Middle East

Oct. 19, 2018 10:30 p.m. EDT

News: Saudi Arabia confirms the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia confirms the death of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying he died in a fight at the country’s consulate in Istanbul. How will this impact the U.S.-Saudi relationship? Plus, the countdown to the midterm elections continues.

Apr. 22, 2016 9:36 p.m. EDT

News: RNC meets in Florida, the Sanders movement, a redacted 9-11 report and remembering Prince

On the Webcast, Dan Balz returns from the RNC meeting in Florida to report on Republican preparations for an open convention in July. Plus, Doyle McManus answers the question "What's next for Bernie Sanders and his movement?" as he continues to fight for the Democratic nomination. And remembering music icon Prince who died this week at 57.

Mar. 10, 2016 11:15 a.m. EST

News: Violence and Iranian missile tests cause havoc in Israel

A wave of Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians and security forces has left the Middle Eastern state in turmoil, further exacerbated by the recent ballistic missile tests from Iran’s hardline Republican Guard faction. Gwen Ifill talks to Daniel Estrin of the Associated Press for more on the situation in Israel.

Feb. 19, 2016 4 p.m. EST

News: Antonin Scalia: American Original, a Sacrificial SCOTUS Nominee and Behind-the-Scenes at the GOP Debate

On the Webcast Extra, long-time Supreme Court reporter Joan Biskupic tells stories of Antonin Scalia, the man who she literally wrote the book on. And as the fight to nominate Scalia's successor picks up, talk about a potential "sacrificial" nominee has picked up because Republicans have vowed to block anyone nominated by Obama.

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.

Jan. 08, 2016 9:11 p.m. EST

News: State of the Union Preview, Next Democratic Debate, and Building a Left-Wing Tea Party

On the Webcast Extra, a week after announcing new executive action on guns, President Obama is set to deliver his final State of the Union address on Tuesday where he will lay out the agenda for his final year in office. On the campaign trail, the Democrats hoping to succeed Obama are preparing for their next debate, and Martin O'Malley is fighting to get on the stage.

Sep. 11, 2015 9:38 p.m. EDT

News: Biden Weighs 2016 Run, Clinton’s Email Contrition, Trump’s Surge, Overcoming Iran Deal opposition & Accepting Syrian Refugees

In an appearance on The Late Show, Vice President Joe Biden gave an emotional answer about his current thinking about entering the 2016 race for the White House. Meanwhile, his would-be Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton apologized this week for her use of a private email server during her tenure as secretary of State.

May. 15, 2015 9:13 p.m. EDT

News: Senate Compromises on Trade Bill, Amtrak Crash Renews Infrastructure Debate, Jeb Bush's Iraq Stumble and Obama Meets with Arab Allies

Senate leaders compromised on a deal to fast-track President Barack Obama’s trade initiative after Senate Democrats rejected the president’s original proposal. Manu Raju of POLITICO explains how the compromise came together.

May. 12, 2015 11:39 a.m. EDT

News: Why did Saudi King Salman pull out of Camp David talks?

Saudi Arabia's King Salman and the King of Bahrain won’t be attending President Obama’s summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council at Camp David, instead sending officials in their place.The State Department denied it's a snub, triggered by concerns about the U.S. pursuit of a nuclear deal with Iran. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner joins Gwen Ifill to discuss.

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.