The Reflecting Pool has a new role as the place where metaphor goes to die. President Trump's chaotic approach to redesigning Washington is representative of the broader chaos in foreign and domestic policy. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Stephen Hayes of the Dispatch, Michael Scherer, and Michael Scherer and Nancy Yousef of the Atlantic.
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/26/26
Jun. 26, 2026 AT 8:37 p.m. EDT
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Clip: How Trump's effort to remake Washington reflects his governing style
Compared to matters related to the economy, energy prices, housing and war in the Middle East and Europe, President Trump's efforts to remake Washington don’t matter all that much. But they tell us a lot about the current chaos, and about his approach to leadership and governance.
Clip: Iran asserts control of Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. agreement
Iran is regularly asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz even after the preliminary agreement with the United States. The panel discusses how things have changed in the region since the war started.
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