This Week - Season 22 / Year 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday the U.S. was in charge of the direction of the situation in Venezuela after U.S. forces arrested and deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro early Saturday morning. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addressed on Sunday the stunning U.S. strike on Venezuela, saying the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was unlawful. Roundtable: Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former DNC chair Donna Brazile, Doug Heye, the former communications for the Republican National Committee, and the executive editor of the "Associated Press," Julie Pace.

Minnesota Democratic Sen. Tina Smith said Sunday that the Trump administration was "attempting to cover up what happened" in the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen and mother of three, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Republican Sen. Rand Paul warned Sunday of unintended consequences of a U.S. military intervention in Iran after President Donald Trump threatened this week to bomb the country if it killed protesters demonstrating against its regime. Roundtable: Former DNC Chair, Donna Brazile; New Yorker Staff Writer, Susan Glasser; SCOTUS Blog Editor, Sarah Isgur, and former Trump White House Chief of Staff, Reince Priebus. 

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey defended himself and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday, insisting they've "done nothing wrong" amid what sources say is a new federal investigation targeting the two Democratic officials. Republican Rep. Michael McCaul warned on Sunday that any U.S. military intervention to obtain Greenland would put America at odds with its NATO allies -- and possibly spell the end of the alliance itself. New Jersey Democratic Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill criticized President Donald Trump on Sunday for pursuing the acquisition of Greenland while the cost of living remains a top issue in the United States. Roundtable: Former DNC Chair, Donna Brazile; Bernie Sanders' 2020 Campaign Manager, Faiz Shakir; SCOTUSBlog Editor, Sarah Isgur; and the Washington Free Beacon Editor-in-Chief, Eliana Johnson. 

One day before the second U.S. citizen in less than a month was fatally shot by a federal agent deployed to Minneapolis, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani sharply criticized the ongoing federal immigration enforcement operation as "horrific." Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that a potential Greenland deal between President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte would be a "much more fulsome for the United States." Sen. Amy Klobuchar this, as you've pointed out, an ICU nurse, in the V.A. hospital in Minneapolis, that has got to be one of the most self-sacrificing jobs than anyone can have. An honorable job. He loved our veterans. He was with them, in many times, in the closing days of their lives. As his mom described him, and dad, he was a kind-hearted soul. And they've asked us to tell the truth about him. Roundtable: DNC Chair, Donna Brazile; SCOTUSBlog Editor, Sarah Isgur; our Senior Political Correspondent, Rachel Scott; Daily Signal Executive Editor, Robert Bluey. 

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday defended the Justice Department's release of more than 3 million pages from the department's files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as survivors and lawmakers criticize the disclosure as insufficient and filled with redaction errors. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Sunday morning that his caucus would meet Sunday afternoon to determine how it would proceed on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, but he said the agency should be "dramatically reformed." Round Table: Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former DNC Chair Donna Brazile, the former communications director of the RNC, Doug Heye, and "New York Times Opinion" political correspondent Michelle Cottle. 

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said Sunday that President Donald Trump intends to take action to overturn the result of the 2026 midterm elections should Republicans lose seats in Congress. New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler reiterated his criticism of President Donald Trump on Sunday after a post from Trump last week included a racist animation of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama depicted as apes. When Savannah Guthrie, John, references receiving a message, she's talking about a note that was received from a Tucson television station on Friday evening. And the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff's Department have been analyzing that message from Nancy Guthrie's supposed kidnapper. As yet, they have not been able to validate its authenticity. Roundtable: Former DNC chair Donna Brazile, former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry, SCOTUSBlog editor Sarah Isgur, and former governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie. 

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie said Sunday that he did not approve of how Attorney General Pam Bondi conducted herself over the Department of Justice's release of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a combative hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Chief investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky reports from Tucson with the latest on the Nancy Guthrie search. Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart's father Ed Smart discusses the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie. Forensics experts Mary Ellen O'Toole and Jim Jones discuss the Guthrie investigation. Capitol Hill correspondent Jay O'Brien reports on the fallout from Attorney General Pam Bondi's hearing. Chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce reports on the Trump administration's ending of a landmark climate. The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the ongoing shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security.  

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer outlined Sunday how the Trump administration's tariff policy will continue, despite Friday's Supreme Court ruling blocking most of the president's signature economic policy. After the Supreme Court invalidated most of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policy, Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said that the president's signature economic agenda has hurt the American people. And to help us analyze the political, economic, and legal fallout from the Supreme Court's decision, our chief White House correspondent, Mary Bruce, is back with us; ABC's Elizabeth Schulze, who covers the economy; and SCOTUSBlog editor Sarah Isgur. Roundtable: Former DNC chair Donna Brazile, ABC News correspondent Jay O'Brien, who covers Capitol Hill, "USA Today" Washington bureau chief Susan Page, and "National Review" editor Ramesh Ponnuru.  

Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., joins ‘This Week' in an exclusive interview to react to U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran. Republican Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., responds. Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is interviewed live from Tehran in a Sunday exclusive. ABC News' team of correspondent's report on the aftermath of the strikes. Roundtable of political fallout. Former DNC Chair, Donna Brazile joins us; Bernie Sanders 2020 Campaign Chair, Faiz Shakir; SCOTUSBlog Editor, Sarah Isgur; served in the first Trump administration and Republican Strategist, Doug Heye. 

Mike Waltz, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, told ABC News on Sunday that President Donald Trump wants Iranian leaders who will not threaten "the United States or allies in the region" when asked about the president's recent comments on choosing the country's next head of state. Retired Adm. Mike Mullen, former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Sunday that he has doubts that the U.S. can successfully pull off regime change in Iran. Panel: "New Yorker" staff writer Susan Glasser, "Atlantic" staff writer Anne Applebaum, and ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce.   

Energy Secretary Chris Wright; Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.); Iran analysis with Kevin Donegan, Diane Swonk, Vali Nasr and Meghan O'Sullivan; political panel discussion with Donna Brazile and Patrick McHenry. 

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins "This Week" for an exclusive interview about the ongoing DHS shutdown and air travel chaos. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., sits down with ABC News' Jonathan Karl to discuss the Iran war, the Trump administration and more. Roundtable: Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former DNC Chair Donna Brazile, "Washington Post" congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor, and SCOTUSBlog editor, Sarah Isgur, author of the upcoming book, "The Last Branch Standing".

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., joins ‘This Week' to discuss the war in Iran and the House GOP's decision to reject the Senate proposal to end the shutdown of DHS. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., discusses the Democrats' next steps in the shutdown fight. As the only Iranian American Democrat in Congress, Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., shares her perspective on the war with Iran. Roundtable: Former DNC chair Donna Brazile, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and "Pucks" chief Washington correspondent Leigh Ann Caldwell.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., joins "This Week" in an exclusive interview to discuss the war with Iran, the DHS shutdown and more. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, discusses the war and the Strait of Hormuz. Martha Raddatz reports on the latest after a U.S. airman was safely rescued in Iran. Roundtable: Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey; Donald Brazile, former chair of the DNC. Also, Doug Heye, who served as communications director for the RNC, and our senior political correspondent Rachel Scott.  

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., joins "This Week" in an exclusive interview to discuss the failed peace talks in Iran and what comes next. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., discusses the next steps and how his party will respond. Former CENTCOM Cmdr. Joseph Votel explains what the military has achieved in the war with Iran. 

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended President Donald Trump's renewed threat to decimate Iran's power infrastructure and bridges amid his push to try to strike a deal with the country ahead of another round of in-person talks in Pakistan on Monday. Roundtable: Former DNC chair Donna Brazile, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and "National Review" editor Ramesh Ponnuru. 

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche discusses the investigation into the gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus Richard Haass discuss the latest in the Iran war. 

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins "This Week" in an exclusive interview on what's next for the war with Iran and Spirit Airlines' cessation of operations. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., shares his insight as ranking member of the Armed Services Committee. The new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll spells trouble for the president. 

U.N. Amb. Mike Waltz joins ‘This Week' to discuss the ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Adm. William McRaven, former U.S. Special Operations commander, discusses what could come next for the war. ABC News' Washington Bureau Chief Rick Klein breaks down how recent court rulings on redistricting could impact the midterms. ABC News' Maggie Rulli reports from Tenerife, Spain. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the latest release of UFO files from the Pentagon. The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the political headlines of the week. Martha Raddatz reports from battleground Pennsylvania with six months until midterms.

U.S Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer joins ‘This Week' to discuss President Trump's trip to China. Rep. Jamie Raskin discusses ABC's reporting on Trump's potential IRS settlement. Rep. Thomas Massie discusses his upcoming primary. Jay O'Brien reports on Trump family ventures sparking questions. Mary Bruce reports on Trump's trip to China. Jon Karl reports on Trump's renovations in DC. The Powerhouse Roundtable discusses the week's politics.  

Reps. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., make the bipartisan case against the anti-weaponization fund. ABC's John Quiñones reports from Texas' Rio Grande Valley on the pivotal impact of Latino voters in the Lone Star State. Martha Raddatz speaks about her new book, ‘The Hero Next Door.' Selina Wang reports from the White House after a shots fired incident Saturday evening. James Longman reports from Tel Aviv with the latest on a potential deal between the U.S. and Iran. Jay O'Brien reports on the Republican backlash to DOJ's proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the political headlines of the week. 

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., joins "This Week" in an exclusive interview to discuss the week in politics. NEC Director Kevin Hassett joins "This Week" to discuss how the Iran war is impacting the economy. ABC News' Jonathan Karl gives a look at how celebrations for the country's 250th birthday are already becoming politicized. Legal experts Sarah Isgur and Dan Abrams break down the latest setbacks in court for President Trump. ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze reports on the economic pressure from the war. The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the political headlines of the week.