President Barack Obama speaks during a joint press conference Feb. 9 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Following the 9/11 attacks, Congress passed laws authorizing the use of force against Iraq and al-Qaida. In recent months, President Barack Obama has relied on that legal authority to battle the self-described Islamic State. But political pressure has been building for the president to seek specific approval from lawmakers. Today, the White House is expected to send Congress a new resolution authorizing force that stops short of allowing boots on the ground. Supporters say it will give the president the flexibility and authority he needs to defeat ISIS. Critics say it will only lead the U.S. into another prolonged conflict. Diane and guests discuss what’s in a new war powers resolution and prospects for congressional approval.
Rethinking leadership in the U.S. African AmericanStudies professor Eddie S. Glaude Jr. says Americans have looked to the political class to create a just democracy for too long – and it hasn't worked. In a new book he argues that we are the leaders we have been looking for and explains what that means for the 2024 election.
Menopause. Once a taboo topic, the "m" word is having a moment – among celebrities, in the media, and in Washington, where President Biden recently signed an order that supports research into women's health. Dr. Sharon Malone says it's about time, and explains why understanding "the change" is critical for a woman's ability to get – and stay -- healthy.
Donald Trump regularly ends his rallies with prayer. He has repeatedly compared himself to Jesus. And last week he started selling a version of the Bible. Robert P. Jones of the Public Religion Research Institute weighs in on Trump’s growing embrace of Christianity.
Donald Trump has made cognitive ability a central issue of the presidential race. But he rarely talks about his own family's experience with dementia. The Washington Post's Michael Kranish on Fred Trump Senior's Alzheimer's disease and what voters deserve to know about a candidate's mental fitness.