Mar. 27, 2015 9:28 p.m. EDT
News: Congress Holds on Loretta Lynch, Gallup Poll Shows Government Distrust, Hillary Clinton’s “Charm Offensive” & US Troops in Iraq
While Congress accomplished a lot this week, they did not act on the nomination of Loretta Lynch, the woman the president has selected to succeed Eric Holder as Attorney General.
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. 13, 2015 9:10 p.m. EST
News: Obama Requests War Powers, Ceasefire Begins in Ukraine, Homeland Security Funding Fight, and Ups & Downs in 2016 Race
President Obama has formally asked Congress for war powers to fight Islamic State militants, but his request is being met with resistance. Republicans think Obama's three-year proposal is too restrictive with limits on his power, while Democrats want a ban on ground troops. And in Ukraine, a ceasefire deal negotiated by European leaders takes effect this weekend.
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Feb. 11, 2015 3:33 p.m. EST
News: 2002 Authorization for Military Force in Iraq
President Obama is officially asking Congress to authorize military action against the Islamic State militant group. Obama's three-year proposal would limit the use of ground troops in the fight. The proposed legislation is receiving mixed reviews on Capitol Hill where debate is expected in the next few weeks. Democrats want to limit the use of ground troops while Republicans want to give the president flexibility in the fight against ISIS. This formal request for military force would repl...
Feb. 06, 2015 1:20 p.m. EST
News: Should the U.S. beef up military support to Ukraine?
With the reigniting of the war in Ukraine, Western leaders are battling over how to help end the conflict. Should the U.S. send arms to fight Russian-backed rebels? Gwen Ifill hears opposing views from former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer and John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago.
Dec. 05, 2014 4:26 p.m. EST
News: Full Episode: Federal Probes into Policing, New Defense Chief, Averting a Government Shutdown
NBC News' Pete Williams reports on the multiple federal investigations into fatal, police-involved incidents involving minority citizens nationwide; McClatchy Newspapers' Nancy Youssef takes a closer look at newly nominated Ashton Carter for defense secretary, his qualifications and what challenges he may face during his confirmation hearings next year
Nov. 28, 2014 8 p.m. EST
News: Ferguson fallout, Chuck Hagel resigns, and Voice of the Voters
After a grand jury decided not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown, we look at what’s next as the issue of race and justice continues to capture national attention. Also, the surprise resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel after less than two years. Plus, we hear from our viewers on key issues like Washington gridlock, healthcare and the environment.
Nov. 18, 2014 11:45 a.m. EST
News: McCain offers portrait of America at war through the lives of its heroes
One of the most famous veterans in the U.S. shares stories of largely unknown American heroes from each of the nation’s armed conflicts in “Thirteen Soldiers: A Personal History of America at War.” Gwen Ifill sits down with author Sen. John McCain, who wrote the book with his longtime collaborator Mark Salter, to discuss the book and the incoming Congress.
Nov. 03, 2014 5:10 p.m. EST
News: May 6, 2011
After U.S. forces kill Osama bin Laden, America rejoices but the war on terror continues. The panel looks at the intelligence that led to bin Laden, the political and national security impact, and the strained US-Pakistan relationship. Joining guest host, Gloria Borger: James Kitfield, National Journal, Tom Gjelten, NPR, Peter Baker, New York Times, and Charles Babington, AP.
Nov. 03, 2014 4:45 p.m. EST
News: June 24, 2011
President Obama's announcement to begin drawing down U.S. troops from Afghanistan and what it means; the impact on class action suits because of the Supreme Court's Wal-Mart decision; and the latest on the growing GOP presidential field. Joining Gwen: Martha Raddatz, ABC News; Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times; Nia-Malika Henderson, Washington Post; and Pete Williams, NBC News.
