Jul. 28, 2023 8:34 p.m. EDT
Clip: New charges against Trump allege cover-up attempt in classified documents case
While the country suffers through a relentless heat wave, a flurry of legal developments has dialed up the temperature on former President Trump. His lawyers met with special counsel Jack Smith’s team, hoping to prevent a federal indictment related to Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. And for President Biden, his son’s legal issues aren’t going away as hoped.
Jul. 27, 2023 5:17 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week
Airs Friday, July 28, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) This week on Washington Week: Legal clouds loom over the 2024 election: Anticipation over the likely indictment of former President - and frontrunner for the GOP nomination in 2024 - Donald Trump heated-up on Thursday. Trump’s legal team met with special counsel Jack Smith, and the grand jury hearing Smith’s team’s evidence on efforts to overturn the 2020 election sat in Washington. Donald Trump isn’t the only one making legal n...
Jul. 21, 2023 8:58 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week full episode, July 21, 2023
Donald Trump is put on notice by the special counsel related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. His legal cases will challenge the justice system, presidential election process and democracy. Join moderator Laura Barrón-López, Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, Fin Gomez of CBS News and Sadie Gurman of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
Jul. 20, 2023 3:48 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week
Airs Friday, July 21, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) This week on Washington Week: Why Trump’s growing legal challenges will test America’s democracy Former President Trump said this week he recently received notification from Special Counsel Jack Smith's office that he’s a target of the Justice Department’s criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. DOJ’s notification is a sign the former president - and current frontrunner for the GOP’s 2024 presidential nominatio...
Jul. 14, 2023 8:57 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week full episode, July 14, 2023
President Biden notches wins expanding NATO and smoothing over tensions as Speaker McCarthy navigates a turbulent week after right-wing Republicans add culture war issues to typically bipartisan legislation. Join moderator Lisa Desjardins, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Francesca Chambers of USA Today, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN and Scott Wong of NBC News to discuss this and more.
Jul. 14, 2023 8:42 p.m. EDT
Clip: GOP amendments to defense spending bill could spell trouble for its passage
The House Freedom Caucus picked up a win after they pressured Speaker McCarthy to add controversial amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act. That includes bans on racial diversity programs and the military paying for gender-affirming care or covering travel for service members seeking an abortion. But what McCarthy gained with the right could jeopardize the bill’s ultimate passage.
Jul. 14, 2023 8:27 p.m. EDT
Clip: What the NATO summit accomplished for Ukraine's future and Biden's campaign
President Biden is back in the U.S. after a historic trip to Europe. He recorded some potentially legacy-building wins, including the expansion of NATO with Finland and Sweden. But Biden left Ukraine wanting by refusing to push for NATO membership for now but reaffirming a pledge it will eventually be invited to join the alliance.
Jul. 14, 2023 2:17 p.m. EDT
News: Coming Up on Washington Week
Airs Friday, July 14, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) This week on Washington Week: President Biden unites NATO allies abroad, as Speaker McCarthy grapples with Republican divides in the House President Biden returns to Washington after a successful and historic trip abroad, where he negotiated Sweden’s accession to NATO, and smoothed over tensions surrounding Ukraine’s pathway to membership of the security alliance. Back at home, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy faced another h...
Jul. 07, 2023 9:43 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week full episode, July 7, 2023
The U.S. announces controversial aid to Ukraine at a critical time in its counteroffensive against Russia. Plus, President Biden makes his case for reelection as the Trump-DeSantis feud heats up. Join guest moderator Laura Barrón-López, David Sanger of The New York Times, Susan Page of USA Today, Sabrina Siddiqui of The Wall Street Journal and Margaret Talev of Axios to discuss this and more.
Jul. 07, 2023 9:16 p.m. EDT
Clip: Biden touts economic policies on campaign trail as Trump and DeSantis feud again
Before leaving for his trip abroad, President Biden visited South Carolina, an early Democratic primary state, touting his economic policies and infrastructure investments. Elsewhere on the 2024 campaign trail, the feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Trump flared up again, this time after the DeSantis campaign attacked Trump for his previous support of some LGBTQ+ rights.
