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President-elect Trump still has over 600 nominees announce with less than two weeks until inauguration.
President Obama delivers and emotional farewell address in Chicago.
First Trump cabinet nominees confirmed, Hillary Clinton attends inauguration and thousands expected for women's march
President Trump signs executive order freezing refugee visas from predominantly Muslim countries.
How will new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson impact American foreign policy?
Republican and Democratic lawmakers are facing angry constituents in town hall meetings across the country. Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz was booed and faced shouts of "Do your job!" during a town hall in Utah. Is this the beginning of a new movement that mirrors the tea party? Plus, Kellyanne Conway, a key adviser to President Trump, is facing ethics questions after promoting Ivanka Trump products during an appearance on Fox News.
During his first press conference, President Trump had a much-discussed interaction with reporter April Ryan who asked the president if he intended to consult the Congressional Black Caucus about his urban agenda. Plus, in the aftermath of the firing, Dan Balz discusses the role of Vice President Mike Pence in the White House and as a liaison to Congress. And FBI Director James Comey was on Capitol Hill to discuss the Trump administration's connection to Russia in a closed-door meeting with the Intelligence Committee.
As President Trump prepares to deliver a joint address to Congress, Hispanic political leaders are meeting in Washington to figure out how to combat his agenda on immigration and deportations. Democrats are picking a new leader for their party who will have to focus on winning back control of Congress and state houses across the country.
A Sacramento pastor sets up a safe space for immigrants in his church.
In President Trump's proposed budget, the Department of Housing and Urban Development could lose $6 billion and would cut housing and meal assistance. The State Department's budget could be cut by 37 percent. Former Ambassador to China and Utah Gov. Jon Huntstman, a notable Trump critic during the campaign, has been tapped by the president as the new ambassador to Russia. Plus, Trump issued a new executive order banning travel from six majority-Muslim countries, an order that is already being challenged in federal court.
Ban on travel from six Muslim-majority countries temporarily blocked.
After confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch, Democrats plan to fight.
Staff at the Democratic National Committee were asked to resign this month as the new Chair Tom Perez tries to regroup after the 2016 election. The Senate will vote next week on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Even with two Democratic votes, he still faces a filibuster. President Trump’s Daughter Ivanka is taking an official, unpaid job in the West Wing, and NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports the on the president’s life at his exclusive club in Florida.
Shakeups inside the ranks of the White House trusted advisers.
President Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson learn on the job.
Former President Barack Obama is set to discuss community organizing.
During a speech to the National Rifle Association, President Trump revived an old campaign slam at Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, dismissing his potential 2020 Democratic challenger as "Pocahontas." On the same trip, Trump raised money for Georgia Congressional candidate Karen Handel in her bid to beat Democrat Jon Ossoff in a seat held by Republicans for four decades. Plus, first daughter Ivanka Trump spoke in Berlin. And while the president will skip the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, he still craves media attention.
Six months after the presidential election, the FBI's role is still debated.
President Trump is already interviewing possible replacements for ousted FBI Director James Comey. NBC Justice Department correspondent Pete Williams reports on the shortlist. The president also signed an executive order establishing a voter fraud commission and is set to go on his first overseas trip next week to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican. Can he reset relations with world leaders? Plus, AP Congressional correspondent Erica Werner reports on an unlikely political partnership between the president and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
The new politics roundtable premieres.
Obama proposes changes to curb gun violence, North Korea claims h-bomb test and Donald Trump takes aim at Clinton and Cruz
Republicans debate Cruz's eligibility to be president, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are neck-and-neck and Obama's final year agenda.
Trump and Sanders gaining momentum, SCOTUS to decide on halt of deportations and Washington Post reporter released from Iran
Republicans debate but Donald Trump skips out while Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a dead heat.
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders debate one-on-one. Republican race shakes up after Iowa.
We examine the state of the 2016 presidential campaign from the site of the PBS NewsHour debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The sudden death of Justice Scalia sets off an uproar about who should nominate his successor.
Trump marches to the Republican presidential nomination while his opponents up their attacks.
Donald Trump marches to the GOP nomination as party leaders try to stop his rise.
Rubio and Kasich face critical home state tests in Florida and Ohio.
Senate Republicans refuse to consider Obama's latest Supreme Court nominee.
After attacks in Brussels, the United States renewed its fight against the Islamic State.
Donald Trump faced criticism for comments on abortion, foreign policy and nuclear weapons.
The 2016 race for the White House shifts to New York, and candidates start counting delegates.
Republican and Democratic White House hopefuls descend on New York ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton solidify their front-runner status after convincing wins in New York.
As the election shifts to Indiana, Clinton and Trump widen their leads and are headed to a general election showdown.
The presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump will meet with Congressional Republicans to unify the GOP.
Can the Republican Party unite before November? Can Hillary Clinton turn her focus to Trump?
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continuing to fight for the Democratic nomination while Donald Trump shores up Republican support.
Donald Trump surpassed the 1,237 delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination while Hillary Clinton continues to deal with fallout over her private email server.
The stakes are high for Clinton, Sanders and Trump heading into the California primary.
Hillary Clinton makes history, Bernie Sanders keeps fighting and Donald Trump takes fire
The deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history has sparked a debate on guns and terrorism.
