What does North Carolina’s special election mean for 2020?

Panelists discuss the volatile week on Wall Street after talk of a possible trade war between the U.S. and China causes stock market trouble. Plus, a group of key lawmakers move to punish Saudi Arabia for the brutal murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

This week, the Russia probe was jolted by Michael Cohen, who admitted he lied to Congress about President Trump’s involvement in a plan to build a hotel in Moscow. Panelists discuss the key figures involved and Mueller’s ongoing probe.

There will be a seismic shift in Washington next January when the 116th Congress meets. Nancy Pelosi plans to lead the Democratic controlled House and take back the gavel, a role she previously held. While she has the support of many, she faces a growing revolt from a group within in her own party. What’s next for Pelosi?

President Donald Trump plans to travel to California to meet with individuals affected by the wildfires, a week after he blamed the state’s forest “mismanagement.” Plus, a recap of the president’s trip to France. And, the latest on the migrant caravan.

The 2018 midterm elections are in the rearview mirror and it’s time to look at where the country goes from here. Panelists discuss the historic night of firsts across the country, on both state and national levels.

What issues matter to you and your community this midterm election? Robert Costa and the Washington Week panel discuss what our viewers and listeners across the country are thinking about before Tuesday’s midterm election.

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette David Shribman
joins the table to discuss how this year’s midterm elections are shaping up in the state of Pennsylvania.

Arizona Public Media political reporter Christopher Conover joins the table to discuss how this year’s midterm elections are shaping up in the state of Arizona.

Host of PBS’ “Overheard with Evan Smith,” and CEO of the Texas Tribune Evan Smith joins the table to discuss how this year’s midterm elections are shaping up in the state of Texas.

WOSU’s Mike Thompson joined the table to discuss how this year’s midterm elections are shaping up in the battleground state of Ohio.

The White House chief of staff job has traditionally been seen as one of the best jobs in Washington, but these days, there is nothing traditional about the world of politics. Panelists discuss President Trump’s decision to appoint Mick Mulvaney, the Office of Management and Budget director, as acting White House chief of staff.

Panelists discuss the latest pending investigations swirling around the Trump administration.

Panelists discuss potential contenders for the 2020 elections.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders became the latest candidate to throw his hat into the ring of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls. The panelists discussed the current field. Plus, the conversation turned to North Carolina, where the state’s election board has ordered a do-over in a contested race after a GOP operative was accused of ballot tampering.

Join Robert Costa and the nation’s top reporters for conversations that inform Americans.

Join Robert Costa and the nation’s top reporters for conversations that inform Americans.

This week, Democrats unveiled the Green New Deal — a new proposal aimed at addressing climate change. Panelists discussed the deal and what it could mean for the Democratic Party.

As Washington lawmakers try to navigate divided government, top Democrats in Virginia are embroiled in scandal. Panelists pull back the layers on the problems in the Commonwealth and what it means for the Democratic Party.

President Donald Trump will deliver his postponed State of the Union address to a divided Congress Tuesday night, as the threat of a second government shutdown looms over Washington. Panelists discuss the history and politics of the annual event and what to expect from President Trump’s speech.

It’s been two years this week since President Donald Trump took office, and Democrats who hope to replace him in the Oval Office are starting to line up. What do these Democratic contenders bring to the table and how might they reshape politics in America?

He’s known for his book “The Art of the Deal” and she’s been making deals with lawmakers on Capitol Hill for three decades. Now they’re facing off in the longest government shutdown in history. Panelists discuss the dynamic between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump.

Many federal agencies are shut down, but in the background, investigations into allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election continue. Panelists discuss the latest developments with the special counsel and Congress.

It’s the first week of 2019 and the 116th Congress was sworn in, with Nancy Pelosi reclaiming the gavel. Panelists discuss the historic firsts in the new Congress.