Jul. 08, 2014 1:12 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Scott Brown's Comeback, Kerry-Lavrov Relationship, Ukraine Aid Stalls
On the Webcast Extra, former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown has recently relocated to New Hampshire is planning a challenge to incumbent Sen. Jean Shaheen. After six hours of meetings with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, Secretary of State John Kerry's relationship is dissected by Bloomberg's Indira Lakshamanan. And an aid package for Ukraine has stalled in Congress.
Jul. 08, 2014 12:59 p.m. EDT
News: The Stories That Shaped 2013
We take pause for the holidays to look back at the big stories of 2013 from the start of Obama's second term and the continued partisan deadlock in Washington to attempts by the GOP to reorganize after the elections of 2012. Gwen talks with 16 regular Washington Week panelists to get their perspective and analysis on the stories that shaped 2013.
Jul. 08, 2014 12:50 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Same-sex coverage under Affordable Care Act & campaign finance at Supreme Court
On the Webcast Extra, Bloomberg's Alex Wayne discusses coverage for same-sex couples under the Affordable Care Act. Plus, Reuters' Joan Biskupic discusses an upcoming Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance reform and secret recordings inside the courtroom. And LA Times' Doyle McManus explains how the situation in Ukraine is sparking a debate inside the Republican Party.
Jul. 08, 2014 12:46 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Senate Pushes to Declassify CIA Torture Report
Sen. Dianne Feinstein and the Senate Intelligence Committee are pushing to declassify a CIA report on the use of torture. And while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid continues to attack conservative billionaires and Super PAC funders Charles and David Koch, The Washington Post's Matea Gold digs deeper into the Koch Brothers background and influence in the GOP.
Jul. 08, 2014 12:34 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Obama's Asia Pivot, Rand Paul's GOP Rise & Google's DC Footprint
With planned trips to Japan and South Korea, President Obama is pivoting his focus to Asia. The New York Times' Peter Baker discusses how previous trips to Asia have been sidelined. Plus, Rand Paul spoke in New Hampshire last weekend. As he competes with Ted Cruz with the GOP attention, who will win out as the 2016 primaries get closer?
Jul. 08, 2014 12:15 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Benghazi Investigations and Climate Change
Dan Balz of the Washington Post explains why Republicans want to launch yet another investigation into the Benghazi killings and why Democrats are pushing back. Pete Williams of NBC news explains why the Supreme Court may have rejected another case involving gun rights. And Coral Davenport of the New York Times comments on how climate change is already impacting Florida.
Jul. 08, 2014 12:10 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Upcoming Primaries and Transgender Troops
Tonight, Molly Ball offers a primer on Georgia's GOP primary elections next Tuesday. Plus, John Dickerson has analysis of the competition between tea party and establishment Republicans in Kentucky. Martha Raddatz reports on her conversation with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel about the U.S. military's policy on transgender troops. John Harwood talks about a safety mistake that's costing GM $35M
Jul. 08, 2014 11:37 a.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Hard Choices and Iraq Involvement
On the Webcast Extra, John Harwood of CNBC discusses Hillary Clinton's political success and public persona as she hits the book tour for 'Hard Choices.' McClatchy Newspapers’ Nancy Youssef explains why the violence in Iraq hits close to home for the Pentagon and whether the US should hold Iraqi President Nouri al-Maliki partially responsible.
Jul. 08, 2014 11:31 a.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: "Hard Choices," Government Shutdown, and Ukraine Conflict
On the Webcast Extra, which doctors make the most from Medicare? Bloomberg's Alex Wayne reports on the amount of money Medicare pays doctors. Plus, Real Clear Politics' Alexis Simendinger digs deeper into the background of Health and Human Services secretary nominee Sylvia Mathews Burwell.
Jul. 07, 2014 5:23 p.m. EDT
News: Christie Saga Continues, McDonnell's Downfall, Election Reform and Syria Peace Conference
The investigation into alleged political strong-arming by Christie's office, the indictment of Bob McDonnell, the recommendations by the presidential commission on election reform and the latest on the major Syria peace conference in Switzerland. Joining Gwen: Dan Balz, Washington Post; Pete Williams, NBC News; Indira Lakshmanan, Bloomberg News; Alexis Simendinger, RealClearPolitics
