Workers across the D.C. region are bracing for the effects of sequestration, but one oasis from the furloughs is in the region's famous military cemetery.

Supporters of the Army private charged with aiding the enemy released audio recording of his explanation for releasing U.S. secrets to WikiLeaks. 

Foreign policy experts General Brent Scowcroft and Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski discuss the U-S role in Syria, tensions with Iran, and the direction of U-S foreign policy.

Researchers at Fort Belvoir in Virginia are using massive sandboxes to test the next generation of mine-detecting equipment.

Cyprus banks reopen under tight controls. The Arab League recognizes the Syrian opposition. And a new government crackdown in Egypt. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

The U.S. increases security in Afghanistan. European leaders meet on growth versus austerity. And Pope Francis begins his reign. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

President Barack Obama visits Capitol Hill to jump start budget talks. Conservative Republicans regroup at their annual meeting in Washington. And a New York court overturns Mayor Michael Bloomberg's soda ban. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page to discuss the week's news.

The U.S. Navy has been readying for the budget cuts that sequestration will bring if it goes into effect later this week. We go beyond the headlines to find out why the cuts will hit this branch of the military so hard, so fast.

Assessing the economic and political damage from the tax and spending impasse: The price to be paid and who pays it.