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Supreme Court surprise rulings challenge notion of a strictly conservative bench
June 20, 2020 01:58The panel discussed the two opinions issued by the Supreme Court this week - upholding workplace protection for LGBTQ individuals and dismissing an attempt by President Donald Trump’s administration to disband the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program - and the significance of those rulings by a court considered relatively conservative.
Bolton allegations rock Washington, while leaders debate police reform
June 20, 2020 01:46President Donald Trump will take the stage in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday - his first rally in the era of the novel coronavirus. It comes amid reporting on explosive allegations from the forthcoming book by his former National Security Adviser, John Bolton. The panel also discussed where Washington leaders stand on police reform legislation.
How will the coronavirus pandemic affect voting access?
June 13, 2020 02:07This week has raised sharp new questions about voting access during a pandemic, after Georgia’s primaries were plagued by long lines and confusion. On this week’s Extra, the panel discussed how an election may unfold amid a pandemic.
Congress considers legislation as calls for policing reforms grow
June 13, 2020 02:01As calls for policing reform grow in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Congress is considering what action to take. Also, where does President Trump stand on possible reforms? The panel discussed the widening rift between the White House and military leaders.
American democracy is tested in the streets
June 06, 2020 01:49Washington Week Full show for June 5, 2020
How will nationwide protests affect the 2020 election?
June 06, 2020 01:19The panel continued the conversation on the nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd, and discussed the potential relocation of the 2020 Republican National Convention from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Death of George Floyd spurs nationwide protests
May 30, 2020 01:26The panel continues the conversation on race and America in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, as a white police officer kneeled on his neck in Minneapolis.
Americans protest unarmed man's death as country passes a grim virus milestone
May 30, 2020 01:15Angry demonstrators across the nation protested, both peacefully and violently, the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, who said that he couldn’t breathe as a white police officer kneeled on his neck in Minneapolis. The Department of Justice has announced a federal civil rights investigation, and the officer has been fired and charged with third-degree murder. The panel also discussed a week of grim virus milestones, as the nation passed more than 100,000 covid-19 deaths and more tha...
Candidates ambitious in virtual veepstakes
May 23, 2020 01:28The panel discussed running mate possibilities for former Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Panel: Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR, Stephanie Ruhle of NBC News, Jonathan Swan of AXIOS
What are Washington leaders doing to address the coronavirus crisis?
May 23, 2020 01:18As the coronavirus death toll passed 95,000 on Friday, states continued the process of reopening. The White House and Congress haven’t reached an agreement on what more aid would look like, if there will be any. The panel also discussed President Donald Trump’s campaign strategy and former Vice President Joe Biden’s apology for what he called “cavalier” comments about African American voters. Panel: Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR, Stephanie Ruhle of NBC News, Jonathan ...
The politics of reopening the United States
May 16, 2020 04:38President Trump is optimistic about reopening the U.S. but health experts who testified on Capitol Hill this week warn it could be dangerous. The panel also discussed negotiations between Democrats and Republicans over the next round of coronavirus relief funding and President Trump’s tweets about the Michael Flynn case.
How to win an election during a pandemic
May 16, 2020 03:07There are fewer than 6 months left until the 2020 presidential election. The panel discussed Joe Biden’s search for a running mate, the Trump campaign’s strategy to win during a pandemic, and the latest polling data.
The Washington Week Bookshelf: “Pelosi”
May 09, 2020 01:13Molly Ball, author of “Pelosi,” a new biography of the speaker of the House, discussed Nancy Pelosi’s history, her leadership of the party and key moments from her career. The discussion was part of “The Washington Week Bookshelf.”
President Trump Hits the Road as States Reopen
May 09, 2020 01:05President Trump started the week off with a visit to the battleground state of Arizona to tour a mask factory, as many governors are still struggling with securing supplies. And the country reported a staggering jobs loss, at levels not seen since the Great Depression. The panel discussed what’s going on behind the scenes at the White House, where things stand as the states begin to get back to business, and the tensions between the White House and scientific community.
