The Politics of Giving Thanks

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Summary

On the Webcast Extra: In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the panelists discuss what news story they are most thankful for this year. From interviewing Bruce Springsteen aboard Air Force One to leaving the Washington Beltway to speak to voters, the panelists share their favorite moments.

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Cuomo’s Political Scandal & Biden’s Cabinet Challenges

March 5, 2021

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing backlash after being accused of sexual misconduct. The panel also discussed challenges for President Biden’s nominees to key positions. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates.
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Democracy Under Threat & The Fight For Voting Rights

March 5, 2021

FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that domestic terrorism threats continue after the January 6th insurrection. The panel also discussed voting rights legislation & President Biden’s hopeful COVID-19 vaccine news. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates.
This Week on Washington Week: The Future of American Democracy

March 4, 2021

It's been a busy week on Capitol Hill. Late Wednesday night, the House passed the “For the People Act,” a sweeping campaign finance and voting rights reform bill, as a very divided country battles over how to vote, who gets to vote, and fair and equitable voting overall.
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House cancels Thursday session after threats of violence by extremists

March 4, 2021

Capitol security has made significant updates after receiving intel that a group of extremists might storm the area tomorrow. FBI and DHS warn these extremists have discussed taking control of the U.S. Capitol and removing Democrats lawmakers.
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Officials Put ‘Unusual’ Limits on D.C. National Guard Before Riot, Commander Says

March 4, 2021

Pentagon officials placed “unusual” restrictions on the D.C.
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President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Decisions

February 26, 2021

President Joe Biden launched his first overseas military action by striking Syria. The panel talked in depth about Biden's move to not penalize Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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The COVID-19 Crisis & Investigating the Insurrection

February 26, 2021

This week Washington dealt with President Biden’s COVID-19 relief bill, a mounting virus death toll, and the fallout from the January 6th insurrection on the Capitol. The panel discussed new details from congressional hearings into the riot, President Biden’s latest foreign policy efforts, and where the country stands on vaccine distribution. The New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker guest moderates.
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President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Push

February 19, 2021

President Joe Biden said America is back during a speech at a virtual Munich Security Conference. The panel discussed Biden’s plans to restart nuclear negotiations with Iran, and re-committing the country to NATO.
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Biden sets deadlines for the COVID response as the GOP debates its future

February 19, 2021

President Joe Biden held his first town hall this week, answering about the vaccine rollout and his plans to get the country through the pandemic. The panel discussed where the Biden administration stands on the push to reopen classrooms, the government's response to Texas’s debilitating winter storm, and the cold war between Sen. Mitch McConnell and former President Donald Trump. CBS Senior White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang guest moderates.