Exclusive: Federal Agents Collected Ilhan Omar's DNA From Trash, Sources Say | On Balance Full Show

On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert reports exclusive news that federal agents went dumpster diving to obtain Rep. Ilhan Omar's DNA. Tracy Walder and Shan Wu provide their analysis of the investigation, while Steve Cortes and Corbin Trent offer political perspective.

Meanwhile, is the relationship between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump nearing a breaking point? What happens if U.S. support for Ukraine ends? Brig. Gen. John Teichert weighs in.

Later, following Katie Zacharia's departure as White House press secretary, who could be next to leave the administration? Some reports suggest White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles may be under pressure. Tricia McLaughlin, Rikki Schlott and Reagan Reese discuss the power dynamics inside the White House.

Also, author and television producer Charles Lachman joins the program to discuss his new book, "They Shall Not See the Dawn," which chronicles the lead-up to and aftermath of the Nuremberg trials.

This episode originally aired Oct. 16, 2026.