World Dec 04 Is U.S. investment in Africa coming too late to counter China and Russia on the continent? President Biden is returning from the first presidential trip to Africa in more than a decade. Biden visited Angola to further U.S. investments on the continent. The Americans are playing a game of catchup with the Chinese who have spent…
World Dec 03 South Korea's president throws nation into political chaos with martial law attempt For the first time since South Korea became a democracy some 40 years ago, a president declared martial law. But hours later, the opposition and members of his own party in parliament rejected the order. Nick Schifrin discussed what led…
World Dec 02 What's next for the Middle East as Syria's civil war is suddenly reignited Russian and Syrian warplanes targeted civilian areas held by opposition fighters in Syria. It comes days after rebels swept into parts of northwestern Syria that the regime had controlled for years. Nick Schifrin discussed the reignition of the civil war…
World Nov 26 Can the Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire survive its vulnerabilities? Mideast experts weigh in For the first time in nearly 14 months, the guns along the Israel-Lebanon border are set to fall silent. The Israeli security cabinet approved a cease-fire and Lebanon's government says it will ensure Hezbollah abides by the deal. Nick Schifrin…
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…