Nov. 03, 2014 12:20 p.m. EST
News: April 6, 2012
After three big wins Mitt Romney has scored more than half of the delegates needed for the GOP presidential nomination. Plus, new unemployment numbers shed light on the economy. Also, female voters, the President's Supreme Court remarks and more. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson, Slate Magazine/CBS News; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post; Jackie Calmes, New York Times; David Wessel, Wall Street Journal.
Nov. 03, 2014 12:14 p.m. EST
News: April 27, 2012
As the campaigns look ahead, Mitt Romney targets Barack Obama, but he is targeting youth voters. The Supreme Court hears arguments on Arizona immigration law. Also, a year after Osama bin Laden's death, balancing terrorism and civil liberties. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson, Slate Magazine/CBS News; Alexis Simendinger, RealClearPolitics; Pete Williams, NBC News; James Kitfield, National Journal.
Oct. 28, 2014 3:49 p.m. EDT
News: Sequestration Deadline and Voters Right Act
We look at why the White House and Congress could not reach a deal to avoid the sequester before the March 1 deadline. Plus, the potential economic impact of mandatory federal spending cuts. Also, we analyze the Supreme Court case that challenges a key part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Joining Gwen: Joan Biskupic, Reuters; Gloria Borger, CNN; and David Wessel, Wall Street Journal.
Oct. 28, 2014 2:37 p.m. EDT
News: Same Sex Marriage at the Supreme Court, Obama's Push on Guns
The Supreme Court heard two same-sex marriage cases this week. We look at the similarities and differences between these cases and the shift in public opinion on same-sex marriage. Also, Obama urges Congress to pass gun legislation. Joining Doyle McManus of the Los Angeles Times: Joan Biskupic, Reuters; Pete Williams, NBC News; John Harwood, CNBC and New York Times; Dan Balz, Washington Post.
Oct. 22, 2014 4:24 p.m. EDT
News: U.S. to Aid Syrian Rebels, NSA Leaks, Immigration and SCOTUS
The U.S. plans military support for Syrian rebels after determining President Assad’s troops have used chemical weapons, the national security and political fallout of Edward Snowden's NSA leaks, Congress moves towards immigration reform and the latest SCOTUS decision. Joining Gwen: Mark Mazzetti, New York Times; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, Alan Gomez, USA Today and Joan Biskupic, Reuters.
Oct. 22, 2014 2:59 p.m. EDT
News: The Legal and Political Implications of the SCOTUS Rulings
The Supreme Court handed down decisions this week on key social issues including same sex marriage, affirmative action and voting rights. What are the legal, political and policy effects of these landmark decisions? Joining Gwen: Pete Williams, NBC News; Joan Biskupic, Reuters; Dan Balz, Washington Post; and Amy Walter, Cook Political Report
Oct. 17, 2014 5:24 p.m. EDT
News: Voter ID Laws, Florida's Fan Debate, Cell Phone Privacy & Operation Inherent Resolve
On this week’s Webcast Extra, courts are striking down voter ID laws ahead of the midterm elections. In Florida's gubernatorial debate, Gov. Rick Scott temporarily refused to debate former Gov. Charlie Crist because of an electric fan. John Dickerson reports on #fangate. Plus, the FBI wants cell phones to have a backdoor for government surveillance, and the U.S. has named the campaign against ISIS
Oct. 15, 2014 5:05 p.m. EDT
News: Immigration Reform, Egypt and Revisiting Abortion Laws
The Obama administration's attempt to navigate a diplomatic tightrope in Egypt, efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform in the House, growing restrictive state abortion laws, and redemption after political sex scandals. Joining Gwen: Alan Gomez, USA Today; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post; Peter Baker, New York Times; and Beth Reinhard, National Journal.
Oct. 10, 2014 3:44 p.m. EDT
News: Tackling Ebola Anxiety, Same-Sex Marriage Surge, Panetta on Obama, and Midterm Campaigning
Alexis Simendinger explores how the U.S. government is tackling Ebola globally and allaying national concerns about the virus. Also, Pete Williams reports on the immediate impact of the Supreme Court's decision to reject any same-sex marriage cases. Gloria Borger interviewed former CIA head Leon Panetta on his recent memoir and criticism of Obama. Plus, Karen Tumulty reports on the “wild card” rac
Sep. 08, 2014 5:39 p.m. EDT
News: Supreme Court considers definition of 'recess' in case on Obama's appointments
Can the president bypass the Senate in making temporary appointments? Gwen Ifill talks to Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal about how a local labor dispute transformed into a debate of presidential power and the Supreme Court's first time considering the Constitution's recess appointments clause.
