Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders-Townsend are teaming up to bring their wide range of political expertise to “The Weekend,” every Saturday and Sunday morning. Fresh analysis of the week's biggest events and a rotating crew of major newsmakers.

Among the topics discussed by the hosts this morning:

• The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the forthcoming release of hostages

• The forthcoming inauguration of Donald Trump and his plans for the first day

• Pardons issued this morning by President Biden including posthumously for Marcus Garvey

Guests:

• Daniele Hamamdjian, correspondent, NBC News

• David Holt (R-OK), Mayor, Oklahoma City OK

Mr. Holt is the vice president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors

• Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY), member, Senate Armed Services Committee