Apr. 28, 2017 9:40 p.m. EDT
News: Trump eyes 2020 challengers and will skip White House Correspondents Dinner
During a speech to the National Rifle Association, President Trump revived an old campaign slam at Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, dismissing his potential 2020 Democratic challenger as "Pocahontas." On the same trip, Trump raised money for Georgia Congressional candidate Karen Handel in her bid to beat Democrat Jon Ossoff in a seat held by Republicans for four decades.
Apr. 20, 2017 6:06 p.m. EDT
News: Meet Robert Costa, new Washington Week moderator
Washington Post political reporter Robert Costa has been named the new moderator of Washington Week. Robert has been a frequent guest on Washington Week since 2014 and has been a guest moderator in recent weeks. Learn more about Robert’s life and reporting.
Feb. 24, 2017 9:25 p.m. EST
News: Is President Trump redefining the Republican Party? Plus, angry voters voice discontent in town halls.
President Trump riled up conservative voters in a fiery speech at CPAC Friday where he took on his favorite foil -- the press. After one month in the Oval Office, is Trump changing the core of the Republican Party? All week long Republican lawmakers have seen voter frustration up close in boisterous town hall meetings across the country.
Feb. 17, 2017 9:50 p.m. EST
News: FBI director briefs Intel Committee, Trump address Congressional Black Caucus and VP Pence's role in the White House
During his first press conference, President Trump had a much-discussed interaction with reporter April Ryan who asked the president if he intended to consult the Congressional Black Caucus about his urban agenda. Plus, in the aftermath of the firing, Dan Balz discusses the role of Vice President Mike Pence in the White House and as a liaison to Congress.
Feb. 17, 2017 9:48 p.m. EST
News: President Trump defends administration from Russia concerns in first solo press conference
In a 77-minute press conference, President Trump defended his administration's accomplishments and shifted blame for its shortcomings just one month after taking the oath of office. His first solo news conference came just days after his national security adviser was asked to resign and new questions were raised about his campaign and administration's contact with Russian officials.
Dec. 02, 2016 4:42 p.m. EST
News: Trump and Clinton campaign managers clash and how Trump will handle the press
Sparks flew between Trump and Clinton campaign managers at a post-election review at Harvard when the subject of the alt-right's involvement in the Trump campaign came up. Is this tension a microcosm for how the country is dealing post-election? And as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, how will his relationship with the White House press corps evolve?
Nov. 23, 2016 3:50 p.m. EST
News: How the media covers the president
Candidate Trump showed a particular aversion to the national press corps assigned to cover him, but how will President Trump interact with reporters? And will the president-elect follow past precedent and have a protective pool of reporters with him at all times? In the past, such a pool of journalists has helped capture historical events like the September 11 attacks.
Nov. 18, 2016 7:50 p.m. EST
News: A tribute to Gwen Ifill’s remarkable life and legacy
Washington Week celebrates Gwen Ifill's remarkable life and legacy with the friends and colleagues who knew her best. Michele Norris, Gwen’s close friend, leads the conversation between many of their fellow journalists, and notes how she embodied the motto “lift while you climb.”
Nov. 18, 2016 6:34 p.m. EST
News: Friends and colleagues celebrate the life of Gwen Ifill
Michele Norris leads Gwen Ifill's friends and colleagues in sharing stories about Gwen's life and reflecting on the legacy she will leave. They remember her truthfulness, her warmth, her dedication to journalism and her incredible knack for storytelling. Karen Tumulty of the Washington Post says it best: "it's amazing that someone could be an anchor and a compass at the same time."
Nov. 14, 2016 5:08 p.m. EST
News: President Obama: Gwen Ifill was an "extraordinary journalist"
President Obama remembered "Washington Week" moderator and "PBS NewsHour" co-anchor Gwen Ifill, who died Monday at age 61. Obama called Ifill a friend and "extraordinary journalist." "I always appreciated Gwen's reporting even when I was at the receiving end of one of her tough and thorough interviews," Obama said. "She was an especially powerful role model for young women and girls who admired her integrity, her tenacity and her intellect."