Democrats clashed over the size of President Biden’s infrastructure package, as Congress passed a bill to avoid a federal government shutdown before the deadline. The panel also discussed America’s continued division over COVID vaccines and mandates, plus a look into the testimony from military leaders on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Political Divisions Threaten President Biden’s Agenda

The panel discussed former Trump aide Steve Bannon’s refusal to appear in front of the Jan. 6 committee.

Culture Wars and Economic Challenges

This week, William Shatner, aka Captain Kirk, blasted into space on a Blue Origin rocket.

The Politics of Blue Origin

Facebook whistleblower tells lawmakers that the company knowingly spread misinformation.

Facebook Under Fire

Pres. Biden is still battling to get his legislative agenda passed and Jan. 6 select committee subpoena deadlines loom for Trump officials.

Debt Deadlines and Threats to Democracy

A bipartisan group of lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on police reform after months of negotiations. The panel discussed what went wrong, why the bill failed to pass, and what comes next in the effort to hold law enforcement accountable for the violence against Black Americans.

Police Reform Negotiations Hit Roadblock

The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and former Washington Week moderator Robert Costa join moderator Yamiche Alcindor an in-depth discussion into the explosive reporting from their new book “Peril” on the challenging transition of power between the Trump and Biden administration.

The Washington Week Bookshelf: “Peril”

The House Committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol has issued subpoenas to four of former President Trump’s closest aides. The subpoenas cited reporting in “Peril”, co-authored by Bob Woodward of The Washington Post and former Washington Week moderator and National Political Reporter at The Washington Post, Robert Costa. The panel also discussed criticism of the Biden administration after the mistreatment of Haitian migrants at the U.S. border and the president’s other mounting challenges.

Jan 6 Committee Issues Subpoenas To Trump Allies

Earlier this week, four elite gymnasts testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, detailing the failures in the handling of the sexual abuse investigation on former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. The panel discussed the implications of the testimonies, the flaws in the FBI’s handling of the case, and more.

U.S. Gymnasts Testimony on Larry Nassar Investigation

A rally in support of insurrectionists who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6th is set to take place this weekend. The panel discussed new reporting on the transition of power between former President Trump and President Biden from Bob Woodward and former Washington Week moderator Robert Costa’s new book “Peril.” Plus, the panel takes a look into the latest news on COVID-19 booster shots, President Biden's economic agenda & more.

Washington Braces For Trump Supporter Rally on Sept. 18

The panel continues the conversation, reflecting on the 20 year anniversary of 9/11. The panel also discussed how the attacks shifted American life, politics, and the impact the event had on Muslim Americans.

How 9/11 Changed American Life

In a special edition of Washington Week, the panel takes an in-depth look at the 20 years since 9/11, featuring journalists who covered the attacks and their aftermath. The panel also discussed the legacy of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the increased targeting of Muslim Americans and people of color, and what comes next as the country grapples with increased threats of domestic terrorism.

The 20-Year Anniversary Of September 11

The panel continues the conversation on the domestic challenges President Biden faces. The panel covered the rise of COVID-19 cases, the new Texas abortion ban, and the impacts of natural disasters sweeping through states.

President Biden’s Domestic Challenges

The U.S. has fully completed its withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war. The panel discussed the criticism President Biden is facing from Republicans and Democrats as he continues to defend his decision, plus a look into the battle over abortion rights, and the deadly impacts of climate change in the U.S.

America’s Longest War Ends

This week, the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer vaccine, prompting companies to impose vaccine and mask mandates. The panel discussed what the approval of the vaccine means, and what to expect going forward.

What Does FDA Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Mean?

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