World Jul 30 Israel targets Hezbollah leader in Beirut strike, sparking new fears of escalation Israel says it has killed one of Hezbollah’s most senior military officials in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Israel blames Fuad Shukr for this past weekend’s strike that killed a dozen children. His possible death is sparking fears of an…
World Jul 26 Why French authorities fear Russia may attempt to disrupt Paris Olympics Just hours before the Olympic opening ceremony, saboteurs launched a coordinated arson attack on French train lines. It stranded nearly a million travelers and sparked even more concerns about potential threats to the games which are being protected by unprecedented…
World Jul 25 Father of American hostage in Gaza shares insight on meeting with Biden and Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the White House for separate meetings with President Biden and Vice President Harris. He and Biden also met with the families of Americans held by Hamas in Gaza for the last 293 days. Nick Schifrin…
Politics Jul 24 Netanyahu defends Israel’s Gaza war in address to Congress boycotted by many Democrats Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the war in Gaza in a joint address to Congress, despite protests and partisan politics that led dozens of Democrats to boycott the speech. Netanyahu disparaged protesters outside the U.S. Capitol and blamed Hamas…
Politics Jul 24 Mideast analysts weigh in on Netanyahu’s address and if it could affect support for Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu called on the U.S. to stand with Israel in a speech to Congress that many Democrats boycotted. To delve into what was said, Nick Schifrin spoke with Tom Malinowski, a former Democratic member of the House and…
Politics Jul 22 House committee grills Secret Service director over security gaps during Trump shooting A little more than a week after the assassination attempt on former President Trump, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle appeared in front of the House Oversight Committee and lawmakers from both parties were visibly angry with her testimony. It comes…
World Jul 09 Poland’s foreign minister on defending Ukraine and its path to NATO membership The 32 members of NATO are meeting in Washington and the focus is largely on Ukraine. Members will announce they are sending new air defense systems a day after one of the worst attacks on Kyiv in years. Diplomats are…
World Jul 08 French voters block far-right win but leave country without parliamentary majority The second round of France's parliamentary election ended with results that no polls predicted. The country's right-wing political party was expected to take control. Instead, a left-wing coalition won the largest number of seats, but not enough to govern, leaving…
World Jul 01 What’s next for France after far-right wins big in 1st round of snap elections France is closer than ever in its modern history to being governed by the far-right. Parliamentary elections are the country’s most consequential in decades and will have implications across Europe and for the United States. Nick Schifrin discussed the first…
World Jul 01 Hezbollah strikes on northern Israel raise fears that full-fledged war could be next A drone fired from Hezbollah injured 18 Israeli soldiers over the weekend. It's adding to fears that a full-fledged war could break out. More than 60,000 Israelis are still evacuated from the northern border with Lebanon and Secretary of State…