Washington Week with The Atlantic

ISIS Victories in Iraq & Syria, Congressional Debates & 2016

Season 2015 Episode 1410 | 24m 33s

Islamic State forces made significant gains in Iraq and Syria this wee. With ISIS controlling half of Syria, Yochi Dreazen of Foreign Policy reports on the U.S. efforts to fight back. Back home, Congress prepares to leave town for Memorial Day while continuing fights on contentious bills including fast-track trade authority and reauthorization of NSA data collection. Plus the 2016 race heats up.

Aired: 05/20/15

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