Nation Mar 24 How personal experience is guiding this military corp's attempt to combat sexual assault The Pentagon on Wednesday announced a commission that will investigate sexual assault and harassment in the military. Nick Schifrin reports on how sexual assault and harassment infects the military’s most prominent units and how members of one corps are trying…
Nation Mar 01 Victim advocates say U.S. military gets an 'F' on sexual assault prevention For a decade, advocates have argued commanders should be removed from deciding the fate of those accused of sexual assault in the U.S. military. But military victim advocates now say they too should be removed from the chain of command.
Nation Feb 19 U.S. military grapples with a rising epidemic of sexual assault in its ranks A video posted by a female U.S. Marine about sexual assault in the military rocketed across the internet and into a Pentagon press-briefing room Friday. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin promised to take additional steps to stop such violence. But…
Nation Jan 22 Lloyd Austin breaks 'brass ceiling' as first Black defense secretary The confirmation of Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as the first Black secretary of defense is a milestone. Nick Schifrin reports on how it also spotlights the racial disparities at the highest level of the military ranks.
Nation Jan 13 National Guard bolsters security in nation's capital ahead of inauguration Thousands of members of the National Guard will be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Biden's inauguration after the violent attack at the U.S. Capitol last week raised concerns over security. Many of those worries also extend to 50 state capitols,…
World Jan 05 Pro-Iran militias in Iraq grow increasingly hostile toward the U.S. It has been one year since Iranian Brigadier General Qassem Soleimani was assassinated at Baghdad airport by an American drone, and tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been heating up over the past few weeks. Iraqi militias, with ties…
Health Dec 29 Unseen crisis emerges as patients delay medical care during the pandemic For much of the year, millions of Americans have been hunkering down and avoiding crowds to try to stay safe from COVID-19. But with that, many have also been delaying important medical care, sometimes with devastating consequences. John Yang reports.
Nation Dec 09 Report finds a 'failure of leadership' after Fort Hood murder A new independent report details widespread systemic problems at Fort Hood, Texas, including a culture that allows sexual assault in its ranks. It was ordered after the murder of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén, and led to the removal or…
Politics Dec 08 Biden taps 'barrier-breaking soldier' to lead Defense Department President-elect Joe Biden announced retired U.S. Army General Lloyd Austin as his selection for secretary of defense, a choice that has sparked a variety of reactions. Nick Schifin reports.
World Nov 11 All of Hong Kong's pro-democracy legislators resign after colleagues are ousted The government of Hong Kong removed four pro-democracy members of the semi-autonomous city’s legislative council on Wednesday. In response, all pro-democracy legislators resigned in protest. Activists fear it is the most dramatic step yet in Beijing’s effort to end Hong…