Jonathan Freedland

When Air Force One departed from Turkey following July’s Nato summit, it was widely believed that Donald Trump was on board, but he was not. Jonathan Freedland speaks with Tara Setmayer of the Seneca Project regarding why the White House supposedly created an elaborate lie to protect the president.

President Trump meets his cabinet at Camp David to address the ongoing Iran war, which has contributed to rising gasoline prices ahead of midterm elections. A Politics Weekly America episode discusses leftwing Democrats' political developments, including Zohran Mamdani's rise, Abdul El-Sayed's campaign, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's potential 2028 presidential bid, alongside analysis of Democratic socialism's mainstream prospects.

The article discusses the rising political influence of leftwing Democrats, highlighted by figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and calls for her 2028 presidential run. It explores whether democratic socialism is moving from the political fringe to mainstream and if this shift can attract swing voters.

The article discusses the growing influence of leftwing Democrats, including calls for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in 2028, and examines whether democratic socialism is shifting from the political fringe to mainstream appeal. Jonathan Freedland interviews Bhaskar Sunkara, an editor and author, to explore if this movement can attract swing voters.

The article discusses the debate over the age of politicians in the US following the death of Republican senator Lindsey Graham and the return of Mitch McConnell after hospitalization. It also addresses rumors about Donald Trump's health and whether the US is becoming a gerontocracy, with insights from historian Alexis Coe.

The article discusses the fragility of the U.S. republic, highlighting concerns about its constitution's weakness revealed by the 'would-be emperor in Washington.' It references the 250th anniversary of the U.S. independence and Benjamin Franklin's warning that maintaining a republic requires vigilance.

The 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence is overshadowed by Donald Trump's self-centered focus during celebrations. The article discusses declining patriotism among Americans, as explored by Jonathan Freedland and Yoni Appelbaum.

The article discusses the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, noting that Donald Trump has shifted focus to himself during the celebrations. It mentions a podcast conversation between Jonathan Freedland and Yoni Appelbaum about declining patriotism in America.

The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC must be drained again. Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the failure to maintain the water's 'American flag blue' color, but the project's high cost and ongoing issues are seen as an embarrassing failure for him.

The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC will be drained again. Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the water not staying 'American flag blue,' but the project's failure to maintain the pool is seen as an embarrassment for the president, who has spent millions on it.

Donald Trump stated talks with Tehran were progressing well and a peace agreement was 'largely negotiated,' but the US launched strikes in Southern Iran the following day. By Thursday, Trump shared a draft peace agreement with allies, though the deal remains unstable. Jonathan Freedland discusses Trump's shifting stance with Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group.

Donald Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for an $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund designed to compensate those who believe they were unfairly investigated by the government. Critics are characterizing the fund as 'corruption on steroids,' raising concerns about its potential misuse.

The article discusses calls from both political sides to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office, despite a temporary ceasefire with Iran. Jonathan Freedland interviews David Smith to explore congressional procedures for removing Trump from the presidency.