Mar. 08, 2019 9:46 p.m. EST
News: President Trump on defense, Democrats in damage control
As special counsel Robert Mueller's probe appears to be winding down, Democrats are stepping up their investigations into President Donald Trump. The panelists discussed the latest in the investigations, the resignation of White House communications director Bill Shine, the latest economic numbers, and the recently-passed congressional resolution denouncing bigotry.
Mar. 08, 2019 9:41 p.m. EST
News: 2020: Who's in, who's out?
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown each announced they would not seek the Democratic nomination for president. The panelists discussed the latest in the growing 2020 field.
Mar. 01, 2019 9:09 p.m. EST
News: The impact of CPAC
This week, as President Donald Trump faced challenges at home and abroad, the Conservative Political Action Conference kicked off in the Washington area. The annual event has been a gathering place for the right wing for decades. Panelists discussed the first few days of CPAC and previewed the president’s weekend speech.
Feb. 22, 2019 9:46 p.m. EST
News: 2020 presidential campaign heats up
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders became the latest candidate to throw his hat into the ring of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls. The panelists discussed the current field. Plus, the conversation turned to North Carolina, where the state’s election board has ordered a do-over in a contested race after a GOP operative was accused of ballot tampering.
Feb. 22, 2019 9:45 p.m. EST
News: The latest developments in the Mueller report
Attorney General William Barr may announce as early as next week the end of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. The politically-charged probe into the Russian attack on the 2016 election has loomed over President Donald Trump for two years. The panelists discussed the potential impact of the report’s release, along with the investigations into President Donald Trump. The group
Feb. 15, 2019 9:27 p.m. EST
News: Explaining the Green New Deal
This week, Democrats unveiled the Green New Deal -- a new proposal aimed at addressing climate change. Panelists discussed the deal and what it could mean for the Democratic Party.
Feb. 15, 2019 9:26 p.m. EST
News: A new border wall battle
This week, President Donald Trump accepted a bipartisan spending deal allowing the government to stay open, and declared a national emergency to build on his border wall. What happens next? Panelists also discussed the confirmation of Attorney General William Barr and the latest investigation revelations.
Feb. 09, 2019 12:26 a.m. EST
News: The life and legacy of John Dingell
Robert Costa and the Washington Week roundtable reflect on the life and legacy of former Representative John Dingell. Dingell passed away this week at age 92. The Democrat from Michigan was the longest-serving representative in U.S. history, spending nearly 60 years in the chamber. Dingell, a veteran, served in the seat previously held by his father. He twice chaired the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, who holds the House seat he once held.
Feb. 08, 2019 9:55 p.m. EST
News: Virginia Democrats in disarray
As Washington lawmakers try to navigate divided government, top Democrats in Virginia are embroiled in scandal. Panelists pull back the layers on the problems in the Commonwealth and what it means for the Democratic Party.
Jan. 25, 2019 9:35 p.m. EST
News: A short-term shutdown fix
Five weeks into the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, President Donald Trump announces a bipartisan deal to reopen the government until mid-February, while immigration and border wall funding negotiation continues. Panelists also discuss the latest development in the ongoing Russia probe- the indictment and arrest of longtime Trump ally Roger Stone.
