Jan 01 Watch 12:38 Brooks and Marcus on American politics in 2020 and its impact on Democracy By PBS NewsHour New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the year in politics, including the failure of institutions, the long-awaited COVID relief bill, Georgia’s Senate runoffs, and the frailty of Democracy. Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 9:36 On Capitol Hill, George Floyd’s brother appeals for changes to policing The national outcry to end racial injustice in the U.S. has expanded from protests in the streets to appeals on Capitol Hill. Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's younger brother, headlined a Wednesday hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, which is working… Continue watching
May 04 Senate reopens despite risks as House preps more virus aid By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The 100 senators are convening for the first time since March, while the House is staying away due to the health risks, as the conflicted Congress reflects an uneasy nation. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 5:30 Whistleblower alleges White House tried to suppress Zelenskiy call details It was an explosive day on Capitol Hill, as a redacted version of the whistleblower letter was released publicly, and the acting director of national intelligence testified before the House Intelligence Committee about his handling of it. Lisa Desjardins reports… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 3:49 Could El Paso and Dayton massacres drive congressional action on guns? Mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton have pushed gun safety back into the forefront of national politics. On Capitol Hill, how are lawmakers responding? Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss an unusual move from Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell,… Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch 8:39 How political instability is making U.S. immigration situation worse The U.S.-Mexico border continues to drive political turmoil. After reports of miserable conditions for detained migrant children, John Sanders, acting head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, resigned. Meanwhile, Congress is scrambling to reach a border funding deal. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
May 10 Watch 12:33 Shields and Brooks on Trump’s subpoena standoff, China trade war Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including 2020 Democrats on the campaign trail in Iowa, the standoff between Congress and the White House over the Mueller… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 5:17 Of Mueller report, Rep. Raskin says ‘the country is still waiting’ In his summary of the Mueller report, Attorney General William Barr concluded there was no evidence that President Trump or his campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign. But what does the report itself say? Judy Woodruff speaks… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 13:24 Shields and Brooks on the Mueller report and what happens next Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to analyze the impact of the Mueller report, with Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, participating by phone. Continue watching
Dec 03 Watch 5:32 Tamara Keith and Stuart Rothenberg on George H.W. Bush and the GOP’s evolution Lisa Desjardins sits down with NPR’s Tamara Keith and Stuart Rothenberg of Inside Elections to discuss the week in politics, including the political legacy of President George H.W. Bush, the evolution of the Republican Party and what the new House… Continue watching