Mar. 05, 2015 11:47 a.m. EST
News: Why the House is trying to get ahold of Hillary’s inbox
As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton used a personal email account and a private server based out of her New York home, rather than official government email. In light of that revelation this week, a House Oversight committee subpoenaed her messages for an ongoing investigation on the Benghazi embassy attack. Gwen Ifill learns more from Laura Meckler of The Wall Street Journal.
Mar. 03, 2015 11:42 a.m. EST
News: For GOP, a bigger problem than finding a way to fund Homeland Security
Gwen Ifill talks to Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Nia-Malika Henderson of The Washington Post about internal struggles within the Republican party, the political tension surrounding an upcoming speech by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, plus pressures on Hillary Clinton to start her presidential campaign.
Feb. 27, 2015 9:12 p.m. EST
News: What Homeland Security Lapse Would Look Like; FCC Votes for Net Neutrality; Identity of Jihadi John; Hillary Clinton's Foreign Money Problem
On the Webcast Extra, NPR's Juana Summers explains the practical impact of failing to fund the Department of Homeland Security. What does a partial shutdown look like? As she explains, 15% of workers would be immediately furloughed while everyone else deemed essential would work without pay.
Feb. 13, 2015 9:10 p.m. EST
News: Obama Requests War Powers, Ceasefire Begins in Ukraine, Homeland Security Funding Fight, and Ups & Downs in 2016 Race
President Obama has formally asked Congress for war powers to fight Islamic State militants, but his request is being met with resistance. Republicans think Obama's three-year proposal is too restrictive with limits on his power, while Democrats want a ban on ground troops. And in Ukraine, a ceasefire deal negotiated by European leaders takes effect this weekend.
Jan. 30, 2015 9:20 p.m. EST
News: Is 2016 Ready for Hillary?, The Fight Against ISIS and Souring U.S. Relationship with Netanyahu
On the Webcast Extra, Dan Balz of the Washington Post and Jeff Zeleny of ABC News report on Hillary Clinton's impending 2016 presidential campaign. When will she officially jump in? And what is she waiting for?
Jan. 02, 2015 9:21 p.m. EST
News: Shifting Political Landscape in 2015
As the New Year kicks off, we look at the new political landscape in Washington as a new Republican-controlled Congress takes over. As President Obama begins his final two years in office, will he find common ground with Republicans? Plus, the Supreme Court is set to decide two major cases this year involving the Affordable Care Act and same-sex marriage.
Dec. 19, 2014 5:38 p.m. EST
News: North Korea's Sony Hack Attack, U.S.-Cuba Relations Thaw, and Bush, Clinton Political Dynasties
After a costly cyber attack on Sony Pictures, a look at how the U.S. plans to confront North Korea and the rise of cyber terrorism; how Obama was able to normalize U.S. relations with Cuba and what it will mean for both countries; and will the 2016 presidential election feature, Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton of America's political dynasties?
Oct. 31, 2014 2:51 p.m. EDT
News: Potential 2016 Candidates Already Making Moves
On the Webcast Extra: It's never too early to talk presidential politics and the 2016 election. Potential candidates like Hillary Clinton, Chris Christie and Jeb Bush have been active on the 2014 campaign trail on behalf of Congressional candidates. Will the early testing of the waters pay off at the polls in an election that's two years away?
Oct. 28, 2014 5:18 p.m. EDT
News: Political Maneuvering Over The Looming Fiscal Cliff
Fiscal cliff negotiations between Congress and the White House have reached a standstill as both sides clash over spending cuts and tax increases. Also, the potential nomination of Susan Rice to succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State has left Obama and Republicans at a political stalemate. Joining Gwen: Gloria Borger, CNN; Michael Viqueira, NBC News; Susan Davis, USA Today.
Oct. 28, 2014 4:39 p.m. EDT
News: Obama's New Term, Women in Combat, GOP Recovery and Benghazi
President Obama's assertive and progressive inaugural address. How did the GOP respond and what’s next for the party? Also, the Pentagon lifts the ban on women serving in combat and Secretary Clinton's Benghazi testimony. Plus, a short-term debt ceiling deal. Joining Gwen: Dan Balz, Washington Post; Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg News; Martha Raddatz, ABC News; John Harwood, CNBC and New York Times.