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Executive Action on Guns, North Korean Nuclear Threat and Countdown to Iowa & NH
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January 8, 2016 • 23m

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

Trump, Cruz dominate GOP debate; Democratic race tightens and President Obama's final State of the Union
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January 15, 2016 • 23m

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

Political Storm with One Week to Iowa, Supreme Court to Weigh Immigration Plan and Iran Releases U.S. Prisoners
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January 22, 2016 • 23m

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

State of the 2016 Campaign: Iowa Caucus Countdown
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January 29, 2016 • 23m

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

2016 race turns to New Hampshire; Clinton, Sanders debate
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February 5, 2016 • 23m

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

Washington Week in Milwaukee: Analysis from the Site of the Democratic Debate and the Narrowing Republican Field
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February 12, 2016 • 23m

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

The Fight to Replace Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court and The Donald vs. The Pope
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February 19, 2016 • 23m

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

Trump, Rubio, Cruz battle ahead of Super Tuesday and Obama fights Congress over Supreme Court and GITMO
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February 26, 2016 • 23m

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

Can establishment Republicans stop Donald Trump? Rubio, Cruz take aim at GOP frontrunner
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March 4, 2016 • 23m

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

Republican Race Turns Civil Ahead of Florida and Ohio, The
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March 11, 2016 • 23m

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

Showdown over Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, Republican insiders try to
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March 18, 2016 • 23m

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

Terror Attack in Brussels, Obama's historic trip to Cuba and Republicans coalesce around Cruz
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March 25, 2016 • 23m

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

Trump's Republican bona fides, Sanders & Clinton trade jabs and Supreme Court's second tie after Scalia's death
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April 1, 2016 • 23m

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

Sanders takes on Clinton in New York, Trump & Cruz gear up delegate operations, down-ballot concerns and explaining the Panama Papers
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April 8, 2016 • 23m

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

New York state of mind: Clinton, Sanders debate in Brooklyn; Trump says GOP nominating system is
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April 15, 2016 • 23m

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

Trump changes tone of campaign, Clinton fights off a resilient Sanders, Obama mends fences abroad, and U.S. currency shakeup
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April 22, 2016 • 23m

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

Election 2016: Clinton solidifies her lead, Trump talks foreign policy & Sanders' path forward
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April 29, 2016 • 23m

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

Can Trump unify the Republican Party? Paul Ryan
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May 6, 2016 • 23m

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

Trump, Ryan try to unify the Republican Party while Clinton fights a two-front campaign. And the fight over transgender rights.
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May 13, 2016 • 23m

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

Tensions rise in the Democratic Party, Trump names his SCOTUS shortlist and Obama acts on overtime pay
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May 20, 2016 • 23m

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

Trump Clinches Republican Nomination, Clinton's Email Troubles Continue and Obama’s Historic Visit to Hiroshima
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May 27, 2016 • 23m

Donald Trump surpassed the 1,237 delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination while Hillary Clinton continues to deal with...Read more

The Trumpian campaign, California dreaming and America's standing in the world
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June 3, 2016 • 23m

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

The General Election Begins: Clinton clinches nomination, Obama endorses and Trump criticized by GOP leaders
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June 10, 2016 • 23m

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

Orlando Shooting: Investigation and Political Fallout
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June 17, 2016 • 23m

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

Britain votes to leave the European Union, the Supreme Court releases decisions & Congress debates gun control
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June 24, 2016 • 23m

While Britain throws Europe into uncertainty by voting to leave the EU, the U.S. Supreme Court decides on affirmative action and i...Read more

Trump and Clinton prep for conventions, terror in Turkey, and SCOTUS rules on abortion
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July 1, 2016 • 23m

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton start the search for VPs, terror breaks out at the Istanbul airport, and SCOTUS leans left on a h...Read more

Fatal shootings revive questions of race and policing, FBI closes Clinton email probe and Trump meets with GOP Congress
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July 8, 2016 • 23m

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

Washington Week in Cleveland: Candidates respond to terror attack, Trump names Pence as VP and Sanders endorses Clinton
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July 15, 2016 • 23m

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

Washington Week in Philadelphia: Trump accepts Republican nomination and Clinton prepares for DNC
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July 22, 2016 • 23m

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

Hillary Clinton makes history as Democratic nominee and the general election strategy begins
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July 29, 2016 • 23m

Democrats attack Trump's credibility during nominating convention.

