On June 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM EDT, David Brooks from The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart from MS NOW joined Amna Nawaz in discussing current political events on PBS NewsHour. They explored the preliminary agreement with Iran, President Donald Trump’s historically low approval ratings concerning economic management, and instances of Republicans in Congress distancing themselves from Trump’s positions.
Participants:
- Amna Nawaz: Co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour
- David Brooks: Columnist from The Atlantic
- Jonathan Capehart: Analyst from MS NOW
Vice President JD Vance Addresses Criticism of Iran Deal 
President Trump Unveils New Air Force One 
Californians Show Reluctance for Local Tax Increases Amid Economic Strain 
Trump Tours New Air Force One Gifted by Qatar 
California Attorney General Criticizes Trump Over DOJ Probe Into Newsom 
Trump’s Dual Endorsement in South Carolina Runoff