Dec. 06, 2024 8:47 p.m. EST
Clip: Mitt Romney's failed attempt to 'save' the Republican Party
A former Republican standard-bearer said goodbye to Washington this week. Mitt Romney joined the Senate in the early years of Trump's first term and had a strong belief that he could steer the Republican Party away from what he considered the toxic elements of Trumpism. He's leaving with the GOP fully controlled by Trump.
Dec. 06, 2024 8:46 p.m. EST
Clip: Why Trump is sticking with Hegseth after a week of stunning revelations
The Fox morning host chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the world’s most powerful military is still in the game after a week of stunning revelations about his private life and personal demons. The drama around Pete Hegseth has diverted attention from Trump’s choice to run the FBI who appears ready to use his power to prosecute Trump’s enemies.
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. 29, 2024 8:27 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/29/24
President-elect Donald Trump and his allies have plans to overhaul the federal government after winning the popular vote, but his victory was far from overwhelming. How will Americans react to Trump's changes? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, The Washington Post’s Dan Balz, Elisabeth Bumiller of The New York Times, and Jonathan Karl of ABC News, as they discuss this and more.
Nov. 29, 2024 8:27 p.m. EST
Clip: What to expect from Trump's planned federal overhaul
President-elect Donald Trump has major changes planned for several federal agencies, and has nominated loyalists to key Cabinet positions to further his agenda. But can Trump and his allies actually bring radical change to the executive branch? The panel dissects his plans and their potential consequences.
Nov. 29, 2024 8:27 p.m. EST
Clip: How foreign policy, domestic health care may change under a second Trump term
This week, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he was going to impose massive tariffs against the U.S.'s big trading partners like Canada and Mexico. But how will tariffs impact foreign policy? The panel discusses the issue and also breaks down what lies ahead for the future of health care in America.
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. 22, 2024 9:02 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/22/24
Controversy over former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination and withdrawal from President-elect Trump's cabinet soaked up headlines, but other nominees are equally improbable. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of the PBS News Hour, Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News, Zolan Kanno-Youngs from The New York Times and The Washington Post's Ashley Parker as they discuss this and more.
Nov. 22, 2024 8:52 p.m. EST
Clip: After Gaetz dropout, Senate scrutiny moves to Trump's other Cabinet picks
Controversy over former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination to and withdrawal from the top role in President-elect Trump's Justice Department soaked up headlines this week, but other nominations appear equally improbable. The panel discusses other key nominees and whether the Senate will approve their confirmation.
Nov. 22, 2024 8:47 p.m. EST
Clip: Can McConnell, other long-term Republicans defy Trump's isolationism during his 2nd term?
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to form his Cabinet, the panel discusses long-time Republican lawmakers like Sen. Mitch McConnell's reactions to Trump's picks, and McConnell's plans to address isolationism within some factions of the party.