While Britain throws Europe into uncertainty by voting to leave the EU, the U.S. Supreme Court decides on affirmative action and immigration, and House Democrats stage a sit-in over gun control legislation.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton start the search for VPs, terror breaks out at the Istanbul airport, and SCOTUS leans left on a historic abortion ruling.
3 officer-involved shootings shock the country, Clinton will not be charged in email probe
As the Republican National Convention is about to kickoff, Donald Trump names a VP.
Days before the Democrats meet in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton prepares to name her VP.
Democrats attack Trump's credibility during nominating convention.
Donald Trump's week of missteps and Hillary Clinton's email problems continue.
Donald Trump sparks another political firestorm, but is his campaign catching on with voters?
Donald Trump's leadership team turns over and Hillary Clinton faces questions about the Clinton Foundation.
Trump softens on immigration while scandal still plagues Clinton, this time about the donors to the Clinton Foundation. The two also clash over race.
Trump visits Mexico and repeats his strict immigration policies in Arizona. Clinton fundraises and adopts a Republican-style embrace of American exceptionalism.
In the days after Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's first debate, Trump faces continued questions about his treatment of women, including a former Miss Universe who says Trump called her "Miss Piggy." Clinton had prepared for the debate by readying attacks on Trump's vulnerabilities. Trump and Clinton will face off again in nine days, but the two vice presidential candidates will debate next week. Extra: Lawmakers on Capitol Hill passed a compromise bill to keep the government funded through December and provide funding for the ongoing Flint water crisis. Plus, New York Times reporter Ashley Parker describes the "Rubik's cube" of Donald Trump personalities voters have seen during the 2016 election. Washington Post reporter Karen Tumulty discusses the importance of endorsements in the presidential election. Panelists: Lisa Lerer (NPR/AP), Ashley Parker (NY Times), Karen Tumulty (Washington Post) & Ailsa Chang (NPR)
U.S. intelligence agencies tell the president-elect Russia was behind election-related cyberattacks.
President-elect Trump's praise of Putin has cast a cloud over his transition.
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president, laying out a dark vision for America.
What does Trump's first week in office say about his leadership style and America's place on the global stage?
The panel reports on the new world order of the Trump administration and the influencers jockeying for power inside the White House.
The 9th Circuit rejects Trump bid to reinstate travel ban.
The president held his first solo news conference.
President Trump riled up conservative voters in a fiery speech at CPAC Friday where he took on his favorite foil -- the press. After one month in the Oval Office, is Trump changing the core of the Republican Party? All week long Republican lawmakers have seen voter frustration up close in boisterous town hall meetings across the country as voters upset about the Affordable Care Act confront Congress directly. From immigration to transgender bathroom rights to rising anti-Semitism, the culture wars are heating up in America's heartland.
Sessions recuses himself from investigations into Russia's meddling in the election.
House Republicans unveiled their long-promised plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, but the bill faces growing opposition from Democrats and Republicans as well as health care stakeholders. President Trump placed his weight fully behind the bill and tried to convince wary Republicans to support their campaign promise. Meanwhile, Trump accused his predecessor of wiretapping his campaign, and WikiLeaks released thousands of CIA documents that revealed secrets about the agency’s ability to spy on personal information through phones, computers and televisions.
Trump doubles down on claims Obama wiretapped Trump Tower despite no evidence found by Congress.
Republicans cancel planned vote on health care after failing to get the votes to pass it.
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is willing to testify about the Trump campaign’s connection to Russia in exchange for immunity. So far there are no takers, but the Senate Intelligence Committee held its first public hearing about Russian meddling in the U.S. election. The House investigation is stalled after new questions about the source of information for the Republican chairman. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is trying to recover from the failure of the Republican health care bill, and the president is threatening to “fight” the Freedom Caucus.
The U.S. military fired 69 cruise missiles at targets in Syria.
President Trump changes his tune on Russia, China and NATO.
President Trump is nearing the 100-day mark of his presidency and Congress is set to return from a two-week recess.
President Trump is reaching the end of his first 100 days in office. The president is learning on the job that governing isn't as easy as he thought it would be. The White House spent the week scrambling for last-minute executive action on trade and tax reform, but Congress is continuing to debate the future of health care. Plus, the one story that has dominated Trump's time in office took a new turn this week as ousted National Security Adviser Michael Flynn faced a new investigation about foreign money he accepted.
