Sep. 03, 2014 11:05 a.m. EDT
News: Can Obama successfully defend Ukraine as unity wanes in Europe?
Despite President Obama’s urging of NATO countries to reaffirm commitment to defend democracy in Ukraine, France says it will fulfill a multi-billion dollar contract with Russia. Gwen Ifill joins to Heather Conley of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and David Kramer of Freedom House to discuss how Mr. Obama can sustain a unified effort amid divided interests in Europe.
Sep. 03, 2014 11:01 a.m. EDT
News: Will loan forgiveness offer long-term student debt solution?
The average person graduating from college in 2013 borrowed nearly $30,000 in student debt. To help Americans overburdened by their loans, President Obama signed a new executive order that expands on a 2010 law that capped federal loan repayments at 10 percent of borrowers' monthly income. Gwen Ifill talks to Richard Vedder of Ohio University and Deanne Loonin of the National Consumer Law Center.
Aug. 27, 2014 3:17 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: The Impact of Press Secretary Jay Carney’s Departure
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney surprised everyone today when announced his impending departure after 3-1/2 years in the job. Our panelists – including three White House reporters – discuss the impact of Carney’s departure. How was his relationship with reporters? And what can be expected from his replacement, Josh Earnest?
Aug. 27, 2014 12:30 p.m. EDT
News: Deficit Deal Stalemate
Newly re-elected, President Obama has to find a way to get a divided Congress to reach an agreement to prevent a fiscal crisis or risk pushing the country into recession. We look in the vault to November 2011 when the the supercommittee failed to reach a budget deal affecting national politics and the economy.
Aug. 26, 2014 2:58 p.m. EDT
News: Crises in Ukraine & the Middle East and Immigration Challenges at Home
We examine the options being considered by the United States and European nations to address the number of international crises, and Obama addresses the recent surge of children illegally entering the U.S. and immigration reform . Joining Gwen: Doyle McManus of the Los Angeles Times, Nancy Youssef of McClatchy Newspaper and Peter Baker of The New York Times.
Jul. 08, 2014 2:12 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: The Optics of Obama's Press Conference & Changes at the Fed
As the president leaves for his Hawaiian vacation, Dan Balz discusses the optics of his year-end press conference. Will the nomination of Max Baucus to be Ambassador to China get a smooth confirmation in the Senate? Susan Davis discusses. Pete Williams discusses federal sentencing guidelines for drug charges, and Greg Ip compares Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to his predecessor Alan Greenspan.
Jul. 08, 2014 2:01 p.m. EDT
News: Fixing the Affordable Care Act and Iran Nuclear Talks
How the Obama administration plans to fix the Affordable Care Act and how it could stall other second-term legislative priorities; and the recent negotiations and sticking points of a deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program. Joining Gwen: Indira Lakshmanan, Bloomberg News; John Harwood, CNBC/ The New York Times; Dan Balz, Washington Post; Jeff Zeleny, ABC News.
Jul. 08, 2014 2 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: The Sleeper Stories of 2014
On the Webcast Extra, the panelists discuss the stories that may creep up in the coming year including the pivot to Asia, potential runoff elections in Senate races in Georgia and Louisiana, and the “sleepy time” ahead in Congress.
Jul. 08, 2014 1:56 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Chris Christie and the Politics of Scandal
On the Webcast Extra, our panelists discuss the politics of scandal as New Jersey Gov. Christie continues to manage the fallout from the GW Bridge closure. How will it affect his new role at the Republican Governors Association as he travels to Florida to campaign for GOP candidates? Plus, what are the chances of the Farm Bill passing? And President Obama is set to announce changes to the NSA surv
Jul. 08, 2014 1:52 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Congressional retirements, recess appointments, and the NSA debate
How Gov. Chris Christie is trying to distance himself from the erupting traffic jam political fallout; a closer look at Robert Gates’ new memoir; the politics at play behind extending emergency benefits to the long-term unemployed; and a look at the war on poverty. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, New York Times'; John Dickerson, Slate/ CBS News; Ed O'Keefe, Washington Post; Beth Reinhard, National Jour
