Nation Jan 13 'It's the whole system': Survivors of alleged abuse by Army doctor demand accountability Four women who say they were abused by an Army doctor went to Capitol Hill to tell their stories to Congress. These women are the tip of the iceberg, four among potentially thousands of victims in the largest sexual abuse…
World Jan 09 Iranian government threatens further crackdown as protests grow Protests across Iran continued to grow despite a nationwide blackout implemented overnight. What started as street marches against crippling inflation in the autocratic state have quickly grown to become one of Iran’s largest protest movements in years. Stephanie Sy reports…
World Jan 02 Trump threatens to intervene in Iran if regime continues to kill protesters President Trump threatened to intervene in Iran if the regime kills peaceful protesters, which it has already done. Over the past six days, demonstrations that started in Tehran have spread throughout the country. Amna Nawaz discussed the protests and the…
World Dec 31 Trump signals Russia blocking path to peace as CIA rejects Putin's drone attack claim The CIA has assessed that Ukraine was not targeting a residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin in a recent drone attack, a claim that Putin told President Trump, and that Trump seemed to accept. Trump now suggests that he agrees…
World Dec 30 With strike inside Venezuela, U.S. increases pressure on Maduro regime It is rare that a U.S. president would announce covert action publicly. But that is what President Trump did Monday when he acknowledged a strike on a port facility in Venezuela. Media outlets reported it was the CIA that launched…
World Dec 29 Mideast experts analyze chances of Gaza peace proposal advancing As work continues on finalizing a peace deal in Gaza, Nick Schifrin discussed the latest with two News Hour regulars, David Makovsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and Hussein Ibish of the Arab Gulf States Institute.
Arts Dec 24 'Joy to the World' performed by U.S. armed forces musicians We continue with a News Hour holiday tradition in which we ask members of the armed forces to record a holiday song. For Christmas Eve, we bring you "Joy to the World." This video was produced by the Pentagon's Defense…
Nation Dec 23 How recall of career diplomats fits into Trump's foreign policy shift In an unusual move, the Trump administration is recalling the ambassadors from nearly 30 countries around the world. William Brangham discussed this move with John Dinkelman, president of the American Foreign Service Association. He had a 37-year career as a…
World Dec 22 How Israeli communities scarred by Oct. 7 celebrated Hanukkah For millions of Jews around the world, Hanukkah ended Monday evening at nightfall. A holiday centered on dedication and perseverance, the Festival of Lights is particularly special in Israel, and especially for survivors of Oct. 7, their families and the…
World Dec 18 Venezuela oil blockade could have 'chilling effect' on Maduro, ex-ambassador says For weeks, the Trump administration has been escalating pressure on Venezuela and the government of Nicolás Maduro. Wednesday night, we heard from a critic of the approach. For a different perspective, Geoff Bennett spoke with Jimmy Story. He spent 25…