Mar. 01, 2024 8:39 p.m. EST
Clip: McConnell’s lasting legacy and his role in Trump's domination of the GOP
Mitch McConnell’s announcement he will end his tenure as the longest-serving Senate leader in U.S. history solidifies Donald Trump as the leader of today’s Republican Party. The panel discusses his legacy and what's next for the GOP.
Mar. 01, 2024 2:20 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, March 1, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Senate Republicans' Succession and Presidential Candidates' Electability: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s surprise announcement that he will step down from his role in November will end his tenure as the longest-serving Senate leader in U.S. history and solidify Donald Trump as the leader of today’s Republican Party. Nevertheless, the race to become the Senate’s top Repub...
Feb. 23, 2024 8:57 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/23/24
It’s been two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For a while, it seemed as if Ukraine had the upper hand in its war to remain free, Russia is again on the attack. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, David Ignatius of The Washington Post and Lara Seligman of Politico for a discussion about the state of the war.
Feb. 23, 2024 8:39 p.m. EST
Clip: If Trump returns office, will he abandon Ukraine to Putin?
The Ukrainians are outmanned, outgunned and struggling against Russia's military and Republicans in the House are in no rush to help. It raises concerns that should Donald Trump return to office, will abandon Ukraine to Vladimir Putin.
Feb. 23, 2024 8:33 p.m. EST
Clip: Ukraine's 2-year fight for survival against Russia
Saturday marks two years since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. The panel discusses Ukraine's fight for survival, its central place in the global struggle between democracies and autocracies, its battlefield difficulties and worries that aid from the U.S. could end.
Feb. 22, 2024 1:36 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, February 23, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Two Years of War in Ukraine and U.S. Aid Stalled in Congress: As the war in Ukraine enters a third year, Russia gains momentum from its capture of Avdiivka, while Ukrainian forces face intensifying shortages of manpower and ammunition. Meanwhile, a critical $95 billion foreign aid package stalls in the House. Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator, Jeffrey Goldbe...
Feb. 16, 2024 9:03 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/16/24
The death of outspoken Putin critic and opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrives at a pivotal moment for world security and the war in Ukraine. Plus, Trump is dealt back-to-back legal blows. Join moderator Frank Foer, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Carl Hulse of The New York Times, Perry Stein of The Washington Post, and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
Feb. 16, 2024 8:44 p.m. EST
Clip: Russian opposition leader Navalny dies at pivotal moment for world security
After reports that Putin’s top critic Alexei Navalny has died in prison, President Biden lashed out at Russia and called on House Republicans to pass critical funding for Ukraine. This comes days after former President Trump’s criticism of NATO sparked panic in Europe.
Feb. 16, 2024 8:41 p.m. EST
Clip: How Trump’s legal setbacks affect the 2024 election
Former President Trump was dealt another legal blow Friday when a judge ordered him to pay over $350 million in damages in the New York civil fraud suit. How are the latest developments in Trump’s multiple ongoing trials affecting his 2024 campaign strategy?
Feb. 16, 2024 2:44 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Trump’s Consequential Week In Court And Ukraine Aid Hangs in the Balance: A New York judge has set March 25th as the start date in Donald Trump’s hush money case, making it the first criminal trial against a former American president in U.S. history. A hearing that could derail Trump’s Georgia election interference case is also underway, as a judge considers whether Fulton Coun...
