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In the wake of reports of US spying on German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Real Clear Politics’ Alexis Simendinger discusses the awkward interaction between Merkel and President Obama at the White House Friday. Plus The Wall Street Journal’s Janet Hook reports on the paper’s latest poll about how Americans are living their lives.
In the Webcast Extra, Bloomberg News' Indira Lakshmanan discusses impending sanctions from the US and Europe for Russia's military intervention in Ukraine. Plus, the Supreme Court decided a controversial ruling on affirmative action this week. Reuters' Joan Biskupic, who's writing a book about Sonia Sotomayor, discusses the justice's strong dissent in the case.
Obama's four-nation tour of Asia, Israel's decision to suspend Mid-East peace talks, the SCOTUS decision to uphold Michigan’s affirmative action ban at public universities, the Justice Dept.'s effort to make select prisoners eligible for presidential clemency grants. Joining Gwen: Indira Lakshmanan, Bloomberg News; Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times; Carrie Johnson, NPR; Joan Biskupic, Reuters.
The high-level talks between the U.S., Russia, Ukraine and the E.U. to find a diplomatic solution in Ukraine, President Obama defends the healthcare law, the surge in political fundraising and a closer look at the two ongoing investigations into domestic terrorism. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, The New York Times; Molly Ball, The Atlantic; Matea Gold, Washington Post; Pete Williams, NBC News.
With planned trips to Japan and South Korea, President Obama is pivoting his focus to Asia. The New York Times' Peter Baker discusses how previous trips to Asia have been sidelined. Plus, Rand Paul spoke in New Hampshire last weekend. As he competes with Ted Cruz with the GOP attention, who will win out as the 2016 primaries get closer?
On the Webcast Extra, which doctors make the most from Medicare? Bloomberg's Alex Wayne reports on the amount of money Medicare pays doctors. Plus, Real Clear Politics' Alexis Simendinger digs deeper into the background of Health and Human Services secretary nominee Sylvia Mathews Burwell.
The resignation of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. What challenges will her predecessor inherit? Also, the 50th anniversary and legacy of the Civil Rights Act, the politics of income inequality, and the prospective candidacies and political dynasties of Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein and the Senate Intelligence Committee are pushing to declassify a CIA report on the use of torture. And while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid continues to attack conservative billionaires and Super PAC funders Charles and David Koch, The Washington Post's Matea Gold digs deeper into the Koch Brothers background and influence in the GOP.
The Supreme Court rejected the overall limits on how much individuals can donate; the implementation and politics of the Affordable Care Act; and why two powerful GOP congressmen, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Dave Camp, have chosen not to seek re-election. Joining Gwen: Jeff Zeleny, ABC News; Matea Gold, The Washington Post; Pete Williams, NBC News; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine.
Obama's efforts to rally European allies against Russia, the first-ever meeting between President Obama and Pope Francis, SCOTUS heard arguments challenging the ACA's contraception coverage provision, and healthcare signups reach 6 million. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, The New York Times; Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times; Joan Biskupic, Reuters; Alex Wayne, Bloomberg News.
On the Webcast Extra, Bloomberg's Alex Wayne discusses coverage for same-sex couples under the ACA. Plus, Reuters' Joan Biskupic discusses an upcoming SCOTUS ruling on campaign finance reform and secret recordings inside the courtroom. New York Times' Peter Baker explains Saudi Arabia's denial of a visa to a reporter covering President Obama's trip. And LA Times' Doyle McManus on GOP and Ukraine.
As the 2014 midterms approach, Democrats are rallying women voters to turnout in November. Plus, The Washington Post's Dan Balz discusses the ways campaigns are adjusting to changing TV viewing habits as more voters are skipping commercials. And TIME's Michael Crowley just returned from a trip to Ukraine and shares his photos and experience on the ground in Kiev.
As the 2014 midterms approach, Democrats are rallying women voters to turnout in November. Plus, The Washington Post's Dan Balz discusses the ways campaigns are adjusting to changing TV viewing habits as more voters are skipping commercials. And TIME's Michael Crowley just returned from a trip to Ukraine and shares his photos and experience on the ground in Kiev.
President Obama stepped up pressure on Russia with a second wave of sanctions and Russia responded with its own restrictions. Also, how Democrats and Republicans are strategizing to rally the base for the midterm elections with an unpopular President and Congress.
President Obama stepped up pressure on Russia with a second wave of sanctions and Russia responded with its own restrictions. Also, how Democrats and Republicans are strategizing to rally the base for the midterm elections with an unpopular President and Congress.
