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The Arena with Kasie Hunt

Kasie Hunt brings key players into the arena for sharp analysis and panel discussion on the latest news in politics and culture.

Trump Urges Pulte to Fire Intel Community Leaders in New WSJ Interview The Arena with Kasie Hunt
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about a new interview the president gave to the Wall Street Journal, in which he urged Bill Pulte, his incoming acting director of national intelligence, to fire intelligence community leaders. Plus, the Justice Department claims it could tear down the Statue of Liberty in a court case over the building of Trump's White House ballroom.
Jun 6, 2026
House Oversight Releases Transcript of Interviews with Bondi & Prison Guard in Epstein Probe The Arena with Kasie Hunt
The House Oversight Committee released transcripts of its interview with former Attorney General Pam Bondi. Republican Congressman Mike Lawler weighs in on efforts on Capitol Hill to kill President Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund. Democratic Senator Chris Coons discusses the fund's future, Todd Blanche's leadership at the DOJ, and Graham Platner's candidacy in Maine. Plus, Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty to one felony count of illegal retention of sensitive national security information.
Jun 5, 2026
Senate GOP Faces Major Test on “Anti-Weaponization” Fund in Key Vote The Arena with Kasie Hunt
President Trump's suggests that he hasn't dropped the "anti-weaponization" fund, teeing up a collision course with Senate Republicans over it. President Trump takes questions live from the Oval Office. David Axelrod joins to discuss what we saw out of primaries last night in Iowa, California, and beyond.
Jun 3, 2026
Blanche: DOJ Not Moving Forward on the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" The Arena with Kasie Hunt
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies that the Justice Department will not move forward with the administration's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. Senator Tim Kaine discusses his questioning of Secretary Rubio on Capitol Hill today, as well as Graham Platner's candidacy. Plus, voters head to the polls in high-stakes primaries across six states, including in California, where LA Mayor Karen Bass is fighting off an insurgent campaign by former reality TV star Spencer Pratt.
Jun 3, 2026
DOJ to Abide by Federal Ruling Pausing "Anti-Weaponization" Fund The Arena with Kasie Hunt
The DOJ said it would abide by a federal court ruling that pauses the Trump administration's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund." Graham Platner's extramarital sexting stands to complicate an already controversial Senate race for Democrats. Senator Chris Murphy weighs in on Platner's candidacy and discusses his new book. Plus, the president proposes holding a MAGA rally to celebrate America's 250th after several musicians back out of a Trump-affiliated concert.
Jun 2, 2026
Bondi Defends DOJ's Handling of Epstein Files in Closed-Door Interview The Arena with Kasie Hunt
Congressman Ro Khanna, who questioned former Attorney General Pam Bondi today, talks to Kasie Hunt about what he heard in that deposition. The panel discusses a new ruling to halt the DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund, and another that says the president cannot add his name to the Kennedy Center. President Trump finishes a meeting with advisers in the Situation Room about Iran. Plus, a cave rescue expert explains the risks involved in the ongoing Laos cave rescue efforts.
May 30, 2026
Trump Admin Launches Plans to Put Trump on $250 Bill The Arena with Kasie Hunt
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the administration’s new plans to put President Trump on a $250 bill, and how that squares with other parts of the White House’s agenda. Rahm Emanuel weighs in. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, discusses the tentative Iran agreement that is awaiting Trump’s sign off. Smith and the panel also weigh in on the latest comments from former First Lady Jill Biden denying that her husband experienced cognitive decline during his presidency. Plus, an arena rises on the White House lawn in preparation for a UFC fight next month.
May 29, 2026
Trump: "I Don't Care About the Midterms" When it Comes to Iran The Arena with Kasie Hunt
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about President Trump's latest comment about the midterms and his cabinet's portrayal of the U.S. economy. As he faces off against Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate general election, James Talarico walks back some of his "cringey" past comments. Former First Lady Jill Biden says in a new interview that she thought Joe Biden was "having a stroke" during that infamous 2024 CNN debate. Dem. Rep. Jason Crow and Alex Thompson, who wrote a book about Biden's decision to run, react.
May 28, 2026
Bitter GOP Battle in the Texas Senate Primary Draws to a Close Tonight The Arena with Kasie Hunt
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel ahead of tonight's highly-anticipated Texas elections. Rep. Julia Johnson, who has been pitted against another Democrat for her House seat, weighs in. The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Mark Warner, discusses the latest on Iran talks as Trump's cabinet prepares to convene for a rare meeting at Camp David. Plus, President Trump says his physical exam today went "perfectly."
May 27, 2026
Major Sticking Points Remain as U.S., Iran Negotiate Peace Deal The Arena with Kasie Hunt
U.S. officials tell CNN they are optimistic that negotiations with Iran will hammer out two major sticking points: Iran’s existing nuclear material and its frozen assets. Plus, an interview with Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss. And—Pope Leo XIV’s new message on the moral dangers of artificial intelligence.
May 25, 2026
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