World Jul 30 Violence surges in West Bank as Israeli settlers escalate attacks on Palestinians Violence surged in the West Bank this past weekend when Palestinians say Israeli settlers burned two mosques following deadly clashes. The UN accuses Israeli settlers of increasing their attacks and footprint in the West Bank, the land that Palestinians hope…
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 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,…
World Jul 27 U.S. air defense supply shrinks during Iran war, leaving experts concerned The exchange of fire between the United States and Iran has paused in the last few days. One challenge the U.S. has confronted in the war with Iran has been the shortfall in ballistic missile and drone defense systems. Nick…
Jul 24 The state of Venezuela after Maduro's capture and devastating earthquakes It was a shocking military operation that removed Venezuela's president from power, followed by a surprising declaration by President Trump that the U.S. was going to run the country. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the remote U.S. leadership and…
World Jul 24 The state of Venezuela after Maduro's capture and devastating earthquakes It was a shocking military operation that removed Venezuela's president from power, followed by a surprising declaration by President Trump that the U.S. was going to run the country. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the remote U.S. leadership and…
World Jul 23 Trump threatens 'major military punishment' after Houthi attacks on tankers in Red Sea International oil prices topped $100 a barrel after Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they attacked two oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising new fears of disruptions to global energy supplies. In response, President Trump warned that if the Houthis…
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…
World Jul 21 Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B so far and Pentagon needs $67B to restock arms President Trump's top military advisors were on Capitol Hill to make the case for the war in Iran, and additional money to fund the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine argued for an…
World Jul 20 Netanyahu government defies court, raising constitutional crisis fears as election nears The Israeli parliament has dissolved, paving the way for October elections. The country’s longest-serving leader is bracing for one of his toughest reelection fights. Benjamin Netanyahu faces national questioning over his leadership during and since the Oct. 7 attacks, including…