This was the week Congress got busy. Republicans in the House performed life-saving measures to revive their long-promised plan to replace Obamacare weeks after their original replacement bill fell short. The recrafted measure does not require people to have health insurance, rolls back state-by-state expansions of Medicaid, and includes $8 billion to help cover people with pre-existing conditions. Health care industry groups including the American Medical Association and the American Cancer Society oppose the bill and its likely to encounter hurdles when it is debated by the Senate. The health care win came just days after Congress reached a bipartisan budget deal to fund the government through the end of September. The $1.1 trillion spending bill increases defense and border security funding but does not include money to pay for President Trump’s border wall. Despite the compromise, Trump suggested the need for a “good ‘shutdown’ in September” to get more Republican spending priorities. Robert Costa goes behind-the-scenes in the halls of Congress and the White House to understand the negotiations and impact of this consequential week with: Ed O’Keefe of The Washington Post Erica Werner of AP Peter Baker of The New York Times Molly Ball of The Atlantic
Two words that have been central to President Trump's persona for more than a decade sent shockwaves through Washington this week: "You're fired." Lawmakers are grappling with the consequences of the abrupt removal of FBI Director James Comey and what it may mean for the continuing investigations into Russia's meddling in last year's presidential election. Democratic senators are calling for a special prosecutor to investigate ties between Trump's campaign and Russian officials. The acting FBI director told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the bureau's probe will continue and that the White House has not tried to impede the inquiry. Robert Costa will explore the fallout of Trump’s decision to fire the FBI director with: Pete Williams of NBC News Margaret Brennan of CBS News Erica Werner of the Associated Press Dan Balz of The Washington Post
Donald Trump is facing the harsh reality of being president just 118 days into his administration. The plume of scandals emanating from the White House grew larger each day this week as Trump continues to push back against investigations into Russia's meddling in the U.S. presidential election and possible ties to his campaign. The uproar that started with the firing of FBI Director James Comey last week intensified with the revelation of memos Comey wrote that said Trump asked him to end the inquiry into former national security adviser Michael Flynn. By Thursday, the president used Twitter (link is external) to call the appointment of a special prosecutor to oversee the Russia investigations a "witch hunt." Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are publicly committed to continue their own investigations. While more Democrats openly discuss impeaching the president, Republicans are starting to distance themselves from the Trump administration. Robert Costa will make sense of another busy week in Washington with: Julie Hirschfeld Davis of The New York Times Alexis Simendinger of Real Clear Politics Michael Scherer of TIME Magazine Manu Raju of CNN
The federal investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election reached President Trump’s innermost circle Thursday. The Washington Post reported that the president’s senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner is a focus of investigations and officials believe he has information relevant to their ongoing probe into potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. Kushner has not been accused of wrongdoing, but he is now the only current White House official considered key to the investigation. The FBI is still interested in former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Congressional inquiries continue to move ahead as well. Fired FBI Director James Comey is set to testify next week. Earlier this week, former CIA Director John Brennan testified about interactions between the Trump campaign and Russia – but stopped short of calling it collusion. All this is unfolding as the president is wrapping up his first foreign trip. At the NATO summit, Trump was forced to mend fences with British Prime Minister Theresa May after the UK stopped sharing intelligence about the recent terror attack with the United States. Robert Costa will get an update on stories from Washington to Italy with: Peter Baker of The New York Times Vivian Salama of the Associated Press Erica Werner of the Associated Press
resident Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris climate accord, the historic 2015 agreement that commits nations to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and seek to renegotiate a new deal that's "fair" for the American people. The United States, the world’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter, will join just two other nations – Nicaragua and Syria – to reject the climate change deal. Thursday's announcement is a campaign promise kept for the president who called climate change a "hoax." Global leaders urged him to reconsider during his overseas trip last week, and Trump's decision will raise questions about the U.S. role on the world stage. With the United States signaling its intention to withdraw and renegotiate, will other nations follow? Inside the White House, the decision pitted White House staffers against each other. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and adviser Stephen Bannon argued urged Trump to abandon the Paris agreement because it led to job losses. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and daughter Ivanka Trump joined environmental groups and corporate executives who believed the president should keep the U.S. commitment. Robert Costa will discuss President Trump's decision to exit the Paris Accord and the global ramifications with: Michael Scherer of TIME Magazine Indira Lakshmanan of The Boston Globe Jonathan Swan of Axios
Fired FBI Director James Comey accused President Trump of telling “lies, plain and simple” during testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Trump responded by calling Comey a “leaker” and denied any collusion between his campaign and Russia. The president said he would “100 percent” talk to special counsel Robert Mueller under oath. How did the relationship devolve to this point?
Every once in a while, one moment makes Washington pause. Partisanship melts away, if only for that brief moment. This week it was a charity baseball game, an annual tradition that pits Republicans and Democrats against each other for a good-natured competition and America’s favorite pastime. Everything changed early Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire on the Republican team practicing on a suburban field. Rep. Steve Scalise, the number three Republican in the House of Representatives, was critically injured along with four others. As the game goes on and Washington returns to its usual squabbles, the investigation into Russian meddling in the presidential election has expanded to include President Trump. Special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly looking into whether Mr. Trump obstructed justice in the Russia case after firing FBI Director James Comey. Just one day after the shooting when Trump praised all the public servants working in government, the president took to Twitter to bemoan the “very bad and conflicted people” investigating him. On Wednesday the Senate voted 97-2 to restrict the president’s ability to roll back sanctions to punish Russia for interfering in the 2016 election. What does this unusual week tell us about civility, credibility and trust in Washington? Robert Costa will discuss with: Alexis Simendinger of Real Clear Politics Jeff Zeleny of CNN Erica Werner of the Associated Press Geoff Bennett of NPR Adam Entous of The Washington Post
After weeks of behind-the-scenes discussions, Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The Better Care Reconciliation Act authored largely by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rolls back many requirements included under President Obama's signature healthcare plan. The Senate plan would: - Phase out the Medicaid expansion to low-income Americans - Provide smaller subsidies for insurance plans that offer less coverage - Repeal the individual mandate requiring Americans to buy insurance - Allow states to opt out of requiring certain essential health benefits like maternity care and mental health treatment In addition to Democrats, who are in lock-step opposition to the GOP Senate health care bill, four conservative Republican senators have rejected the plan calling it "Obamacare light." Sens. Rand Paul (KY), Ron Johnson (WI), Ted Cruz (TX) and Mike Lee (UT) released a joint statement saying they're "not ready to vote for this bill." The Senate plan is similar to the American Health Care Act passed by the House last month. President Trump touted its passage in a Rose Garden ceremony but recently has called it "mean" and "cold-hearted." Trump tweeted his support for the Senate bill late Thursday. All of the debate is racing towards a vote next week before the July 4th Congressional recess. McConnell’s schedule leaves little time for public debate or amendments. The Congressional Budget Office will release its score of the bill next week. Robert Costa will explore the details of the Republican prescription for health care and the real-world impact with: Sarah Kliff of Vox Susan Davis of NPR Philip Rucker of The Washington Post Kelly O'Donnell of NBC News
As Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell struggles to find 50 Republican 'yes' votes for health care reform, he has delayed a vote on his plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act until after the July 4 recess. McConnell will unveil an updated bill on Friday that he hopes will appease both conservative and moderate members of his caucus. How does the revised Senate bill compare to the status quo under Obamacare? And how will people across the country be impacted by any proposed reforms? Robert Costa will discuss the policy and consequences of health care reform with: Sarah Kliff of Vox Nancy Cordes of CBS News Michael Scherer of TIME Magazine Yamiche Alcindor of The New York Times
President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G20 Summit in Germany. Trump pressed Putin about Russia's role in meddling in the U.S. presidential election which Putin denied doing. How is Trump reshaping American foreign policy six months after taking office? And how does the global community view the new president?
