Aug 15 Political Checklist: The GOP Field After Ames EmbedVideo(1248, 482, 304); Fresh off the campaign trail in Iowa, Gwen Ifill and David Chalian talk to Judy Woodruff about their experience covering the Ames Straw Poll, Tim Pawlenty's exit and Rick Perry's entrance into the race. We… Continue reading
Jul 18 Political Checklist: Voting on a Debt Plan That Can’t Pass EmbedVideo(1038, 482, 304); NewsHour Political Editor David Chalian asks Senior Correspondents Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill why House Republicans are voting for their "cut, cap and balance" deficit reduction plan if they know it has no chance to… Continue reading
Jul 05 Political Checklist: Congressional Debt Deadlock EmbedVideo(923, 482, 304); In this week's edition of the Political Checklist, Political Editor David Chalian tells Senior Correspondents Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff about viewing the 4th of July fireworks from the White House -- and the upcoming… Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch Political Checklist: Washington Fireworks in the Sky and in Congress Political Checklist: Washington Fireworks in the Sky and in Congress… Continue watching
May 23 Political Checklist: GOP Field Clearer With Pawlenty In, Daniels Out EmbedVideo(630, 482, 304); In just the past day, the 2012 Republican presidential field has become clearer as Indiana governor Mitch Daniels opted out of the race and former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty went all in with… Continue reading
Apr 11 Shutdown Showdown Just the Start of Spending Debate on Capitol Hill EmbedVideo(323, 482, 304); On this week's edition of the Political Checklist, Judy Woodruff and David Chalian explain how last week's near-government shutdown was just a preview to bigger debates over raising the debt ceiling, budgets and entitlement reform. Continue reading
Mar 23 Political Checklist: Health Reform’s Uncertain Future and Obama’s Strategy in Libya EmbedVideo(177, 514, 320); The Political Checklist is back this week, and Gwen Ifill, Judy Woodruff and David Chalian look into how public opinion regarding President Obama's signature health insurance reform law is reverberating in American politics one… Continue reading
Mar 07 Political Checklist: Obama’s Options in Libya, Late Start to 2012 Cycle On this week's edition of the Political Checklist, David Chalian, Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff look at how the White House is handling the situation in Libya and the option of opening American oil reserves to keep gas… Continue reading
Feb 28 Political Checklist: Obama Meets the Governors, a Gov’t Shutdown Is (Temporarily) Averted, and the Oscar Goes to … Last week, Gwen Ifill and David Chalian discussed the very real possibility that the federal government could face a shutdown if GOP House leaders and Senate Democrats could not come to an agreement on spending. This week,… Continue reading
Feb 14 Political Checklist: President Obama’s Budget a ‘Starting Point’ After President Obama unveiled his 2012 budget proposal Monday, Political Editor David Chalian spoke with Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff about the limits -- and possibilities -- of a budget that likely will be rejected by House Republicans. Continue reading