Washington Week with The Atlantic

Countdown to First GOP Debate & Congress' Unresolved Issues

25m 16s

The first Republican presidential debate is less than a week away, and many are speculating about the role businessman Donald Trump will play as he leads the GOP field. Which Republicans will be on the stage to take on Trump? Plus, Congress is heading out of town for its five-week summer recess while leaving some major issues unresolved.

Aired: 07/29/15

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