Weekend Edition: Epstein Files and the 2026 Midterm Elections

Update: 2025-09-06

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal.

Congress returned to Washington this week – and immediately was consumed by the Epstein files controversy and the looming government funding deadline at the end of the month. We talk with two lawmakers – on opposites sides of the aisle -- about potential Congressional action on the matter: Democrat Al Green of Texas and Republican Adrian Smith of Nebraska.

Then – a conversation with Cook Political Report Senior Editor David Wasserman on how redistricting efforts in several states COULD impact the 2026 midterm elections.

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Weekend Edition: Epstein Files and the 2026 Midterm Elections

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