Biden Under Pressure
May 02, 2020 01:54Former vice president Joe Biden was under pressure this week after more reporting was published about a former staffer’s sexual assault allegation. The panel also discussed how the allegations might affect Biden’s vice presidential search and looked ahead to the key stories to follow next week.
A Nation on Edge
May 02, 2020 01:35Economic and political pressures mounted for President Donald Trump and the number of coronavirus cases in the United States hit one million, leaving a nation on edge. The country also faced a mounting financial crisis as numbers showed the economy shrinking by 4.8%, the largest reduction since the Great Recession of 2008. The panel also discussed tensions over states deciding how and when to reopen and the latest on a sexual assault allegation against former vice president Joe Biden.
Virtual Campaigning and Veepstakes
April 25, 2020 02:46The 2020 presidential race continues, largely in the background of the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump has used his daily briefings in lieu of rallies, while former Vice President Joe Biden has appeared on local and late night shows and held virtual town halls from home. Also: who is Biden considering as a possible running mate?
The President and The Experts
April 25, 2020 02:01As the death toll in the United States surged past 50,000 people, President Donald Trump’s assertions about how to treat the novel coronavirus continue to roil his administration. That grim threshold capped a week of tensions between the president and his health experts. The panel also discussed the most recent jobless claims, the push by some states to reopen and the federal government's most recent aid package.
Democrats Work to Unite Around Biden
April 18, 2020 01:48Former President Barack Obama endorsed his vice president, Joe Biden, as Democratic nominee, joining former candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren in trying to unite the party. But while Biden is self-isolating at his home in Delaware, President Trump has been dominating headlines and holding regular on-camera briefings.
Tensions over Reopening
April 18, 2020 01:42President Trump unveiled his plan for states to shoulder the brunt of the burden on deciding when to reopen. The panel also discussed the effort among Congressional Republicans and Democrats and the White House to negotiate more funding for the small business lending program, which has maxed out.
Bernie Sanders leaves the 2020 race after a chaotic primary in Wisconsin
April 11, 2020 01:00Senator Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign, telling supporters he could not amass enough delegates to win. The panel discusses the 2020 race for the White House and chaotic primary amid COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
Bernie Sanders leaves the 2020 race
April 11, 2020 01:00Senator Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign, telling supporters he could not amass enough delegates to win. The panel discusses the 2020 race for the White House.
President Trump’s response to COVID-19
April 11, 2020 00:47Over 400,000 people in the United States have tested positive for COVID-19 and data shows that African Americans are disproportionately affected by the disease. The panel discussed the federal government and Congress's response to this crisis and President Trump's decision to fire two inspectors general.
How will COVID-19 affect the 2020 election?
April 04, 2020 02:11President Trump said today that he does not support the use of mail-in ballots even though many states postponed elections due to COVID-19. The panel discussed how the virus is already impacting the 2020 election.
President Trump confronts the political fallout of COVID-19
April 04, 2020 00:33A record 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment this week, bringing an to end to a decade of job creation. This comes as state and federal authorities prepare for new hotspots in the widening outbreak. The panel discussed how Washington is responding to this pandemic and its financial fallout.
Washington responds to the Coronavirus crisis
March 28, 2020 01:06Earlier today, the House approved a $2 trillion economic stimulus package. That vote comes as the economy is shuddering due to COVID-19. The panel discussed how the White House and governors across the nation are responding to the virus.
Coronavirus and the 2020 election
March 21, 2020 00:46In this week’s Extra, the discussion at the table centered on the state of a 2020 election campaign as COVID 19 spreads. Some states canceled their primaries and candidates adjusted to the measures like social distancing. The panel discussed how the virus could reshape how voters view issues at the heart of the campaign.
Discussing "A Very Stable Genius" with Carol Leonnig
January 25, 2020 03:10Moderator Robert Costa was joined by The Washington Post's Carol Leonnig. She shared insights from her recent book "A Very Stable Genius," co-written with the Post's Philip Rucker.
Latest on the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump
January 25, 2020 03:00As Democrats made their case to the Senate and the nation, moderator Robert Costa and this week's reporters discussed the latest on the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
Democrats clash on the 2020 campaign trail
January 18, 2020 01:47With just several weeks before the Iowa caucuses, the panelists discussed the clash between Democratic presidential candidates Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. The conversation also turned to the latest on the US trade deal with China and USMCA.
