FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla and U.S. first lady Melania Trump wave from a balcony during an arrival ceremony for the king and queen on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 28, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Washington Week with The Atlantic airs May 1, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings)
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Political Violence & Redrawing State Maps
It’s been a surreal week in Washington: gunshots at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, a grand royal state visit, and a significant Supreme Court decision that could have far-reaching consequences for November’s midterm elections.
Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator, Jeffrey Goldberg, to discuss this and more:
- Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent, The New York Times
- Susan Glasser, Staff Writer, The New Yorker
- Idrees Kahloon, Staff Writer, The Atlantic
- Ashley Parker, Staff Writer, The Atlantic
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