Oct. 02, 2015 9:32 p.m. EDT
News: Education Secretary Steps Down, Obama Addresses Critics of Syria Policy
At a White House press conference, President Obama addressed critics of U.S. policy in Syria -- including his former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Original Obama administration Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced his plans to step down at the end of the year. Alexis Simendinger of Real Clear Politics discusses his legacy.
Jul. 30, 2015 11:34 a.m. EDT
News: NATO Commander: Russia’s use of force in Europe is a major threat
Gen. Philip Breedlove, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the alliance with Turkey against the Islamic State and why Russia poses a major threat in Europe today.
![Several prominent political leaders in South Carolina have called for the removal of the Confederate flag that flies on the State House grounds in Columbia. [CNN]](https://washington-week-production-tc.digi-producers.pbs.org/uploads/images/2024/02/20150625_Confederate_flag_South_Carolina.height-300.jpg)
Jul. 10, 2015 6:22 p.m. EDT
News: Massive Government Data Breach, Confederate Flag Comes Down in S.C., Trump Unnerves GOP and Iran Nuclear Talks Continue
After the personal data of 21 million federal employees and their families was stolen, the director of the Office of Personnel Management resigned Friday. CNBC's John Harwood reports. The Confederate flag is no longer flying on the grounds of the South Carolina State House. Plus, Donald Trump's controversial comments about immigration have Republican Party leaders wondering how to respond.
Jun. 19, 2015 9:04 p.m. EDT
News: Donald Trump's 2016 Campaign, Hostage Policy Review, Defense Authorization and Baseball Hacking
Next week, it’s anticipated that the administration will release the review of its hostage policy. Foreign Policy’s Yochi Dreazen previews what to expect. Why hack the Houston Astros?
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 4:16 p.m. EDT
News: Military Suicide Prevention, 2016 Super PACs and Highway Infrastructure in Congress
The Pentagon recently ended its suicide prevention program, Vets4Warriors. Yochi Dreazen reports on why the program, which has assisted hundreds of thousands of veterans, is at risk. Dan Balz explains the role super PACs will play in the primary elections. Plus, why no one should underestimate certain 2016 "underdogs" and a report on the state of the infrastructure bill in Congress.
![Marco Rubio discusses his foreign policy vision at the Council on Foreign Relations [CNN]](https://washington-week-production-tc.digi-producers.pbs.org/uploads/images/2024/02/20150513marcorubio.height-300.jpg)
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.
Apr. 24, 2015 9:13 p.m. EDT
News: Two Republican Candidates from Florida, Compensating Families of Killed Hostages, U.S. Contractors Fueling Arab Wars & Mammogram Funding
Two of the Republican candidates eyeing the White House in 2016 are from Florida, and CNN’s Jeff Zeleny details the competitive friendship between Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio.
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. 24, 2015 11:48 a.m. EDT
News: ‘Intelligence failures’ led to accidental drone deaths, says former counterterror center director
Revelations about the accidental deaths of two hostages by a U.S. drone in Pakistan raises questions about American war tactics and casualties. Gwen Ifill leads a discussion with Adam Entous of The Wall Street Journal, Michael Leiter, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and Rep. John Delaney, D-Md.
