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.
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 8:54 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/15/24
Donald Trump hasn’t filled his Cabinet yet, but all evidence suggests he’s looking for two main qualities in his picks: loyalty to him and a loathing for what he calls the deep state. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Elisabeth Bumiller of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Washington Post Live, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic and Francesca Chambers of USA Today to discuss this and more.
Nov. 15, 2024 8:46 p.m. EST
Clip: What's behind Trump's controversial Cabinet choices
Donald Trump names a vaccine denier to head the Health and Human Services Department. For attorney general, he picks a person who most likely wouldn’t be able to pass an FBI background check and he has nominated an apologist for Putin as director of national intelligence. The panel discusses Trump’s controversial Cabinet choices.
Nov. 15, 2024 8:41 p.m. EST
Clip: Why Americans are split over Trump's Cabinet nominees and their qualifications
The panel discusses why there's a split in thinking over Trump's Cabinet nominees and their qualifications.
