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The Hill
19-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Sunday shows preview: Trump-Epstein saga reaches fever pitch
The case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein dominated headlines once again this week as President Trump has struggled to manage the fallout over an FBI and Department of Justice memo that pushed back on several conspiracy theories about the convicted sex offender. This is likely to be the focus of much of this week's Sunday shows. Under Trump's direction, the DOJ has asked to unseal grand jury transcripts pertaining to Epstein's 2019 criminal case in New York, which was dropped after Epstein was found dead in his cell awaiting trial. The memo last week concluded that the death was a suicide, consistent with previous findings. Conspiracy theorists and some supporters of the president, however, have entertained the idea that Epstein could have been murdered in order to cover up some vast global scheme involving child sex trafficking. Trump's move has so far gathered mixed reactions. A new Wall Street Journal report claimed Trump wrote Epstein a 'bawdy' 50th birthday card in 2003, apparently including a drawing of a naked woman. Trump has denied the report and sued the Journal for libel. On Capitol Hill, the House muscled through several new cryptocurrency bills, while the Senate agonized over a $9 billion rescissions package for foreign aid and public media before ultimately sending it to Trump for a signature. White House crypto czar David Sacks could take a victory lap on Fox News' 'Sunday Morning Futures' following the signing of stablecoin legislation into law. He will be joined by Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), who was instrumental in pushing recissions through before a hard Friday deadline. Also on Fox, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard could double down on her threats of prosecution of officials from the Obama administration over allegations that they 'manipulated intelligence' regarding conclusions that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is making two Sunday show appearances this week, more than a month after anti-ICE protests roiled pockets of the LA region. Trump's aggressive deportation push has sparked fear and prompted a judge last week to block ICE from using indiscriminate immigration stops. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons will appear alongside Bass on CBS's 'Face the Nation.' Trump also escalated pressure against Jerome Powell this week, with reports circulating that he was mulling firing the Federal Reserve chair. The president cannot fire Powell without cause, and a chair has not been ousted in the modern age. Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, could take up the topic on CBS. His interview at the Hill Nation Summit will also re-air on NewsNation's 'The Hill Sunday.' Democratic Party electoral politics will also likely crop up on several Sunday shows. Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas), who is vying in a crowded Senate primary, and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D), who is running for governor, will both appear on NBC's 'The Weekend.' On CNN's 'State of the Union,' Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) could also address the party's split over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City Mayor. Torres endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) in the primary and has not yet pledged his support to Mamdani but has increasingly warmed up to the ascendant Democratic socialist in recent weeks. NewsNation's 'The Hill Sunday': Rep. Eric Sorenson (D-Ill.); Reps. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Jim Himes (D-Conn.) from the Hill Nation Summit. ABC's 'This Week': Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn); Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. CNN's 'State of the Union': Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.); former Trump campaign adviser Bryan Lanza; political commentator Karen Finney; former Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.). NBC's 'The Weekend': Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas); Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D). CBS' 'Face the Nation': Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass; acting ICE Director Todd Lyons; Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.); Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. 'Fox News Sunday': Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.); Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.)
