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Obama proposes changes to curb gun violence, North Korea claims h-bomb test and Donald Trump takes aim at Clinton and Cruz

Executive Action on Guns, North Korean Nuclear Threat and Countdown to Iowa & NH

Republicans debate Cruz's eligibility to be president, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are neck-and-neck and Obama's final year agenda.

Trump, Cruz dominate GOP debate; Democratic race tightens and President Obama's final State of the Union

Trump and Sanders gaining momentum, SCOTUS to decide on halt of deportations and Washington Post reporter released from Iran

Political Storm with One Week to Iowa, Supreme Court to Weigh Immigration Plan and Iran Releases U.S. Prisoners

Republicans debate but Donald Trump skips out while Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a dead heat.

State of the 2016 Campaign: Iowa Caucus Countdown

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders debate one-on-one. Republican race shakes up after Iowa.

2016 race turns to New Hampshire; Clinton, Sanders debate

We examine the state of the 2016 presidential campaign from the site of the PBS NewsHour debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Washington Week in Milwaukee: Analysis from the Site of the Democratic Debate and the Narrowing Republican Field

The sudden death of Justice Scalia sets off an uproar about who should nominate his successor.

The Fight to Replace Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court and The Donald vs. The Pope

Trump marches to the Republican presidential nomination while his opponents up their attacks.

Trump, Rubio, Cruz battle ahead of Super Tuesday and Obama fights Congress over Supreme Court and GITMO

Donald Trump marches to the GOP nomination as party leaders try to stop his rise.

Can establishment Republicans stop Donald Trump? Rubio, Cruz take aim at GOP frontrunner

Rubio and Kasich face critical home state tests in Florida and Ohio.

Republican Race Turns Civil Ahead of Florida and Ohio, The

Senate Republicans refuse to consider Obama's latest Supreme Court nominee.

Showdown over Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, Republican insiders try to

After attacks in Brussels, the United States renewed its fight against the Islamic State.

Terror Attack in Brussels, Obama's historic trip to Cuba and Republicans coalesce around Cruz

Donald Trump faced criticism for comments on abortion, foreign policy and nuclear weapons.

Trump's Republican bona fides, Sanders & Clinton trade jabs and Supreme Court's second tie after Scalia's death

The 2016 race for the White House shifts to New York, and candidates start counting delegates.

Sanders takes on Clinton in New York, Trump & Cruz gear up delegate operations, down-ballot concerns and explaining the Panama Papers

Republican and Democratic White House hopefuls descend on New York ahead of Tuesday's primary.

New York state of mind: Clinton, Sanders debate in Brooklyn; Trump says GOP nominating system is

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton solidify their front-runner status after convincing wins in New York.

Trump changes tone of campaign, Clinton fights off a resilient Sanders, Obama mends fences abroad, and U.S. currency shakeup

As the election shifts to Indiana, Clinton and Trump widen their leads and are headed to a general election showdown.

Election 2016: Clinton solidifies her lead, Trump talks foreign policy & Sanders' path forward

The presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump will meet with Congressional Republicans to unify the GOP.

Can Trump unify the Republican Party? Paul Ryan

Can the Republican Party unite before November? Can Hillary Clinton turn her focus to Trump?

Trump, Ryan try to unify the Republican Party while Clinton fights a two-front campaign. And the fight over transgender rights.

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continuing to fight for the Democratic nomination while Donald Trump shores up Republican support.

Tensions rise in the Democratic Party, Trump names his SCOTUS shortlist and Obama acts on overtime pay

Donald Trump surpassed the 1,237 delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination while Hillary Clinton continues to deal with fallout over her private email server.

Trump Clinches Republican Nomination, Clinton's Email Troubles Continue and Obama’s Historic Visit to Hiroshima

The stakes are high for Clinton, Sanders and Trump heading into the California primary.

The Trumpian campaign, California dreaming and America's standing in the world

Hillary Clinton makes history, Bernie Sanders keeps fighting and Donald Trump takes fire

The General Election Begins: Clinton clinches nomination, Obama endorses and Trump criticized by GOP leaders

The deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history has sparked a debate on guns and terrorism.