President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. released emails detailing a June 2016 meeting with a Russian attorney, and the White House entered crisis mode to contain the fallout. While the president publicly defended his son, Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill were critical of the response and continue investigations into possible collusion. Plus, Senate Republicans unveiled their revised plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell already faces pushback from his own party.
Staff shakeups hit the White House Friday. Press secretary Sean Spicer resigned, and Anthony Scaramucci was introduced as President Trump's new communications director. The roundtable also looked back on the first six months of the administration, highlighting the achievements and setbacks.
Steve Bannon took aim at President Trump in comments in a new book out this week. The panelists discussed the aftermath of "Fire and Fury," along with the retirement of Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch from Utah.
President Donald Trump denied he used a vulgar phrase to describe Haiti and African nations during talks with lawmakers inside the Oval Office earlier this week, but the remarks have created an international controversy. The panelists discussed if the White House made a shift to damage control mode and the possible long-term effects of the remarks.
It’s a government on the brink. As the Senate approaches a late Friday night vote to stop a potential government shutdown at midnight, the panelists discussed the ongoing talks and how lawmakers got to this point.
As the president made his “America First” pitch to global leaders at Davos this week, his handling of the Russia probe became front and center once again.
After President Trump authorized the release of a previously classified memo alleging the FBI and the Justice Department abused the government’s surveillance powers, the panelists discussed the aftermath and what the consequences of a White House at war with the intelligence community could look like.
Crisis and confrontations hit Washington as the stock market fluctuated in New York this week. The panelists discussed the details of the recently passed budget, along with the departure of two White House aides after abuse allegations and the week on Wall Street.
After another mass shooting at a school in Florida this week, the emotionally charged debate over gun control has been reignited. The panelists discussed the Parkland shooting, along with the Justice Department’s just-released indictment charging 13 Russians with election meddling and the ongoing immigration debate.
After the shooting in Florida, the panelists discussed the country’s next steps in the debate over guns. The table also recapped the latest developments in the Russia probe.
After another rocky week in Washington, the panelists discussed President Donald Trump's new tariff plans, the turmoil in the White House, and the current state of the gun debate.
President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader are set to meet at an undetermined date and location, but the high-stakes summit has risks. The panelists discussed the implications of the potential meeting, along with the backlash the president’s new tariffs are earning.
Just 14 months into office, President Donald Trump is looking to reshape his administration. The panelists discussed the departure of Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State, along with other potential new staff replacements. The conversation also turned to the latest sanctions against Russia.
The threat of a government shutdown capped off a wild week of staff shakeups and surprise resignations. The panelists discussed the tumult inside the White House, the president’s evolving defense against the Russia probe, and the omnibus bill.
The panelists discussed the current standoff with Russia, the latest shakeup in President Donald Trump's cabinet, and the recent report claiming the president's legal team considered pardons for two former advisers.
President Trump threatens China with new tariffs rattling global markets, while he returns to his campaign pledge to crack down on immigration. Plus, the latest turmoil in the Trump administration surrounding Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.
The former FBI director’s book doesn’t hit shelves until next week, but it’s already making headlines. The panelists discussed the revelations in the book, along with the latest updates in the Russia probe, Paul Ryan’s retirement announcement, and the chemical attacks in Syria.
Latest updates in the Russia probe, North Korea announces plans to suspend nuclear missile tests. And, the addition of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani to President Donald Trump’s personal legal team.
The panelists recapped the historic steps taken by Korean leaders towards denuclearization, turmoil within President Donald Trump's cabinet, and the president's meetings with the leaders of France and Germany and the latest updates in the Iran nuclear deal.
The panelists discussed President Trump’s shifting defense against the Russia probe, the scandal surrounding adult film star Stephanie Clifford, and the escalating confrontation with the Justice Department.
