Midday on Politics

The Wednesday speech from Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu drew applause and condemnation from lawmakers in Congress.

President Donald Trump's indictment, Police Commissioner Harrison's resignation and smoke from Canada. Tom discusses the week's big stories with veteran investigative reporter Jayne Miller.

Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D., D. 20), chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, describes the group's agenda. Then, reporters Pamela Wood of the Baltimore Banner and Matt Bush of WYPR spotlight key bills to watch ahead of Sine Die April 10.

The Atlantic staff writer discusses Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy's protracted struggle to secure the House Speakership, what he promised extremists to win, and what the fractious battle portends for governing in the GOP-led House.

Maryland's Democratic 7th District congressman weighs in on Speaker Kevin McCarthy's chaotic and troubling battle for leadership, and what it portends for the future; plus, the city's BOPA imbroglio and the value of the MLK Day Parade.

Two veteran political reporters - Pamela Wood of the Baltimore Banner and Bryan Sears of The Daily Record - offer their assessments of Larry Hogan's improbable tenure as governor, and his political future.

The political science professor, pundit and pollster discusses her probing new analysis of Larry Hogan, Maryland's improbably successful, two-term Republican governor, as the 2024 presidential season beckons.

The Goucher Poll director, professor and political pundit discusses her probing new analysis of Maryland's improbably successful, two-term Republican governor, as the 2024 presidential season beckons.

Maryland's Democratic junior senator discusses how the shifting, post-election balance of power in both houses of Congress could impact the Democrats' urgent legislative agenda.

Washington Post national political correspondent Eugene Scott on the epic struggle for power within the GOP as Trump weighs another presidential run.