President Biden found himself facing an incredible convergence of political problems this week. Those issues include funding for Ukraine, border security, tensions with Israel's prime minister and an impeachment inquiry and could ultimately hinder his reelection. Join guest moderator Frank Foer, Steve Inskeep of NPR, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Asma Khalid of NRP to discuss this and more.

Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: President Biden’s difficult week: President Joe Biden found himself facing an incredible convergence of political problems this week. Issues ranging from funding Ukraine, Israel’s war with Hamas and border security, to his son, Hunter’s legal issues and the House officially opening an impeachment inquiry, could all hinder his re-election.

Ukraine is fighting Russia on the eastern front and Israel is hunting Hamas in Gaza. How President Biden navigates this crisis could determine the future of democracy around the globe and at home. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal and Chuck Todd of NBC News to discuss this and more.

The House makes history by expelling George Santos from its ranks and Democrats put Sen. Tuberville on notice for holding up military appointments. Plus, a look at Trump's GOP coalition. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Tim Alberta of The Atlantic, Elisabeth Bumiller of The New York Times, Eugene Daniels of Politico and Philip Rucker of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.

Mike Johnson has been House speaker for a month and the honeymoon may be over. Frustration is growing from some hard-right Republicans over government spending and with a thin majority, every GOP vote matters. Join Lisa Desjardins, Nikole Killion of CBS News, Carl Hulse of The New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post and Susan Page of USA Today to discuss this and more.

Airs Friday, November 24, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Speaker Mike Johnson’s challenges ahead:  Anger and frustration is growing from some hard-right members of GOP Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) caucus over government spending. Johnson has a long legislative to-do list when the House returns to Washington after Thanksgiving, and with Republicans holding a razor-thin majority, his moves will be scrutinized by Republicans and Democra...

Former President Trump has never been modulated in rhetoric and action. But there’s a real sense, as he comes under more and more legal pressure, he’s become more apocalyptic. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Idrees Kahloon of The Economist and Elaina Plott Calabro of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.

Airs Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: The fall of civility and rise of authoritarianism in the Republican party: This week, a rash of angry altercations erupted on Capitol Hill. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) allegedly elbowed fellow GOP Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) in the kidneys, and Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) challenged a hearing witness to a fight. And on Veterans Day, former President Donald Trump echoed the language of authoritarian dictators when he described his political foes as ‘vermin.’ Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator, Jeffrey Goldberg to discuss this and more: Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent, The New York Times Leigh Ann Caldwell, Co-Author, The Washington Post's Early 202, and Anchor, Washington Post Live Idrees Kahloon, Washington Bureau Chief, The Economist Elaina Plott Calabro, Staff Writer, The Atlantic Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, the estate of Arnold Adams, the Yuen Foundation, Sandra and Carl DeLay-Magnuson, Rose Hirschel and Andy Shreeves, Robert and Susan Rosenbaum, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS. Keep up with WASHINGTON WEEK anytime by visiting the website or joining the conversations on FACEBOOK and Twitter @washingtonweek.

Though President Biden still lags in the polls, the news is generally good for Democrats after Tuesday’s off-year election wins. But a surprising announcement from Sen. Joe Manchin throws control of the Senate into question. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, David Brooks of the New York Times, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Asma Khalid of NPR and Ed O’Keefe of CBS News to discuss this and more.

Airs Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming-up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Democrats’ paradoxical week: Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia’s announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024 capped a week for Democrats. Manchin’s news puts Democrat’s' control of the Senate at greater risk at the same time that polling for President Biden continues to decline. But there was good news for Democrats: they scored a number of victories in ...