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Catch up on the biggest stories of the day from Washington with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. Posted weekdays at 6:30 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you the "Q&A" podcast.

Episode Date
Vice President Vance in Georgia promotes GOP tax cuts; President Trump meets with DC & federal law enforcement, and National Guard, patrolling Washington
Aug 21, 2025
Texas House starts long debate on new Congressional redistricting map ahead of expected easy passage by Republican majority over Democratic objections
Aug 20, 2025
Boston Mayor Wu says she will not comply with Attorney General Bondi's demand to give up 'sanctuary city' immigration policies
Aug 19, 2025
Pres. Trump meets with Ukrainian Pres. & European delegation at White House, is open to U.S. troops as part of Ukrainian security guarantees, is hopeful of trilateral meeting with Russian Pres.
Aug 18, 2025
Weekend Edition: Federal Takeover of DC Police, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and 2026 Midterm Elections
Aug 16, 2025
President Trump holds summit with Russian President Putin in Alaska, says he is 'not here to negotiate for Ukraine' and 'won't be happy' if does not get ceasefire
Aug 15, 2025
Gov. Newsom says California will go forward with new Congressional district map designed to get Democrats five more U.S. House seats in response to Texas Republicans doing the same
Aug 14, 2025
Pres. Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Pres. Putin does not end war in Ukraine; Pres. Trump announces Kennedy Center Honors recipients
Aug 13, 2025
DC Mayor & Police Chief meet with U.S. Attorney General on federal takeover of DC Police & bringing in National Guard; Labor Dept says inflation in July same as June
Aug 12, 2025
President Trump places DC police under federal control, calls out DC National Guard, in response to the city's 'crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor'
Aug 11, 2025
Weekend Edition: President Trump's Tariffs Agenda, Trump Admin "AI Action Plan," and Lawmakers Trading Stocks
Aug 09, 2025
President Trump calls Armenia & Azerbaijan peace deal signed at White House 'historic', reporter asks about possibly winning Nobel Peace Prize
Aug 08, 2025
Dow falls 200 on first day of President Trump's global tariffs; President nominates new Fed Board member
Aug 07, 2025
U.S. Army Sergeant suspected in shooting & wounding five soldiers; President Trump imposes 25% extra tariff on India (50% total) for buying Russian oil
Aug 06, 2025
Texas House Dems deny quorum to block vote on Republican redistricting map for second straight day; President Trump says GOP is 'entitled to five more seats'
Aug 05, 2025
Govs Hochul, Pritzker support Texas Democrats while Gov. Abbott threatens to arrest them; Trump Admin. defends BLS firing while economists criticize the move
Aug 04, 2025
Weekend Edition: Medicare and Medicaid Anniversary, Homelessness in the United States, and Dasha Burns host of C-SPAN's "Ceasefire"
Aug 02, 2025
Dow falls after weak July jobs report, downward revisions to May & June, concerns about tariffs; Pres. Trump first BLS head, calls jobs numbers 'rigged'
Aug 01, 2025
One day before 'libertarian tariffs' deadline, U.S. & Mexico agree to 90-day pause, federal appeals court hears challenge to President's use of emergency powers
Jul 31, 2025
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, despite President Trump's pressure to cut them, says more data needed on tariffs' effect on inflation
Jul 30, 2025
Pres. Trump says he will not follow Great Britain in recognizing Palestinian State in Israel does not agree to ceasefire in Gaza and commit to two-state solution
Jul 29, 2025
President Trump promises food centers in Gaza, continues to face Epstein files questions; Senate starts last scheduled week
Jul 28, 2025
Weekend Edition: FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath, and Cuts to Voice of America
Jul 26, 2025
President Trump flies to Scotland to promote his golf courses, meets UK & EU leaders on trade; DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell for 2nd day in Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation
Jul 25, 2025
Senate GOP again blocks Democratic moves to release Jeffrey Epstein files; President Trump tours Federal Reserve headquarters renovation construction with Chair Powell
