World Nov 25 Venezuela’s opposition leader says Maduro is ‘weak’ and ‘desperate’ amid crackdown The Venezuelan opposition accused the Maduro government of "besieging" opposition figures who have taken shelter in the Argentine embassy in Caracas. The U.S. called the presence of Venezuelan police outside the embassy a violation of international law. Nick Schifrin looks…
Nation Nov 21 Osprey aircraft back in service as families of crash victims question its safety The Osprey aircraft was grounded for three months across the military after a crash in Japan last November killed all eight airmen on board. That crash was the fourth by an Osprey in the last two years. The military says…
Nation Nov 18 ‘Kyiv Stands’: Sullivan says U.S. role in defending Ukraine defines Biden’s legacy President Biden is making his final international summit appearance at the G20 in Brazil. It comes as he authorized Ukraine to fire long-range U.S. weapons into Russia. Nick Schifrin sat down with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for an exclusive…
Politics Nov 14 Why Trump’s nomination of Gabbard for national intelligence director is controversial If confirmed as Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard would oversee 18 intelligence organizations including the CIA and NSA. Her nomination could set off a fight since Gabbard has no intelligence experience and is accused of defending dictators and parroting…
Politics Nov 13 National security picks signal direction of Trump’s foreign policy plans President-elect Trump announced his picks to lead the bulk of the expansive, American security and diplomatic apparatus. A senator, a soldier-turned-television host and a former member of Congress have been chosen by Donald Trump to lead, respectively, the State Department,…
Politics Nov 13 How Hegseth could reshape the Defense Department under Trump For perspective on President-elect Trump's pick of Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense, Nick Schifrin spoke with James McPherson. He served as under secretary of the Army and as the Army's general council during the first Trump administration. He…
World Nov 07 Ukraine loses ground to Russia as Trump win leaves future U.S. support in doubt Russian President Putin said Ukraine would have to stay out of NATO for there to be peace while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he wouldn't agree to a cease-fire unless it included security guarantees. During the campaign, Donald Trump said he…
Politics Oct 24 Comparing where Harris and Trump stand on key foreign policy issues It is among the most consequential decisions presidents can make, when to go to war and how to support America’s partners in their wars. As part of our series looking at the candidates’ policies, Nick Schifrin explores Kamala Harris' and…
Politics Oct 23 Intelligence officials warn foreign adversaries determined to undermine election trust With less than two weeks before the election, the U.S. intelligence community is warning that Russia, Iran and China will intensify their efforts to divide Americans and undermine confidence in the election. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Graham Brookie, The…
World Oct 21 How Israeli strikes on Hezbollah-linked bank could hurt Lebanese civilians Israel launched new attacks in Beirut despite U.S. requests to limit strikes in the Lebanese capital. The target was a financial organization that Israel and the U.S. call Hezbollah’s bank. But the bank also provides loans to Lebanese civilians, and…