On “The Morning Meeting,” Erick Erickson and Kevin Walling dug into the pressures facing the global economy, the latest flare-up in hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and more — with an agenda that closely mirrors the issues on the table at today’s G20 roundtables.

The campaign season is also in high gear as Congress returns to Washington, with the House back for votes this week and the Senate set to return next week.

Erick and Kevin also broke down the latest developments in Michigan as Vice President JD Vance headlines an event in the state, the fight between Ken Paxton and his critics in Texas, and more on “The Morning Meeting.”

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MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026

By Michael Dailey and Mark Halperin

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TODAY

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DONALD TRUMP

JD VANCE

Visits Sterling Heights, Michigan to speak at an event hosted by the MAGA Inc super PAC.

CABINET

10:30am: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Fraud Task Force Vice Chair Andrew Ferguson, and other officials hold a news conference on anti-fraud measures related to the trucking industry in Detroit.

CONGRESS

The Senate is out.

1:00pm: The House Intelligence committee holds a hearing to review the 9/11 Commission Report.

2:00pm: The House returns.

4:00pm: The House Rules committee convenes to consider bills including a resolution to provide for “the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms.”

REDISTRICTING

Former President Barack Obama headlines a fundraiser on Martha’s Vineyard benefiting the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, chaired by former Attorney General Eric Holder.

G20

G20 finance ministers and central bank governors convene in Asheville, North Carolina.

WEEK AHEAD

Massachusetts will hold primary elections on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, the House Judiciary committee will hold a hearing on sanctuary cities, while the House Ways and Means committee will examine welfare reform.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom begins a four-day swing through Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina on Thursday, September 3, as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of the midterms.

The August employment report is due out on Friday.

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” guests include: Dave Franco, Megan Mullally, Henry Winkler, and Stevie Nicks.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” guests include: Callum Turner, Jim Gaffigan, and Michael Strahan.

“The Morning Meeting” topics:

* G20.

* Iran.

* Michigan.

* Texas.

2WAY TODAY

Erick Erickson isn’t convinced. “It’s just dumb,” he declared while discussing the growing breakdown in U.S.-Canadian relations with Kevin Walling on “The Morning Meeting.”

“At least rename the San Andreas Fault into Joe Biden’s Fault,” Erick quipped.

The deal we were promised last week still hasn’t materialized. Tensions are rising, the risks are considerable, and Erick and Kevin agree: the situation isn’t good.

They also took on Trump’s job approval, the risks facing Republicans, the latest intelligence out of Iran, and what everyone is watching for at Jackson Hole.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026

By Michael Dailey and Mark Halperin

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Yesterday on “Next Up,” I sat down with Steve Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of The Maine Wire, and Leland Vittert, host of “On Balance with Leland Vittert,” for a look at the political forces playing out across the country.

Steve took me inside what’s happening in Maine — from organized crime and massive fraud to the cultural changes reshaping the state.

Leland and I dug into why more candidates are avoiding tough interviews on the campaign trail, and what that could mean for the voters who will decide control of Congress.

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DONALD TRUMP

JD VANCE

No known public events at this writing.

CONGRESS

The House and Senate are out.

MARCH ON WASHINGTON

9:00am: Rev. Al Sharpton leads a March on Washington today marking the 63rd anniversary of the historic 1963 march, with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez among those speaking at the Lincoln Memorial.

ECONOMY

10:00am: Federal Reserve Bank Chair Kevin Warsh discusses interest rates, inflation, and monetary policy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Missouri.

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* Trump.

* Lake Ontario/America.

* Midterms.

* March On Washington.

* Obama’s counterprogramming.

* Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend.

2WAY TODAY

Susie Wiles told us that President Trump would be everywhere on the campaign trail, campaigning up and down the ballot. So far, that hasn’t quite happened. Erick draws an important distinction: candidates want Trump’s fundraising help, but being too closely tied to an unpopular second-term president can come with real political baggage.

And in Texas, the money tells its own story. “People don’t like Ken Paxton,” Erick says, as the fundraising divide comes into stark contrast.

Polymarket traders are evenly split, polls remain close, and what once seemed like an unthinkable opportunity is becoming a potentially viable Senate pickup for Democrats. “Republicans are worried about Texas, Democrats are worried about Michigan,” Erick explains, as the political map continues to expand and contract in unexpected ways.

Erick and Kevin also turned to the Senate races in New Hampshire and Georgia, the latest developments involving Iran, and much more in another conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Steve takes me inside the changes unfolding in Maine, from organized crime and massive fraud to the cultural shifts transforming the state.

Then Leland explains why more midterm candidates are steering clear of tough interviews — and which voters could ultimately decide control of Congress.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

By Michael Dailey and Mark Halperin

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* A new episode of “Next Up” drops later today.

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DONALD TRUMP

CABINET

Energy Secretary Chris Wright heads to Alaska to deliver remarks at the Alaska Oil & Gas Association.

