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…
Jan. 13, 2023 8:32 p.m. EST
Clip: How will Biden's classified document controversy impact the Trump investigation?
President Biden is dealing with his own classified document controversy after days of revelations and bruising headlines. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to look into the matter and House Speaker Keven McCarthy said Cong…
Jan. 06, 2023 9:15 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week full episode, Jan. 6, 2023
After days of failed votes to elect a new speaker, the House is in limbo and questions remain whether Kevin McCarthy can unite Republicans. Plus, President Biden and Mitch McConnell appear together to tout infrastructure. Join Yamiche Alcindor, Ali …
Jan. 06, 2023 8:48 p.m. EST
Clip: Will Biden's show of bipartisanship with McConnell help him in the divided government?
With a week of chaos in the House, the spirit in the Senate has been one of cooperation. This week, President Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell traveled to Kentucky to tout the bipartisan infrastructure act passed last year and the be…
Jan. 06, 2023 8:42 p.m. EST
Clip: What the week of failed speaker votes means for McCarthy's leadership in the House
The new year has brought new problems to the House, the likes of which this country has not seen in more than a century. But after days of failed votes to elect him the next speaker, Rep. Kevin McCarthy has mounted a comeback after numerous closed-d…