Jul. 17, 2015 6:56 p.m. EDT
News: Iran Nuclear Deal & Big Money Raised in Election 2016
The new nuclear deal with Iran has managed to rile up some in the U.S. and abroad. With the disapproval of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and politicians alike, the new deal leaves questions in its wake. Reporters break down the deal's future implications. Plus, a report on the staggering political fundraising that will impact the race to 2016.
Jul. 16, 2015 10:35 a.m. EDT
News: Obama administration promotes Iran pact, bracing for fight
In the wake of the announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran, President Obama used an extended session with the White House Press Corps to make his case. Meanwhile, Vice President Joe Biden went to the Capitol to begin discussing the deal with lawmakers. Gwen Ifill reports on the efforts to persuade Congress and the American public.
Jul. 15, 2015 11:12 a.m. EDT
News: Iran deal is ‘most comprehensive and effective’ nuclear plan ever, says Ambassador Rice
On the day that Iran, the U.S. and five other world powers announced a historic agreement on its nuclear program, National Security Advisor Susan Rice joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the rules that ensure governing sanctions relief and whether President Obama is serious about using his veto power should Congress reject the deal.
Jun. 23, 2015 12:42 p.m. EDT
News: 2006 Negotiations Over Iran's Nuclear Program
As the June 30 deadline nears for the nuclear talks with Iran, we look back in the Washington Week Vault to June 2006 when the United States joined with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council as well as Germany to propose discussions with Iran to suspend its nuclear enrichment program. Bloomberg's Janine Zachariah joins Gwen Ifill to explain the proposal.
Jun. 12, 2015 9:10 p.m. EDT
News: House Votes Down Trade, More Troops to Iraq, Shaping Obama's Legacy and 2016 Frontrunners
House Democrats led by Nancy Pelosi voted down President Obama's fast-track trade authority Friday. POLITICO's Manu Raju explains the showdown and the possible resolution next week. Also this week, President Obama announced that 450 more troops would be headed back to Iraq to advise and train the Iraqi military.
May. 08, 2015 11:43 a.m. EDT
News: Senators explain why Congress should have its say on Iran deal
Voting 98 to 1, the Senate passed the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, a bill that would give Congress up to 52 days to review any proposed nuclear agreement with Iran, during which President Obama would be barred from reducing imposed sanctions. Gwen Ifill gets two views on the overwhelming support for the measure from Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va.
Apr. 24, 2015 3:02 p.m. EDT
News: Al Qaeda Captives Killed in Drone Strike, Loretta Lynch Confirmed, Hillary Clinton Scrutinized & U.S. Navy Monitors Yemen
President Obama apologized after an American and an Italian citizen being held captive by al Qaeda were among the people killed in a U.S. counterterrorism operation in Pakistan. Two other Americans who had joined al Qaeda were also killed.
Apr. 17, 2015 9:20 p.m. EDT
News: Congressional Review of Iran Deal, Restoring Relations with Cuba, The Loretta Lynch Holdup & 2016 Campaign Heats Up
Lawmakers reached an agreement this week that allows Congressional review of any Iran nuclear agreement. POLITICO's Manu Raju explains how Congress reached the bipartisan deal, and The New York Times' Peter Baker explains why President Obama agreed.
Apr. 10, 2015 9:08 p.m. EDT
News: Presidential Job Application, Courting Iowa's Conservative Voters, Mistrust of Iran & ISIS Inspires Attacks
John Dickerson of CBS News and Slate Magazine shares the seven questions he thinks every person who wants to run for president should have to answer.
Apr. 10, 2015 2:50 p.m. EDT
News: Three Candidates Jump Into 2016 Race, Selling the Iran Nuclear Deal & SC Police Shooting
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul became the second official 2016 candidate this week, but how is he distinguishing himself as a different kind of Republican as he tries to win the GOP presidential nomination? With two other candidates set to join the race in the coming days -- Democrat Hillary Clinton on Sunday and Republican Marco Rubio on Monday, how is the 2016 field taking shape?
