Podcast:The Weekend Published On: Sun Jan 04 2026 Description: January 4, 2026; 8am: Reaction to President Trump's military operation in Venezuela , which did not have congressional approval, has largely split along party lines. But there are many questions about what comes next after President Trump's stunning claim that the U.S. will run the country. Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas, who serves on both the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committees, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. Plus, Matthew Bartlett, Republican Strategist and Former Trump appointee to the State Department, joins “The Weekend” to share his take on where things might go from here.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.