Feb. 03, 2023 8:33 p.m. EST
Clip: How the debt ceiling debate between White House, Republicans may end
For the first time since Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker, he and President Biden held a one-on-one meeting at the White House. They discussed a long list of priorities, including the ability to avoid a financial crisis. Biden is sticking to…
Feb. 02, 2023 2:04 p.m. EST
Web Video: Inside the rise in executions during Trump's final months
New reporting by Rolling Stone magazine offers a detailed, and troubling, look at the unusually high number of federal executions that took place in the final months of President Donald Trump's term in office.
On Washington Week Recommends, Yamiche …
Jan. 27, 2023 9:18 p.m. EST
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The killing of Tyre Nichols shocks the nation as five fired Memphis police officers are charged with murder. Now, law enforcement agencies around the country are on high alert, bracing themselves for possible reaction to the video's release. Join mo…
Jan. 26, 2023 5:07 p.m. EST
Special: The forced prison labor that made companies rich
After the Civil War, a new form of slavery -- called "convict leasing" -- took place in the United States. For 60 years, Southern states imprisoned Black men, often for minor crimes, and forced them to work for private companies.
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Jan. 20, 2023 9:18 p.m. EST
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The discovery of additional classified documents at President Biden’s home added more tension to an already growing problem. Plus, House Republicans are demanding spending cuts before they agree to raise the debt ceiling. Join moderator Yamiche Alci…
Jan. 20, 2023 8:43 p.m. EST
Clip: Defeated GOP candidate arrested in latest case of alarming political violence
A former GOP New Mexico state House candidate was charged with multiple counts in connection with shootings at the Albuquerque homes of four Democratic elected officials. The news comes as officials revealed that U.S. Capitol Police investigated 7,5…
Jan. 20, 2023 8:40 p.m. EST
Clip: Biden faces more scrutiny over classified documents, GOP demands cuts to raise debt limit
For the second straight week, President Biden is facing scrutiny over his handling of classified documents from his days as vice president and Republicans were quick to pounce after more papers were found. Plus, the U.S. hit its debt limit but House…
Jan. 19, 2023 4:26 p.m. EST
Web Video: How AG Garland is expanding DOJ's civil rights footprint
Attorney General Merrick Garland is broadening how the Justice Department addresses and views civil rights issues.
On this episode of Washington Week Recommends, Yamiche Alcindor speaks to David Nakamura, with the Washington Post, about Garland's ef…
Jan. 13, 2023 9:01 p.m. EST
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The DOJ takes action after classified documents are found in President Biden’s former office and Delaware home. Plus, the GOP has its own problems as calls grow for one new lawmaker to step down. Join moderator Laura Barrón-López, Nicholas Confessor…
Jan. 13, 2023 8:37 p.m. EST
Clip: Why House Republican leaders are not calling for George Santos to resign
Kevin McCarthy finally realized his dream of wielding the speaker’s gavel. His first week on the job was relatively easy as Republicans passed several party-line bills. But a new split among House Republicans was revealed this week, how to deal with…
