ABC This Week with Christiane Amanpour

After President Trump unexpectedly fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weak jobs report, @LHSummers joins George Stephanopoulos to discuss the president’s handling of the economy and trade; After President Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff visited Gaza amid the deepening hunger crisis, Doctors Without Borders USA CEO Avril Benoît speaks with George Stephanopoulos about what her organization is seeing in Gaza; George Stephanopoulos speaks with Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee @EricHolder, as Texas Republicans move to redraw Congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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As Senate Republicans race to pass President Trump’s massive spending package, Jonathan Karl interviews Senator Lindsey Graham about the bill negotiations, and the latest intel briefing about the impact of strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Then, House Democratic Leader Representative Hakeem Jeffries joins the show to discuss Zohran Mamdani's shock New York City mayoral primary victory. Plus, how will Democrats regroup after the landmark Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions?
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On a special edition of This Week, ABC News Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl speaks with Vice President JD Vance about this weekend's US attack on Iranian nuclear sites. Then, Jon speaks with Senate Intel Chair Senator Tom Cotton about the Israel-Iran conflict, and with Representative Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, about the status of the Iranian nuclear program after the US strikes.
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Amy Klobuchar speaks with Martha Raddatz after one Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her spouse were killed - and another lawmaker and his wife remain in critical condition - in what Governor Tim Walz is calling a targeted shooting. Then, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter speaks to Martha after Israel's wide-reaching strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear development program and top military officials.
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As the legal battles over President Trump’s sweeping tariffs create new economic uncertainty, George Stephanopoulos interviews top White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett about the administration’s trade war agenda. Then, with the United Nations warning that Palestinians in Gaza are nearing the brink of famine, WFP Chief Cindy McCain joins George Stephanopoulos to discuss the ongoing challenges for aid distribution.
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Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Cupich, who took part in the conclave, sits down with Martha Raddatz to discuss the ascension of Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Then, Raddatz interviews Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova after President Zelenskyy and European leaders challenged Russia to agree to a 30-day “unconditional ceasefire” starting Monday.
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White House Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick joins Jon Karl following President Trump’s sudden tariff policy reversal that spared most countries -- but not China -- from steep tariffs for 90 days. With market uncertainty high despite President Trump’s rollback of many steep tariffs, Jon interviews Senator Elizabeth Warren about the administration’s moves and whether her resolution to curtail the president’s ability to impose tariffs can pass Congress.
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As President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs roil global stock markets, George Stephanopoulos speaks exclusively with White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett about the deepening trade war. Then, Senator Cory Booker joins George Stephanopoulos to discuss his record-breaking speech in the Senate and how Democrats will respond to President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs.
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As President Trump challenges global allies and foes with steep tariffs, Martha Raddatz interviews White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz about the impact — plus the latest developments on Ukraine war peace talks. Then, Martha speaks with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse about Democratic divisions over this week's vote to avert a government shutdown, plus the latest on ceasefire efforts in Ukraine
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Martha Raddatz speaks with Senator Chris Murphy about Democrats’ opposition to the Trump administration’s re-making of the federal bureaucracy and what tools his party can use to fight it. Representative Mike Turner joins Martha to discuss Elon Musk and DOGE’s role in the Trump administration and what’s next for the U.S. role in the Middle East after the president proposed taking over the Gaza Strip.
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As hostages are set to be released in Israel, White House Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer joins ABC's Jonathan Karl to discuss implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and the future of TikTok in the U.S. Then, Jon interviews Jonathan Dekel-Chen and Gillian Kaye, father and step-mother of Israeli American hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen, on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and the expected release of hostages.
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Jonathan Karl is joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell with the latest on federal efforts to assist communities devastated by Southern California’s raging fires. Then Senator Adam Schiff joins the program to talk about about the recovery efforts from deadly fires sweeping through the Los Angeles area and the emerging political fallout.
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As Trump’s cabinet nominees flock to Capitol Hill to secure support from senators, George Stephanopoulos interviews Missouri Republican Senator Eric Schmitt about the transition and the GOP’s legislative priorities in the new Congress. Then, George talks to newly sworn-in Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, a prominent Trump critic, about his plans for countering the second Trump administration and his priorities in the soon-to-be GOP-controlled Senate.
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Martha Raddatz interviews California Democrat Ro Khanna about his pitch to work with President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency’s co-leaders, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to cut costs in the federal budget. Then, as rebel forces gain ground in Syria, Martha interviews former CENTCOM commander and retired Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie about expanding conflicts overseas, and the debate over Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Dept.
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ABC's Jonathan Karl gets the latest on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and Russia’s recent strikes against Ukraine from White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Then, he speaks with South Dakota Republican Senator Mike Rounds about President-elect Trump’s recent tariff threat targeting Canada and Mexico, and North Carolina’s Democratic governor-elect Josh Stein about the lessons learned from November’s election and the future of the Democratic Party.
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As President-elect Donald Trump continues to roll out his Cabinet nominations, ABC's Jonathan Karl interviews his ally Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee about the confirmation battles ahead. Then, with Trump naming Pam Bondi as his new attorney general pick, Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar of the Judiciary Committee talks about the latest Cabinet nominees.
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Introducing a new documentary series "Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation." On the Navajo reservation, water is sacred — and scarce. While its surrounding states are guaranteed water from the Colorado River, the Navajo Nation has been denied this basic human right. This season, follow journalist Charly Edsitty as she traces the history of oppression and exclusion that kept the Navajo from their water — and the fight to reclaim their sovereignty.

Listen to Ep. 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl interviews Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy about the president-elect’s decisive win over Vice President Harris and his plans for a second term. Then, after Kamala Harris’ defeat, Jonathan sits down with influential “The Breakfast Club” co-host and Harris supporter @cthagod to discuss Democrats’ shortcomings this election and the future of the country.
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Just over a week to Election Day, Jonathan Karl interviews South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham about former President Trump’s closing message and the state of the race. Then, as Nebraska faces a tighter-than-expected Senate race, Jon travels to Omaha to speak with Independent candidate Dan Osborn, who is challenging Republican incumbent Senator Deb Fischer.
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With just over five weeks until Election Day, Martha Raddatz interviews GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer about the state of the 2024 campaign and his involvement in preparations for the upcoming Vice Presidential debate. Then, following the Israeli strike on Beirut that killed Hezbollah's leader, Martha speaks with White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby about fears of a wider war in the Middle East.
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President Joe Biden, in an exclusive interview with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos that aired Friday night, acknowledged last week's debate was a "bad episode" but pushed back strongly against broader questions about his age and mental fitness. Biden's sit-down with ABC News was his first television interview since the June 27 debate.
Hear the interview now, in its entirety, on ABC News' "Start Here" podcast: Apple Podcasts (http://bit.ly/3VmuAnm), Spotify (http://bit.ly/3j947fm), Amazon Music (http://bit.ly/3FGMkDT), or wherever you listen.
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