Feb. 06, 2025 8:58 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Controversial Gaza Plan and Musk’s Takeover of Washington: This week, President Trump sparked backlash from around the world by proposing to seize control of Gaza and displace the Palestinian population living there. Meanwhile, the world’s richest man targeted federal agencies, slashing workforces and crippling programs that support millions around the world. Elon Musk is an un...
Jan. 30, 2025 8:32 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, January 31, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Trump’s Controversial Orders and Confirmation Chaos In just his second week back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump is forced to deal with a crisis not of his, or his administration’s, own making - the worst American aviation disaster in almost a quarter century. The deadly crash is the first real test of Trump’s second term. And it comes amid a week of chaos and confus...
Jan. 24, 2025 2:31 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, January 24, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Trump’s First Week Back in the White House President Donald Trump kicks off his return to the White House by taking numerous actions aimed at overwhelming his critics and the media. Trump issued a flurry of executive orders that rolled back Biden-era policies, sent U.S. troops to the border with Mexico, and pardoned hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters, including the leader of a far-right ...
Jan. 16, 2025 5:50 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Trump’s Return to the White House and Biden’s Legacy In President Biden’s farewell address on Wednesday evening, he emphasized the looming threats of unchecked power, warning that an oligarchy is taking shape in America. His comments come as billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg plan to attend Trump’s inauguration on Monday. We take a look at what to expect from ...
Dec. 06, 2024 5:48 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Hegseth’s Uphill Confirmation Fight and Biden's Controversial Pardon: Pete Hegseth intensified his public campaign to shore up support for his confirmation as Donald Trump’s defense secretary. His chances of leading the Pentagon remain unclear as he faces accusations of alcoholism, sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement of veteran organizations. Given the uncertainty, sou...
Nov. 27, 2024 5:13 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, November 29, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Trump’s Power Play: Donald Trump and his allies claim he has a mandate to overhaul the federal government after winning the popular vote. It's unclear how Washington, and America, are going to change on January 20th, but it’s clear that Trump will be one of the most powerful—and emboldened—U.S. presidents ever to take office. Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator...
Nov. 21, 2024 5:36 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, November 22, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Trump Transition: President-elect Donald Trump continued to announce more unconventional candidates to fill key roles in his cabinet, just as former Rep. Matt Gaetz, his most controversial nominee, has withdrawn from consideration for attorney general. Gaetz's announcement came as Pete Hegseth, another embattled hand-picked Trump nominee, was on Capitol Hill, meeting with Republ...
Nov. 15, 2024 3:56 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Trump’s Controversial Cabinet and Transition of Power: President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration is taking shape after announcing this week a series of controversial cabinet picks, including Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard as the director of National Intelligence and Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary. Trump also made his firs...
Nov. 07, 2024 2:58 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Trump’s Historic Win & Democrats in Disarray Donald Trump’s historic victory this week was propelled by a broad, diverse alignment of voters who rejected conventional Republican and Democratic views. The results left many Democrats at a loss, trying to make sense of where their party went wrong. We examine Trump's win, expectations for his second term, and reactions from the res...
Oct. 31, 2024 7:51 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: The Final Stretch: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make their closing arguments as they barnstorm key swing states in the final days of the race for president. The former president spent the week casting doubt on the election results and arguing a Harris win will be a continuation of the Biden presidency. For her part, the vice president cast Trump as a threat to democracy in her...
