it s really hard to see that you could have any figure come in and after that, after the first term of donald trump being what it was, let s say he runs again, as you were just discussing with peter. can you imagine a second trump presidency, and the idea that any kind of a figure like a jim baker in the white house is going to be able to tell donald trump what to do? the story of his presidency was the story of him feeling less and less constrained, and more and more empowered to do whatever he wanted. and seeing republicans follow after him, even after january 6th. it s hard for me to see anyone being a trump wrangler in any sense of the word anymore, you know? to viewers who just joined this scene late, it s true that powerful washington bylines do not usually get along this well.
their word over the word of the american intelligence community. let s prosecute the case. i think today was a good preview of what to expect. you could tell there was fire in her spirit. reporter: beverly, a retired teacher first noticed harris during senate hearings. can you think of any laws that give government the power to make decisions about the male body? i m happy to answer a more specific question but male versus female? reporter: that handling of powerful washington players also swayed brandy brooks. when i saw the kavanaugh hearings i thought she was amazing, super strong. reporter: from supreme court nominees to former attorney general jeff sessions. i m not able to be rushed this fast. it makes me nervous. reporter: to most recently the current attorney general william barr. has the president or anyone at the white house ever asked or
senate hearings. can you think of any laws that give government the power to make decisions about the male body? i m happy to answer a more specific question. male versus female. reporter: that handling of powerful washington players also swayed brandy brooks. when i saw the kavanaugh haergs, i thought she was amazing. reporter: from supreme court nominees to former attorney general jeff sessions. i m not able to be rushed this fast. it makes me nervous. reporter: to most recently the current attorney general william barr. has the president or anyone at the white house asked or suggested you open an investigation of anyone? yes or no, please, sir. the president or anybody else. seems you would remember something like that and be able to tell us. reporter: viral cable moments racking up millions of views
as we near the end of the 28th day of the government shutdown, what began as a policy battle has grown into a more personal battle. brian todd has been checking with the trump biographer. the president is not used to people who refuse to back down. reporter: trump s biographers say he is thrown off by the fact that a strong woman has taken him on, is tough with him and may be winning this battle of public perception. there are no votes. reporter: it may be the most unlikely grudge match in american political history. the 6 3 washington novice who shoots from the hip versus the 5 5 5 insider whose every move is