WASHINGTON WEEK

WITH GWEN IFILL

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 @ 8:00PM

This Week: Obama Requests War Powers, Ceasefire in Ukraine, Congress’ Homeland Security Fight, and Ups & Downs in 2016 Race

President Obama’s request to Congress for a three-year authorization to use military force against ISIS is being met with resistance from Republicans and some Democrats. Republicans believe the White House plan is too restrictive and limits the authorities of military commanders in the field. Some Democrats say the proposal is too broad and should include a ban on U.S. ground troops. The president authorized the first airstrikes against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria six months ago. So what’s behind the new formal request for war powers? We’ll get answers and analysis from Peter Baker of The New York Times…

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