World May 07 U.S. destroyers and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz in serious test of ceasefire The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with the top Iranian military command accusing Americans of violating the now-month-old ceasefire, while the U.S. says the truce remains in effect. Nick Schifrin joins Amna Nawaz with…
World May 05 Families in Lebanon still search rubble for loved ones killed in a day of Israeli strikes Tomorrow marks four weeks since the day known as “Black Wednesday” in Lebanon. The Israeli military, claiming to be targeting Hezbollah militants, unleashed an unprecedented aerial campaign on April 8 that killed more than 350 people in a matter of…
World Apr 28 King Charles calls for unity in rare royal address to Congress The king and queen of England were received with high diplomatic fanfare at the White House on day two of the royal visit. King Charles became just the second monarch to address Congress. He delivered a message of unity and…
World Apr 22 Deaths of Americans raise questions about U.S. operations against cartels in Mexico An investigation is underway after four officials, including two Americans, were killed in a car crash in Mexico. It's being called an accident by the local government, but it happened after an operation to destroy drug labs in a mountainous…
World Apr 06 People in Tehran on edge as Trump's deadline for Iran looms As President Trump threatens strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure, Amna Nawaz spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah in Tehran.
World Jan 14 A look at the strategic importance of Greenland as Trump escalates threats President Trump said that he hoped for a resolution on his threat to annex Greenland. But disagreements remain following Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio meeting with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland at the White House.
World Oct 30 Trump should 'hold the line' and block AI chips from Chinese market, ex-ambassador says To discuss the Trump-Xi meeting, Geoff Bennett spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns. A diplomat with decades of service under Republican and Democratic administrations, Burns served as envoy during the Biden Administration.
Arts Oct 23 Pentagon's attempt to ban books from base schools faces backlash from military families The Trump administration made it clear that it wanted to change the culture of the military. One effort targeted books on race, gender and sexuality in the libraries of schools on military bases attended by service members' children. Nick Schifrin…
World Sep 22 Brazil's Lula pushes for 'civilized relationship' with U.S. amid tensions with Trump World dignitaries are gathering this week for the UN General Assembly. The first speech will come from Brazil's president, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula's predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, has become an explosive issue in U.S.-Brazilian relations. President Trump levied a…
Nation Jul 04 Marine Corps art exhibit marking 250 years honors its triumphs and sacrifice The Marine Corps has opened a new art exhibit at its national museum documenting the service’s 250th anniversary. It’s called “250 Years of Dedication, Determination and Courage,” and it celebrates the Marines’ most famous moments. But it also features the…