Divisions in Congress remain deep over immigration
After Tuesday’s State of the Union address, the panelists discuss the divisions that remain between Democrats and Republicans, along with the growing list of GOP retirements.
The battle over immigration and DACA continues
Fallout from the government shutdown continues as President Donald Trump offers a new path to citizenship for “Dreamers.” The panelists also looked ahead to Tuesday’s State of the Union and recapped Vice President Mike Pence's first year in office.
Explaining the new Medicaid work requirements
Robert Costa discussed the latest details in the Russia probe with The Washington Post’s Carol Leonnig and Mark Mazzetti from The New York Times, broke down the new Medicaid work requirement with Reid Wilson from The Hill, and recapped President Trump’s first year in office with this week’s panelists.
Will Oprah run for president in 2020?
As soon as media mogul Oprah Winfrey finished a stirring speech at Sunday’s Golden Globes, social media surged with calls for her to run for president in 2020. The panelists discussed the likelihood of the possibility, along with the reauthorization of FISA and how the 2018 midterms are shaping up.
What could the 2018 legislative agenda look like?
President Donald Trump and GOP leaders are set to meet at Camp David this weekend to map out the agenda for the new year. The panelists discussed what the legislative priorities could look like and the president's foreign policy challenges.
What could the political landscape look like in 2018?
One of 2018's biggest political questions is if Republicans will be able to hold their single-party control of Congress, or if Democrats have any momentum to flip one or both houses. Robert Costa and the table take a look at both domestic and international issues that may arise in the new year.
The world's response to Trump's foreign policy
The panelists discuss the president's "America First" foreign policy.
Recapping the Alabama Senate race
A special election for an Alabama Senate seat consumed headlines across the country this week. After Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore, the panelists discussed how both parties' agendas could be jolted and how next year's midterm elections could be impacted.
The impact of President Trump's Jerusalem decision
President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has triggered unrest in the region and raised concerns about the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. The conversation also turned to the latest revelations from special prosecutor Robert Mueller’s investigation.
The fallout of sexual harassment allegations on Capitol Hill
Embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore vows to fight on to Alabama’s special election later this month even after being accused by several women of inappropriate sexual behavior. The Washington Post’s Michael Scherer gave some insight on what Alabama voters may be thinking about the race. The conversation later turned to the bigger national reckoning about sexual harassment.
Looking at the big picture of Donald Trump's presidency
Robert Costa and this week's panel of veteran reporters analyze the president's first year in office.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies on Capitol Hill
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week. The panelists discussed the status of the Mueller investigation and where Sessions stands with President Donald Trump.
Celebrating 70 years of ‘Meet the Press’
Happy 70th anniversary to our friends at "Meet the Press." The panelists reminisced about some of the show’s big milestones and discussed how the evolution of technology has changed the way journalists cover politics.
Donna Brazile speaks out, 8 people killed in NYC attack
Former interim Democratic National Committee chair Donna Brazile made headlines this week after releasing an intense excerpt from her upcoming book. The panelists discussed Brazile’s claims that Hillary Clinton’s secretly took control of the DNC, along with the recent terror attack in New York City and Trump’s new Fed chair pick Jerome Powell.
Trump calls opioid crisis a public health emergency
After President Trump spoke about the country’s opioid crisis Thursday, the panelists discussed what his public health emergency declaration really means. And more than 50 years after the death of President John F. Kennedy, the panelists also talked about what new revelations came out of just-released documents surrounding his assassination.
The relationship between Trump and McConnell
After a joint press conference this week, the panelists discussed the complex relationship between the president and the Senate majority leader. The conversation also turned to the future of midterm elections for Republicans and the Virginia gubernatorial race.
Recapping John Kelly’s first few months as chief of staff
Chief of Staff John Kelly addressed his new role at a rare press conference this week. The panelists recapped the event, along with Kelly’s first two months on the job and Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ recent big announcement.
Trump's administration rolls back birth control access
President Donald Trump's administration announced Friday that employers will now be able to choose not to offer free birth control options to employees on the grounds of religious or moral reasons. The panelists also discussed the president's visit to Puerto Rico, where 90 percent of residents still don't have power after Hurricane Maria struck the island late last month.
Protest vs. Patriotism debate continues over NFL
President Trump offered sharp criticism of NFL players kneeling or sitting during the national anthem last week and continues to add fuel to the fire. Athletes and the rest of the country are divided over this “culture war” surrounding one of America’s pastimes. The panelists discuss what’s really being protested, how America is reacting and where the movement is going.
President Trump campaigns for Sen. Luther Strange in Alabama
President Trump spent Friday in Alabama to support incumbent Sen. Luther Strange, the favorite candidate of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the state’s GOP senate runoff race. The panelists discussed if the president will be able to tip the scale in Strange’s fight against controversial former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Roy Moore.
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