May 08 Inside the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden 15 years ago It’s been 15 years since the U.S. found and killed the world’s most notorious terrorist, Osama bin Laden. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin continues last week’s conversation with Mark Kelton, the CIA’s station chief in Pakistan at the time, for…
Nation May 06 The rise of anti-Muslim policies and rhetoric in Texas Candidates running for office in Texas primaries have made Muslims and what they call the “Islamification of Texas” the center of their campaigns. The state’s top Republicans have also passed legislation and made policies targeting Muslim organizations and developments. Stephanie…
May 01 Retired CIA officer reflects on the intelligence that led to Osama bin Laden's killing It has been 15 years since the historic Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden in retribution for the deadliest attack on U.S. soil. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin gets an inside look at the dangerous operation — and…
World May 01 Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal as he reviews new military options to relaunch war It has been 60 days since the Iran war began, which means Friday is a legal deadline for the Trump administration to seek congressional authorization. But the White House informed Congress that it didn’t need approval because the war had…
Nation Apr 30 How new SNAP restrictions on sugary foods and drinks are affecting Texas residents This year, 22 states are changing what people who rely on SNAP for food assistance can buy with their benefits. The new rules are meant to cut out sugary foods and drinks, a central focus of the “Make America Healthy…
World Apr 28 How the UAE's departure from OPEC could impact oil markets There seems to be little movement on the resumption of talks between the U.S. and Iran. There is also almost no movement through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital bottleneck that's essentially cut off 20% of the world's oil and…
World Apr 27 U.S.-Iran talks at impasse over nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz The U.S. said it's discussing a new Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but pause all negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Meanwhile, Lebanon marked the deadliest day since the fraying ceasefire in that country went into effect as…
Apr 24 Will Congress push back as Trump tests presidential power? President Trump is not the first to push the boundaries of his power as commander in chief. The law on war powers gives presidents 60 days to conduct military operations without congressional approval. That timeframe for Iran is about to…
World Apr 24 U.S., Iranian delegations head to Pakistan, renewing hopes for diplomatic end to war An American delegation is headed to Pakistan to continue talks geared toward ending the two-month war with Iran. One of the focal points of any discussion will be the Strait of Hormuz, where vital maritime traffic remains largely frozen. While…
Politics Apr 23 State Department proposes sending Afghans who helped U.S. war effort to Congo Hundreds of Afghans who helped the United States’ war effort in Afghanistan, and who are detained in Qatar, may soon be sent back to Afghanistan or the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the State Department. The push comes after…