JD VANCE

No known public events at this writing.

CONGRESS

The House and Senate are out.

2026

Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns with Judge Tano Tijerina in Laredo, Texas.

6:00pm: NH-02 Republican primary debate, featuring Victor Orlando and Lily Tang Williams.

6:30pm: Senate candidate Scott Brown and House candidate Hollie Noveletsky attend an event with veterans in Londonderry, NH.

INTERNATIONAL

10:00am: UN Security Council meets for a briefing on the political and humanitarian situations in Syria.

ECONOMY

8:30am: Weekly Jobless Claims and Advance U.S. Trade Balance in Goods reports are due out.

The 2026 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium gets underway.

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* Midterms.

* Iran.

* Ukraine.

* Diplomacy: Home & Abroad.

* Ted Cruz.

2WAY TODAY

Kevin Walling and Larry O’Connor took over “The Morning Meeting” to break down the latest primary results, Rogers v. El-Sayed, and the contests now coming into full view.

They also tackled the big question: What’s really happening in Iran?

Kevin sticks to the old adage: “Trust, but verify.”

“It depends who you listen to,” Larry says, as they weigh whether the situation in Iran is improving, deteriorating, or simply holding steady.

Plus, a Dolly Parton tribute like no other.

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The midterms aren’t coming. They’re here.

On yesterday’s “Next Up,” I looked at how the campaigns are accelerating, the political landscape is shifting, and the forces that could reshape Washington after November.

Plus, Robby Starbuck on corporate America’s retreat from DEI, and Drew Holden on White House press coverage — and whether the media is missing a growing civil war inside the Democratic Party.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026

By Michael Dailey and Mark Halperin

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“NEXT UP”

The midterms aren’t coming. They’re here.

On yesterday’s “Next Up,” I take you inside the roadmap to Election Day based on conversations with strategists in both parties.

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DONALD TRUMP

JD VANCE

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CONGRESS

The House and Senate are out.

2026

Speaker Mike Johnson begins a swing through South Texas, appearing with Republican congressional candidates Carlos De La Cruz in the 35th District, Monica De La Cruz in the 15th, Tano Tijerina in the 28th and Eric Flores in the 34th.

ECONOMY

8:30am: GDP (Q2), Durable Goods, Personal Income, and Consumer Spending reports are due out.

ESSENTIAL READING

A Pork Tenderloin, a State Fair and Democrats’ Best Shot at Iowa in Decades (Politico)

Inside the backlash over the Jeffries-Kushner meeting (Axios)

“The Morning Meeting” topics:

* Midterms.

* South Carolina.

* Iran.

* Dolly Parton.

2WAY TODAY

I sit down with Robby Starbuck, who has been at the center of the fight over corporate America’s retreat from DEI.

Then Drew Holden joins me for a hard look at White House and political press coverage, including of the civil war inside the Democratic Party.

The campaigns are accelerating. The parties are fighting. And the political ground is shifting.

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Kevin shared his perspective from South Carolina, while Larry agreed that it’s an uphill battle for newly appointed Senator Graham as voters head to the polls.

The guys took on Abdul El-Sayed’s unusual comments about circumcision, his combative interview with Jesse Watters, and the latest in Michigan.

And with Secretary Bessent ratcheting up the rhetoric on tariffs, what options does Canada have—and what comes next?

Don’t miss it—from Kevin’s Charleston restaurant recommendations to plenty of keen insight and questions from the 2WAY community.

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“NEXT UP”

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026

By Michael Dailey and Mark Halperin

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****

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“NEXT UP”

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DONALD TRUMP

JD VANCE

No known public events at this writing.

CONGRESS

The House and Senate are out.

2026

Primary runoff elections are being held in South Carolina and Oklahoma. Poll times:

- South Carolina: 7AM – 7PM ET

- Oklahoma: 8AM – 8PM ET

“The Morning Meeting” topics:

* SCOTUS/Mail-in Ballots.

* Abdul El-Sayed.

* South Carolina runoff.

* Canada tariffs.

* Iran.

2WAY TODAY

While I’m out on assignment, Larry O’Connor and Kevin Walling took the reins of “The Morning Meeting” and dug into this week’s primary races, Abdul El-Sayed’s trip into opposition territory tonight on Fox News, and the latest developments shaping the 2026 midterms.

Plus, a deep dive into the U.S.-Canada trade negotiations, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s “economic D-Day” for Iran, and much more.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026

By Michael Dailey and Mark Halperin

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TODAY

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Mark Halperin is away for a few days on assignment —but we’re keeping the show rolling!

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DAYBOOK, all Eastern Time unless otherwise noted

DONALD TRUMP

JD VANCE

Visits Brewer, Maine, where he’ll speak at Compotech, a defense technology company and federal contractor.

CABINET

2:00pm: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a press conference to detail the Trump administration’s “economic D-Day” against Iran.

2:30pm: Education Secretary Linda McMahon holds a back-to-school event to tout Republicans’ school choice effort.

