Mar. 26, 2026 4:06 p.m. EDT
PREVIEW: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic airs March 27, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) *** War of Choice vs. Necessity President Trump’s war of choice may become a war of necessity, as the U.S. appears to get further ensnared into the Middle East mire. Iran’s refusal to open the Strait of Hormuz continues to drive up prices at home, as political pressure on the president increases—and the state of negotiations to end the war remains uncertain. Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and m...
Mar. 05, 2026 5:42 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
airs March 6, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) *** Leadership Changes After weeks of speculation, President Trump joined forces with Israel in launching a war against Iran, ousting its Supreme Leader, and plunging the Middle East into chaos. The President deemed the war necessary for a variety of reasons, but many questions remain about the administration's motivations and objectives. Meanwhile in Washington, another leadership change takes center stage. After months of public and b...
Feb. 26, 2026 8:06 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs February 27 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) *** Epstein Files Fallout & Controversy The Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files is under greater scrutiny this week after it was revealed that records involving accusations against President Trump were missing from the public records release. The files have exposed Epstein’s vast global web of associates, which have led to some arrests of his former friends abroad, and yet few in America have been held...
Feb. 20, 2026 9:28 a.m. EST
News: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs February 20 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) *** State of the Union Next week President Trump will have a primetime opportunity to reset the narrative surrounding his administration's policies during the first State of the Union speech of his second term. The high stakes event comes as his approval ratings hit record lows ahead of the midterm elections. Joining guest moderator and staff writer at The Atlantic, Vivian Salama, to discuss this and more:
Feb. 05, 2026 5:59 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs February 6 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings)Election Reports President Trump is ramping up calls this week to nationalize the country’s elections. It comes as new reports have emerged that Tulsi Gabbard’s office took an unspecified number of voting machines in Puerto Rico last spring. Gabbard also claimed Trump asked her to attend the FBI raid of the Fulton County election center. This, as the Washington Post announced mass layoffs, cutting its newsroom staff by one-third. Joining edi...
Jan. 29, 2026 9 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
airs January 30, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings)*** OPTIC NERVESFor the second time in as many weeks, amid intense public scrutiny, President Trump has softened his approach. This week it was Minneapolis, where he sidelined Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and dispatched Border Czar Tom Homan. Trump's about-face comes after days of outrage over Customs Border Protection's killing of Alex Pretti, and his administration’s rush to put out false information in the immediate after...
Jan. 16, 2026 2:29 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
airs January 16, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Donald Trump’s WorldAll eyes were on President Trump this week, as the world waits for him to make decisions and take action on a variety of domestic and foreign issues related to the Insurrection Act, the Federal Reserve, Iran, Greenland, and Venezuela.Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator, Jeffrey Goldberg, to discuss this and more: Major funding for Washington Week with The Atlantic is provided by Consumer Cellul...
Jan. 09, 2026 10:28 a.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic airs January 9, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) *** Absolute Immunity The Trump administration this week sparked protests at home and abroad after it removed Venezuela’s president from power and defended an ICE officer who killed a Minneapolis woman. Undeterred by the onslaught of criticism, the administration doubled down, with Vice President Vance saying the federal agent is protected by “absolute immunity,” and the President reaffirming his inter...
Dec. 18, 2025 6:02 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
airs Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) *** Fast & Furious During his prime time address to the nation this week, President Trump attempted to change the narrative on current economic challenges by blaming the Democrats. Meanwhile, the latest change to the White House was also unveiled, a 'Presidential Walk of Fame,' consisting of past presidents' portraits accompanied by partisan plaques reportedly written by Mr. Trump, highlighting his personal views and fraught tie...
Dec. 12, 2025 1:06 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
airs Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) *** Diplomatic Whiplash During this week's U.S.-led peace talks concerning the end of the Russia-Ukraine war, President Trump’s impatience was on display. He continuously pressured Ukraine to accept his administration’s peace proposal, which heavily favors Russia, by suggesting Ukraine cede territory—and attacked his European counterparts for being “weak.” This, along with the release of his administration’s National Security St...
