Washington Week with The Atlantic S52E24 · Calls for unity in the aftermath of Congressional shooting

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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

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1. 1 1. Trump briefed on report blaming Putin for election meddling2017-01-06 · 23mU.S. intelligence agencies tell the president-elect Russia was behind election-related cyberattacks.
2. 2 2. Trump answers questions about ties to Russia2017-01-13 · 23mPresident-elect Trump's praise of Putin has cast a cloud over his transition.
3. 3 3. The Inauguration of President Donald Trump2017-01-20 · 23mDonald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president, laying out a dark vision for America.
4. 4 4. Donald Trump's first week as president2017-01-27 · 23mWhat does Trump's first week in office say about his leadership style and America's place on the global stage?
5. 5 5. Donald Trump’s worldview & how the world views the president2017-02-03 · 23mThe panel reports on the new world order of the Trump administration and the influencers jockeying for power inside the White House.
6. 6 6. Trump administration considers next steps for travel ban2017-02-10 · 23mThe 9th Circuit rejects Trump bid to reinstate travel ban.
7. 7 7. President Trump defends administration from Russia concerns2017-02-17 · 23mThe president held his first solo news conference.
8. 8 8. Is President Trump redefining the Republican Party?2017-02-24 · 23mPresident 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
9. 9 9. AG Sessions under fire amid new questions about Russia2017-03-03 · 23mSessions recuses himself from investigations into Russia's meddling in the election.
10. 10 10. President Trump tries to sell wary Republicans on health care replacement and WikiLeaks details CIA spying tactics2017-03-10 · 23mHouse 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
11. 11 11. Defiant Trump defends unsubstantiated claims of wiretapping and proposes "American first" budget2017-03-17 · 23mTrump doubles down on claims Obama wiretapped Trump Tower despite no evidence found by Congress.
12. 12 12. Health care reform indefinitely on hold and wiretapping investigations raise questions of Trump’s credibility2017-03-24 · 23mRepublicans cancel planned vote on health care after failing to get the votes to pass it.
13. 13 13. Mike Flynn seeks immunity as Russia investigations continue to stall Trump agenda2017-03-31 · 23mFormer 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 S
14. 14 14. Do U.S. missile strikes in Syria mark a change in Trump’s national security priorities?2017-04-07 · 23mThe U.S. military fired 69 cruise missiles at targets in Syria.
15. 15 15. Dramatic shifts in the Trump Doctrine2017-04-14 · 23mPresident Trump changes his tune on Russia, China and NATO.
16. 16 16. President Trump's domestic agenda as 100-day mark approaches2017-04-21 · 23mPresident Trump is nearing the 100-day mark of his presidency and Congress is set to return from a two-week recess.
17. 17 17. Donald Trump's first 100 days2017-04-28 · 23mPresident 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 sp
18. 18 18. Republicans revive health care reform and Congress compromises on government spending2017-05-05 · 23mThis 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 rep
19. 19 19. The fallout from President Trump firing the FBI director2017-05-12 · 23mTwo 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
20. 20 20. Special counsel will oversee Russia investigations2017-05-19 · 23mDonald 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 w
21. 21 21. Russia investigation reaches Trump’s inner circle2017-05-26 · 23mThe federal investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election reached President Trump’s innermost circle Thursday. The Washington Post reported that the presid
22. 22 22. President Trump says U.S. will withdraw from Paris climate change agreement2017-06-02 · 23mresident 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 r
23. 23 23. War of Words: Trump and Comey accuse each other of lying2017-06-09 · 23mFired FBI Director James Comey accused President Trump of telling “lies, plain and simple” during testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Trump responded by calling Com
24. 24 24. Calls for unity in the aftermath of Congressional shooting2017-06-16 · 23mEvery 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 th
25. 25 25. Senate Republicans unveil Obamacare repeal bill2017-06-23 · 23mAfter 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 lar
26. 26 26. Health care policy, politics and consequences2017-06-30 · 23mAs 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
27. 27 27. Trump and Putin have first face-to-face meeting2017-07-07 · 23mPresident 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 wh
28. 28 28. White House in crisis mode after Donald Trump Jr.'s emails with Russian lawyer2017-07-14 · 23mPresident 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
29. 29 29. President Trump tries to rein in the Russia investigation as staff shakeups hit the White House2017-07-21 · 23mStaff shakeups hit the White House Friday. Press secretary Sean Spicer resigned, and Anthony Scaramucci was introduced as President Trump's new communications director. The roundta
30. 30 30. July 28, 20172017-07-28 · 23m
31. 31 31. August 4, 20172017-08-04 · 23m
32. 32 32. August 11, 20172017-08-11 · 23m
33. 33 33. August 18, 20172017-08-18 · 23m
34. 34 34. August 25, 20172017-08-25 · 23m
35. 35 35. September 1, 20172017-09-01 · 23m
36. 36 36. September 8, 20172017-09-08 · 23m
37. 37 37. September 15, 20172017-09-15 · 23m
38. 38 38. September 22, 20172017-09-22 · 23m
39. 39 39. September 29, 20172017-09-29 · 23m
40. 40 40. October 6, 20172017-10-06 · 23m
41. 41 41. October 13, 20172017-10-13 · 23m
42. 42 42. October 20, 20172017-10-20 · 23m
43. 43 43. October 27, 20172017-10-27 · 23m
44. 44 44. November 3, 20172017-11-03 · 23m
45. 45 45. November 10, 20172017-11-10 · 23m
46. 46 46. November 17, 20172017-11-17 · 23m
47. 47 47. November 24, 20172017-11-24 · 23m
48. 48 48. December 1, 20172017-12-01 · 23m
49. 49 49. December 8, 20172017-12-08 · 23m
50. 50 50. December 15, 20172017-12-15 · 23m
51. 51 51. December 22, 20172017-12-22 · 23m
52. 52 52. December 29, 20172017-12-29 · 23m