The FBI shortlist, a new voter fraud commission and Trump & McConnell's unlike partnership

May 12, 2017
23 min
Specials - Episode 19: The FBI shortlist, a new voter fraud commission and Trump & McConnell's unlike partnership

Specials - Episode 19: The FBI shortlist, a new voter fraud commission and Trump & McConnell's unlike partnership

Washington Week with The Atlantic - Backdrop

Overview

President Trump is already interviewing possible replacements for ousted FBI Director James Comey. NBC Justice Department correspondent Pete Williams reports on the shortlist. The president also signed an executive order establishing a voter fraud commission and is set to go on his first overseas trip next week to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican. Can he reset relations with world leaders? Plus, AP Congressional correspondent Erica Werner reports on an unlikely political partnership between the president and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Episode Information

TV Show

Washington Week with The Atlantic

Season

Specials

Episode Number

19

Air Date

May 12, 2017

Runtime

23 minutes