Dec. 19, 2014 9:39 p.m. EST
News: Webcast Extra: Global Terror Threats and Cuba & Cold War Politics
On the Webcast Extra, after attacks in Pakistan and Australia this week, The New York Times' David Sanger reports on terror threats around the world. Plus, following the announcement of renewed diplomacy with Cuba, we discuss the effects of Cold War attitudes that linger in Cuba and how quickly Cuba will see change. And as President Obama heads off for a vacation in Hawaii, CNBC's John Harwood d
Dec. 12, 2014 8:58 p.m. EST
News: Senate Releases CIA Torture Report & Bipartisan Budget Deal
The release of a Senate report detailing the CIA's enhanced interrogation tactics after the September 11 attacks has the CIA, Congress, and present and former administrations scrambling for answers. The New York Times' Mark Mazzetti, Los Angeles Times' Doyle McManus examine results of the five-year investigation. Also Real Clear Politics' Alexis Simendinger and ABC News' Jeff Zeleny explain how
Dec. 05, 2014 6:02 p.m. EST
News: Supreme Court set to decide pregnancy discrimination and free speech, secret 2016 primaries and an unusual ally against ISIS
On the Webcast Extra, Supreme Court justices heard arguments in cases about the limits of free speech on Facebook and pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. While the 2016 campaign for president hasn't officially begun, potential candidates are maneuvering behind the scenes for fundraisers and web-gurus. And in the fight against ISIS, Iran has begun air strikes against the terrorist group.
Nov. 03, 2014 4:10 p.m. EST
News: September 30, 2011
Airstrikes killed Anwar al-Awlaki, a U.S.-born Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen. At home, dissatisfied GOP voters want Gov. Chris Christie to join the presidential race. Also, President Obama feuds with his base. Plus, a stopgap bill temporarily prevents a government shutdown. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson, Slate/CBS News; Sam Youngman, The Hill; Major Garrett, National Journal; Pierre Thomas, ABC News.
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.
Nov. 03, 2014 12:08 p.m. EST
News: May 11, 2012
What's the political fallout of President Obama's support for same-sex marriage? Plus, longtime Senator Richard Lugar, R-Ind., lost his party's primary. What does that mean for moderate republicans and incumbents? Also, the double-agent al-Qaeda plotter. Joining Gwen: Major Garrett, National Journal; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine & CBS News; Susan Davis, USA Today; Pierre Thomas, ABC News.
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. 17, 2014 3:38 p.m. EDT
News: Obama Names Ebola Czar, Economic Recovery Anxiety, Midterm Debates and ISIS Movement
We discuss the role of the new EbolaCzar, the likelihood of a travel ban and Obama's efforts to build a global effort against this endemic disease. Also, what the Federal Reserve, Treasury and Wall Street tell us about national economic anxiety. A preview of the issues, personalities and tight races in the midterm elections. Plus, the resiliency of ISIS and Obama's coalition-building strategy to f
Oct. 09, 2014 1:47 p.m. EDT
News: Obama's Pre-Vacation Press Conference, U.S.-Russia Tensions
President Obama held a rare presidential news conference with new surveillance proposals; the broader deterioration of U.S.-Russia relations and the terror threats that lead to the evacuation of U.S. embassies overseas. Joining Gwen: Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times; Martha Raddatz, ABC News; and Alexis Simendinger, Real Clear Politics.
Oct. 03, 2014 9:49 p.m. EDT
News: White House Security Blunder
On this week’s Webcast Extra, Carol Leonnig of the Washington Post discusses the Secret Service's negligent response to Oscar R. Ortega-Hernandez attack on the White House; Peter Baker of the New York Times covers how the Obama Administration underestimated ISIS's influence in Iraq
