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Summary: For 50 years, Washington Week has been the most intelligent and up to date conversation about the most important news stories of the week. Washington Week is the longest-running news and public affairs program on PBS and features journalists -- not pundits -- lending insight and perspective to the week's important news stories.

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Podcasts:

 President Trump signs new budget deal after a wild week on Wall Street | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

Crisis and confrontations hit Washington as the stock market fluctuated in New York this week.

 The world's forceful response to the Trump administration's foreign policy moves | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: Unknown

We take a closer look at the president's national security strategy and what it reveals about his worldview.

 Republicans reshape the American tax system, latest developments in the Russia probe | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:24:30

The panelists discussed the bill's uncertain future.

 Republican tax overhaul moves forward | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:24:24

Republicans are on the verge of passing a sweeping tax overhaul.

 The impact of President Trump's Jerusalem decision | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:24:25

Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem has triggered unrest.

 President Trump's administration rolls back birth control access | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:14:09

The panelists also discussed the president's visit to Puerto Rico, where 90 percent of residents still don't have power after Hurricane Maria struck the island late last month.

 Gun debate returns after Las Vegas shooting | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:24:24

The debate about how to prevent similar events has started again in Washington after the Las Vegas shooting.

 Protest vs. Patriotism debate continues after President Trump's NFL comments | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 14:13

The panelists discuss President Trump’s criticism of the NFL and where the movement is headed.

 HHS Secretary Tom Price resigns, Puerto Rico slowly responds after hurricane and GOP releases tax plan | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 24:25

Price resigns after spending over $400K on private planes.

 President Trump campaigns for Sen. Luther Strange in Alabama | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:07:07

President Trump campaigns in Alabama.

 Will Republicans be able to dismantle the Affordable Care Act? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:23:47

The panelists discuss the GOP’s latest healthcare efforts.

 Trump's frustration with the Afghan War grows, diplomats respond to leaked Trump transcripts | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:12:37

Trump's frustration with the Afghan War grows

 Russia probe continues as President Trump turns to issues aimed at rallying his base | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:21:47

President Trump turned his attention to issues that rally his conservative base – immigration and affirmative action – after last week’s failure to move forward with health care reform in the Senate. But the president has again found himself in a familiar place: up against the ropes with news about continued Russia probes.

 President Trump's decision to ban transgender people from serving in the military makes headlines | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 16:15

Another power struggle may be underway between the White House and the Pentagon after President Trump decided to ban transgender people from serving in the military.

 Shakeups hit the White House, Obamacare repeal fails, and Trump vs. Sessions | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 24:24

Staff shakeups hit the White House Friday afternoon.

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