North Korea Blusters, Jobs & the Economy, and Political Wrap

About the Episode

North Korea continues its hostile rhetoric and saber-rattling prompting concerns over their nuclear capabilities. Also, do today’s job numbers signify a cooling economy? Plus, momentum for new immigration legislation and this week’s political wrap-up. Joining Gwen: David Sanger, New York Times; David Wessel, Wall Street Journal; Fawn Johnson, National Journal; Amy Walter, Cook Political Report.

Aired: 04/04/13 | Expires: | Runtime: 24m 48s

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Extras

Questions linger over McConnell's future after freeze-up

Questions linger over McConnell's future in Senate after freezing mid-sentence

7:45
GOP amendments could spell trouble defense bill passage

GOP amendments to defense spending bill could spell trouble for its passage

12:31
What the NATO summit accomplished for Biden's campaign

What the NATO summit accomplished for Ukraine's future and Biden's campaign

11:03
Biden touts economic policies as Trump, DeSantis feud again

Biden touts economic policies on campaign trail as Trump and DeSantis feud again

8:04
U.S. approves controversial cluster munitions for Ukraine

U.S. approves controversial cluster munitions for Ukraine ahead of NATO summit

15:15
Consequences of Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling

The consequences of the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling

12:45
How Supreme Court decisions could impact 2024 election

How the Supreme Court decisions could impact the 2024 election

10:45
U.S. and China tensions flare up after diplomatic visit

Tensions between U.S. and China flare up after a delicate diplomatic visit

11:35
GOP vows more investigations after Hunter Biden plea deal

House Republicans vow to continue investigations as Hunter Biden reaches plea agreement

12:12
How the debt ceiling debate will impact future negotiations

How the battle over the debt ceiling will impact future budget negotiations

8:42