Feb. 17, 2023 8:45 p.m. EST
Clip: Biden defends handling of aerial objects after days of bipartisan criticism
President Biden defended his handling of the Chinese spy balloon and the downing of three other aerial objects. After days of criticism, Biden gave an update and said the three unidentified objects were probably not used for spying.
Feb. 17, 2023 8:45 p.m. EST
Clip: Haley joins race challenging Trump for GOP nomination as Biden focuses on economic message
As President Biden focuses on the economy and pushes back on GOP demands for negotiations over raising the debt limit, another Republican jumped into the 2024 race. Trump didn't waste time criticizing her announcement, but he's facing other problems…
Feb. 17, 2023 4:13 p.m. EST
Special: How Ron DeSantis has worked to overhaul the Florida education system
Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis has been involved in a variety of education controversies, from signing a bill to ban transgender athletes from women's and girls' public school teams to passing the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
On this episode of Wash…
Feb. 16, 2023 7:46 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week
Airs Friday, February 17, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings)
On this week's Washington Week:
Georgia election probe alleges perjury, and President Biden addresses the spy balloon mystery and economy. The special grand jury investigating form…
Feb. 13, 2023 12:39 p.m. EST
Update: A message from Yamiche Alcindor
Two years ago, WETA extended the opportunity to me to become the moderator of Washington Week. In that time, our show has led the way in covering some of the biggest stories in our nation's history with some of the best reporters in the country at our table. Now, after deep thought and some meaningful conversations, I have made the difficult decision to step away from the moderator role of Washington Week. This move will allow me to focus full time on my commitments to NBC News as a Washingto...
Feb. 10, 2023 8:54 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week full episode, Feb. 10, 2023
President Biden hits the road challenging Republicans in two key battleground states on the issue of entitlements following a State of the Union unlike any other. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Errin Haines of The 19th, Peter Baker of The New York…
Feb. 09, 2023 7:27 p.m. EST
Special: Biden's tense history with China
President Joe Biden postponed Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China in response to an alleged Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States. It was a key decision for Biden in his years-long diplomatic dance with China.
On Washington…
Feb. 09, 2023 5:22 p.m. EST
News: Coming Up on Washington Week
Airs Friday, February 10, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings)
On this week's Washington Week:
Joining moderator Yamiche Alcindor to discuss this and more:
Major funding for “Washington Week” is provided by Consumer Cellular, the estate of Arno…
Feb. 03, 2023 9:02 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week full episode, Feb. 3, 2023
McCarthy and Biden meet one on one to negotiate raising the debt limit. Plus, the seemingly stagnant conversation around police reform in the U.S. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR, Michael Shear of The New York Times, Ryan Noble…
Feb. 03, 2023 8:37 p.m. EST
Clip: Will renewed talk of police reform lead to real changes after death of Tyre Nichols?
This week, hundreds attended the funeral of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man who died after being beaten by Memphis police. At the service, Vice President Kamala Harris called for legislation to hold police accountable. Still, any meaningful …
