Brooks and Atkins Stohr on GOP Midterm Vulnerabilities and Trump's Campaign Trail

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of The Boston Globe join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's campaign trail appearances in a string of reliably Republican states. The panel examines what those stops signal about the party's strategy and its concerns heading into the midterms. The conversation also explores GOP vulnerabilities as the midterm elections approach, looking at the races and issues that could shape the outcome. In addition, the analysts discuss the administration's strategy on artificial intelligence, a topic that has moved to the center of policy debates. The segment is part of PBS News' political coverage, offering viewers balanced analysis from experienced commentators on the forces shaping the 2026 midterm landscape.