Politics Sep 17 Russian government continues to silence rivals as parliamentary elections begin Russians on Friday began three days of voting to determine their next parliament, with the outcome largely expected to be preordained. But there was an unexpected development Friday, when Google and Apple blocked Russians from downloading the main opposition party’s…
World Sep 15 How U.S., UK and Australia plan to counter China’s rise through strategic partnership Wednesday evening at the White House, President Joe Biden — joined by the prime ministers of the United Kingdom and Australia — announced a new partnership in the Indo-Pacific region, including an effort to build nuclear-powered submarines for Australia. The…
Politics Sep 14 Why Milley checked nuclear procedures, called China in final days of Trump presidency Explosive new details about former President Donald Trump's actions around last year's election and the January insurrection have been revealed in a yet-to-be-released book by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa of the Washington Post. Judy Woodruff discusses them and the…
World Sep 13 Afghanistan’s economy, emergency services suffer as U.S. debates Taliban diplomacy It has been four weeks since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. As the militant group cements control in the absence of U.S. military forces — restricting the rights of women and minorities — the lives of millions more afghans…
Nation Sep 03 Dover Air Force Base chaplain reflects on the ‘forever’ sacrifice of America’s longest war Last Sunday, President Joe Biden witnessed the repatriation of American service members killed in Afghanistan. As it has for the last 20 years, Delaware's Dover Air Force Base hosted dignified transfers. The solemn, quiet rituals are led by Dover’s chaplains…
World Aug 03 Ethiopian government appears determined to target Tigray as humanitarian crisis deepens The Biden administration this week sent its most senior official yet to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. USAID Director Samantha Power is putting pressure on the Ethiopian government and its Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister to alleviate a humanitarian…
Nation Jul 28 Gen. Brown on extremism in the Air Force and threats from China, Afghanistan The Air Force’s top officer is Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the first and so far only Black service chief in U.S. military history. Nick Schifrin sits down with General Brown to look at his history and his priorities for…
World Jul 23 Hong Kong police arrest authors of a children’s book in latest free speech crackdown Hong Kong authorities arrested the authors of a children’s book this week and accused them of sedition. The book, “Defenders of Sheep Village,” explores the politics of a protest movement, facing off against an increasingly assertive China using animals. Nick…
World Jul 19 As U.S., allies condemn Chinese cyberattacks, report exposes governments’ use of spyware The Biden administration and a large group of allies called out China for state-sponsored, international hacking Monday. A consortium of media outlets also published an investigation revealing how governments hacked into their opponents' phones with sophisticated, Israeli-made software. Nick Schifrin…
World Jul 16 Analyzing the U.S. business advisory for Hong Kong and how it could affect global finances The United States government Friday warned Americans about the risks of doing business, studying, or investing in Hong Kong. The U.S. also sanctioned Hong Kong officials, accusing them of eroding the city’s freedoms as China continues to force its will…