New Ukraine revelations rock impeachment trial
January 18, 2020 01:45The Senate impeachment trial began with an oath to be impartial, but partisan battles rage. The panelists recapped a week of developments, including new documents from a former associate of Rudy Giuliani.
Foreign Policy on the 2020 Campaign Trail
January 11, 2020 01:58Foreign policy dominated the debate on Capitol Hill and on the campaign trail as candidates spoke out against rising hostilities with Iran. Bernie Sanders narrowly leads in the Des Moines Register/CNN/Mediacom Iowa Poll, just 3 weeks before the Iowa caucuses.
Back from the brink of war with Iran
January 11, 2020 01:45The Trump administration insists the killing of Iran’s top general Qassim Soleimani was a response to ‘imminent’ threats but on Capitol Hill members of both parties are furious. President Trump’s Senate trial draws near as Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepares to send over the articles of impeachment.
Latest from the 2020 campaign trail
January 04, 2020 02:34With less than a month until the Iowa caucuses, Democrats hit the campaign trail. Our panelists discussed the latest.
Tensions escalate with Iran
January 04, 2020 02:18In what is being called a pivotal moment in his presidency, President Trump ordered a drone strike that killed Iran’s leading general Qassim Suleimani. The panelists discussed the implications of this decision.
President Trump and the world
December 28, 2019 02:00As the year winds down, Robert Costa and the panelists looked at the president’s foreign policy goals and what he accomplished on the international front in 2019.
President Trump’s impeachment battle continues
December 28, 2019 01:53It was a sleepy week in Washington, but not in American politics. Robert Costa and the panelists looked at the latest developments in President Trump’s impeachment battle. The conversation also turned to a look back at some of the year’s big issues, like immigration and the economy, and previewed where these subjects could go in the new year.
Takeaways from the December Democratic primary debate
December 21, 2019 03:20With only eight weeks until the Iowa caucuses, 2020 candidates took the stage in California and debated healthcare, campaign finance reform and impeachment. Moderator Robert Costa and the panelists discuss who stood out.
House Democrats vote to impeach President Trump
December 21, 2019 02:49Moderator Robert Costa and the panelists break down a historic week in Washington after House Democrats voted to impeach the president.
What did we learn from this week's 2020 Democratic debate?
November 23, 2019 02:44Watch "Washington Week" at 8/7c Friday on PBS.
Recapping the second week of impeachment hearings
November 23, 2019 02:18Watch "Washington Week" at 8/7c Friday on PBS.
EXTRA: Discussing the latest 2020 updates
November 16, 2019 02:42Watch "Washington Week" at 8/7c Friday.
FULL EPISODE: What did we learn from the first week of impeachment hearings?
November 16, 2019 02:29After the first public impeachment hearings began this week, the panelists gave context and analysis on the career diplomats' testimony, along with the dueling political arguments on display from lawmakers.
How Election 2019 affects Election 2020
November 09, 2019 01:56On the latest #WashWeekPBS Extra, the panelists discussed what state and local elections this week mean for the 2020 election campaign, as well as the possibility of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg entering the race.
Latest updates on the impeachment inquiry
November 09, 2019 01:48On the latest #WashWeekPBS, the panelists discussed the revelations in newly released transcripts and what they mean for President Donald Trump, plus a look at what this week’s elections mean for 2020.
Impeachment, then and now
November 02, 2019 01:08On the latest #WashWeekPBS Extra, the panelists discussed how President Donald Trump's impeachment defense compares to those mounted by former presidents Bill Clinton and Richard Nixon.
What happens next in the impeachment inquiry?
November 02, 2019 01:02On the latest #WashWeekPBS, the panelists discussed the latest updates in the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
What role will social media play in the 2020 election?
October 26, 2019 01:38Watch "Washington Week" at 8/7c Friday on PBS.
Latest developments in the impeachment inquiry
October 26, 2019 01:28Watch "Washington Week" at 8/7c Friday on PBS.