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The panel discussed how the Biden administration will enact gun control measures and reinforce the nation’s infrastructure. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates.
Panel: Errin Haines of The 19th, Eamon Javers of CNBC, Jane Mayer of The New Yorker
President Biden is urging states to enforce mask mandates as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise.The panel discussed how the Biden administration will balance vaccine rollouts amid a growing number of cases. Lisa Desjardins of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Wesley Lowery of 60 Minutes+, Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR
President Biden's taking a different approach from former President Trump when it comes to foreign policy. The panel also discussed how the U.S. plans to help move a massive cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates.
Panel: Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Sahil Kapur of NBC News, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post, Errin Haines of The 19th
President Biden met his goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office. The panel discussed Biden’s tour promoting the passage of a $1.9 trillion economic relief package & the challenges that remain ahead. Rachel Scott of ABC News guest moderates.
Panel: Laura BarrĂłn-LĂłpez of POLITICO, Weijia Jiang of CBS News, Dan Balz of The Washington Post
Democratic leaders from New York are calling for NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign, after multiple allegations of sexual assault & underreporting of nursing home deaths on his watch. The panel discussed Cuomo’s future as a political figure as the pandemic continues. Susan Davis of NPR guest moderates.
Panel: Eamon Javers of CNBC, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post, Susan Page of USA Today
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing backlash after being accused of sexual misconduct. The panel also discussed challenges for President Biden’s nominees to key positions. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates.
Panel: Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Amna Nawaz of The PBS NewsHour
President Biden launched his first overseas military action by striking Syria. The panel talked about Biden's move to not penalize Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates.
Panel: Susan Davis of NPR, Errin Haines of The 19th, Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post
President Joe Biden said America is back during a speech at the Munich Security Conference. The panel discussed Biden’s plans to restart nuclear negotiations with Iran & re-committing the country to NATO. Weijia Jiang of CBS News guest moderates.
Panel: Ed O’Keefe of CBS News, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR
As the Senate grapples with impeachment, President Biden kept COVID at the forefront. The panel discussed Biden’s efforts to get Americans vaccinated & the $1.9 trillion relief bill. Jonathan Karl of ABC News guest moderates.
Panel: Rachael Bade of POLITICO, Julie Pace of The Associated Press, Philip Rucker of The Washington Post, Rachel Scott of ABC News
The panel discussed how President Biden is working to create a task force that aims to reunite the separated children & the effectiveness of his new efforts. Lisa Desjardins of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News, Sabrina Siddiqui of The Wall Street Journal
President Joe Biden has signed more executive orders during his first week than previous presidents. The panel discussed how Biden is working to dismantle former President Donald Trump’s policies. Amna Nawaz of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Garrett Haake of NBC News, Weijia Jiang of CBS News, Sarah Kliff of The New York Times, Anita Kumar of POLITICO
The panelists take the time to reflect on the four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, and the beginning of Joe Biden’s tenure. Amna Nawaz of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Laura Barron-Lopez of Politico, Errin Haines of The 19th, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post
The panel discussed the aftermath in Washington following the insurrection on Capitol Hill, the final stage of Trump’s presidency & the challenges that lie ahead for Biden as he enters office next week. Yamiche Alcindor of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Peter Baker of The New York Times, Geoff Bennett of NBC News, Seung Min Kim for The Washington Post, Pierre Thomas for ABC News
The panel discussed what possible consequences there may be for the mob & how the police response this week compared to the police response to Black Lives Matter protests this past summer. Yamiche Alcindor of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Nancy Cordes of CBS News, Astead Herndon of The New York Times, Philip Rucker of The Washington Post, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News
The Georgia Senate runoffs that will determine control of the Senate are just four days away. The panel discussed the latest from the campaign for those two key Senate seats, as well as President Trump’s legacy, and what it means for the future of Washington.
Panel: Yamiche Alcindor of The PBS NewsHour, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Page of USA Today
Washington Week Extra for December 25, 2020
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