This free Wide World of News newsletter from Mark Halperin includes alerts for 2WAY programs, the daybook, political updates and analysis. If you would like to receive Mark Halperin's separate, daily premium Wide World of News Concierge Coverage newsletter, you can learn how to become a member here: https://www.walkingduck.com/mark “THE MORNING MEETING” DAYBOOKTUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025****TODAY* Dan, Sean, and I return with “The Morning Meeting” LIVE at 9am ET. * Second Lady Usha Vance sits down with Meghan McCain on “Citizen McCain” at noon ET. * Two hosts of 2WAY’s “The Group Chat,” Nina Turner and Emma-jo Morris, join “2WAY Tonight” LIVE at 6pm ET. * “Real America” with Bridget Phetasy is back LIVE at 7pm ET. ****Join us this morning LIVE at 9am ET for “The Morning Meeting.” Watch LIVE at 9:00am ET this morning by Zoom here. You can watch it on YouTube LIVE here. Please share the links above with your circles and invite them to be a part of “The Morning Meeting.” And please subscribe to our YouTube channel here. ****Today on “Citizen McCain,” Meghan welcomes Second Lady Usha Vance for an engaging discussion about her personal journey, adjusting to her new position, and navigating family life alongside one of Washington’s most influential figures. It’s a conversation like no other.  ****Two hosts of “The Group Chat,” Emma-Jo Morris and Nina Turner, join the conversation on “2WAY Tonight,” LIVE at 6pm ET. Watch LIVE and interactive on Zoom here. Watch LIVE and on-demand on YouTube here. ****“Real America with Bridget Phetasy” returns LIVE at 7pm ET with a timely conversation on what makes America great—and why so many still believe in it—as we head into the 4th of July. Join LIVE and interactive on Zoom here. Watch it LIVE on YouTube here.
NOW AVAILABLEA new episode of “Cancer Decoded”—hosted by Dr. Pat Soon-Shiong and me—is now available. Stephen A. Smith, veteran sports broadcaster and commentator best known for ESPN’s First Take, joined us to share his personal experiences with loved ones and colleagues affected by cancer.  **** “NEXT UP”Sage Steele sat down with me for a candid conversation about walking away from her dream job at ESPN, finding her voice in politics, and leading with kindness in the face of public criticism. Plus, Politico’s Capitol Bureau Chief Rachael Bade joined with a behind-the-scenes look at Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities. In my reported monologue I break down the Left’s partisanship on an issue that should transcend politics: stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. And explain why national unity is essential in times of war, how partisan divisions only serve America’s enemies, and how both parties are guilty parties. New episodes of “Next Up” every Tuesday and Thursday. Please download, subscribe, and share wherever you consume podcasts. Apple:
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JD VANCENo known public events at this writing. CABINET2:30pm: OMB Director Russ Vought testifies at an Appropriations committee hearing on the White House’s recessions package. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meets with National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons and representatives of manufacturing companies across the US to talk about the GOP’s tax-and-spending bill. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem heads to El Salvador, where she will tour the Terrorist Confinement Center CECOT, and meet with President Nayib Bukele. CONGRESS9:00am: Republicans and Democrats hold their separate weekly conference meetings. 9:00am: Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Greg Casar, and other members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus hold a press conference on Iran War Powers Resolution. 10:00am: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Amy Klobuchar, and Senator Maggie Hassan hold a briefing on the “grassroots opposition to the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ 10:00am: Senior Adviser Kari Lake appears before The House Foreign Affairs committee on the alleged shortcomings of the US Agency for Global Media. 10:15am: The Judiciary committee considers various nominations, including for Emil Bove to serve on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. ECONOMY10:00am: New home sales report for May is due out. LEGALKilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to be released from jail in Tennessee and to be taken into immigration custody. C-SPANFrom the great Robin Newton:
“The Morning Meeting” topics:* Mamdani election meaning. * What’s next for Iran? * Trump at NATO. * Reconciliation. * AOC versus Trump. * Pritzker ’26/‘28. You’re currently a free subscriber to Wide World of News.
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