Washington Week
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U.S. to Aid Syrian Rebels, NSA Leaks, Immigration and...
The U.S. plans military support for Syrian rebels after determining President Assad’s troops have used chemical weapons, the national security and political fallout of Edward Snowden's NSA leaks, Congress moves towards immigration reform and the latest SCOTUS decision. Joining Gwen: Mark Mazzetti, New York Times; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, Alan Gomez, USA Today and Joan Biskupic, Reuters.
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The Supreme Court on the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Next...
In the Webcast Extra, our panelists discuss the Supreme Court's pending ruling on the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Also, what could happen to the immigration reform bill once it transitions to the House? Plus, John Kerry's role in the State Department when making final decisions about Syria.
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The Supreme Court on DNA Samples, Holder Not Leaving...
In the Webcast Extra, our panelists discuss the Supreme Court’s decision on collecting DNA samples from suspects. Also, Eric Holder is in a precarious position and Obama’s agenda for his meeting with Chinese president Xi. Martha Raddatz discusses Bradley Manning on trial for WikiLeaks.
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NSA Phone Surveillance, Obama's National Security Team,...
The Fallout from the NSA collecting phone records and Internet data. Also, Obama announced the appointment of Susan Rice as his new national security adviser and Samantha Power to succeed Rice at the United Nations. Plus, Congress tackles the growing problem of military sexual assaults. Joining Gwen: Martha Raddatz of ABC News, David Sanger of The New York Times; Pete Williams of NBC News.
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Races to Watch in 2013 and 2014
In the Webcast Extra: our panelists discuss the midterm races to watch including races in Colorado, Minnesota, and Virginia. Will President Obama and Democrats suffer losses in the 2014 elections? Can Republicans recruit top-tier candidates?
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Democratic Dilemma, GOP Plight and the Tea Party
The panelists analyze the multiple controversies facing Obama and Democrats including problems implementing the Affordable Care Act. Plus, the internal struggles among Republicans trying to overhaul the partyahead of the 2014 midterm elections. Joining Gwen: Amy Walter, Cook Political Report; Alexis Simendinger, Real Clear Politics; Reid Wilson, National Journal Hotline; Molly Ball, the Atlantic.
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2nd Term Distractions and President Obama’s Achievable...
In the Webcast Extra: investigations continue into the IRS targeting the tea party, the Benghazi attack, and the seizure of journalist’s phone records. What are President Obama’s achievable priorities? Our panelists discuss the president’s second term distractions.
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Each week, the country's top reporters join moderator Gwen Ifill for an in-depth discussion of the week's top news from Washington and around the world.The longest-running news and public affairs program on PBS, "Washington Week" features journalists -- not pundits -- lending insight and perspective to the week's important news stories.
