Apr. 05, 2024 8:46 p.m. EDT
Clip: Israel draws President Biden’s frustration amid the humanitarian situation in Gaza
It’s been six months since Hamas militants invaded Israel, and President Biden has been the country’s staunchest ally on the global stage. But this week, his public support for Israel’s campaign against Hamas is wavering, and his frustration boiled over in a tense call with Netanyahu. The panel discusses this potential turning point for the U.S.-Israel alliance.
Apr. 04, 2024 8:03 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, April 5, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Biden Rebukes Netanyahu and the State of the Presidential Rematch: President Joe Biden puts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on notice after Israeli strikes killed seven aid workers earlier this week in Gaza. In a sharp shift, Biden told Netanyahu an immediate ceasefire is needed and warned that future U.S. military support for Israel will come with conditions. Meanwhile, Donald ...
Mar. 29, 2024 8:55 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/29/24
With six months to go before early voting starts in some states and under a month before the scheduled start of the first criminal trial of an ex-president in American history, Biden and Trump are closely matched in the polls. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Adam Harris and Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN and Jeff Mason of Reuters to discuss the state of the campaign.
Mar. 29, 2024 8:47 p.m. EDT
Clip: The powerful role money plays in politics
At a Radio City Music Hall event that featured former Presidents Clinton and Obama, President Biden raised $25 million for his campaign. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is selling “God Bless the USA Bibles” for $60 a pop, part of an effort to fund his cash-strapped campaign and pay his legal bills, which are becoming biblical in scale.
Mar. 29, 2024 8:29 p.m. EDT
Clip: The demise of the centrists in Washington
The passing of former Sen. Joe Lieberman highlights an era that is long gone in politics. The panel discusses what Jeffrey Goldberg has called the "demise of the centrists."
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...