Orlando Shooting: Investigation and Political Fallout

While Britain throws Europe into uncertainty by voting to leave the EU, the U.S. Supreme Court decides on affirmative action and immigration, and House Democrats stage a sit-in over gun control legislation.

Britain votes to leave the European Union, the Supreme Court releases decisions & Congress debates gun control

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton start the search for VPs, terror breaks out at the Istanbul airport, and SCOTUS leans left on a historic abortion ruling.

Trump and Clinton prep for conventions, terror in Turkey, and SCOTUS rules on abortion

3 officer-involved shootings shock the country, Clinton will not be charged in email probe

Fatal shootings revive questions of race and policing, FBI closes Clinton email probe and Trump meets with GOP Congress

As the Republican National Convention is about to kickoff, Donald Trump names a VP.

Washington Week in Cleveland: Candidates respond to terror attack, Trump names Pence as VP and Sanders endorses Clinton

Days before the Democrats meet in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton prepares to name her VP.

Washington Week in Philadelphia: Trump accepts Republican nomination and Clinton prepares for DNC

Democrats attack Trump's credibility during nominating convention.

Hillary Clinton makes history as Democratic nominee and the general election strategy begins

Donald Trump's week of missteps and Hillary Clinton's email problems continue.

Republican leaders concerned about Trump as polls show a Clinton lead

Donald Trump sparks another political firestorm, but is his campaign catching on with voters?

Election 2016: Separating the conventional from the unconventional

Donald Trump's leadership team turns over and Hillary Clinton faces questions about the Clinton Foundation.

Trump shakes up campaign staff and expresses

Trump softens on immigration while scandal still plagues Clinton, this time about the donors to the Clinton Foundation. The two also clash over race.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton trade accusations of racism, Trump rethinks immigration and Clinton defends family foundation

Trump visits Mexico and repeats his strict immigration policies in Arizona. Clinton fundraises and adopts a Republican-style embrace of American exceptionalism.

Donald Trump visits Mexico and doubles down on immigration plan while Clinton fundraises and makes the case for American exceptionalism

Washington Week in Colorado: Trump and Clinton debate national security as polls tighten

Health, Taxes and Birtherism: The debate over transparency on the campaign trail

National security and policing take center stage three days before the first Clinton/Trump debate

In the days after Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's first debate, Trump faces continued questions about his treatment of women, including a former Miss Universe who says Trump called her "Miss Piggy." Clinton had prepared for the debate by readying attacks on Trump's vulnerabilities. Trump and Clinton will face off again in nine days, but the two vice presidential candidates will debate next week.

Extra: Lawmakers on Capitol Hill passed a compromise bill to keep the government funded through December and provide funding for the ongoing Flint water crisis. Plus, New York Times reporter Ashley Parker describes the "Rubik's cube" of Donald Trump personalities voters have seen during the 2016 election. Washington Post reporter Karen Tumulty discusses the importance of endorsements in the presidential election.  Panelists: Lisa Lerer (NPR/AP), Ashley Parker (NY Times), Karen Tumulty (Washington Post) & Ailsa Chang (NPR)

Campaigns build on debate momentum and Congress overrides Obama veto

Trump's comments about women caught on tape as candidates prepare for second debate

Trump denies allegations of sexual assault and Wikileaks releases hacked Clinton campaign emails

Trump won't accept election results if he loses as Clinton expands campaign into red states

FBI reviews newly found Clinton emails as candidates make final pitch to voters

The Final Days of Election 2016

Trump begins transition to the White House after deeply polarizing election

A tribute to Gwen Ifill’s remarkable life and legacy

Trump's Transition: President-elect's legislative priorities and cabinet picks

Trump takes victory lap and strikes deal to save American jobs while Democrats debate the way forward

The Trump Transition: A deep dive into his unconventional cabinet picks

How Obama, Trump and Congress are responding to Russian hacks in the U.S. election

The Obama Legacy: From hope and change to achievements and setbacks

U.S. sanctions Russia for election hacks, Kerry rebukes Israeli settlements and Trump expresses frustration with Obama’s policies

U.S. intelligence agencies tell the president-elect Russia was behind election-related cyberattacks.

Trump briefed on report blaming Putin for election meddling

President-elect Trump's praise of Putin has cast a cloud over his transition.

