Sep 02 Watch 12:49 Brooks and Capehart on Biden’s criticism of Republicans, Trump document investigation New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden calling "MAGA Republicans" a direct threat to democracy, the investigation into former President Trump's handling… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 7:46 Rep.-elect Mary Peltola on her win in Alaska and Democrats’ chances of holding the House By PBS NewsHour A major political upset in Alaska as a Democrat won the state’s only seat in the U.S. House. Former state lawmaker Mary Peltola defeated former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in a special election to replace former Congressman Don… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 7:39 A closer look at President Biden’s plan to combat the increase in crime across the country By Laura Barrón-López President Biden voiced new urgency in a speech touting the recently-enacted bipartisan gun safety law and promoting funding for police. He drew a stark contrast with some Republicans who have called to defund the FBI. Crime researcher John Roman and… Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch 9:31 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the tighter competition for control of Congress NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including how recent developments surrounding abortion, gas prices, student loan relief and the investigation into former President… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch 5:59 Florida, New York primaries set up midterm battles for control of Congress By Lisa Desjardins Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in Florida, New York and Oklahoma with several highly anticipated races offering a window into midterm matchups. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz with more on the primary races that may have the… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 8:53 Amy Walter and Annie Linskey on Trump’s legal troubles, New York and Florida primaries Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Annie Linskey of The Washington Post join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how New York and Florida primary elections are testing the direction of the… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 13:15 Brooks and Marcus on threats against the FBI, Liz Cheney’s future, Trump’s grip on the GOP By PBS NewsHour New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post deputy editorial page editor Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how primary races once again demonstrated the strengths and limits of former President Trump's influence… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 5:25 How Congress overcame deep differences to pass major legislation By Lisa Desjardins President Biden on Tuesday signed the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act into law. The massive economic, climate and health care package comes after more than a year of negotiations among Democrats in Congress and the White House and caps off a… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 9:14 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Republican primaries, Democrats’ legislative victories NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including this week's closely watched primary elections, President Biden prepares to sign the Inflation Reduction Act, and… Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch 8:07 What Republicans and Democrats are focusing on for midterm elections With less than three months until the midterms, Democrats hope recent legislative successes will help bolster their campaigns. But Republicans are betting they can win back control of Congress. Democratic strategist Joel Benenson, who worked with Barack Obama and Hillary… Continue watching