Feb. 06, 2026 8:53 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/6/26
President Trump set off alarm bells this week by calling for Republicans to “nationalize” the upcoming elections. This comes amid questions about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s role in election security. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Jonathan Lemire and Michael Schere of The Atlantic, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Liz Landers of PBS News to discuss this and more.
Feb. 06, 2026 8:45 p.m. EST
Clip: What Trump’s call to 'nationalize' elections means for the midterms
The Constitution mandates that states run elections, not the federal government. The panel discusses what this means for Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections and potential influence on the 2026 midterms.
Feb. 06, 2026 8:40 p.m. EST
Clip: Tulsi Gabbard’s role in election security investigations
In a letter to Congress this week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said that President Trump asked her to be present for an FBI raid of an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia. The panel discusses the implications of Gabbard’s involvement in election security investigations.
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. 30, 2026 8:49 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/30/26
For the second time in as many weeks, Donald Trump has backed away from an unpopular policy. Last week, it was Greenland. This week, the ICE operation in Minneapolis. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times and Toluse Olorunnipa of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
Jan. 30, 2026 8:46 p.m. EST
Clip: Trump's Minnesota pivot
After another death of a protester, Donald Trump appeared to change his tone on the ICE operations in the Twin Cities. The panel discusses whether Trump is already walking back his efforts to de-escalate tensions in Minneapolis.
Jan. 30, 2026 8:45 p.m. EST
Clip: The arrest of Don Lemon and Trump's relationship with the media
The former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested for covering a protest inside a church in Minneapolis. The panel discusses the First Amendment implications and President Trump's relationship with the media.
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. 23, 2026 8:54 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/23/26
Last week, Denmark. This week, Canada. Why does Donald Trump go out of his way to embarrass allies? Is Trump bored of peace? He seems to be, at least when it comes to America’s traditional allies. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch and Idrees Kahloon of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
Jan. 23, 2026 8:45 p.m. EST
Clip: Trump alienates America’s allies
Donald Trump goes to war, rhetorically, with America’s next-door neighbor and largest trading partner. The panel discusses his rift with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other American allies.
