Jul. 14, 2017 9:33 p.m. EDT
News: White House in crisis mode after Donald Trump Jr.'s emails with Russian lawyer
President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. released emails detailing a June 2016 meeting with a Russian attorney, and the White House entered crisis mode to contain the fallout. While the president publicly defended his son, Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill were critical of the response and continue investigations into possible collusion. Plus, Senate GOP unveiled revised health plan.
Jul. 10, 2017 12:39 p.m. EDT
News: Washington Week Ahead: Welcome back, Congress
As Congress returns from recess, is Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell any closer to passing health care reform? Plus, the Senate will holding hearings for President Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI after firing James Comey in May.
Jul. 05, 2017 12:49 p.m. EDT
News: Mitch McConnell’s health care balancing act
When Congress returns from recess, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will have his hands full trying to pass the Republican’s overhaul of the Affordable Care Act. McConnell faces challenges from moderate and conservative members of his party. Can the man playing “the long game” get 50 votes to gut Obamacare and fulfill a years-long promise?
Jun. 30, 2017 9:41 p.m. EDT
News: Trump's fake TIME cover, backlash for tweets about a cable anchor and the future of Planned Parenthood funding
President Trump responded to fake news of his own making this week after images of him on the cover of TIME Magazine were found hanging in his golf clubs. They covers were not real. TIME's Michael Scherer discusses. The president also faced backlash from Republican and Democratic lawmakers after tweeting comments about the appearance of a cable news anchor.
Jun. 30, 2017 9:39 p.m. EDT
News: Health care policy, politics and consequences
What is the state of health care in America? The Affordable Care Act has been law for seven years, but with 22 million people still uninsured and costs rising, how should lawmakers revise the health care system? We discuss the current health care situation and the plan being considered by Republicans in the Senate.
Jun. 26, 2017 11:35 a.m. EDT
News: Washington Week Ahead: June 26, 2017
This week Robert Costa is watching the ticking clock. Can Senate Republicans get enough votes for their health care bill before the July 4th recess?
Jun. 23, 2017 9:44 p.m. EDT
News: How does the closed-door health care debate compare to Obamacare debate?
Senate Republicans crafted their Affordable Care Act replacement largely behind closed doors. Democrats were critical of the process, but during the Obamacare debate in 2009, Republicans thought the process was too secretive. How do the two debates compare? Plus, House Republicans are looking forward to debating infrastructure.
Jun. 23, 2017 9:42 p.m. EDT
News: Senate Republicans debate Obamacare replacement bill
Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Five GOP lawmakers said almost immediately that they could not support the current bill. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to vote on the plan before the July 4th recess. What's in the bill? And can Republican find common ground to get 50 votes?
May. 05, 2017 9:27 p.m. EDT
News: Republicans revive health care reform and Congress compromises on government spending
Republicans in the House performed life-saving measures to revive their long-promised plan to replace Obamacare weeks after their original replacement bill fell short. The recrafted measure is likely to encounter hurdles when it is debated by the Senate, but President Trump counted the bill as a win and a fulfillment of a key campaign promise.
Apr. 28, 2017 9:38 p.m. EDT
News: Donald Trump's first 100 days
President Trump is reaching the end of his first 100 days in office. The president is learning on the job that governing isn't as easy as he thought it would be. The White House spent the week scrambling for last-minute executive action on trade and tax reform, but Congress is continuing to debate the future of health care.
