May. 03, 2024 8:47 p.m. EDT
Clip: Gaza war's impact on Israel's potential normalization with Saudi Arabia
President Biden has been forced to address the fallout from the war in Gaza on two fronts. In the United States, pro-Palestinian protests spread across college campuses this week. And abroad, the war remains central to the conversations surrounding what could be a historic security pact involving Saudi Arabia.
May. 03, 2024 8:34 p.m. EDT
Clip: Biden and Trump look to turn Middle East conflict and campus unrest to their advantage
It is a confirmable truth that most presidents want to pivot to Asia. And it’s a confirmable truth that the Middle East won’t let them. It’s President Biden's turn now. The panel discusses how he’s navigating the overlapping domestic and global challenges created by the Israel-Hamas war and how it is affecting his campaign to keep the presidency.
May. 02, 2024 5:51 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, May 3, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Middle East Tensions and Biden’s Dilemma: This week, President Biden has been forced to address fallout from the war in Gaza on two fronts; here in the United States as pro-Palestinian protests spread across college campuses—and abroad, as the war remains central to the conversations surrounding what could be a historic security pact between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. On a special ed...
Apr. 26, 2024 8:50 p.m. EDT
Clip: How protests against Israel and war in Gaza could hurt Biden in November
College campuses across the country have erupted in demonstrations against the war in Gaza. The panel discusses how President Bidens's Israel policy could hurt his standing among young voters this November.
Apr. 26, 2024 8:43 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/26/24
Crucial American military aid is on the way to Ukraine thanks in part to the work of the Speaker of the House. Plus, Donald Trump is on trial for alleged shenanigans related to payoffs to an adult film actress. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, David Drucker of The Dispatch and Mara Liasson of NPR to discuss this and more.
Apr. 26, 2024 8:42 p.m. EDT
Clip: Johnson risks speakership to get Ukraine aid bill approved
Speaker Mike Johnson put his job on the line by putting Ukraine aid on the House floor for a vote. It earned him a legislative victory over Marjorie Taylor Freene and the isolationist wing of the Republican Party.
Apr. 26, 2024 2:37 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, April 26, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Foreign Funding Fallout and College Campus Chaos: President Joe Biden announced that critical weapons are being rushed to Ukraine after signing into law a $95 billion military aid package, which includes funding for Israel, Taiwan, and other foreign allies. This marks the end to the long-drawn-out fight on Capitol Hill over foreign funding, but the question remains: what will be t...
Apr. 19, 2024 8:58 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/19/24
Speaker Mike Johnson is learning that friends can appear in unlikely places, including the Democratic caucus. Plus, Israel and Iran bring more uncertainty to the Middle East. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press, Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal and Graeme Wood of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
Apr. 19, 2024 8:38 p.m. EDT
Clip: Will Democrats rescue Johnson's speakership to protect aid for Ukraine and Israel?
It seems that Mike Johnson, the unlikeliest speaker in recent memory, might not be falling off the tightrope quite yet. The far-right of his party has, predictably, turned on him, but Donald Trump hasn’t and neither have the Democrats. Johnson found his voice on Ukraine, and instead of subverting his speakership, the Democrats seem to be riding to his rescue.
Apr. 19, 2024 8:36 p.m. EDT
Clip: Attacks in Israel and Iran bring more uncertainty to Middle East
Israel and Iran are trading threats and attacks, bringing more uncertainty to the Middle East. The panel explores how President Biden and other world leaders may be influencing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to show restraint.
