Jun. 19, 2015 9:04 p.m. EDT
News: Donald Trump's 2016 Campaign, Hostage Policy Review, Defense Authorization and Baseball Hacking
Next week, it’s anticipated that the administration will release the review of its hostage policy. Foreign Policy’s Yochi Dreazen previews what to expect. Why hack the Houston Astros?
Jun. 19, 2015 9:02 p.m. EDT
News: Charleston Church Shooting, House Revives Trade Bill, Al Qaeda Leader Killed in Drone Strike, Jeb Bush Enters 2016 Race
The Justice Department launched a hate crimes investigation into the mass shooting at a historic black church in Charleston, S.C., that left nine people dead. NPR's Carrie Johnson reports on President Obama's calls for a shift in how the U.S. thinks about gun violence. In Congress, GOP leaders worked with the White House to pass fast-trade trade authority after Democrats blocked the initial bill.
Jun. 12, 2015 9:10 p.m. EDT
News: House Votes Down Trade, More Troops to Iraq, Shaping Obama's Legacy and 2016 Frontrunners
House Democrats led by Nancy Pelosi voted down President Obama's fast-track trade authority Friday. POLITICO's Manu Raju explains the showdown and the possible resolution next week. Also this week, President Obama announced that 450 more troops would be headed back to Iraq to advise and train the Iraqi military.
Jun. 05, 2015 4:35 p.m. EDT
News: Bush Loyalty, New Boston Terror Threat and Lincoln the Hawk
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is expected to officially launch his presidential campaign this month, but several key Bush family supporters aren't sold yet. But at the White House, a new guest is already moving in, but it’s not who you would expect. A hawk has taken up residence on the White House grounds. And officials in Boston deal with a new terror threat.
Jun. 05, 2015 3:53 p.m. EDT
News: The Privacy vs. Security Debate, Supreme Court Rules on Religious Freedom & Internet Postings & Four New 2016 Candidates
Congress passed the USA Freedom Act which overhauls the way U.S. intelligence agencies can monitor phone records. Meanwhile, nearly 4 million federal government had personal information stolen in a widespread attack U.S. officials are blaming on China. On the 2016 campaign trail, four new candidates threw their hats in the ring this week.
May. 29, 2015 9:14 p.m. EDT
News: Loretta Lynch Investigates FIFA, Inside Hillary Clinton's Campaign and The "New" Face the Nation
How did the U.S. claim jurisdiction over a global soccer scandal? Carrie Johnson of NPR reports on the role of U.S. banks in the FIFA investigation. Plus, John Harwood of CNBC and The New York Times gives a behind-the-scenes look into Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. And CNBC and Slate Magazine's John Dickerson previews what's to come come as he becomes the new host of “Face the Nation.”
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May. 29, 2015 9:10 p.m. EDT
News: Fmr House Speaker Indicted, DOJ Probe of Policing Practices & Four More for 2016
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has been charged with lying to the FBI about giving someone hush money to cover up transgressions from his past.
May. 22, 2015 4:16 p.m. EDT
News: Military Suicide Prevention, 2016 Super PACs and Highway Infrastructure in Congress
The Pentagon recently ended its suicide prevention program, Vets4Warriors. Yochi Dreazen reports on why the program, which has assisted hundreds of thousands of veterans, is at risk. Dan Balz explains the role super PACs will play in the primary elections. Plus, why no one should underestimate certain 2016 "underdogs" and a report on the state of the infrastructure bill in Congress.
May. 22, 2015 4:03 p.m. EDT
News: ISIS Victories in Iraq & Syria, Congressional Debates on Trade & NSA and 2016 Developments
Islamic State forces made significant gains in Iraq and Syria this wee. With ISIS controlling half of Syria, Yochi Dreazen of Foreign Policy reports on the U.S. efforts to fight back. Back home, Congress prepares to leave town for Memorial Day while continuing fights on contentious bills including fast-track trade authority and reauthorization of NSA data collection. Plus the 2016 race heats up.
May. 20, 2015 1:04 p.m. EDT
News: Questions keep coming for Clinton about emails and money
The wrangling over Hillary Clinton's emails as secretary of state has continued for months. After addressing the issue in March, Clinton hasn't discussed the matter or taken substantive questions until today. Gwen Ifill talks to Matea Gold of The Washington Post and Peter Nicholas of The Wall Street Journal about persistent questions Clinton faces over her emails and other issues.
