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 9:39 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?
Jun. 16, 2017 10 p.m. EDT
News: Trump restricts Cuba travel and extends protections for dreamers. Georgia race heats up.
One of the driving themes of President Trump's first five months in office is the rollback of his predecessors policies. This week Trump restored restrictions on trade and travel to Cuba. One area where he's extending Obama-era policies is immigration. Trump extended protections for dreamers, the undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children.
Jun. 16, 2017 9:59 p.m. EDT
News: Calls for unity in the aftermath of Congressional shooting
Republicans and Democrats came together for a moment of bipartisan unity after Rep. Steve Scalise was critically wounded in a shooting at a Congressional baseball practice. Moments like this are a test of leadership and civility for elected officials that so often retreat to partisan corners. But the united moment doesn't remove the very serious divides officials have on issues like health care.
Jun. 15, 2017 2:50 p.m. EDT
News: Georgia runoff tests Democratic enthusiasm in Trump presidency
All eyes are on Georgia’s 6th Congressional District for the June 20 runoff to fill the seat vacated by Tom Price’s appointment as secretary of Health and Human Services. In a recent poll, Democrat Jon Ossoff held a seven-point lead over Republican Karen Handel in this district that has held by the GOP for nearly 40 years. Ossoff has raised more than $24 million, making this the most expensive House race in U.S. history. The runoff has become a test of Democratic enthusiasm with Donald Tru...
