World Aug 20 War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S. Army colonel says Ukraine says Russia launched several missiles and an estimated 168 drones, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring more than 40 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on allies to replenish the country’s stockpile of patriot interceptors. Geoff Bennett…
World Aug 19 Trump's tough treatment of allies has a 'net positive,' Rebeccah Heinrichs says On Wednesday, President Trump reiterated how good his relationship is with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke again of his displeasure with joint military exercises the U.S. is conducting with South Korea, which Trump already ordered…
World Aug 18 South Korea relationship shift highlights Trump's transactional approach to allies President Trump is straining one of America’s closest alliances after scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to join the Iran war. It's…
World Aug 17 Where the Iran war stands as 60-day window to reach peace deal expires President Trump lashed out at U.S. allies on Monday as the deadline to reach a deal to end the war with Iran expires. Trump threatened to bomb Oman, which has been mediating negotiations, and called for military exercises with South…
Nation Aug 14 Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln Reports from sailors and their families describe concerning conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The ship has been at sea since last November, a record-length deployment. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
Jul 31 The widening Iran war and what it means for the region and the world This week, the war in Iran that President Trump predicted would last four to five weeks entered its sixth month. Now, there are new fronts in the war. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses what the widening conflict means for…
World Jul 30 How shipping risks from Ukraine and Iran wars are converging The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly all Middle Eastern oil flows, has prompted Saudi Arabia to call for a maritime defense coalition to protect Red Sea shipping. For perspective on the proposal, Geoff Bennett spoke with…
World Jul 29 Brief pause in Iran war ends with new attacks in Iraq and Egypt The brief pause in the war with Iran appears to be over. President Trump used blunt language to threaten Iran with further strikes in response to new Iranian attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan. The war also appears to…
World Jul 29 Former Iraqi diplomat on forces driving Iran war across region For perspective on the effects of the U.S. and Iran trading strikes and the widening war in the region, Geoff Bennett spoke with Feisal Istrabadi, a former Iraqi diplomat and the founding director of the Center for the Study of…
World Jul 28 What Netanyahu and Zelenskyy are hoping to accomplish after meetings with Trump The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered as a tireless fighter for South Carolina and an influential fixture on the world stage during a memorial service in Washington. President Trump eulogized Graham after hosting two of Graham’s strongest international allies,…