World Jul 31 Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spanish territory, then return to Morocco Spain is rushing troops and resources to one of its territories in North Africa, after tens of thousands of migrants crossed the border from Morocco into the small city of Ceuta. Geoff Bennett reports.
Nation Jul 31 Brooks and Capehart on Blanche's stalled nomination and Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Todd Blanche’s stalled confirmation to be attorney general, Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund,' turmoil inside the Democratic National Committee and the…
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…
Nation Jul 30 Blanche's AG nomination on hold over opposition to DOJ's 'anti-weaponization fund' Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Department of Justice full-time is in limbo. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, say they will oppose Blanche’s nomination unless the DOJ kills a…
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…
Nation Jul 28 Lindsey Graham remembered for impact on South Carolina and the world Sen. Lindsey Graham’s memorial brought together presidents, prime ministers, senators and more. The day began at the Capitol, where the late congressman and senator served for 30 years and became known as a foreign policy hawk, a key presence on…
Nation Jul 27 3 killed in shooting at crowded festival in Seattle Gunfire erupted at a food festival in Seattle, killing at least three people and wounding at least four others. One person is in custody, and police say another suspect may still be at large. Geoff Bennett reports on the city…
Nation Jul 27 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on midterm voter enthusiasm NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including both parties gearing up for a combative and expensive battle for control of Congress with fewer…
Health Jul 23 End of migrant protections creates elder care staffing challenges Hundreds of thousands of migrants are facing uncertainty after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian nationals. It's raising alarm among leaders in the senior care industry, who…
World Jul 22 Critics warn U.S. nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia could fuel proliferation The U.S. and Saudi Arabia announced a landmark deal that would give the kingdom a civilian nuclear program using American technology, and might allow for uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia. Critics warn it could lead to further nuclear proliferation. Nick…