Jul 24, 2025
President Trump unveils AI Action Plan to promote tech exports & beat China, quickly build infrastructure & root out bias
Jul 23, 2025
Speaker Johnson cancels legislative agenda to avoid votes on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files; Pres. Trump accuses fmr Pres. Obama of treason over 2016 Russian interference in U.S. elections investigation
Jul 22, 2025
Congress moves to wrap up its work before its August recess with the Epstein files an ongoing issue; President Trump touts six-months in office as polling shows his approval rating underwater
Jul 21, 2025
Weekend Edition: Public Opinion on President Trump's Second Term, Jeffrey Epstein Files, and Reducing Size of the Federal Workforce
Jul 19, 2025
President Trump sues WSJ over article claiming he sent Jeffrey Epstein suggestive birthday letter; House GOP & Democrats clash over release of Epstein files
Jul 18, 2025
Senate passes $9B rescissions bill, sends back to House; Senate Republicans block Democratic bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files
Jul 17, 2025
President Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he would fire Fed Chair Powell, criticizes his supporters as 'weaklings' falling for the Epstein 'hoax'
Jul 16, 2025
Senate GOP ahead of first $9B rescissions package procedural vote restores funding for PEPFAR, rural public broadcasting
Jul 15, 2025
President Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia's trading partners unless there is a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine in 50 days
Jul 14, 2025
Weekend Edition: Medicaid Provisions in One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Tariff Deadline Extended, and Young Progressives in Public Office
Jul 12, 2025
President Trump says, 'I've never seen anything like it," as he & First Lady survey deadly flood damage in Kerrville, TX
Jul 11, 2025
Federal judge blocks birthright citizenship Exec Order by certifying class-action suit; Senate advances first judicial nomination of Pres. Trump's 2nd term; FBI HQ location fight upends Senate spending bill
Jul 10, 2025
Senate confirms FAA Admin.; Joe Biden's former White House doctor declines to answer House GOP's mental fitness questions
Jul 09, 2025
President Trump at Cabinet meeting says Aug 1 tariff deadline is firm; also talks Texas flooding, Ukraine, Gaza, Epstein files
Jul 08, 2025
WH pushes back on suggestions National Weather Service budget cuts hampered warnings to Texas flood victims, including children at a camp
Jul 07, 2025
Weekend Edition: America 250, Martin Smith's Documentary "Syria After Assad," and Trump Admin. Cuts to Arts and Culture Programs
Jul 05, 2025
House passes GOP tax & spending cuts One Big Beautiful Bill after dramatic all-night session to lobby GOP holdouts & record-breaking Dem Leader speech
Jul 03, 2025
GOP Big Beautiful tax cut & spending cut bill stalls in House by groups of Republicans seeking changes to Senate-passed version
Jul 02, 2025
Budget reconciliation bill passes Senate 51-50 after last-minute deal with Sen. Murkowski (R-AK) to secure her vote
Jul 01, 2025
Marathon vote-a-rama on One Big Beautiful Bill amendments underway in Senate; final passage not assured given potential GOP holdouts
Jun 30, 2025
Weekend Edition: Rep. Adam Smith on US Military Actions Against Iran, War Powers Act, and Zohran Mamdani Win in NYC Primary
Jun 28, 2025
Supreme Court in birthright citizenship Executive Order case rules single judge cannot impose a 'nationwide injunction'
Jun 27, 2025
Supreme Court rules South Carolina can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood because the group provides abortions
Jun 26, 2025
President Trump criticizes 'fake news' outlets citing Pentagon intelligence report suggesting U.S. bombing of Iran nuclear sites may have resulted in less than 'obliteration'
Jun 25, 2025
President Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire 'in effect' after voicing frustration at apparent violations on both sides
Jun 24, 2025
President Trump calls Iran's missile attack on U.S. air base in Qatar 'weak'; bipartisan war powers resolutions on Iran could get votes in Congress
Jun 23, 2025
Weekend Edition: Israel-Iran Conflict, Congressional Security Briefings, and Jake Tapper's "Original Sin"
Jun 21, 2025