid distribution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Witkoff: 'We cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability' in Iran nuclear deal; 'Democratic Party needs to be honest' about Biden's fitness in 2024 election: Khanna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Cupich, who took part in the conclave, sits down with Martha Raddatz to discuss the ascension of Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Then, Raddatz interviews Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova after President Zelenskyy and European leaders challenged Russia to agree to a 30-day “unconditional ceasefire” starting Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s first 100 days in office marked by massive government upheaval; Trump family crypto firm raises concerns over potential conflicts of interest; Coal miners face health issues as DOGE slashes HHS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘I don't know if President Trump has spoken with President Xi’: Secretary Bessent; Cardinals appointed by Pope Francis may not be ‘in lockstep’ with his views: Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After his high-profile trip to El Salvador to meet with wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen joins Jonathan Karl to discuss what’s next in the case. Then, Jon interviews border czar Tom Homan about the growing legal battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices