President Donald Trump heightens attacks on the media
What’s the cost of the press being thrust into political storms? Panelists discussed the fraught relationship between the White House and the press.
Lawmakers grill Mike Pompeo on Capitol Hill
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified this week before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee addressing questions about President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Plus, the White House postpones a possible second Trump-Putin summit to 2019 and Putin invites Trump to Moscow.
Ex-Trump attorney’s tapes and alleged Russian agent indicted
The panelists discussed Friday's New York Times report alleging that Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, secretly recorded a conversation with the president. The roundtable’s conversation also turned to the headlines surrounding Maria Butina, the latest Russian charged with interfering in American politics.
A special edition of the Washington Week Extra
In a special edition of the Washington Week Extra, Robert Costa answers a variety of viewer questions ranging from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the Trump administration’s immigration policy and the president’s upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Costa also discusses exciting developments happening at Washington Week and introduces Gwen Ifill fellow Emilie Plesset.
President Trump to meet with NATO allies in Brussels
The panelists previewed the president’s international agenda next week which includes a stop with NATO allies in Brussels, his first official visit to the United Kingdom and a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Trump’s search for a new Supreme Court Justice
This week, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement sparked a political battle over the confirmation of his successor. Panelists continue the show’s discussion about how a new justice could impact policy, midterm politics and President Trump’s legacy.
President Trump’s plan to streamline the government
The panelists discussed the Trump administration’s calls to reshuffle several federal programs and departments. The group also honored conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer, who passed away this week at age 68.
Jeff Sessions defends family separation at the border
The panelists shared their first-person accounts of the president’s trip to Singapore and also discussed the Trump administration’s defense of its “zero tolerance” immigration policy.
President Trump’s pardon power, eight states hold primaries
Panelists discussed the president’s pardon power along with trends that emerged from this week’s primary elections.
President Trump grants fifth pardon
The panelists recapped the president’s latest pardon, a new study that says more than 4,600 people died during Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and the culture clashes over recent racist, vulgar celebrity language.
Four states hold primaries
The panelists discussed trends that emerged from this week’s primary elections, along with the latest on the North Korea summit and the Trump administration's new rules on abortions.
CIA nominee Gina Haspel’s confirmation hearings
he latest headlines made by President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen, along with CIA nominee Gina Haspel’s confirmation hearings.
Kelly makes headlines, Pruitt faces more controversies
According to a new report this week, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly called President Donald Trump an idiot. The panelists discussed Kelly’s current standing in the administration, along with the latest questions circling around Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.
Recapping President Trump’s “Fox and Friends” interview
The panelists discussed the president’s recent wide-ranging phone interview on “Fox and Friends,” along with the findings from House Intelligence Committee's Republican-lead investigation into potential Russian collusion in the 2016 election.
A tribute to Barbara Bush
A tribute to former First Lady Barbara Bush. Plus, a new Senate rule change that allows babies to be brought onto the chamber floor during votes. The change was spurred by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who recently gave birth to baby Maile.
Trump’s battle with Amazon, developments in the Russia probe
The panelists discussed President Trump’s attacks on Amazon along with the latest updates in the ongoing Russia probe. Panelists also discussed Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s upcoming appearance before Congress to address recent data misuse.
Citizenship question on the 2020 Census causes controversy
A new question is slated to pop up on the country's next Census: "Is this person a citizen of the United States?" The panelists discussed the controversy and lawsuits surrounding the move, along with the latest updates in both a potential meeting with North Korea and the ongoing Russia probe.
Previewing Saturday's ‘March for Our Lives’
As many as 500,000 students are expected to head to Washington this weekend for the ‘March for Our Lives’ event focused on school safety. The panelists discussed if the movement could play into the midterm elections. The group also talked about Stormy Daniels’ upcoming ‘60 minutes’ interview and the three pending lawsuits against President Trump.
Recapping the PA-18 race
The panelists discussed James Comey’s upcoming book, along with recapping the results of the results of this week’s special Congressional election in Pennsylvania’s 18th district.
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