Sep. 03, 2014 12:05 p.m. EDT
News: In first primaries, Republicans gain footing for Senate showdown
On Tuesday, voters headed to the polls for midterm election primaries in North Carolina, Indiana and Ohio. Republican contenders backed by the Washington establishment, like Senate candidate Thom Tillis in North Carolina, and incumbents like House Speaker John Boehner, made a good showing. NewsHour political editor Domenico Montanaro joins Gwen Ifill to make sense of the results.
Sep. 02, 2014 5:07 p.m. EDT
News: Tensions Escalate in Ukraine and Republicans Gather at CPAC
The U.S. is ramping up pressure on Russia to de-escalate the growing tensions in Ukraine by imposing sanctinos and visa restrictions. Plus, Republicans, including many 2016 presidential hopefuls, gathered at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference to hone their message and rally their base ahead of the 2014 midterm elections.
Aug. 25, 2014 12:57 p.m. EDT
News: ISIL Executes Journalist James Foley; Eric Holder In Ferguson & Rick Perry Indicted
The ISIL threat and President Obama's response following the execution of journalist James Foley; Attorney General Holder visits Ferguson, Plus, the felony indictment against Texas Governor Rick Perry. Joining Gwen: Nancy Youssef, McClatchy Newspapers; Indira Lakshmanan, Bloomberg News, Pierre Thomas, ABC News; Amy Walter, Cook Political Report.
Aug. 25, 2014 12:50 p.m. EDT
News: Russian Convoys in Ukraine; Hostage Journalists in Syria & Remembering James Jeffords
On the Webcast Extra, Bloomberg's Indira Lakshmanan reports on Russian convoys rolling into Ukraine. Some call it "invasion," while others call it "humanitarian relief." Plus, the state of journalists abducted in Syria, Bank of America's record billion dollar mortgage settlement and remembering Sen. James Jeffords who single-handedly changed control of the Senate in 2001.
Aug. 12, 2014 4:40 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Recommendations for the Fed
On the webcast extra: David Wessel explains his suggestions for the new Fed chair. Also, the panelists explore whether recent electoral victories in New York and Massachusetts are signaling a new progressive era in America. Plus, why did House Republicans vote for cuts to food stamps?
Jul. 08, 2014 2:23 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Does the economy do better under Democrats or Republicans?
In the Webcast Extra, David Wessel discusses his story about whether the economy does better with Democrats or Republicans in the White House. Historically, according to economists, Democratic presidents fare better, but as David explains, it might be just luck. Also, Biden travelled to Asia this week. Jackie Calmes reports. And Michael Fletcher reports on the looming debt crisis in Puerto Rico.
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 1:48 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Mike Huckabee & the GOP War on Women, Clemency for Snowden, and the State of the Union
On the Webcast Extra, comments by Mike Huckabee at the Republican National Committee's winter meeting renew discussion of the GOP's war on women. Plus, a new HBO documentary about Mitt Romney's two failed presidential campaigns premieres this week. NBC News' Pete Williams discusses the possibility of clemency for NSA leaker Edward Snowden, and Real Clear Politics' Alexis Simendinger previews Pre
Jul. 08, 2014 1:35 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Most Endangered Incumbents in 2014 & Jeb Bush's 2016 Prospects
Which Congressional incumbents are vulnerable during their 2014 reelection campaigns? The LA Times' Doyle McManus reports on the prospects for Mitch McConnell, Mary Landrieu, Mark Pryor, and others. Plus, Congress is set to debate raising the debt ceiling later this month. Is the U.S. at risk of defaulting on its debts?
Jul. 08, 2014 1:29 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Is Scott Brown trying to make a New Hampshire comeback?
On the Webcast Extra, The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty discusses her recent trip to the Granite State where former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown is exploring a potential run for the Senate. Plus, The Atlantic's Molly Ball asks “Do liberals control the Democratic Party”? While most Republicans consider themselves conservative, far fewer Democrats would describe themselves as liberal. And Real C
