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President Obama's immigration decision and the Republican response questioning the president's authority. Also what will Obama's lame duck years look like going up against a new GOP Congress? Plus, will an immigration overhaul impact Election 2016?
On the Webcast Extra, our panelists discuss House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's animated response to a question about whether she should consider stepping down from the House Democratic leadership. Plus, how will the Republican takeover of Congress affect the role of committees weighing in on Obama policies?
The White House and Congress recalibrated this week after the Midterm Election with a refocus on issues such as the Keystone pipeline, immigration and healthcare. Also a closer look at the historic U.S.-China climate deal. Plus, if the midterms were a wave election for the GOP, what does it mean for both parties as they look to 2016?
It's the final countdown to Election Day 2014, and in the final days of the campaign, polls show a number of key Senate races tightening. Republicans and Democrats are spending the last few days motivating voters to show up to the polls.
On the Webcast Extra, with less than 2 weeks to Election Day top campaign surrogates like Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin and Michelle Obama are hitting the trail. What's the motivation for these campaign appearances? Some like Sen. Rand Paul, who has a large libertarian following, could be broadening his appeal with Republican voters, says CNBC's John Harwood.
We look at recent poll results to gauge pre-election voter trends with John Harwood, and Dan Balz explores the toss-up gubernatorial races around the country. Also, Jeanne Cummings reports on the record-setting $4 billion raised this campaign season and how the money is being spent. Plus, Alexis Simendinger on the newest state and federal Ebola protocols.
Courts are striking down voter ID laws ahead of the midterm elections. In Florida's gubernatorial debate, Gov. Rick Scott temporarily refused to debate former Gov. Charlie Crist because of an electric fan. Plus, the FBI wants cell phones to have a backdoor for government surveillance, and the U.S. has named the campaign against ISIS “Operation Inherent Resolve.”
We discuss the role of the new EbolaCzar, the likelihood of a travel ban and Obama's efforts to build a global effort against this endemic disease. Also, what the Federal Reserve, Treasury and Wall Street tell us about national economic anxiety. A preview of the midterm elections. Plus, the resiliency of ISIS and Obama's coalition-building strategy to fight the terror group.
Alexis Simendinger explores how the U.S. government is tackling Ebola globally and allaying national concerns about the virus. Also, Pete Williams reports on the immediate impact of the Supreme Court's decision to reject any same-sex marriage cases. Gloria Borger interviewed former CIA head Leon Panetta on his recent memoir and criticism of Obama.
In the first week of their new term, the Supreme Court blocked voter ID laws ahead of November's elections. While President Obama has been largely absent from the 2014 mid-term campaigning, he is still raising big donations for the Democratic Party. Plus 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney is campaigning for Republican candidates. “He's wanted again,” CNN's Gloria Borger says.
The alarming revelations about recent Secret Service failings and the concerns of agency's ability to protect the presidency; a Liberian man being treated in Dallas became the first case of Ebola in the U.S.; and in our new feature “Friday Focus with John Harwood”, we look at the political campaign landscape in Colorado as we start the countdown to the midterm elections.
Carol Leonnig of the Washington Post discusses the Secret Service's negligent response to Oscar R. Ortega-Hernandez attack on the White House; Peter Baker of the New York Times covers how the Obama Administration underestimated ISIS's influence in Iraq; and Time Magazine's Michael Duffy and CNBC's John Harwood examine the potential of having another Clinton or Bush in the White House in 2016.
Analysis of President Obama's anti-terror strategy, Congress' outlook, and the U.S. public opinion toward the threat from ISIS. Also, why has Obama put immigration reform on the backburner? Joining Gwen Ifill: James Kitfield; National Journal; Ed O'Keefe, The Washington Post; Molly Ball, The Atlantic; and Carrie Budoff Brown, POLITICO.
On the Webcast Extra, shifting priorities among swing-voting women aheade of the midterm elections.Plus, what are the Obama administration's concerns ahead of the November elections? And what happens when two senators — one Republican and one Democrat — find themselves stranded on an island? A reality show, “Rival Survival.“ Plus Mark Sanford splits with his soul mate.
On the Webcast Extra, Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and wife found guilty of corruption this week. What led to the stunning convictions? Also, President Obama has said he will take executive action on immigration if Congress doesn't act. Will it happen before the midterm elections? Plus, Yochi Dreazen reports on the sophisticated social media strategy of terrorist group ISIL.
