Mar 01 Watch 7:18 Why climate change is an ‘all-encompassing threat’ Although a candidate just entered the 2020 presidential race with a platform centered on climate change, some experts say Americans aren’t fully aware of the scope and seriousness of global warming. Among them is David Wallace-Wells, who argues in a… Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch 12:30 Shields and Brooks on Cohen testimony, North Korea summit Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to analyze the week in politics, including reverberations from Michael Cohen’s appearance before the House Oversight Committee and conclusions from the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi. Continue watching
Mar 01 What does Jay Inslee believe? Where the candidate stands on 6 issues By Saher Khan Inslee is a vocal advocate of combating climate change and now a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Continue reading
Mar 01 WATCH: Vice President Mike Pence steps up ‘socialism’ attack on Democrats Vice President Mike Pence plans to address CPAC’s annual conference, a major political event that brings together some of the biggest names in conservative circles. Continue reading
Mar 01 WATCH: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee launches 2020 presidential bid By Rachel La Corte, Bill Barrow, Associated Press The 68-year-old governor is launching his bid Friday in Seattle, following recent visits to the first primary state of New Hampshire and the early caucus state of Nevada. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 7:29 The ‘stunning’ details Cohen offered about Trump’s business During a public hearing before the House Oversight Committee, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen discussed the president’s personal, political and financial affairs. William Brangham talks to The Washington Post’s David Fahrenthold and Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the podcast "Trump, Inc.,"… Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch 4:05 Unprecedented Netanyahu indictment roils Israeli election Israel’s attorney general has recommended indictment for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegations of corruption. But Netanyahu is denying the accusations and characterizing the move as a political tactic timed to diminish his prospects in an upcoming election, which could… Continue watching
Feb 28 Bill lengthening gun background checks passed by House By Associated Press Capping two days of action on gun control, the House has passed legislation to allow a review period of up to 10 days for background checks on firearms purchases. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 4:57 How the House passed the first major gun bill in a generation The House has passed its first major gun control legislation in decades, as the Democratic majority sends two bills related to background checks for gun buyers on to the Senate. A Republican majority there is unlikely to approve either measure,… Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch 8:21 Why these House Democrats think Medicare for All is the best path for U.S. health care In the U.S., health care costs continue to rise, insurance is more difficult to obtain and millions lack access to care entirely. As a result, some House Democrats want to implement a single-payer, universal coverage system in which all costs… Continue watching