Washington Week Extra for August 30, 2019
From wildfires in the Amazon rainforest to the receding white ice of the Arctic, the panelists discussed how climate change is confronting global leaders.
EXTRA: Who pays the price in a trade war?
Reporters from Iowa Public Radio and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joined the conversation to share their on-the-ground reporting on how farmers, communities, and the 2020 vote in their key swing states could be impacted by a trade war.
EXTRA: Trump administration announces new immigration policy
The panelists discussed the Trump administration’s new “public charge” rule, aimed at denying green cards and citizenship to legal immigrants who use public aid programs.
EXTRA: Tragedy in El Paso and Dayton
After 31 people were killed in two mass shootings last weekend, reporters from Texas and Ohio joined Robert Costa on the latest #WashWeekPBS Extra to discuss how their communities of El Paso and Dayton are coping after tragedy.
EXTRA: Next DNI pick remains unsettled
The panelists discussed the recent resignation of Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, along with President Donald Trump’s controversial nomination -- and later withdrawal -- of U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe. The panelists also discussed the state of the election security bill recently blocked by Mitch McConnell.
EXTRA: Boris Johnson becomes new UK Prime Minister
The panelists discussed the UK’s new Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The pro-Brexit conservative assumed the office on July 24.
EXTRA: Previewing Robert Mueller's testimony
Former special counsel Robert Mueller goes before two congressional committees next week to talk about the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. The panelists previewed next week's testimony.
EXTRA: UK ambassador resigns
The panelists discussed the resignation of British Ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch after cables leaked in which he called the Trump administration “inept” and “dysfunctional."
EXTRA: Recapping this week in the 2020 presidential race
After several 2020 Democratic presidential candidates spent their July 4th holiday campaigning in early voting states, the panelists gave context and analysis on the latest updates on the race.
Analyzing SCOTUS season
After the Supreme Court finished its term this week, the panelists recapped some of the group's recent decisions.
Where are Congressional Democrats on impeachment?
The panelists discussed additional updates on the 2020 presidential race, Hope Hicks' recent testimony at a closed-door hearing on Capitol Hill, and where Congressional Democrats currently stand on the issue of impeachment.
Latest updates on the 2020 presidential race
After President Donald Trump traded attacks with former vice president and current 2020 candidate Joe Biden, the conversation turned to the latest updates from the campaign trail.
U.S. and Mexico reach agreement, avoid tariffs
The panelists gave instant reaction moments after President Donald Trump tweeted on June 7 that the United States had reached a signed agreement with Mexico. Tariffs on the country were set to begin June 10. The discussion also touched on the latest developments on the 2020 campaign trail.
How will social media platforms deal with disinformation?
After Facebook recently refused to take down an altered video of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, the panelists discussed the complex relationship between politicians and Silicon Valley when it comes to regulation and political fundraising.
EXTRA: What is Pennsylvania’s role in the 2020 election?
With the first debate for Democratic presidential candidates set for next month, the panelists discussed what critical role the state of Pennsylvania could play in the 2020 race.
Discussing the expanding 2020 race
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio became the latest Democrats to join the 2020 presidential race this week. As the current list of Democratic candidates clocks in at 24, the panelists discussed the latest developments in campaign 2020.
Latest foreign policy developments
The panelists discussed the move to nominate Patrick Shanahan as the country's new defense secretary. The group also recapped President Trump's new calls to lower prescription drug costs.
Synagogue shooting: What can be done to stop the attacks?
After a gunman killed one person and injured three others at a California synagogue last week, the panelists discussed what was behind the shooting and what is being done to stop gun violence.
Recapping the 'She the People' forum
Eight of the 21 Democratic presidential candidates traveled to Texas this week to speak at the “She the People” event. It’s the first ever presidential candidate forum focused on women of color. The panelists recapped the event, looking at what role one of the Democratic Party’s most loyal voting groups will play in the race for the White House.
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