Nov. 13, 2015 9:58 p.m. EST
News: Searching for the Paris Attackers, Big Democratic Donors, Voting Rights at the State Level and Few Truths in Election 2016
On the Webcast Extra, David Sanger reports on the search for the Paris attackers that has led to border closings and increased military response in France as authorities try to determine if this was a centralized plan or a local group. In Election 2016, big money Democratic donors have yet to open their wallets to leading candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
Nov. 13, 2015 9:46 p.m. EST
News: Terror Attacks in Paris & Trump Sharpens His Carson Criticism
Terrorists struck multiple locations across Paris leaving over 100 people dead in attacks including multiple shootings and a bombing at a soccer stadium. The New York Times' David Sanger reports on the reverberations beyond the French capital. On the 2016 campaign trail, Donald Trump took aim at his Republican rivals this week, comparing his co-frontrunner Ben Carson to a child molester.
Oct. 30, 2015 9:18 p.m. EDT
News: Republicans Debate the Economy, Paul Ryan Elected House Speaker & Obama Authorizes Boots on Ground in Syria
Republican presidential candidates debated economic issues in their third matchup of the 2016 election. In Congress, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, despite his initial hesitation, was elected the 54th Speaker of the House this week. Ryan called for unity and renewal within the GOP party, the week that outgoing Speaker John Boehner helped pass a bipartisan budget deal.
Oct. 09, 2015 9:49 p.m. EDT
News: Hillary Clinton Preps for Possible Biden Campaign, Public Opinion on Gun Control, ISIS Backlash in Russia, & Death Penalty at the Supreme Court
Hillary Clinton asserted this week that her team is not digging up information on Vice President Joe Biden if he were to run, but Anne Gearan of The Washington Post believes Clinton’s team is not sitting idly by waiting for Biden's decision.
Oct. 02, 2015 9:32 p.m. EDT
News: Education Secretary Steps Down, Obama Addresses Critics of Syria Policy
At a White House press conference, President Obama addressed critics of U.S. policy in Syria -- including his former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Original Obama administration Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced his plans to step down at the end of the year. Alexis Simendinger of Real Clear Politics discusses his legacy.
Jun. 19, 2015 9:04 p.m. EDT
News: Donald Trump's 2016 Campaign, Hostage Policy Review, Defense Authorization and Baseball Hacking
Next week, it’s anticipated that the administration will release the review of its hostage policy. Foreign Policy’s Yochi Dreazen previews what to expect. Why hack the Houston Astros?
Jun. 19, 2015 9:02 p.m. EDT
News: Charleston Church Shooting, House Revives Trade Bill, Al Qaeda Leader Killed in Drone Strike, Jeb Bush Enters 2016 Race
The Justice Department launched a hate crimes investigation into the mass shooting at a historic black church in Charleston, S.C., that left nine people dead. NPR's Carrie Johnson reports on President Obama's calls for a shift in how the U.S. thinks about gun violence. In Congress, GOP leaders worked with the White House to pass fast-trade trade authority after Democrats blocked the initial bill.
Jun. 12, 2015 9:12 p.m. EDT
News: ISIS Bride Captured, White House Press Evacuated, Ted Cruz Battles GOP and Rand Paul's Payback
In Syria, a senior ISIS leader is dead and his wife was taken into U.S. military custody. What’s next for her? Nancy Youssef of The Daily Beast reports. Plus, a bomb threat forces press members to evacuate the White House Briefing Room.
Jun. 05, 2015 4:35 p.m. EDT
News: Bush Loyalty, New Boston Terror Threat and Lincoln the Hawk
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is expected to officially launch his presidential campaign this month, but several key Bush family supporters aren't sold yet. But at the White House, a new guest is already moving in, but it’s not who you would expect. A hawk has taken up residence on the White House grounds. And officials in Boston deal with a new terror threat.
May. 22, 2015 4:03 p.m. EDT
News: ISIS Victories in Iraq & Syria, Congressional Debates on Trade & NSA and 2016 Developments
Islamic State forces made significant gains in Iraq and Syria this wee. With ISIS controlling half of Syria, Yochi Dreazen of Foreign Policy reports on the U.S. efforts to fight back. Back home, Congress prepares to leave town for Memorial Day while continuing fights on contentious bills including fast-track trade authority and reauthorization of NSA data collection. Plus the 2016 race heats up.
