The Morning Meeting (TMM) Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling examine the political cliffhangers shaping the news, including Michigan’s unresolved Democratic Senate primary, pivotal House races, President Trump’s Iran diplomacy, major confirmation battles, and the early contours of the 2028 presidential race.TODAY'S TOPICS – Special “Cliffhangers” Edition:* Cliffhanger: If El-Sayed is the nominee, will he distance himself from controversial gabber Hasan Piker in the general election?* Cliffhanger: Who will win the general election matchup for a key Michigan House seat between incumbent Republican Tom Barrett and Bernie-backed progressive William Lawrence?* Cliffhanger: Will House Republican incumbent Max Miller step down by the Friday-ish deadline, allowing Ohio’s Republican Party state chairs to name a replacement on the general election ballot?* Cliffhanger: Will there be a meaningful deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz this week?* Cliffhanger: Will Jeanine Pirro keep her job?* Cliffhanger: Having gotten out of committee, will Todd Blanche find the final Republican vote on the floor to get confirmed as attorney general?* Cliffhanger: Will Pete Hegseth’s pick for Army chief of staff, Gen. Christopher LaNeve, get confirmed by the Senate?* Cliffhanger: Will John Thune run for reelection in 2028?* Cliffhanger: Will President Trump’s new helipad get completed by Halloween?* Cliffhanger: Will Vance run?* Cliffhanger: Can a Jew win the Democrats’ presidential nomination?* And, the ultimate cliffhanger for the nation and the world: Is the Trump presidency effectively over?The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary from members of the 2WAY community.📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026🎙️ Season 7, Episode 63Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices