Sep. 02, 2014 5:49 p.m. EDT
News: Brat topples Cantor with grassroots enthusiasm
The defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor by David Brat shakes the stability of a more fragile GOP establishment. Gwen Ifill is joined by former Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., Adam Brandon of FreedomWorks and Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post to discuss Brat's victory, as well as immigration and other issues that may be undermining the platform of moderate Republicans.
Sep. 02, 2014 5:36 p.m. EDT
News: Lawmakers skeptical that GM can remodel its leadership
General Motors CEO Mary Barra returned to address Congress about an internal company report on the ignition switch defect that has been linked to at least 13 deaths. Barra announced a new campaign to reward employees who report safety concerns, but lawmakers remained skeptical that the corporate culture could be changed. Gwen Ifill gets more detail from David Shepardson of The Detroit News.
Aug. 27, 2014 12:30 p.m. EDT
News: Deficit Deal Stalemate
Newly re-elected, President Obama has to find a way to get a divided Congress to reach an agreement to prevent a fiscal crisis or risk pushing the country into recession. We look in the vault to November 2011 when the the supercommittee failed to reach a budget deal affecting national politics and the economy.
Aug. 25, 2014 12:50 p.m. EDT
News: Russian Convoys in Ukraine; Hostage Journalists in Syria & Remembering James Jeffords
On the Webcast Extra, Bloomberg's Indira Lakshmanan reports on Russian convoys rolling into Ukraine. Some call it "invasion," while others call it "humanitarian relief." Plus, the state of journalists abducted in Syria, Bank of America's record billion dollar mortgage settlement and remembering Sen. James Jeffords who single-handedly changed control of the Senate in 2001.
Aug. 20, 2014 5:19 p.m. EDT
News: Congress: Action & Inaction; Israel-Gaza, Ukraine And U.S. Diplomacy
Analysis of the politics and pitfalls Congress faced this week trying to address critical domestic issues and the ongoing diplomatic efforts by the U.S. and European nations to find lasting solutions to the Ukraine and Israel-Gaza crises despite global instability.Joining Gwen: Molly Ball, The Atlantic; Robert Costa, Washington Post; Yochi Dreazen, Foreign Policy magazine; Elise Labott, CNN.
Aug. 12, 2014 4:40 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Recommendations for the Fed
On the webcast extra: David Wessel explains his suggestions for the new Fed chair. Also, the panelists explore whether recent electoral victories in New York and Massachusetts are signaling a new progressive era in America. Plus, why did House Republicans vote for cuts to food stamps?
Aug. 12, 2014 4:26 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Division in D.C. and the GOP
The shutdown standoff continues between President Obama and congressional republicans as the debt ceiling crisis looms, an estimated 800,000 federal government workers nationwide have been put on furlough, and the new online health insurance exchanges open for business. Joining Gwen: Dan Balz, Washington Post; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine; Molly Ball, The Atlantic; John Harwood, CNBC and The New
Aug. 12, 2014 4:16 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Remembering Tom Foley
On the Webcast Extra: The roundtable reflects on the life of former House speaker, Tom Foley. What has changed in Washington since he left office? Also, Cory Booker was just elected as the junior Senator from New Jersey. What approach should Booker take to his new job? What challenges is he going to face once he arrives in Washington?
Jul. 15, 2014 2:14 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Gun control, the Highway Trust Fund, and ISIS updates
On this week’s Webcast Extra, The Washington Post’s Ed O’Keefe explains the firearm debates on the Hill; Fawn Johnson of the National Journal warns of the depleting Highway Trust Fund; Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times breaks down the latest in Iraq; and Bloomberg New’s Indira Lakshmanan reviews why Afghanistan needs a mediator
Jul. 08, 2014 2:34 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Negotiations with Iran and U.S. Budget Policies
Martha Raddatz reports on the latest in Secretary of State John Kerry’s negotiations with Iran over their nuclear weapons program. James Kitfield discusses the effect of the sequester on the Pentagon budget. And Susan Davis reports on the ongoing budget negotiations between Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Paul Ryan.
