Oct. 02, 2015 9:29 p.m. EDT
News: Oregon Shooting Renews Push For Gun Laws, Republican House Leadership Shakeup and Russian Airstrikes in Syria
After a gunman opened fire at a community college in Oregon killing nine people, President Obama made an impassioned appeal for stronger gun control policy. Despite Obama's plea, Alexis Simendinger of Real Clear Politics says there seems to be no appetite to bring up new gun legislation on Capitol Hill and if any change occurs it’ll be a project for the next president.
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Sep. 04, 2015 5:44 p.m. EDT
News: Obama Highlights Climate Change in Alaska and Joe Biden's 2016 Path to Victory
President Obama became the first sitting president to visit the Arctic Circle this week as part of his trip to Alaska promoting his climate change agenda. Peter Baker of the New York Times calls Obama's trip his “legacy lap" and something to cross off his bucket list. Meanwhile, Vice President Joe Biden continues to weigh a 2016 run for the top job.
Aug. 28, 2015 9:47 p.m. EDT
News: Biden Weighs White House Run, Trump Spars With Media and Obama’s Post-Vacation Agenda
The declared Democratic presidential candidates spoke to party leaders in Minneapolis this week. As frontrunner Hillary Clinton takes on the Republican field, Bernie Sanders pushes his populist appeal, and Martin O'Malley pushes back at the DNC's debate plan. But speculation in Democratic circles continues to surround Joe Biden who is openly considering jumping into the race for the White House.
Aug. 28, 2015 9:41 p.m. EDT
News: The Politics of Mockery & Hair and Biden's Role Selling the Iran Deal
As the slow build to Election Day 2015 continues, the Summer campaign swings have turned to hair. Republican candidate Donald Trump pulled a stranger up on stage during a campaign appearance this week to prove to the audience that his famous hair is not in fact a toupee. And Democrat Hillary Clinton, who has spent decades in the national spotlight, can relate to the hair scrutiny.
Aug. 06, 2015 12:08 p.m. EDT
News: Is Obama’s Iran deal rhetoric working?
President Obama, in an address denouncing critics of the Iran nuclear agreement, warned that America’s international credibility would be lost if Congress kills the deal. How successful was the president in making his case? Gwen Ifill gets views from Ray Takeyh of the Council on Foreign Relations and Nicholas Burns of Harvard University.
Aug. 04, 2015 11:29 a.m. EDT
News: Will new clean power regulations stand up to challenges?
President Obama laid out new regulations that reset emissions standards for power plants and call for 28 percent of U.S. power to be generated from renewable energy. States, industry groups and politicians pushed back, setting the stage for legal challenges. Gwen Ifill gets views from Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
Jul. 17, 2015 7:01 p.m. EDT
News: Behind the Scenes at the Iran Talks in Vienna and Donald Trump's "Washing Machine" of Money
Over months of negotiations at the Iran nuclear talks, several key players are people you've never heard of including the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi. David Sanger explains the vital role he played. Plus, Indira Lakshmanan reports on the intense negotiations between Secretary of State John Kerry and his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif.
Jul. 16, 2015 10:35 a.m. EDT
News: Obama administration promotes Iran pact, bracing for fight
In the wake of the announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran, President Obama used an extended session with the White House Press Corps to make his case. Meanwhile, Vice President Joe Biden went to the Capitol to begin discussing the deal with lawmakers. Gwen Ifill reports on the efforts to persuade Congress and the American public.
Jul. 15, 2015 11:12 a.m. EDT
News: Iran deal is ‘most comprehensive and effective’ nuclear plan ever, says Ambassador Rice
On the day that Iran, the U.S. and five other world powers announced a historic agreement on its nuclear program, National Security Advisor Susan Rice joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the rules that ensure governing sanctions relief and whether President Obama is serious about using his veto power should Congress reject the deal.
Jul. 03, 2015 4:04 p.m. EDT
News: Victories for Obama Help Fight "Lame Duck" Status and Christie & Webb Enter 2016 Race
Obama looks to renew ties to Cuba with a new embassy in Havana. His approval numbers are at 2 year high after several administration victories in June. Peter Baker of The New York Times explains how Obama is fighting his lame duck status. Chris Christie, Bobby Jindal and Jim Webb are the latest candidates to join the presidential race, and Donald Trump lands in hot water.