Trump answers questions about ties to Russia

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president, laying out a dark vision for America.

The Inauguration of President Donald Trump

What does Trump's first week in office say about his leadership style and America's place on the global stage?

Donald Trump's first week as president

The panel reports on the new world order of the Trump administration and the influencers jockeying for power inside the White House.

Donald Trump’s worldview & how the world views the president

The 9th Circuit rejects Trump bid to reinstate travel ban.

Trump administration considers next steps for travel ban

The president held his first solo news conference.

President Trump defends administration from Russia concerns

President Trump riled up conservative voters in a fiery speech at CPAC Friday where he took on his favorite foil -- the press. After one month in the Oval Office, is Trump changing the core of the Republican Party? All week long Republican lawmakers have seen voter frustration up close in boisterous town hall meetings across the country as voters upset about the Affordable Care Act confront Congress directly. From immigration to transgender bathroom rights to rising anti-Semitism, the culture wars are heating up in America's heartland.

Is President Trump redefining the Republican Party?

Sessions recuses himself from investigations into Russia's meddling in the election.

AG Sessions under fire amid new questions about Russia

House Republicans unveiled their long-promised plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, but the bill faces growing opposition from Democrats and Republicans as well as health care stakeholders. President Trump placed his weight fully behind the bill and tried to convince wary Republicans to support their campaign promise. Meanwhile, Trump accused his predecessor of wiretapping his campaign, and WikiLeaks released thousands of CIA documents that revealed secrets about the agency’s ability to spy on personal information through phones, computers and televisions.

President Trump tries to sell wary Republicans on health care replacement and WikiLeaks details CIA spying tactics

Trump doubles down on claims Obama wiretapped Trump Tower despite no evidence found by Congress.

Defiant Trump defends unsubstantiated claims of wiretapping and proposes "American first" budget

Republicans cancel planned vote on health care after failing to get the votes to pass it.

Health care reform indefinitely on hold and wiretapping investigations raise questions of Trump’s credibility

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is willing to testify about the Trump campaign’s connection to Russia in exchange for immunity. So far there are no takers, but the Senate Intelligence Committee held its first public hearing about Russian meddling in the U.S. election. The House investigation is stalled after new questions about the source of information for the Republican chairman. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is trying to recover from the failure of the Republican health care bill, and the president is threatening to “fight” the Freedom Caucus.

Mike Flynn seeks immunity as Russia investigations continue to stall Trump agenda

The U.S. military fired 69 cruise missiles at targets in Syria.

Do U.S. missile strikes in Syria mark a change in Trump’s national security priorities?

President Trump changes his tune on Russia, China and NATO.

Dramatic shifts in the Trump Doctrine

President Trump is nearing the 100-day mark of his presidency and Congress is set to return from a two-week recess.

President Trump's domestic agenda as 100-day mark approaches

President Trump is reaching the end of his first 100 days in office. The president is learning on the job that governing isn't as easy as he thought it would be. The White House spent the week scrambling for last-minute executive action on trade and tax reform, but Congress is continuing to debate the future of health care. Plus, the one story that has dominated Trump's time in office took a new turn this week as ousted National Security Adviser Michael Flynn faced a new investigation about foreign money he accepted.

Donald Trump's first 100 days

This was the week Congress got busy.  Republicans in the House performed life-saving measures to revive their long-promised plan to replace Obamacare weeks after their original replacement bill fell short. The recrafted measure does not require people to have health insurance, rolls back state-by-state expansions of Medicaid, and includes $8 billion to help cover people with pre-existing conditions. Health care industry groups including the American Medical Association and the American Cancer Society oppose the bill and its likely to encounter hurdles when it is debated by the Senate.

The health care win came just days after Congress reached a bipartisan budget deal to fund the government through the end of September. The $1.1 trillion spending bill increases defense and border security funding but does not include money to pay for President Trump’s border wall. Despite the compromise, Trump suggested the need for a “good ‘shutdown’ in September” to get more Republican spending priorities.

