Jan. 22, 2016 9:58 a.m. EST
News: Political Storm with One Week to Iowa, Supreme Court to Weigh Immigration Plan and Iran Releases U.S. Prisoners
With one week until the Iowa caucuses, polls show outsider candidates Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are gaining momentum. Trump, who is fighting off a conservative challenge from Ted Cruz, gained the endorsement of 2008 GOP VP nominee Sarah Palin. While in the Democratic race, Sanders' surge in polling has Hillary Clinton's campaign questioning his electability.
Nov. 20, 2015 9:20 p.m. EST
News: Israeli Spy Released from Prison, Obama's Immigration Policy, Paul Ryan's House and the Rubio/Cruz Feud
On the Webcast Extra, the release of American spy Jonathan Pollard, dispute between Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, and Paul Ryan’s tenure so far.
Nov. 13, 2015 9:46 p.m. EST
News: Terror Attacks in Paris & Trump Sharpens His Carson Criticism
Terrorists struck multiple locations across Paris leaving over 100 people dead in attacks including multiple shootings and a bombing at a soccer stadium. The New York Times' David Sanger reports on the reverberations beyond the French capital. On the 2016 campaign trail, Donald Trump took aim at his Republican rivals this week, comparing his co-frontrunner Ben Carson to a child molester.
Sep. 25, 2015 11:33 p.m. EDT
News: Speaker John Boehner Resigns, Pope Francis’ U.S. Tour & Obama Hosts President Xi Jinping
After being under strong pressure from conservatives in Congress to push for tighter government spending, House Speaker John Boehner announced his resignation this week. As he continued his tour around the U.S., Pope Francis came to Washington to address Congress on controversial issues including immigration and climate change.
Sep. 18, 2015 5:21 p.m. EDT
News: Republicans Take Aim at Donald Trump in Second Debate
The top 11 Republican presidential contenders assembled at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for the second debate on Wednesday night. Karen Tumulty of The Washington Post explains how a combination of attacks from challengers and specific policy discussion left frontrunner Donald Trump silent for part of the debate. Plus, Carly Fiorina's strong debate performance and Democratic concerns.
Aug. 21, 2015 9:38 p.m. EDT
News: Donald Trump Shapes the Policy Debate and Hillary Clinton's Emails Continue to Weigh on Campaign
With Donald Trump still polling high, fellow Republican candidates work to differentiate themselves by rolling out their policy platforms. Marco Rubio and Scott Walker would repeal Obamacare, Jeb Bush wants to improve education and veterans affairs, while Trump would end birthright citizenship to illegal immigrants.
May. 29, 2015 1:53 p.m. EDT
News: Obama’s immigration executive actions on hold until legal challenge is resolved
President Obama's executive orders on immigration are stalled. His signature immigration plan, which would grant work permits and deportation protection to millions, suffered a major blow when a federal court refused to allow it to take immediate effect. Gwen Ifill discusses what all of this means with Stephen Legomsky of the Washington University School of Law and Alan Gomez of USA Today.
Mar. 06, 2015 9:14 p.m. EST
News: SCOTUS to Tackle Same-Sex Marriage, Petraeus Pleads Guilty, Obama's Immigration Hurdle, and Iran’s Role Fighting ISIS
On the Webcast Extra, Joan Biskupic of Reuters details the upcoming Supreme Court case tackling the nation's same-sex marriage laws. She says this time the justices will actually take on the case to standardize laws across states. ABC News’ Pierre Thomas explains former CIA Chief David Petraeus’ decision to plead guilty to providing classified information to his mistress.
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. 27, 2015 9:10 p.m. EST
News: Homeland Security Funding Fight in Congress; Republican Hopefuls Converge at CPAC; and an In-Depth Look at ISIS
In the hours before funding for the Department of Homeland Security was set to run out, the House of Representatives failed to pass a 3-week stopgap measure. CNBC's John Harwood and NPR's Juana Summers explain the Congressional holdup. Meanwhile, Republican presidential hopefuls converged outside Washington for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.