After a week dominated by foreign policy headlines, the panelists recapped the release of three Americans by North Korea, the president’s upcoming meeting with Kim Jong Un, and the United States’ move to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.
The Russia probe hit the one-year mark this week. What is special counsel Robert Mueller's next move? The panelists discussed where both the president and the investigation go from here.
President Trump calls off a face-to-face meeting with North Korea leader Kim Jong-un, but both sides they are ready for diplomacy. Panelists also discussed the Justice Department intelligence officials’ classified briefings with key lawmakers about President Trump's charges that the FBI "spied" on his 2016 presidential campaign.
After a meeting with a top North Korean official at the White House Friday, the president announced a previously cancelled summit with Kim Jong Un in Singapore is back on the agenda for June 12. The panelists discussed the events, along with the ramification of the new metal tariffs.
America first, or America isolated? President Trump comes face to face with world leaders at the G-7 summit in Canada amid trade policy tension and his nod to Russia. Plus, new indictments in the Russia investigation days before the president meets North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for a historic summit in Singapore.
After President Trump met with Kim Jong-un, the panelists discussed how the president’s diplomatic efforts toward North Korea and his clashes with longtime allies may be creating a new world order. The conversation also turned to Friday’s news that Paul Manafort will head to jail, along with the recently released Justice Department report on Hillary Clinton’s emails.
President Trump reverses course on separating families at the border and the political, social, and ethical ramifications continue to reverberate. After a turbulent week, the panelists discussed the immigration crisis and the challenges ahead.
An already historic week of decisions that reflected the Supreme Court’s conservative leanings was punctuated by the announcement that “swing” Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire in July. The panelists discussed the impact of the announcement, including Kennedy's legacy and potential replacements.
The new politics roundtable premieres.
Obama proposes changes to curb gun violence, North Korea claims h-bomb test and Donald Trump takes aim at Clinton and Cruz
Republicans debate Cruz's eligibility to be president, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are neck-and-neck and Obama's final year agenda.
Trump and Sanders gaining momentum, SCOTUS to decide on halt of deportations and Washington Post reporter released from Iran
Republicans debate but Donald Trump skips out while Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a dead heat.
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders debate one-on-one. Republican race shakes up after Iowa.
We examine the state of the 2016 presidential campaign from the site of the PBS NewsHour debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The sudden death of Justice Scalia sets off an uproar about who should nominate his successor.
Trump marches to the Republican presidential nomination while his opponents up their attacks.
Donald Trump marches to the GOP nomination as party leaders try to stop his rise.
Rubio and Kasich face critical home state tests in Florida and Ohio.
Senate Republicans refuse to consider Obama's latest Supreme Court nominee.
After attacks in Brussels, the United States renewed its fight against the Islamic State.
Donald Trump faced criticism for comments on abortion, foreign policy and nuclear weapons.
The 2016 race for the White House shifts to New York, and candidates start counting delegates.
Republican and Democratic White House hopefuls descend on New York ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton solidify their front-runner status after convincing wins in New York.
As the election shifts to Indiana, Clinton and Trump widen their leads and are headed to a general election showdown.
The presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump will meet with Congressional Republicans to unify the GOP.
Can the Republican Party unite before November? Can Hillary Clinton turn her focus to Trump?
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continuing to fight for the Democratic nomination while Donald Trump shores up Republican support.
Donald Trump surpassed the 1,237 delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination while Hillary Clinton continues to deal with fallout over her private email server.
The stakes are high for Clinton, Sanders and Trump heading into the California primary.
Hillary Clinton makes history, Bernie Sanders keeps fighting and Donald Trump takes fire
The deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history has sparked a debate on guns and terrorism.
While Britain throws Europe into uncertainty by voting to leave the EU, the U.S. Supreme Court decides on affirmative action and immigration, and House Democrats stage a sit-in over gun control legislation.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton start the search for VPs, terror breaks out at the Istanbul airport, and SCOTUS leans left on a historic abortion ruling.
3 officer-involved shootings shock the country, Clinton will not be charged in email probe
As the Republican National Convention is about to kickoff, Donald Trump names a VP.
Days before the Democrats meet in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton prepares to name her VP.
Democrats attack Trump's credibility during nominating convention.
Donald Trump's week of missteps and Hillary Clinton's email problems continue.
Donald Trump sparks another political firestorm, but is his campaign catching on with voters?
Donald Trump's leadership team turns over and Hillary Clinton faces questions about the Clinton Foundation.
Trump softens on immigration while scandal still plagues Clinton, this time about the donors to the Clinton Foundation. The two also clash over race.
Trump visits Mexico and repeats his strict immigration policies in Arizona. Clinton fundraises and adopts a Republican-style embrace of American exceptionalism.
In the days after Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's first debate, Trump faces continued questions about his treatment of women, including a former Miss Universe who says Trump called her "Miss Piggy." Clinton had prepared for the debate by readying attacks on Trump's vulnerabilities. Trump and Clinton will face off again in nine days, but the two vice presidential candidates will debate next week. Extra: Lawmakers on Capitol Hill passed a compromise bill to keep the government funded through December and provide funding for the ongoing Flint water crisis. Plus, New York Times reporter Ashley Parker describes the "Rubik's cube" of Donald Trump personalities voters have seen during the 2016 election. Washington Post reporter Karen Tumulty discusses the importance of endorsements in the presidential election. Panelists: Lisa Lerer (NPR/AP), Ashley Parker (NY Times), Karen Tumulty (Washington Post) & Ailsa Chang (NPR)
U.S. intelligence agencies tell the president-elect Russia was behind election-related cyberattacks.
President-elect Trump's praise of Putin has cast a cloud over his transition.
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president, laying out a dark vision for America.
What does Trump's first week in office say about his leadership style and America's place on the global stage?
The panel reports on the new world order of the Trump administration and the influencers jockeying for power inside the White House.
The 9th Circuit rejects Trump bid to reinstate travel ban.
The president held his first solo news conference.
President Trump riled up conservative voters in a fiery speech at CPAC Friday where he took on his favorite foil -- the press. After one month in the Oval Office, is Trump changing the core of the Republican Party? All week long Republican lawmakers have seen voter frustration up close in boisterous town hall meetings across the country as voters upset about the Affordable Care Act confront Congress directly. From immigration to transgender bathroom rights to rising anti-Semitism, the culture wars are heating up in America's heartland.
Sessions recuses himself from investigations into Russia's meddling in the election.
House Republicans unveiled their long-promised plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, but the bill faces growing opposition from Democrats and Republicans as well as health care stakeholders. President Trump placed his weight fully behind the bill and tried to convince wary Republicans to support their campaign promise. Meanwhile, Trump accused his predecessor of wiretapping his campaign, and WikiLeaks released thousands of CIA documents that revealed secrets about the agency’s ability to spy on personal information through phones, computers and televisions.
Trump doubles down on claims Obama wiretapped Trump Tower despite no evidence found by Congress.
Republicans cancel planned vote on health care after failing to get the votes to pass it.
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is willing to testify about the Trump campaign’s connection to Russia in exchange for immunity. So far there are no takers, but the Senate Intelligence Committee held its first public hearing about Russian meddling in the U.S. election. The House investigation is stalled after new questions about the source of information for the Republican chairman. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is trying to recover from the failure of the Republican health care bill, and the president is threatening to “fight” the Freedom Caucus.
The U.S. military fired 69 cruise missiles at targets in Syria.
President Trump changes his tune on Russia, China and NATO.
President Trump is nearing the 100-day mark of his presidency and Congress is set to return from a two-week recess.
President Trump is reaching the end of his first 100 days in office. The president is learning on the job that governing isn't as easy as he thought it would be. The White House spent the week scrambling for last-minute executive action on trade and tax reform, but Congress is continuing to debate the future of health care. Plus, the one story that has dominated Trump's time in office took a new turn this week as ousted National Security Adviser Michael Flynn faced a new investigation about foreign money he accepted.
This was the week Congress got busy. Republicans in the House performed life-saving measures to revive their long-promised plan to replace Obamacare weeks after their original replacement bill fell short. The recrafted measure does not require people to have health insurance, rolls back state-by-state expansions of Medicaid, and includes $8 billion to help cover people with pre-existing conditions. Health care industry groups including the American Medical Association and the American Cancer Society oppose the bill and its likely to encounter hurdles when it is debated by the Senate. The health care win came just days after Congress reached a bipartisan budget deal to fund the government through the end of September. The $1.1 trillion spending bill increases defense and border security funding but does not include money to pay for President Trump’s border wall. Despite the compromise, Trump suggested the need for a “good ‘shutdown’ in September” to get more Republican spending priorities. Robert Costa goes behind-the-scenes in the halls of Congress and the White House to understand the negotiations and impact of this consequential week with: Ed O’Keefe of The Washington Post Erica Werner of AP Peter Baker of The New York Times Molly Ball of The Atlantic
Two words that have been central to President Trump's persona for more than a decade sent shockwaves through Washington this week: "You're fired." Lawmakers are grappling with the consequences of the abrupt removal of FBI Director James Comey and what it may mean for the continuing investigations into Russia's meddling in last year's presidential election. Democratic senators are calling for a special prosecutor to investigate ties between Trump's campaign and Russian officials. The acting FBI director told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the bureau's probe will continue and that the White House has not tried to impede the inquiry. Robert Costa will explore the fallout of Trump’s decision to fire the FBI director with: Pete Williams of NBC News Margaret Brennan of CBS News Erica Werner of the Associated Press Dan Balz of The Washington Post
Donald Trump is facing the harsh reality of being president just 118 days into his administration. The plume of scandals emanating from the White House grew larger each day this week as Trump continues to push back against investigations into Russia's meddling in the U.S. presidential election and possible ties to his campaign. The uproar that started with the firing of FBI Director James Comey last week intensified with the revelation of memos Comey wrote that said Trump asked him to end the inquiry into former national security adviser Michael Flynn. By Thursday, the president used Twitter (link is external) to call the appointment of a special prosecutor to oversee the Russia investigations a "witch hunt." Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are publicly committed to continue their own investigations. While more Democrats openly discuss impeaching the president, Republicans are starting to distance themselves from the Trump administration. Robert Costa will make sense of another busy week in Washington with: Julie Hirschfeld Davis of The New York Times Alexis Simendinger of Real Clear Politics Michael Scherer of TIME Magazine Manu Raju of CNN
