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On this week’s Webcast Extra, The Washington Post’s Ed O’Keefe explains the firearm debates on the Hill; Fawn Johnson of the National Journal warns of the depleting Highway Trust Fund; Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times breaks down the latest in Iraq; and Bloomberg New’s Indira Lakshmanan reviews why Afghanistan needs a mediator.
President Obama proposed a $3.7 billion plan to address the surge of illegal immigrants, the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, and Germany's decision to expel a CIA station chief in Berlin in response to more cases of U.S. Joining Gwen Ifill: Ed O'Keefe, Washington Post; Fawn Johnson, National Journal; Mark Mazetti, New York Times; Indira Lakshmanan, Bloomberg News.
On the Webcast Extra, John Harwood of CNBC discusses Hillary Clinton's political success and public persona as she promotes 'Hard Choices.' McClatchy Newspapers’ Nancy Youssef explains why the violence in Iraq hits close to home for the Pentagon. Plus, Robert Costa of The Washington Post discusses what comes next for the Eric Cantor after his stunning defeat.
President Obama addresses the growing violence in Iraq. House Republicans regroup after the defeat of Majority Leader Eric Cantor to tea party upstart David Brat. And Defense Sec. Hagel defends the Bergdahl swap as the former Taliban captive returns to the U.S. Joining Gwen: Nancy Youssef, McClatchy; John Harwood, CNBC; Robert Costa, Washington Post; Mark Mazzetti; New York Times.
The controversial prisoner swap that freed Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl in exchange for five Taliban commanders, and two high-profile GOP Senate primaries, Iowa and Mississippi, where six-term incumbent Thad Cochran is now facing a runoff election with tea party challenger Chris McDaniel. Joining Gwen: Molly Ball, The Atlantic; Ed O'Keefe, The Washington Post; David Sanger, The New York Times.
The issues at the VA have a potential solution with a bipartisan proposal in the Senate. Ed O’Keefe examines the Senate’s proposal. In France, Obama and Putin crossed paths. David Sanger evaluates what the impact of Ukraine’s new president on Russia. And Molly Ball preview’s Hillary Clinton’s autobiography from Chelsea’s wedding to Benghazi to Bowe Bergdahl.
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney surprised everyone today when announced his impending departure after 3-1/2 years in the job. Our panelists – including three White House reporters – discuss the impact of Carney’s departure. How was his relationship with reporters? And what can be expected from his replacement, Josh Earnest?
With the recent resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, we take a look at President Obama’s standing 18-months into his 2nd term, including his priorities, his stumbles and the potential obstacles ahead, both politically and internationally.
The latest on alleged mismanagement of VA hospitals, the indictment of five Chinese Army officialsover cyber spying, analysis Tuesday’s primary elections and President Lyndon Johnson's call to make America a 'Great Society' fifty years later. Joining Gwen: Jeff Zeleny, ABC News; Pete Williams, NBC News; Susan Davis, USA Today; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post.
The House voted to end the NSA’s practice of bulk collecting phone records. Pete Williams of NBC News talks about the growing number of states that have overturned bans on same-sex marriage across the country. President Obama nominated San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro to become secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Alleged deadly waiting times for medical care at VA hospitals, passing a compromise immigration bill ahead of the midterm elections, the growing number of 2016 presidential hopefuls, and a look at the GOP primary in Nebraska. Joining Gwen: Martha Raddatz, ABC News; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine and CBS News; Molly Ball, The Atlantic; John Harwood, CNBC and The New York Times.
Tonight, The Atlantic's Molly Ball offers a primer on Georgia's GOP primaries next week. Plus, John Dickerson of CBS News and Slate analyzes competition between tea party and establishment Republicans in Kentucky. ABC New's Martha Raddatz reports on her conversation with Chuck Hagel about the military's policy on transgender troops. John Harwood of CNBC and NYT talks about what's costing GM $35M.
The kidnappings of nearly 300 schoolgirls in Nigeria by Boko Haram; the White House released a new report on climate change; the SCOTUS ruling to uphold prayer at government meetings; and a roundup of the primaries that marked the unofficial launch of the midterm season.
Dan Balz of the Washington Post explains why Republicans want to launch yet another investigation into the Benghazi killings and why Democrats are pushing back. Pete Williams of NBC news explains why the Supreme Court may have rejected another case involving gun rights.
New job numbers were released Friday, the latest U.S. sanctions on Russia, a new poll thats finds Americans want less foreign engagement and a look at North Carolina's senate election. Joining Gwen: Janet Hook, Wall Street Journal; Jim Tankersley, Washington Post, Alexis Simendinger, Real Clear Politics and Charles Babington, Associated Press.
