Aug. 04, 2017 9:46 p.m. EDT
News: Trump's frustration with the Afghan War grows, diplomats respond to leaked Trump transcripts
NBC News' Carol Lee explains how President Trump's frustration is growing with the Afghan War. The panelists also discuss how diplomats responded to leaked Trump transcripts, along with a democratic governor's switch to the Republican Party.
Aug. 04, 2017 9:20 p.m. EDT
News: Russia probe continues as President Trump turns to issues aimed at rallying his base
President Trump turned his attention to issues that rally his conservative base – immigration and affirmative action – after last week’s failure to move forward with health care reform in the Senate. But the president has again found himself in a familiar place: up against the ropes with news about continued Russia probes.
Aug. 04, 2017 9:20 p.m. EDT
News: President Trump turns to issues aimed at rallying his base, tensions flare between some Republicans, and Russia probe continues
President Trump turned his attention to issues that rally his conservative base – immigration and affirmative action – after last week’s failure to move forward with health care reform in the Senate. But the president has again found himself in a familiar place: up against the ropes with news about continued Russia probes. Special Counsel Robert Mueller is assembling a grand jury to help his investigation into Russian meddling in last year's election and potential collusion with the Trump cam...
Jul. 24, 2017 11:37 a.m. EDT
News: Washington Week Ahead: Will the whole truth come out?
This week, several key advisers to President Trump are talking to Congress about the ongoing investigation into Russian meddling in the presidential election. Plus, the Senate is scheduled to vote on its health care reform bill.
Jul. 21, 2017 9:49 p.m. EDT
News: President Trump tries to rein in the Russia investigation as staff shakeups hit the White House
Staff shakeups hit the White House Friday. Press secretary Sean Spicer resigned, and Anthony Scaramucci was introduced as President Trump's new communications director. The roundtable also looked back on the first six months of the administration, highlighting the achievements and setbacks.
Jul. 17, 2017 2:40 p.m. EDT
News: Washington Week Ahead: Voter Integrity
As President Trump marks his six-month anniversary in the Oval Office, the cloud of Russia investigations continues to cast a shadow over the White House. Trump also established the Presidential Commission on Election Integrity to investigate voter fraud during the last election. The commission headed by Vice President Mike Pence and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach will hold its first meeting this week.
Jul. 14, 2017 9:33 p.m. EDT
News: White House in crisis mode after Donald Trump Jr.'s emails with Russian lawyer
President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. released emails detailing a June 2016 meeting with a Russian attorney, and the White House entered crisis mode to contain the fallout. While the president publicly defended his son, Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill were critical of the response and continue investigations into possible collusion. Plus, Senate GOP unveiled revised health plan.
Jul. 07, 2017 9:29 p.m. EDT
News: Trump and Putin have first face-to-face meeting
President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G20 Summit in Germany. Trump pressed Putin about Russia's role in meddling in the U.S. presidential election which Putin denied doing. How is Trump reshaping American foreign policy six months after taking office? And how does the global community view the new president?
Jun. 23, 2017 9:44 p.m. EDT
News: How does the closed-door health care debate compare to Obamacare debate?
Senate Republicans crafted their Affordable Care Act replacement largely behind closed doors. Democrats were critical of the process, but during the Obamacare debate in 2009, Republicans thought the process was too secretive. How do the two debates compare? Plus, House Republicans are looking forward to debating infrastructure.
Jun. 16, 2017 9:59 p.m. EDT
News: Calls for unity in the aftermath of Congressional shooting
Republicans and Democrats came together for a moment of bipartisan unity after Rep. Steve Scalise was critically wounded in a shooting at a Congressional baseball practice. Moments like this are a test of leadership and civility for elected officials that so often retreat to partisan corners. But the united moment doesn't remove the very serious divides officials have on issues like health care.
