On today's 'Politics Nation', host Reverend Al Sharpton discusses another torrent of news from Washington this week. 

Members of the U.S. House, from both parties, acknowledged the life of Charlie Kirk as the nation grapples with his legacy ahead of the far-right podcaster's funeral tomorrow. 

Meanwhile, Congress held high-profile hearings on public health safety and the leadership of the top domestic law enforcement agency. These hearings devolved into confrontations between FBI Director Kash Patel and lawmakers in both chambers. 

To make matters worse, the Senate adjourned without passing a bill to prevent a government shutdown, leaving less than ten days to do so. 

But the chaos in Washington is just a surface-level distraction from the underlying tension in Trump's America. The political divide feels deeper than ever.

On today's episode of 'Politics Nation,' host Reverend Al Sharpton begins with breaking political news. The show highlights the possibility of a government shutdown, a meeting of all top generals at the Pentagon, and the news that New York City Mayor Eric Adams has decided not to seek re-election. Today, discussions are underway with the chairs of the Black and Hispanic caucuses in Congress, the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and a member of the Senate, as Washington prepares for an incredibly busy week ahead.