Economy Jul 23 What the new trade deal with Japan means for U.S. businesses and consumers The U.S. and Japan announced a trade agreement that President Trump hailed as a significant victory for American companies and consumers. In return, he said the U.S. won’t impose 25% tariffs on Japan at the end of this month. William…
Nation Jul 18 As State Department office combating human trafficking faces cuts, former leader weighs in For 25 years, the State Department has had an office tracking the scope of human trafficking and working to combat it. In 2023, more than 133,000 victims were identified globally, leading to more than 18,000 prosecutions. Last week, the Trump…
World Jul 15 Will Trump's shift on arming Ukraine help end Russia's invasion? Experts weigh in In announcing a new weapons package for Ukraine and a ceasefire deadline for Putin, President Trump reversed his previous stance towards Russia’s invasion. But will the weapons have the intended effect for Ukraine, or does the deadline give Russia weeks…
World Jul 14 What's behind Trump's shift on arming Ukraine and his threats against Russia President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced they would infuse Ukraine with American weapons bought by European allies. Trump also threatened massive sanctions on Russia if there is no ceasefire by early September. It was a remarkable turnaround…
World Jul 11 After decades of insurgency against Turkey, PKK begins disarming in step toward peace For the first time in four decades, the Kurdistan Workers Party, known as the PKK, is laying down its arms and says it will end its insurgency against Turkey. The separatist group’s disbandment comes after its imprisoned leader announced an…
World Jul 03 As Pentagon pauses some weapons for Ukraine, experts weigh in on U.S. priorities Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced it had suspended some weapons deliveries to Ukraine. The Defense Department says the U.S. needs the weapons to be ready for its own contingencies. Nick Schifrin discussed the move with Kimberly Kagan of…
World Jun 26 Iran's nuclear program ruined for now, deal needed to keep it that way, ex-inspector warns The Trump administration again furiously defended the airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program, claiming the facilities were destroyed. Defense Secretary Hegseth denounced reporting on a leaked initial intelligence assessment that said Iran’s nuclear program was set back by only a few…
World Jun 25 Jon Finer analyzes aftermath and potential consequences of U.S. strikes on Iran To discuss the aftermath of the Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and what the potential consequences of those attacks may be, Geoff Bennett spoke with Jon Finer. He was the deputy national security advisor during the Biden…
Politics Jun 24 What's next for Iran's regime after U.S. strikes and Israel ceasefire? Analysts weigh in For two perspectives on Israel's conflict with Iran and U.S. involvement, Geoff Bennett spoke with Aaron David Miller and Holly Dagres. Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former State Department official. Dagres…
World Jun 23 Retired U.S. vice admiral analyzes Iran conflict and what's next For analysis of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and Tehran's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan. He commanded the U.S. 5th Fleet based in Bahrain and is now a distinguished military fellow at the…