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Lichtman Live #280 Pete Hegseth survived the House vote—but is his job secure? On this episode of Lichtman Live, Allan Lichtman breaks down the effort to impeach Hegseth, why Republicans blocked it, and what could happen when Democrats take control of Congress in January. Could this vote mark the end of the impeachment push—or just the beginning of a bigger fight? Join Allan and Sam for an in-dept...

Lichtman Live #279 A BLUE TSUNAMI just swept across America! The 2026 midterm elections delivered a stunning victory for Democrats, flipping control of both the House and Senate and sending a powerful message about the direction of the country. But what happens now? Professor Allan Lichtman and Sam Lichtman break down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 midterms, what these results reveal about th...

Lichtman Live #278 It's Election Night in America! Join Professor Allan Lichtman and Sam Lichtman for LIVE coverage of the 2026 Midterm Elections as results come in from across the country. Which party will take control of the House and Senate? Will Democrats make major gains, or will Republicans defy expectations? What will the results reveal about the political climate, the Trump administrat...

Lichtman Live #277 The 2026 midterms are here, and Allan Lichtman is sharing his final prediction for the balance of power in Congress. In this special broadcast, Professor Lichtman examines the latest polling data and election markets to forecast the outcomes of key races. We analyze the current political landscape for the House and Senate, focusing on critical contests in Georgia, Texas, Ohio, a...

Lichtman Live #276Israel’s election could determine the political future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As voters head to the polls, Netanyahu faces a pivotal test that could reshape Israel’s government and its direction on the war, security, and relations with the United States. In this episode of Lichtman Live, Professor Allan Lichtman breaks down the Israel election results, Netanyahu’s...

Lichtman Live #275Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign is facing intense backlash over a controversial attack ad targeting Ohio gubernatorial opponent Amy Acton that features her estranged mother accusing her of lying about her childhood. The ad has drawn criticism over its use of deeply personal allegations surrounding Acton's childhood, including her longstanding account of abuse and her removal f...

Lichtman Live #274 Is a massive Democratic Blue Wave really coming in the 2026 midterm elections—or could the political landscape look very different? With the 2026 midterms approaching, Democrats are hoping to capitalize on growing dissatisfaction with the Trump administration and turn that frustration into major gains in Congress. But history shows that midterm elections can produce unexpected r...

Lichtman Live #273Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appear to be heading toward another major confrontation over the war in Ukraine. As Ukraine resumes strikes against Russian energy infrastructure, tensions are rising over U.S. intelligence, military support, and the future of the war. Trump has increasingly pushed for an end to the conflict, while Zelensky continues to pres...

Lichtman Live #272 President Donald Trump has struck a controversial diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, temporarily easing sanctions to allow Russian fuel exports as energy prices remain high. But will the agreement lower costs for Americans—or provide an economic boost to Russia while its war against Ukraine continues? The deal has triggered bipartisan criticism. A group of 12 U.S...

Lichtman Live #271Newly obtained video is revealing the scale of an Iranian attack on a major U.S. military base in Kuwait—and raising new questions about what the Pentagon knew about the danger facing American troops. The footage, obtained and authenticated by CBS News, shows Iranian ballistic missiles and drones striking Camp Buehring, with explosions and damage to buildings and military equipme...

Lichtman Live #270 President Donald Trump sparked controversy at a campaign rally in Nebraska after making remarks about Iran potentially “taking out” Los Angeles and San Diego while discussing the costs of the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. Trump said, “They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego,” before describing the potential cost as a “small price to pay.” Th...

Lichtman Live #269 Renee Good’s family is taking legal action over her fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis. On October 1, 2026, her family filed two civil lawsuits against the federal government, the officer involved, and other Trump administration officials. One lawsuit alleges wrongful death and negligence, while the other alleges civil rights vi...

Lichtman Live #268Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, defending the investigations and indictments he brought against President Donald Trump. In his opening statement, Smith said his investigation had developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in criminal activity. He also said he would have pursued the same case regardless of whethe...

Lichtman Live #267President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Washington as the United States and China navigate a relationship defined by both cooperation and intense strategic competition. With trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, critical minerals, Iran, and technology at the center of U.S.-China relations, the Trump-Xi summit raises a larger question: Can two glob...

President Donald Trump has taken a major new step in his ongoing conflict with the news media, barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House access after criticizing their coverage as “fake news.” The three outlets have since sued the Trump administration, arguing that the ban violates their First Amendment rights. The Trump administration says the outlets can continue covering the president f...

Lichtman Live #265 Register for Dr. Lichtman's New Book Launch Party Here: https://weavinginfluence.zoom.us/meeting/register/t0vmFo3iTsCv5A5vRdL0ww#/registrationPresidential greatness is often discussed impressionistically, through rankings, anecdotes, or moral judgments untethered from history’s structural demands. The Ten Keys to Greatness approach rejects that looseness in favor of a harder...

Lichtman Live #264Who paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish Bahamas wedding celebrations? A new investigation has revealed that Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman with close ties to Vladimir Putin, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward celebrations surrounding Don Jr.’s wedding. Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Bettina, have confirmed Kremlev’s financial involvement, describing the celebrations...

Lichtman Live #263Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 “Trump dividend” to American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. But what is behind the extraordinary proposal—and could it actually influence voters? Presidential historian Allan Lichtman examines Trump's $5,000 promise, the potential cost of the plan, questions about how it would be funded, and w...

Lichtman Live #262New Hampshire Senate primary is underway—and this could be one of the most important Senate races of the 2026 midterm elections. With Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen retiring, New Hampshire has an open Senate seat for the first time in years. Republicans are hoping to capitalize on the opportunity and flip the seat from Democratic to Republican control, while Democrats are fightin...

Lichtman Live #261Gloria Steinem changed the course of American history. Now, following her death at age 92, what happens to the movement she helped transform? For more than six decades, Steinem was one of the most influential voices in the American women's movement. As a journalist, author, organizer, and feminist activist, she helped bring issues including women's equality, reproductive...

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after months of reported clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marking yet another major departure from the Pentagon's leadership. Driscoll submitted his resignation after serving just 18 months as the Army's top civilian official. His departure comes amid extraordinary turmoil within Army leadership, including Hegseth's firing of Army Chief of S...

Devastating flooding in Nepal is another stark reminder of the growing dangers posed by extreme weather and a changing global climate. Presidential historian Allan Lichtman examines the disaster in Nepal and places it within the larger story of climate change, extreme weather, flooding, and environmental policy. What can disasters like this tell us about the risks facing communities around the wor...

The Supreme Court has handed President Donald Trump a major victory in his push to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court lifted a lower court injunction that had prevented key portions of Trump's executive order on mail voting from being implemented in 23 states and Washington, D.C. The order calls for major changes...

Is Donald Trump’s MAGA base beginning to crack? President Trump has maintained remarkably strong loyalty among his core supporters throughout his political career, but are there signs that some of that support is beginning to weaken? Presidential historian Allan Lichtman examines Trump’s political standing, the strength of the MAGA movement, and whether growing dissatisfaction among parts of his c...

Military families are raising alarming concerns about the conditions facing U.S. service members, alleging shortages, inadequate food, and declining support under the Trump administration. Professor Allan Lichtman examines the latest reports, the political response, and what these allegations could mean for military readiness, national security, and public confidence in the administration. Are the...