World Oct 10 Fears of bigger war grow as Israel-Hamas fighting continues after surprise attack Fighting between Israelis and Palestinians continues as airstrikes and artillery pound Gaza after the Hamas attack on Israel. Among the dead are 14 Americans killed by Hamas and an unknown number are being held hostage by militants. Special Correspondent Leila…
Politics Oct 06 Immigration advocates criticize Biden after move allowing border wall construction The Biden administration is taking fire from some immigration advocates for a recent move to expedite the construction of a wall along the southern border. The president says the money for a wall was appropriated during the Trump administration and…
World Oct 05 Biden asks Congress for more Ukraine funding as U.S. military aid is running out Thursday, President Biden convened his military and national security leaders for a briefing on the war in Ukraine. The conflict took a devastating turn overnight when Russian airstrikes killed more than 50 civilians, according to Ukrainian officials. It's the deadliest…
Politics Oct 04 Trump amplifies violent rhetoric against his perceived enemies as civil fraud trial begins The civil trial accusing Donald Trump of fraud is underway in New York. The case has become a vehicle for the former president and frontrunner for the GOP nomination to amplify violent rhetoric against his perceived enemies from judges to…
Politics Sep 28 What happened during the first hearing of the Biden impeachment inquiry House Republicans held their first impeachment hearing into President Biden. The Republicans argue there is a real concern about the Biden family, but Democrats say it's an attempt to distract from the criminal charges against former President Trump. Amna Nawaz…
Politics Sep 28 GOP presidential hopefuls try to steal spotlight from Trump during 2nd debate Wednesday night in Simi Valley, California, seven Republican presidential candidates took the stage for the second primary debate held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The party's unequivocal transformation since the Reagan Era was on display. White House Correspondent Laura…
Politics Sep 22 What you need to know about the new federal gun violence prevention office President Joe Biden on Friday announced the creation of the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, which will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris and aimed at curbing the national epidemic of firearm violence. William Brangham talks to…
World Sep 21 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy appeals to U.S. for continued aid against Russia’s invasion Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is visiting Washington with the goal of securing more armaments to repel Russia’s 18-month invasion. But there is growing skepticism and some hostility toward the requests among House Republicans, even as senators met Zelenskyy with open arms.
World Sep 19 Biden calls on world leaders to promote peace and stand with Ukraine against Russia The annual United Nations General Assembly met Tuesday as the world and many nations are facing myriad issues. During a speech Tuesday morning, President Biden sought to reassure underdeveloped countries that the U.S. will help them through these tough times.
Politics Sep 18 How GOP presidential candidates are courting evangelical voters in Iowa Republican presidential hopefuls took center stage in Iowa over the weekend and made their case to a key voting bloc in the state: evangelicals. The candidates touched on issues important to religious conservatives, abortion in particular. Laura Barron-López reports.