This week, Trump said he would like to meet Iran’s new supreme leader if the U.S. makes a deal. The panel discusses Trump’s approach to negotiating an end to the Iran war and the effect on the United States’ standing in the world.
Clip: The state of negotiations to end Trump’s stalled war in Iran
Jun. 05, 2026 AT 9:23 p.m. EDT
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Clip: Why ‘YOLO’ Republicans are defying Trump in Congress
Trump's successful campaign to end the congressional careers of Republicans he deems insufficiently loyal may be backfiring. These lawmakers now comprise the so-called “YOLO caucus,” eager to defy Trump and vote against his legislative agenda. The panel discusses what the next six months may look like.
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/5/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from June 5, 2026.
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