The federal investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election reached President Trump’s innermost circle Thursday. The Washington Post reported that the president’s senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner is a focus of investigations and officials believe he has information relevant to their ongoing probe into potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. Kushner has not been accused of wrongdoing, but he is now the only current White House official considered key to the investigation. The FBI is still interested in former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Congressional inquiries continue to move ahead as well. Fired FBI Director James Comey is set to testify next week. Earlier this week, former CIA Director John Brennan testified about interactions between the Trump campaign and Russia – but stopped short of calling it collusion. All this is unfolding as the president is wrapping up his first foreign trip. At the NATO summit, Trump was forced to mend fences with British Prime Minister Theresa May after the UK stopped sharing intelligence about the recent terror attack with the United States. Robert Costa will get an update on stories from Washington to Italy with: Peter Baker of The New York Times Vivian Salama of the Associated Press Erica Werner of the Associated Press
resident Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris climate accord, the historic 2015 agreement that commits nations to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and seek to renegotiate a new deal that's "fair" for the American people. The United States, the world’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter, will join just two other nations – Nicaragua and Syria – to reject the climate change deal. Thursday's announcement is a campaign promise kept for the president who called climate change a "hoax." Global leaders urged him to reconsider during his overseas trip last week, and Trump's decision will raise questions about the U.S. role on the world stage. With the United States signaling its intention to withdraw and renegotiate, will other nations follow? Inside the White House, the decision pitted White House staffers against each other. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and adviser Stephen Bannon argued urged Trump to abandon the Paris agreement because it led to job losses. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and daughter Ivanka Trump joined environmental groups and corporate executives who believed the president should keep the U.S. commitment. Robert Costa will discuss President Trump's decision to exit the Paris Accord and the global ramifications with: Michael Scherer of TIME Magazine Indira Lakshmanan of The Boston Globe Jonathan Swan of Axios
Fired FBI Director James Comey accused President Trump of telling “lies, plain and simple” during testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Trump responded by calling Comey a “leaker” and denied any collusion between his campaign and Russia. The president said he would “100 percent” talk to special counsel Robert Mueller under oath. How did the relationship devolve to this point?
Every once in a while, one moment makes Washington pause. Partisanship melts away, if only for that brief moment. This week it was a charity baseball game, an annual tradition that pits Republicans and Democrats against each other for a good-natured competition and America’s favorite pastime. Everything changed early Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire on the Republican team practicing on a suburban field. Rep. Steve Scalise, the number three Republican in the House of Representatives, was critically injured along with four others. As the game goes on and Washington returns to its usual squabbles, the investigation into Russian meddling in the presidential election has expanded to include President Trump. Special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly looking into whether Mr. Trump obstructed justice in the Russia case after firing FBI Director James Comey. Just one day after the shooting when Trump praised all the public servants working in government, the president took to Twitter to bemoan the “very bad and conflicted people” investigating him. On Wednesday the Senate voted 97-2 to restrict the president’s ability to roll back sanctions to punish Russia for interfering in the 2016 election. What does this unusual week tell us about civility, credibility and trust in Washington? Robert Costa will discuss with: Alexis Simendinger of Real Clear Politics Jeff Zeleny of CNN Erica Werner of the Associated Press Geoff Bennett of NPR Adam Entous of The Washington Post
After weeks of behind-the-scenes discussions, Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The Better Care Reconciliation Act authored largely by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rolls back many requirements included under President Obama's signature healthcare plan. The Senate plan would: - Phase out the Medicaid expansion to low-income Americans - Provide smaller subsidies for insurance plans that offer less coverage - Repeal the individual mandate requiring Americans to buy insurance - Allow states to opt out of requiring certain essential health benefits like maternity care and mental health treatment In addition to Democrats, who are in lock-step opposition to the GOP Senate health care bill, four conservative Republican senators have rejected the plan calling it "Obamacare light." Sens. Rand Paul (KY), Ron Johnson (WI), Ted Cruz (TX) and Mike Lee (UT) released a joint statement saying they're "not ready to vote for this bill." The Senate plan is similar to the American Health Care Act passed by the House last month. President Trump touted its passage in a Rose Garden ceremony but recently has called it "mean" and "cold-hearted." Trump tweeted his support for the Senate bill late Thursday. All of the debate is racing towards a vote next week before the July 4th Congressional recess. McConnell’s schedule leaves little time for public debate or amendments. The Congressional Budget Office will release its score of the bill next week. Robert Costa will explore the details of the Republican prescription for health care and the real-world impact with: Sarah Kliff of Vox Susan Davis of NPR Philip Rucker of The Washington Post Kelly O'Donnell of NBC News
As Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell struggles to find 50 Republican 'yes' votes for health care reform, he has delayed a vote on his plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act until after the July 4 recess. McConnell will unveil an updated bill on Friday that he hopes will appease both conservative and moderate members of his caucus. How does the revised Senate bill compare to the status quo under Obamacare? And how will people across the country be impacted by any proposed reforms? Robert Costa will discuss the policy and consequences of health care reform with: Sarah Kliff of Vox Nancy Cordes of CBS News Michael Scherer of TIME Magazine Yamiche Alcindor of The New York Times
President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G20 Summit in Germany. Trump pressed Putin about Russia's role in meddling in the U.S. presidential election which Putin denied doing. How is Trump reshaping American foreign policy six months after taking office? And how does the global community view the new president?
