Aug. 07, 2020 9:11 p.m. EDT
News: The Washington Week Bookshelf: "To Start a War: How the Bush Administration Took America into Iraq"
Washington Week Extra for August 7, 2020
Jul. 14, 2017 9:36 p.m. EDT
News: Trump celebrates Bastille Day in France, Bush & Clinton talk leadership
President Trump celebrated Bastille Day with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. As Washington Post reporter Ashley Parker explains, Trump was excited by the pomp and circumstance of the official parade. Plus, former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton spoke about leadership and their friendship during a joint appearance in Dallas.
Jul. 07, 2017 9:31 p.m. EDT
News: How Europe views Trump, EU and Japan sign trade deal, ethics chief steps down and a new Pentagon policy
Los Angeles Times reporter Doyle McManus shares what he heard from Europeans about the new American president during a recent trip. Plus, the European Union and Japan sign a new trade deal that represents 30 percent of the global economy. Walter Shaub, the director of the Office of Government Ethics, resigns after sever high profile disagreements with President Trump.
Dec. 22, 2016 11:42 a.m. EST
News: The Obama Legacy: From hope and change to achievements and setbacks
President Barack Obama was elected by promising hope and change, but during his eight years in the White House he learned that governing isn’t always easy. As the nation's first black president enters his final month in office, we explore his legacy, what he accomplished and what remains undone.
Oct. 16, 2015 9:30 p.m. EDT
News: Democrats Spar in First Debate, Obama Slows Afghan Troop Withdrawal and 2016 Fundraising Reports
The five Democratic White House hopefuls squared off in their Party's first debate of the 2016 Election with issues ranging from gun control, foreign policy and Hillary Clinton’s State Department emails. President Obama announced this week his decision to delay the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan which will push American occupation within the country well into 2016.
Mar. 27, 2015 9:26 p.m. EDT
News: Harry Reid Announces Retirement, U.S. Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan, Desertion Charges for Bowe Bergdahl & Ted Cruz Jumps into 2016 Race
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid made a surprise announcement Friday that he will not run for re-election in Nevada in 2016 which set off discussions inside the Democratic leadership about who will replace the long-time leader. Also this week, President Obama met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and announced that 9,800 U.S. troops will remain in Afghanistan through the end of the year.
Mar. 25, 2015 12:16 p.m. EDT
News: Afghan President Ghani: Partnership with U.S. ‘revitalized’
President Obama announced that the U.S. would scale back the pace of its promised troop pullout from Afghanistan, retaining current forces this year. Gwen Ifill interviews President Ashraf Ghani about thawing relations with the U.S., potential changes in how Pakistan differentiates between terror groups and whether the threat of the Islamic State might drive the Taliban to the negotiating table.
Nov. 03, 2014 5:07 p.m. EST
News: May 13, 2011
The impact of Osama bin Laden's death continues to ripple, straining the U.S.'s relationship with Pakistan. After a bump in the polls, Obama returns to domestic policy while the GOP presidential field adds a few more candidates. Joining Gwen: David Sanger, New York Times; Nancy Youssef, McClatchy Newspapers; John Dickerson, Slate/CBS News; Dan Balz, Washington Post.
Nov. 03, 2014 4:49 p.m. EST
News: June 10, 2011
As his top staff resigns, Newt Gingrich's presidential ambitions seem to falter while Democrats distance themselves from Rep. Anthony Weiner after he confessed to sexually explicit online activity. Also, a report on the future of Afghanistan as U.S. troops get set to withdraw. Joining Gwen: James Kitfield, National Journal; John Dickerson, Slate/CBS News; and Karen Tumulty, Washington Post.
Nov. 03, 2014 3:37 p.m. EST
News: December 23, 2011
This week, we look back at 2011 and forward to 2012. We'll analyze battles between Congress and the President, the economy, the killing of Osama bin Laden, the pullout of US troops in Iraq while fighting continues in Afghanistan, and more. Joining Gwen: Helene Cooper, New York Times; Michael Duffy, Time Magazine; Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times; David Wessel, Wall Street Journal.