Robert Costa goes behind-the-scenes in the halls of Congress and the White House to understand the negotiations and impact of this consequential week with:  Ed O’Keefe of The Washington Post

Erica Werner of AP

Peter Baker of The New York Times

Molly Ball of The Atlantic

Republicans revive health care reform and Congress compromises on government spending

Two words that have been central to President Trump's persona for more than a decade sent shockwaves through Washington this week: "You're fired." Lawmakers are grappling with the consequences of the abrupt removal of FBI Director James Comey and what it may mean for the continuing investigations into Russia's meddling in last year's presidential election.

Democratic senators are calling for a special prosecutor to investigate ties between Trump's campaign and Russian officials. The acting FBI director told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the bureau's probe will continue and that the White House has not tried to impede the inquiry.

Robert Costa will explore the fallout of Trump’s decision to fire the FBI director with:

Pete Williams of NBC News

Margaret Brennan of CBS News

Erica Werner of the Associated Press

Dan Balz of The Washington Post

The fallout from President Trump firing the FBI director

Donald Trump is facing the harsh reality of being president just 118 days into his administration.  The plume of scandals emanating from the White House grew larger each day this week as Trump continues to push back against investigations into Russia's meddling in the U.S. presidential election and possible ties to his campaign.

The uproar that started with the firing of FBI Director James Comey last week intensified with the revelation of memos Comey wrote that said Trump asked him to end the inquiry into former national security adviser Michael Flynn. By Thursday, the president used Twitter (link is external) to call the appointment of a special prosecutor to oversee the Russia investigations a "witch hunt."

Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are publicly committed to continue their own investigations.  While more Democrats openly discuss impeaching the president, Republicans are starting to distance themselves from the Trump administration.

Robert Costa will make sense of another busy week in Washington with:

Julie Hirschfeld Davis of The New York Times

Alexis Simendinger of Real Clear Politics

Michael Scherer of TIME Magazine

Manu Raju of CNN

Special counsel will oversee Russia investigations

The federal investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election reached President Trump’s innermost circle Thursday.  The Washington Post reported that the president’s senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner is a focus of investigations and officials believe he has information relevant to their ongoing probe into potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.  Kushner has not been accused of wrongdoing, but he is now the only current White House official considered key to the investigation.  The FBI is still interested in former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

Congressional inquiries continue to move ahead as well.  Fired FBI Director James Comey is set to testify next week.  Earlier this week, former CIA Director John Brennan testified about interactions between the Trump campaign and Russia – but stopped short of calling it collusion.

All this is unfolding as the president is wrapping up his first foreign trip. At the NATO summit, Trump was forced to mend fences with British Prime Minister Theresa May after the UK stopped sharing intelligence about the recent terror attack with the United States.

Robert Costa will get an update on stories from Washington to Italy with:

Peter Baker of The New York Times

Vivian Salama of the Associated Press

Erica Werner of the Associated Press

Russia investigation reaches Trump’s inner circle

resident Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris climate accord, the historic 2015 agreement that commits nations to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and seek to renegotiate a new deal that's "fair" for the American people. The United States, the world’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter, will join just two other nations – Nicaragua and Syria – to reject the climate change deal.  Thursday's announcement is a campaign promise kept for the president who called climate change a "hoax." Global leaders urged him to reconsider during his overseas trip last week, and Trump's decision will raise questions about the U.S. role on the world stage. With the United States signaling its intention to withdraw and renegotiate, will other nations follow?  Inside the White House, the decision pitted White House staffers against each other. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and adviser Stephen Bannon argued urged Trump to abandon the Paris agreement because it led to job losses. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and daughter Ivanka Trump joined environmental groups and corporate executives who believed the president should keep the U.S. commitment.

Robert Costa will discuss President Trump's decision to exit the Paris Accord and the global ramifications with:

Michael Scherer of TIME Magazine

Indira Lakshmanan of The Boston Globe

Jonathan Swan of Axios

President Trump says U.S. will withdraw from Paris climate change agreement

Fired FBI Director James Comey accused President Trump of telling “lies, plain and simple” during testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Trump responded by calling Comey a “leaker” and denied any collusion between his campaign and Russia. The president said he would “100 percent” talk to special counsel Robert Mueller under oath. How did the relationship devolve to this point?

