Jul. 27, 2018 9:25 p.m. EDT
News: The U.S. economy surges to a 4.1% growth rate while the trade war persists
After the Commerce Department announced Friday that the economy grew at a rate of 4.1%, the panelists discussed the impact of the president’s trade policies on the economy. The conversation also turned to the freeze on U.S.-EU trade tensions and the bombshell claims made by former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. Plus, leaders of the House Freedom Caucus call for the impeachment of AG Rod Rosenstein.
Jul. 20, 2018 9:42 p.m. EDT
News: Ex-Trump attorney’s tapes and alleged Russian agent indicted
The panelists discussed Friday's New York Times report alleging that Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, secretly recorded a conversation with the president. The roundtable’s conversation also turned to the headlines surrounding Maria Butina, the latest Russian charged with interfering in American politics.
Jul. 20, 2018 9:33 p.m. EDT
News: President Trump faces political firestorm after Putin meeting
The White House faced a week of contradictions and clarifications following President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki. The panelists discussed the summit's backlash, including DNI chief Dan Coats' comments and the reaction on Capitol Hill.
Jul. 13, 2018 9:26 p.m. EDT
News: The latest developments in the Russia probe
A dozen Russian nationals are indicted days before President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump also made global headlines during his international trip this week. Panelists discussed his time at the NATO summit and comments about British Prime Minister Theresa May.
Jul. 06, 2018 9:14 p.m. EDT
News: President Trump to meet with NATO allies in Brussels
The panelists previewed the president’s international agenda next week which includes a stop with NATO allies in Brussels, his first official visit to the United Kingdom and a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Jul. 06, 2018 9 p.m. EDT
News: President Donald Trump's Supreme Court shortlist
President Donald Trump is expected to announce his new Supreme Court nominee on Monday. The panelists discussed the leading contenders who could replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy and the confirmation battle brewing on Capitol Hill. Conversation also turned to the resignation of EPA administrator Scott Pruitt and the trade war between the United States and China.
Jun. 29, 2018 9:20 p.m. EDT
News: President Trump’s search for a new Supreme Court Justice
This week, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement sparked a political battle over the confirmation of his successor. Panelists continue the show’s discussion about how a new justice could impact policy, midterm politics and President Trump’s legacy.
Jun. 29, 2018 9:10 p.m. EDT
News: Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement causes a Supreme Court shakeup
An already historic week of decisions that reflected the Supreme Court’s conservative leanings was punctuated by the announcement that “swing” Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire in July. The panelists discussed the impact of the announcement, including Kennedy's legacy and potential replacements.
Jun. 26, 2018 4:42 p.m. EDT
News: From the Vault: Mitt Romney's Utah Senate bid
Utah voters will pick their candidates to run for an open Senate seat in Tuesday's primary elections. As voters head to the polls in Utah, we look back to a Washington Week Extra on February 17 when Mitt Romney first announced his Senate bid.
Jun. 22, 2018 10:15 p.m. EDT
News: Crisis at the border and in Washington
President Trump reverses course on separating families at the border and the political, social, and ethical ramifications continue to reverberate. After a turbulent week, the panelists discussed the immigration crisis and the challenges ahead.
