Oct. 14, 2016 9:10 p.m. EDT
News: Trump denies allegations of sexual assault and Wikileaks releases hacked Clinton campaign emails
With just three weeks before the election, this has been a week of controversy on the campaign trail. Several women have accused Republican nominee Donald Trump of unwanted sexual contact, a charge the former reality TV star has denied forcefully. Trump is lashing out at his accusers, Hillary Clinton, the media and his own party.
Oct. 07, 2016 9:52 p.m. EDT
News: Trump's comments about women caught on tape as candidates prepare for second debate
With one month left in the 2016 election, a 10-year-old tape of a "hot mic" conversation with Donald Trump was released showing lewd comments about women. "I apologize if anyone was offended," Trump said Friday after the tape of him discussing groping and adultery was released. How will Republican Party leaders and candidates running for Congressional seats react to the latest Trump controversy?
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Sep. 30, 2016 9:22 p.m. EDT
News: Congress averts shutdown, the two Donald Trumps and the importance of endorsements
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill passed a compromise bill to keep the government funded through December and provide funding for the ongoing Flint water crisis. Plus, New York Times reporter Ashley Parker describes the "Rubik's cube" of Donald Trump personalities voters have seen during the 2016 election. Washington Post reporter Karen Tumulty discusses the importance of endorsements.
Sep. 30, 2016 9:21 p.m. EDT
News: Campaigns build on debate momentum and Congress overrides Obama veto
In the days after Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's first debate, Trump faces continued questions about his treatment of women, including a former Miss Universe who says Trump called her "Miss Piggy." Clinton had prepared for the debate by readying attacks on Trump's vulnerabilities. Trump and Clinton will face off again in nine days, but the two VP candidates will debate next week
Sep. 21, 2016 10:51 a.m. EDT
News: Were Wells Fargo employees under unfair sales pressure?
Wells Fargo chief John Stumpf apologized before Congress Tuesday for the bank opening two million unauthorized accounts. Regulators say workers were under sales pressure, but Stumpf said it was not a scheme. More than 5,000 workers have been fired; lawmakers suggested the bank’s CEO is the one who should pay the price. Gwen Ifill talks with Michael Corkery of The New York Times.
Aug. 05, 2016 9:22 p.m. EDT
News: Battle of the veeps, a tea party loss and Donald Trump one-on-one
While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton battle for the presidency, their vice presidential picks are displaying a different style on the campaign trail. Also this week, tea party Rep. Tim Huelskamp of Kansas lost his reelection fight. Plus, The Washington Post's Phil Rucker shares behind-the-scenes details of his nearly hour-long conversation with GOP nominee Donald Trump.
Jul. 08, 2016 9:19 p.m. EDT
News: Trump's veepstakes and longtime Florida congresswoman indicted on fraud charges
With just 10 days until the Republican National Convention, our panel discusses who Donald Trump might tap as his vice presidential running mate. Trump "prizes loyalty and flattery" which has fueled speculation about Newt Gingrich and Chris Christie, two Republicans who have been on the campaign trail with Trump. Two senators withdrew from consideration this week.
Jul. 08, 2016 9:18 p.m. EDT
News: Fatal shootings revive questions of race and policing, FBI closes Clinton email probe and Trump meets with GOP Congress
Five police officers were killed in a sniper attack in Dallas during a protest following two police shootings of black men in Minnesota and Louisiana this week, and political leaders were once again trying to respond to the tragedy. But action in Congress remains unlikely. Plus, FBI Director James Comey recommended no charges for Hillary Clinton in use of a private email server.
Jul. 01, 2016 4:30 p.m. EDT
News: Clinton's trust problem, Zika funding stalls in Congress, Benghazi Committee releases report and Supreme Court overturns corruption charges
In a Chicago speech this week, Hillary Clinton acknowledged her low polling numbers for honesty and trustworthiness among voters, and she set her sights on earning that trust. The legislative branch continued to engage in bitter partisan battles, as a funding bill to fight the Zika virus stalled in the Senate and the House Benghazi Committee released the findings of its years-long investigation.
Jun. 24, 2016 5:07 p.m. EDT
News: Rubio seeks reelection, SCOTUS to decide abortion case, the effects of Brexit and Trump’s changing campaign
SCOTUS is expected to rule on a Texas abortion case that requires abortion providers to meet certain standards of care. With an evenly divided court, will the justices be able to avoid a deadlock? Plus, Donald Trump fires his campaign manager and aims to construct a more orderly campaign. But can Trump ever really change?