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Virginia Democrat on possible shutdown: ‘It's time to stand up for the American people'
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said he supports Democrats' threats to shut down the government if Republicans proceed with a planned rescissions package, saying his party should use all the leverage they can to prevent cuts to previously approved funding. 'I say it's time to stand up for the American people,' Subramanyam said in an interview on NewsNation's 'The Hill Sunday,' when asked what he thinks about a potential shutdown. 'It doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or a Republican. I mean, I'm hearing from both sides. They're fed up with this administration, and they want to see some changes, not just in this administration, but even in the Democratic Party,' he continued. 'And, so, yes, absolutely, the time to fight was yesterday,' he added. Republicans are ramping up efforts to pass a rescissions package that President Trump requested last month, which includes more than $9 billion in funding cuts for foreign aid and public broadcasting programs. However, the push faces staunch opposition from Democrats, who argue that the executive branch's efforts to undermine previous funding decisions made on a bipartisan basis by Congress could further erode trust between the two sides in current talks. And they are warning that the efforts threaten bipartisan negotiations to fund the government ahead of a September shutdown deadline. Subramanyam said he thinks it's important Democrats use the leverage they have now. 'We need to continue to make sure that when we do have leverage — the few times we do have leverage — we have to use it,' he said. 'And we have to strike a hard bargain and not just fold in the last minute.' 'And so, I do think that we should fight,' he added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Virginia Democrat on possible shutdown: ‘It's time to stand up for the American people'
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said he supports Democrats' threats to shut down the government if Republicans proceed with the rescissions package, saying his party should use all the leverage they can to prevent cuts to previously approved funding. 'I say it's time to stand up for the American people,' Subramanyam said in an interview on NewsNation's 'The Hill Sunday,' when asked what he says about a shutdown. 'It doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or a Republican. I mean, I'm hearing from both sides. They're fed up with this administration, and they want to see some changes, not just in this administration, but even in the Democratic Party,' he continued. 'And, so, yes, absolutely, the time to fight was yesterday,' he added. Republicans are ramping up efforts to pass a package that President Trump requested last month, which includes more than $9 billion in funding cuts for foreign aid and public broadcasting programs. However, the push faces staunch opposition from Democrats, who argue that the executive branch's efforts to undermine previous funding decisions made on a bipartisan basis by Congress could further erode trust between the two sides in current talks. And they are warning that the efforts threaten bipartisan negotiations to fund the government ahead of a September shutdown deadline. Subramanyam said he thinks it's important Democrats use the leverage they have now. 'We need to continue to make sure that when we do have leverage — the few times we do have leverage — we have to use it,' he said. 'And we have to strike a hard bargain and not just fold in the last minute.' 'And so, I do think that we should fight,' he added.
The Hill
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
GOP rep says time to ‘move on' from Epstein controversy
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said in a Sunday interview that it's time to 'move on' from the controversy surrounding disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. In an interview on NewsNation's 'The Hill Sunday,' Chris Stirewalt asked about Trump's defense of the Justice Department's handling of the case, and the calls from parts of the president's most ardent supporters for a special counsel investigation into the case. 'Listen, I'm probably not the person to ask, because I don't speak in conspiracy theory,' Lawler told Stirewalt. 'But, at the end of the day, there's a lot bigger issues facing this country than Jeffrey Epstein. The guy is dead and buried. Let's move on,' he continued. The interview comes after Trump reiterated his confidence in Bondi on Saturday amid fierce backlash from segments of his base over her handling of the Epstein files. The Justice Department released a memo on Monday concluding there was no evidence Epstein kept a 'client list,' nor that the convicted sex offender sought to blackmail powerful figures implicated in his crimes. The memo also found no evidence suggesting foul play involved in Epstein's death, which had previously been ruled a suicide. Those revelations contradict conspiracy theories pushed by several right-wing media personalities and internet influencers; many of whom fumed Monday over the memo and alleged a cover-up was taking place.
The Hill
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Lawler says he'll meet with Trump soon to talk about potential run for NY governor
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said on Sunday he plans to speak soon with President Trump to discuss a path forward as he considers whether to launch a bid for governor in New York. Entering the state-wide race would likely pit him against Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), who is gearing up to launch her own campaign against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D). But, in an interview on NewsNation's 'The Hill Sunday,' the swing-district Republican said he has no interest in a contested primary challenge. 'I'm going to be meeting with the President at some point soon and have a conversation about the path forward,' Lawler said in the interview. 'But one way or the other, we need to have a united front — whether it's me, whether it's Elise Stefanik — we need to be focused on defeating Kathy Hochul. Any effort, time or money wasted in a primary is money, time and effort not spent defeating Kathy Hochul next year,' he continued. President Trump in May endorsed Lawler's reelection campaign for the House, a move seen as a potential indicator of support for Stefanik. Lawler acknowledged the importance of his seat for retaining the House majority, but made clear he was not ready to set aside all ambitions for statewide office. 'I understand how important my seat is, obviously, to keeping control of the House,' he said. 'I'm one of only three Republicans representing a district that Harris won, and we have to hold the House.' 'But I also understand how important it is to have a real leader in New York,' he continued. 'Kathy Hochul is the most feckless, incompetent governor in the nation. She has run the state into the ground.'