President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. released emails detailing a June 2016 meeting with a Russian attorney, and the White House entered crisis mode to contain the fallout. While the president publicly defended his son, Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill were critical of the response and continue investigations into possible collusion. Plus, Senate Republicans unveiled their revised plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell already faces pushback from his own party.
Staff shakeups hit the White House Friday. Press secretary Sean Spicer resigned, and Anthony Scaramucci was introduced as President Trump's new communications director. The roundtable also looked back on the first six months of the administration, highlighting the achievements and setbacks.
Steve Bannon took aim at President Trump in comments in a new book out this week. The panelists discussed the aftermath of "Fire and Fury," along with the retirement of Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch from Utah.
President Donald Trump denied he used a vulgar phrase to describe Haiti and African nations during talks with lawmakers inside the Oval Office earlier this week, but the remarks have created an international controversy. The panelists discussed if the White House made a shift to damage control mode and the possible long-term effects of the remarks.
It’s a government on the brink. As the Senate approaches a late Friday night vote to stop a potential government shutdown at midnight, the panelists discussed the ongoing talks and how lawmakers got to this point.
As the president made his “America First” pitch to global leaders at Davos this week, his handling of the Russia probe became front and center once again.
After President Trump authorized the release of a previously classified memo alleging the FBI and the Justice Department abused the government’s surveillance powers, the panelists discussed the aftermath and what the consequences of a White House at war with the intelligence community could look like.
Crisis and confrontations hit Washington as the stock market fluctuated in New York this week. The panelists discussed the details of the recently passed budget, along with the departure of two White House aides after abuse allegations and the week on Wall Street.
After another mass shooting at a school in Florida this week, the emotionally charged debate over gun control has been reignited. The panelists discussed the Parkland shooting, along with the Justice Department’s just-released indictment charging 13 Russians with election meddling and the ongoing immigration debate.
After the shooting in Florida, the panelists discussed the country’s next steps in the debate over guns. The table also recapped the latest developments in the Russia probe.
After another rocky week in Washington, the panelists discussed President Donald Trump's new tariff plans, the turmoil in the White House, and the current state of the gun debate.
President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader are set to meet at an undetermined date and location, but the high-stakes summit has risks. The panelists discussed the implications of the potential meeting, along with the backlash the president’s new tariffs are earning.
Just 14 months into office, President Donald Trump is looking to reshape his administration. The panelists discussed the departure of Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State, along with other potential new staff replacements. The conversation also turned to the latest sanctions against Russia.
The threat of a government shutdown capped off a wild week of staff shakeups and surprise resignations. The panelists discussed the tumult inside the White House, the president’s evolving defense against the Russia probe, and the omnibus bill.
The panelists discussed the current standoff with Russia, the latest shakeup in President Donald Trump's cabinet, and the recent report claiming the president's legal team considered pardons for two former advisers.
President Trump threatens China with new tariffs rattling global markets, while he returns to his campaign pledge to crack down on immigration. Plus, the latest turmoil in the Trump administration surrounding Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.
The former FBI director’s book doesn’t hit shelves until next week, but it’s already making headlines. The panelists discussed the revelations in the book, along with the latest updates in the Russia probe, Paul Ryan’s retirement announcement, and the chemical attacks in Syria.
Latest updates in the Russia probe, North Korea announces plans to suspend nuclear missile tests. And, the addition of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani to President Donald Trump’s personal legal team.
The panelists recapped the historic steps taken by Korean leaders towards denuclearization, turmoil within President Donald Trump's cabinet, and the president's meetings with the leaders of France and Germany and the latest updates in the Iran nuclear deal.
The panelists discussed President Trump’s shifting defense against the Russia probe, the scandal surrounding adult film star Stephanie Clifford, and the escalating confrontation with the Justice Department.
After a week dominated by foreign policy headlines, the panelists recapped the release of three Americans by North Korea, the president’s upcoming meeting with Kim Jong Un, and the United States’ move to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.
The Russia probe hit the one-year mark this week. What is special counsel Robert Mueller's next move? The panelists discussed where both the president and the investigation go from here.
President Trump calls off a face-to-face meeting with North Korea leader Kim Jong-un, but both sides they are ready for diplomacy. Panelists also discussed the Justice Department intelligence officials’ classified briefings with key lawmakers about President Trump's charges that the FBI "spied" on his 2016 presidential campaign.
After a meeting with a top North Korean official at the White House Friday, the president announced a previously cancelled summit with Kim Jong Un in Singapore is back on the agenda for June 12. The panelists discussed the events, along with the ramification of the new metal tariffs.
America first, or America isolated? President Trump comes face to face with world leaders at the G-7 summit in Canada amid trade policy tension and his nod to Russia. Plus, new indictments in the Russia investigation days before the president meets North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for a historic summit in Singapore.
After President Trump met with Kim Jong-un, the panelists discussed how the president’s diplomatic efforts toward North Korea and his clashes with longtime allies may be creating a new world order. The conversation also turned to Friday’s news that Paul Manafort will head to jail, along with the recently released Justice Department report on Hillary Clinton’s emails.
President Trump reverses course on separating families at the border and the political, social, and ethical ramifications continue to reverberate. After a turbulent week, the panelists discussed the immigration crisis and the challenges ahead.
An already historic week of decisions that reflected the Supreme Court’s conservative leanings was punctuated by the announcement that “swing” Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire in July. The panelists discussed the impact of the announcement, including Kennedy's legacy and potential replacements.
