Mar. 28, 2024 8:42 p.m. EDT
News: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, March 29, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: State of the Biden-Trump Rematch: With just 6 months to go until early voting begins in some states, the Biden-Trump rematch is close and shaping up to be a study in campaign contrasts. While President Biden is hitting the road this week, touting his record to voters, and headlining high dollar fundraisers, Donald Trump is spending most of his time in Mar-a-Lago, courting donors, ...
Mar. 22, 2024 8:56 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/22/24
As President Biden and other Democrats grow more critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Republicans are eager to turn support for Israel into a presidential campaign wedge issue. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Franklin Foer of The Atlantic, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Nikole Killion of CBS News to discuss this and more.
Mar. 22, 2024 8:43 p.m. EDT
Clip: Why Democrats are starting to publicly criticize Netanyahu
U.S. support for Israel and its controversial prime minister has long been a source of domestic political tension, but never like this past month. Sen. Chuck Schumer, the most senior Jewish official on Capitol Hill. broke with Netanyahu publicly and bitterly last week. Now, House Speaker Mike Johnson is weighing the idea of inviting Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress.
Mar. 22, 2024 8:39 p.m. EDT
Clip: Will House Speaker Johnson survive the threat to oust him from the job?
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing the first direct threat to his speakership. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate against him for working with Democrats to fund the government. The panel discusses whether Johnson can survive or if he will need a deal with Democrats to help him keep the job.
Mar. 22, 2024 2:49 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, March 22, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Israel-Hamas War Divides Washington: Republicans are on the offensive this week, for what they say is the Democrats' lack of support for Israel following Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent criticism of Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaker Johnson announced he'll invite Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress, a move he made without first consulti...
Mar. 15, 2024 8:57 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/15/24
Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Speaker Johnson’s changing positions on hot button wars abroad are causing rifts within their parties, as President Biden fights to salvage his foreign policy agenda. Join moderator Laura Barrón-López, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Scott MacFarlane of CBS News, Todd Zillich of NPR’s 1A and Jim Sciutto of CNN to discuss this and more.
Mar. 15, 2024 8:53 p.m. EDT
Clip: Trump suffers legal setbacks as general election kicks off
With the clock ticking down to the November election, former President Donald Trump is facing four criminal trials. This week, more than one judge turned down his attempts to dismiss his cases outright. But a number of delays in these trials is also playing to Trump’s favor.
Mar. 15, 2024 8:41 p.m. EDT
Clip: Schumer slams Netanyahu while Johnson pushes for Ukraine aid
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a stinging rebuke of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu this week. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson insists he’s looking for a way to pass aid to Ukraine, even if it risks angering far-right members. The panel discusses these notable moves that could have far-reaching implications for U.S. allies and America’s standing.
Mar. 14, 2024 5:03 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Schumer Calls For New Israeli Elections and Trump’s Legal Battles: Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer - America’s highest ranking Jewish official - set off a fierce debate in Washington Thursday after criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for Israel to hold new elections to replace him. But in Russia, where the presidential election is being held this...
Mar. 08, 2024 8:59 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/8/24
Between Super Tuesday and President Biden’s State of the Union address, the 2024 election continues to come into sharper focus. With a Biden vs. Trump matchup all but set, it’s going to be one of the strangest, and longest, general elections in history. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Asma Khalid of NPR and Carlos Lozada of The New York Times to discuss this and more.
