Two stories are vying for the top slot on the Sunday news shows this week - one about the so-called ânuclear optionâ in the Senate that would limit filibusters, and the other the nuclear talks between Iran and Western nations. The potential fallout for both issues is equally dominating on the political panels this week, with in-depth discussion from experts on which sides may come out on top.
âFox News Sundayâ will feature Senator Bob Corker, Republican of Tennessee, and Senator Benjamin L. Cardin, Democrat of Maryland - both members of the Foreign Relations Committee - discussing how a potential diplomatic agreement could restrict Iranâs nuclear program as world leaders inch closer to a deal. Former Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska will appear on the program as well, arguing that any change to Senate filibuster rules is an attempt to distract the public from the struggles of the new health care law.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California and chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, will sit alongside Representative Mike Rogers, Republican of Michigan and a member of the House Intelligence Committee, on CNNâs âState of the Unionâ to discuss progress in fighting terrorism and potential vulnerabilities. They will also weigh in on Secretary of State John Kerryâs trip to Geneva for the Iran talks. A roundtable of political experts will take on the filibuster rule changes.
ABCâs âThis Weekâ will cover Mr. Kerryâs trip as well, with Senator Saxby Chambliss, Republican of Georgia and vice chairman of the Intelligence Committee, debating Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia and Foreign Relations Committee member, over how to best confront the issue. They will also talk about the ânuclear optionâ on filibusters. Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Facebook, will be on to discuss his new push for immigration reform.
Talk of immigration reform will continue on Telemundoâs âEnfoqueâ as Representatives Xavier Becerra, Democrat of California, and Mario DÃaz-Balart, Republican of Florida, evaluate the practicality of passing legislation in the House.
Representative Juan Vargas, Democrat of California, will also be discussing immigration on Univisonâs âAl Punto.â Plus, Anibal de Castro, ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States, will talk about a recent controversial decision by the highest court in his nation to strip anyone who was born after 1929 to an undocumented immigrant of his or her citizenship.
Along with a conversation on filibuster rules with Representative Steny H. Hoyer, Democrat of Maryland, and Kevin McCarthy, Republican of California, CBSâs âFace the Nationâ will have more coverage of the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedyâs assassination. Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent assigned to Jacqueline Kennedy, will shed light on the historic event from his perspective.
Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, and Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin, will be on Bloombergâs âPolitical Capitalâ to talk about the health care rollout and the future of the Republican Party.
Representative Mac Thornberry, Republican of Texas and the House Armed Services Committee vice chairman, is leading an effort to revamp the defense acquisitions process. He will be on C-SPANâs âNewsmakersâ to discuss.
NBCâs âMeet the Pressâ will not air this week.