Republican leaders concerned about Trump as polls show a Clinton lead
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August 5, 2016 • 23m

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

Election 2016: Separating the conventional from the unconventional
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August 12, 2016 • 23m

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

Trump shakes up campaign staff and expresses
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August 19, 2016 • 23m

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

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton trade accusations of racism, Trump rethinks immigration and Clinton defends family foundation
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August 26, 2016 • 23m

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 visits Mexico and doubles down on immigration plan while Clinton fundraises and makes the case for American exceptionalism
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September 2, 2016 • 23m

Trump visits Mexico and repeats his strict immigration policies in Arizona. Clinton fundraises and adopts a Republican-style embra...Read more

Washington Week in Colorado: Trump and Clinton debate national security as polls tighten
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September 9, 2016 • 23m

Episode 36 of 2016 premiered on September 9, 2016

Health, Taxes and Birtherism: The debate over transparency on the campaign trail
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September 16, 2016 • 23m

Episode 37 of 2016 premiered on September 16, 2016

National security and policing take center stage three days before the first Clinton/Trump debate
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September 23, 2016 • 23m

Episode 38 of 2016 premiered on September 23, 2016

Campaigns build on debate momentum and Congress overrides Obama veto
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September 30, 2016 • 23m

In the days after Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's first debate, Trump faces continued questions about his treatment of women, i...Read more

Trump's comments about women caught on tape as candidates prepare for second debate
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October 7, 2016 • 23m

Episode 40 of 2016 premiered on October 7, 2016

Trump denies allegations of sexual assault and Wikileaks releases hacked Clinton campaign emails
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October 14, 2016 • 23m

Episode 41 of 2016 premiered on October 14, 2016

Trump won't accept election results if he loses as Clinton expands campaign into red states
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October 21, 2016 • 23m

Episode 42 of 2016 premiered on October 21, 2016

FBI reviews newly found Clinton emails as candidates make final pitch to voters
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October 28, 2016 • 23m

Episode 43 of 2016 premiered on October 28, 2016

The Final Days of Election 2016
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November 4, 2016 • 23m

Episode 44 of 2016 premiered on November 4, 2016

Trump begins transition to the White House after deeply polarizing election
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November 11, 2016 • 23m

Episode 45 of 2016 premiered on November 11, 2016

A tribute to Gwen Ifill’s remarkable life and legacy
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November 18, 2016 • 23m

Episode 46 of 2016 premiered on November 18, 2016

Trump's Transition: President-elect's legislative priorities and cabinet picks
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November 25, 2016 • 23m

Episode 47 of 2016 premiered on November 25, 2016

Trump takes victory lap and strikes deal to save American jobs while Democrats debate the way forward
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December 2, 2016 • 23m

Episode 48 of 2016 premiered on December 2, 2016

The Trump Transition: A deep dive into his unconventional cabinet picks
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December 9, 2016 • 23m

Episode 49 of 2016 premiered on December 9, 2016

How Obama, Trump and Congress are responding to Russian hacks in the U.S. election
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December 16, 2016 • 23m

Episode 50 of 2016 premiered on December 16, 2016

The Obama Legacy: From hope and change to achievements and setbacks
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December 23, 2016 • 23m

Episode 51 of 2016 premiered on December 23, 2016

U.S. sanctions Russia for election hacks, Kerry rebukes Israeli settlements and Trump expresses frustration with Obama’s policies
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December 30, 2016 • 23m

Episode 52 of 2016 premiered on December 30, 2016