CONGRESS

The House and Senate are out.

2026

8:00pm: Abdul El-Sayed appears on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime.”

INTERNATIONAL

European leaders are in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Independence Day and a meeting of the coalition backing Ukraine.

HRC

7:00pm: Former Secretary of State and first lady Hillary Clinton sits down for a conversation hosted by the Hamptons Institute on a variety of topics, including diplomacy, national security, global leadership, and America’s role in the world.

WEEK AHEAD

Oklahoma and South Carolina hold primary runoffs on Tuesday.

AOC will rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders and the Rev. Al Sharpton on Friday for “March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote” in D.C.

The U.S. hosts G20 meetings in Asheville, North Carolina, beginning Friday.

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will be guest-hosted by Jelly Roll this week, with Glen Powell, Stevie Nicks, Henry Winkler, and Nathan Fillion among the scheduled guests.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” guests include: Kevin Hart, Colman Domingo, Adam Scott, and Travis Scott.

“The Morning Meeting” topics:

* Iran.

* SC senate runoff.

* Midterms/battlegrounds.

* 2028.

* AI/data centers.

* Canada-U.S. trade.

2WAY TODAY

Ed Rogers and Steve Elmendorf joined me on “2WAY Tonight” to unpack it all.

“Bessent has emerged as the steward of the American economy,” says Rogers.

Steve argues that the business community is less pleased.

Then we turned to South Carolina, where the President is tonight and where Senator Darline Graham faces a much tighter primary fight following this week’s debate mishap.

We also turned to Texas, where Ed explained why he is “cautious, not worried” about Republicans’ chances in what is shaping up to be a tough year for the party across the board.

And, amid plenty more, we delved into the ongoing debate over data centers and AI, as well as Vice President JD Vance’s populist tone in his old stomping grounds.

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“NEXT UP”

The Trump legacy question is bigger than any one headline.

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Is Jon Ossoff the next Barack Obama? Those are some big shoes to fill. So I dug deeper into the question that’s been on the minds of Democrats and Republicans alike this week on “Next Up”:

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Larry, Kevin, the 2WAY community, and I dug into the forces shaping the economy—from rising debt and energy prices to health care costs and the markets—and the precarious balance they are creating.

We also returned to the politics of data centers as more politicians are forced to take a position on their expansion, speculated about the early 2028 frontrunners, and checked in on Trump in South Carolina and JD Vance in Ohio.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026

By Michael Dailey and Mark Halperin

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“NEXT UP”

The Trump legacy question is bigger than any one headline.

Yesterday on “Next Up,” I dug into the forces that could define President Trump’s place in history—from the economy and AI to China and Iran.

Plus, Larry O’Connor and Kevin Walling joined me for a lively debate over Natalie Harp and media double standards.

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DONALD TRUMP

JD VANCE

Visits Middletown, Ohio, where he will deliver remarks on the Trump Administration’s America First economic agenda at the Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works facility.

CABINET

Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins VP JD Vance in Middletown, Ohio.

CONGRESS

The House and Senate are out.

2026

Pete Buttigieg headlines a fundraiser for Nancy Lacore, who is running in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, recently added to the DCCC’s “Red to Blue” program.

“The Morning Meeting” topics:

* The Bessent economy.

* Data center politics.

* Health care cost politics.

* Trump in South Carolina.

* Vance in Ohio.

* Iran.

* Peggy Noonan and the Trump legacy.

* Democrats ’28.

* The Bidens.

* Democrats ’28.

* Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend.

2WAY TODAY

Data centers: support them or oppose them?

Just look at the political ads and maneuvers of 2026 and 2028 contenders like Josh Shapiro, Tom Tiffany, and others. The debate over data centers—and the broader questions surrounding AI, energy, jobs, and the cost of living—is quickly becoming impossible for candidates to ignore.

Hyma Moore and Beverly Hallberg joined me on “2WAY Tonight” to take on the latest twists and turns as the rubber (policy) meets the road (voters).

We also offer our latest quick-ish takes on Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, and Texas.

Because no matter who you listen to, Americans are focused on the issues that affect their lives: data centers, AI, and the ever-present question of how much it costs to put dinner on the table. Anyone running for office needs to understand those concerns—and clearly explain what they would do to make life better.

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Plus, David Bahnsen returns to break down the latest economic trends, signals, and warning signs—and what they could mean for what comes next.

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On “The Morning Meeting,” Larry, Kevin, and I checked in on the Senate map and took a closer look at Florida—a focal point with every storyline imaginable, from the DSA and MAGA to anti-AIPAC politics and the ramifications of changes to the Voting Rights Act.

We also dug into AOC’s plotting, the Bernie bloc, Newsom’s more traditional approach, and how the new primary calendar could upend the race in ways we can’t yet know.

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Grandfather Larry O’Connor and South Carolina’s adopted son Kevin Walling join me today on “Next Up.”

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