America’s Collision Course With The Debt Ceiling
As the nation counts down to default, Diane talks to longtime Congress watcher Norm Ornstein about the debt limit negotiations, what's at stake and whether he sees a way forward.
President-elect Obama has said he’ll close the prison camp at Guantanamo Bay. Our panel discusses the series of tough choices awaiting him on how to prosecute suspected terrorists and how to handle those who won’t face trial.
Guests
- Charles Stimson Senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Center for Legal and Judicial Studies; former deputy assistant defense secretary for detainee affairs.
- Ken Gude Associate director, Center for American Progress; author of the reports "How to Close Guantanamo" and "Getting Back on Track to Close Guantanamo."
- Vincent Warren Executive director, Center for Constitutional Rights
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