Aug. 07, 2020 9:11 p.m. EDT
News: The Washington Week Bookshelf: "To Start a War: How the Bush Administration Took America into Iraq"
Washington Week Extra for August 7, 2020
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.
Dec. 22, 2016 11:42 a.m. EST
News: The Obama Legacy: From hope and change to achievements and setbacks
President Barack Obama was elected by promising hope and change, but during his eight years in the White House he learned that governing isn’t always easy. As the nation's first black president enters his final month in office, we explore his legacy, what he accomplished and what remains undone.
Mar. 25, 2016 9:11 p.m. EDT
News: 2016 Race: Ryan pleads for civility, candidates' wives take center stage, and Clinton's emails
House Speaker Paul Ryan delivered a plea for civility in the 2016 race this week, but did not mention frontrunner Donald Trump by name, demonstrating the reservation by Republican leaders in Washington to directly take him on. Meanwhile, the war of words between Trump and Ted Cruz escalated again this week when the candidates wives took center stage.
Feb. 12, 2016 5:59 p.m. EST
News: Washington Week Extra - Milwaukee Edition: A Special Voice of the Voters Town Hall
Gwen Ifill and the panel talk to voters of the Badger State less than 24 hours after the PBS Newshour Democratic Presidential Debate between HIllary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders. Voters asked the panel about the tone of the 2016 campaign, a lack of substance from the candidates and a potential Bernie Sanders-Donald Trump-Michael Bloomberg match-up in the general election.
Dec. 04, 2015 9:32 p.m. EST
News: U.S. Expands Footprint in Iraq, Assad Stays in Syria for Now and Budget Negotiations in Congress
As U.S. forces continues the fight against ISIS, the Pentagon announced plans to send more special operations forces to Iraq. In neighboring Syria, Bashar al Assad is likely to stay in power for the foreseeable future because, as Michael Crowley reports, the U.S. sees him as "an enemy we can work with."
Nov. 25, 2015 5:22 p.m. EST
News: The Coalition Fighting ISIS, Clinton's Campaign Tightrope and Holiday Book Suggestions
On the Webcast Extra, Peter Baker explains who is behind the 65-member coalition fighting ISIS. On the 2016 campaign trail, Hillary Clinton's campaign team has determined there is "no strategic advantage" to distance Clinton from Obama. And our annual Washington Week Winter Reading List is out! Our panelists share their must-read books to give you some inspiration for holiday giving.
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. 22, 2015 4:03 p.m. EDT
News: ISIS Victories in Iraq & Syria, Congressional Debates on Trade & NSA and 2016 Developments
Islamic State forces made significant gains in Iraq and Syria this wee. With ISIS controlling half of Syria, Yochi Dreazen of Foreign Policy reports on the U.S. efforts to fight back. Back home, Congress prepares to leave town for Memorial Day while continuing fights on contentious bills including fast-track trade authority and reauthorization of NSA data collection. Plus the 2016 race heats up.
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May. 15, 2015 9:17 p.m. EDT
News: Marco Rubio’s Foreign Policy, GOP's Evolving Iraq War Stance and #FreeJason
This week, 2016 Republican candidate Marco Rubio delivered a foreign policy speech at the Council on Foreign Relations. How does his foreign policy agenda fit with the Republican Party? Potential Republican candidate Jeb Bush was caught up in his brother's legacy with the Iraq War, and other GOP hopefuls distanced themselves from George W. Bush's decisions.
