Republicans plan to push ahead on Kavanaugh confirmation, U.S. ready to resume North Korea talks, and how spending money on expensive stuff can make you happier.

Rick Newman of Yahoo! Finance explains that both Democrats and Republicans are now lurching toward anti-capitalist statism, with the main difference being how the government should control the economy.

Forget taking the high road. Listen as The Hill's Mike Lillis tells Gordon how Democrats are embracing Michael Avenatti's call for the party to get more aggressive in the Trump era and hit back harder than the GOP when responding to attacks.

Listen as the Wall Street Journal's Reid Epstein tells Mike Gavin why an endorsement from President Trump is seen as key to winning a competitive Republican primary.

Listen as Real Clear Politics' Caitlin Huey Burns tells Jennifer why some female GOP candidates aren't playing the gender cards in their historic runs.

Reid Wilson of The Hill explains why both parties are nervous about their own prospects and almost fearful of what is still to come.

Listen as the Washington Post's Michael Scherer tells Gordon how President Trump's controversies this summer have complicated election campaigns for Republicans.

Mike DeBonis of The Washington Post takes a look at House Speaker Paul Ryan's road to retirement.

Listen as Real Clear Politics' Caitlin Huey Burns tells Mike Gavin how it is unclear if the heat President Trump faces from his Republican party after his dealings with Putin will last.

Listen as The Hill's Reid Wilson joins Gordon to discuss how both Republicans and Democrats are keeping their heads on a swivel just 5 months out from the midterm elections.

Could President Trump and the Republican party be heading towards a standoff over family separations at the border? The Washington Examiner's Gabby Morongiello gives Gordon the answer.

Listen as The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Zitner joins Gordon to discuss why Trump supporters and Republicans aren't always one and the same, and why the Republican party must unite them in these upcoming midterms.

Wall Street Journal's Natalie Andrews joins Gordon to discuss why the siege on a Republican holdout in California is key to the House of Representatives elections.

Attorney Rudy Giuliani says President Trump repaid Cohen for Stormy Daniels payment, Republicans turn to party-switchers in upcoming primaries, and what the class of 2018 wants.

Josh Kraushaar from National Journal talks with Gordon Deal about what impact Paul Ryan's departure could have on the GOP.

Charlie Mahtesian from POLITICO tells us how Republicans can hang onto their 24-seat majority.

Senate Republicans are hoping President Trump can give them a boost in the mid-term elections. Caitlin Huey-Burns from RealClearPolitics explains.

Dan Boylan from The Washington Times details the role of the House Intelligence Committee in oversight of the country's intelligence community.

Deirdre Shesgreen from USA Today has a look at why House Republicans are retiring en masse

President Trump willing to walk away from immigration talks, why are Republicans retiring in droves, and Super fan has been to every Super Bowl.

Paul Singer from USA Today breaks down what to watch for in tonight's address.

Jeff Mordock from the Washington Times explains why Republicans are calling foul on the FBI.

USA Today's Nicole Gaudiano explains how GOP retirements are boosting Democrats' hopes for taking the House in 2018.

Chris Gordon from The Wall Street Journal discusses prospects for an infrastructure rebuilding plan.

James Arkin from RealClearPolitics takes a look at how Roy Moore's loss in the Alabama Senate race could help both Democrats and Republicans in 2018..