Aug. 16, 2019 9:25 p.m. EDT
News: White House announces new immigration policy
The panelists discussed the Trump administration’s new “public charge” rule, aimed at denying green cards and citizenship to legal immigrants who use public aid programs.
May. 17, 2019 9:13 p.m. EDT
News: FULL EPISODE: Trump administration rolls out merit-based immigration proposal, United States reaches deal with Canada and Mexico on tariffs
After the Trump administration reached an agreement with Canada and Mexico to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum being shipped to the United States, the panelists discussed if the move could jolt the negotiations to end the trade war between the U.S. and China. The show’s conversation also turned to President Donald Trump’s new merit-based immigration proposal and other topics.
Apr. 12, 2019 9:23 p.m. EDT
News: How far will President Donald Trump go to address the migrant surge?
The president underscored his hardline stance on immigration this week, confirming reports that his administration may transfer immigrant detainees to sanctuary cities. The panelists discussed the crackdown on immigration. Plus, the conversation also turned to the continued fallout from special counsel Robert Mueller’s report.
Feb. 08, 2019 10:05 p.m. EST
News: In this divided government, is compromise possible?
This week, President Donald Trump delivered a sharp message to Democrats during his State of the Union address. Panelists recap the latest flash points in the Trump Administration’s face-off with the opposing party, including congressional investigations and the battle over the border.
Dec. 28, 2018 9:30 p.m. EST
News: Government shutdown and a look ahead to 2019
The government shutdown continues as Democrats refuse to approve the $5 billion in funding that President Donald Trump is demanding for a border wall. While the debate over the border wall was unfolding, DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen traveled to Texas following the death of a second migrant child in border patrol custody, and the president and First Lady made a surprise visit to troops in Iraq.
Nov. 20, 2018 12:29 p.m. EST
News: Looking ahead to the 116th Congress
As members of Congress spend Thanksgiving weekend with family and put the 2018 midterm elections behind them, Robert Costa and this week’s panel look ahead to January, and the new era of divided government in Washington. Will there be bipartisanship or political war?
Nov. 16, 2018 9:49 p.m. EST
News: President Trump to visit California wildfire victims
President Donald Trump plans to travel to California to meet with individuals affected by the wildfires, a week after he blamed the state’s forest “mismanagement.” Plus, a recap of the president’s trip to France. And, the latest on the migrant caravan.
Sep. 21, 2018 9:41 p.m. EDT
News: Immigration policy under the Trump administration
After a recent report found the Trump administration can't locate close to 1,500 migrant children, the panelists discussed the country's current immigration policies.
Jul. 13, 2018 9:48 p.m. EDT
News: A special edition of the Washington Week Extra
In a special edition of the Washington Week Extra, Robert Costa answers a variety of viewer questions ranging from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the Trump administration’s immigration policy and the president’s upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Costa also discusses exciting developments happening at Washington Week and introduces Gwen Ifill fellow Emilie Plesset.
Jun. 22, 2018 10:15 p.m. EDT
News: Crisis at the border and in Washington
President Trump reverses course on separating families at the border and the political, social, and ethical ramifications continue to reverberate. After a turbulent week, the panelists discussed the immigration crisis and the challenges ahead.
