Republicans have had a few ups and a few downs this week.

First, the world witnessed a successful and highly emotional exchange of hostages for prisoners in Israel in a deal orchestrated by the Trump administration. But just a day later, Republicans suffered a blow in New York when a message exchange among Young Republicans was made public in a report by Politico. The exchange was shocking — reflecting racist, sexist and antisemitic views.

Last week, federal prosectors indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, and the reaction to that indictment is falling along partisan lines.  

Bill O’Reilly, Republican strategist, and partner at the November Team, joined Capital Tonight to unpack the week’s headlines.

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