War of Words: Trump and Comey accuse each other of lying

Every once in a while, one moment makes Washington pause.  Partisanship melts away, if only for that brief moment.  This week it was a charity baseball game, an annual tradition that pits Republicans and Democrats against each other for a good-natured competition and America’s favorite pastime.

Everything changed early Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire on the Republican team practicing on a suburban field.  Rep. Steve Scalise, the number three Republican in the House of Representatives, was critically injured along with four others.

As the game goes on and Washington returns to its usual squabbles, the investigation into Russian meddling in the presidential election has expanded to include President Trump.

Special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly looking into whether Mr. Trump obstructed justice in the Russia case after firing FBI Director James Comey.  Just one day after the shooting when Trump praised all the public servants working in government, the president took to Twitter to bemoan the “very bad and conflicted people” investigating him. On Wednesday the Senate voted 97-2 to restrict the president’s ability to roll back sanctions to punish Russia for interfering in the 2016 election.

What does this unusual week tell us about civility, credibility and trust in Washington?

Robert Costa will discuss with:

Alexis Simendinger of Real Clear Politics

Jeff Zeleny of CNN

Erica Werner of the Associated Press

Geoff Bennett of NPR

Adam Entous of The Washington Post

Calls for unity in the aftermath of Congressional shooting

After weeks of behind-the-scenes discussions, Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.  The Better Care Reconciliation Act authored largely by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rolls back many requirements included under President Obama's signature healthcare plan.

The Senate plan would:

- Phase out the Medicaid expansion to low-income Americans

- Provide smaller subsidies for insurance plans that offer less coverage

- Repeal the individual mandate requiring Americans to buy insurance

- Allow states to opt out of requiring certain essential health benefits like maternity care and mental health treatment

In addition to Democrats, who are in lock-step opposition to the GOP Senate health care bill, four conservative Republican senators have rejected the plan calling it "Obamacare light." Sens. Rand Paul (KY), Ron Johnson (WI), Ted Cruz (TX) and Mike Lee (UT) released a joint statement saying they're "not ready to vote for this bill."

The Senate plan is similar to the American Health Care Act passed by the House last month.  President Trump touted its passage in a Rose Garden ceremony but recently has called it "mean" and "cold-hearted."  Trump tweeted his support for the Senate bill late Thursday.

All of the debate is racing towards a vote next week before the July 4th Congressional recess.  McConnell’s schedule leaves little time for public debate or amendments.  The Congressional Budget Office will release its score of the bill next week.

Robert Costa will explore the details of the Republican prescription for health care and the real-world impact with:

Sarah Kliff of Vox

Susan Davis of NPR

Philip Rucker of The Washington Post

Kelly O'Donnell of NBC News

Senate Republicans unveil Obamacare repeal bill

As Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell struggles to find 50 Republican 'yes' votes for health care reform, he has delayed a vote on his plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act until after the July 4 recess. McConnell will unveil an updated bill on Friday that he hopes will appease both conservative and moderate members of his caucus.

How does the revised Senate bill compare to the status quo under Obamacare?  And how will people across the country be impacted by any proposed reforms?  Robert Costa will discuss the policy and consequences of health care reform with:

Sarah Kliff of Vox

Nancy Cordes of CBS News

Michael Scherer of TIME Magazine

Yamiche Alcindor of The New York Times

Health care policy, politics and consequences

President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G20 Summit in Germany. Trump pressed Putin about Russia's role in meddling in the U.S. presidential election which Putin denied doing. How is Trump reshaping American foreign policy six months after taking office? And how does the global community view the new president?

Trump and Putin have first face-to-face meeting

President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. released emails detailing a June 2016 meeting with a Russian attorney, and the White House entered crisis mode to contain the fallout. While the president publicly defended his son, Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill were critical of the response and continue investigations into possible collusion. Plus, Senate Republicans unveiled their revised plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell already faces pushback from his own party.

White House in crisis mode after Donald Trump Jr.'s emails with Russian lawyer

Staff shakeups hit the White House Friday. Press secretary Sean Spicer resigned, and Anthony Scaramucci was introduced as President Trump's new communications director. The roundtable also looked back on the first six months of the administration, highlighting the achievements and setbacks.

President Trump tries to rein in the Russia investigation as staff shakeups hit the White House

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