Nov 06 How the world is reacting to America's midterm results After nearly two turbulent years, Americans send a clear message – it’s time for a check on President Trump’s power. But will that actually happen? And what does a Democratic-controlled Congress mean for Trump’s foreign policy? Compass Points moderator Nick…
Politics Nov 06 What Trump picking Stephen Miller for chief of staff signals about his agenda Trump has replaced White House chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, the hardline architect of his immigration agenda, after a crushing midterm defeat. Immigration, once a political strength for Trump, became a liability after two years of mass…
World Nov 05 After midterms, world leaders await Trump's next move in Iran Tuesday's election results were not just closely watched in the U.S. American elections, in many ways, have become global events and the Democratic wave led to an extraordinary outpouring. Nick Schifrin gauges that reaction.
Oct 30 What Israel's election deadlock means for Netanyahu and the region After one of Israel's most consequential elections, the path forward for the country and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is uncertain. On a special edition of Compass Points, Nick Schifrin speaks with Netanyahu biographer and one of the sharpest analysts in…
World Oct 28 Shock, anger and mourning in Spain after 2nd major train crash this year There is shock, anger and mourning in Spain after the second fatal train crash this year. At least 68 people have died in what is now the deadliest collision there in more than a decade. William Brangham reports.
World Oct 27 Projections show no clear winner in Israel's election Israelis turned out in record numbers for their first election since the Oct. 7 attacks and the war in Gaza. Projections show opposition parties won more seats than the coalition led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, potentially setting the stage for…
World Oct 26 Netanyahu faces Israeli voters in first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza war Israelis will go to the polls on Tuesday in what many describe as the most consequential election in years. It’s the first vote since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Israel’s war in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu has been campaigning…
Oct 23 Why some U.S. allies view Trump's America as an 'Unreliable Boyfriend' Behind closed diplomatic doors, some of the U.S.'s closest allies view Donald Trump’s America as an “unreliable boyfriend”, a “security threat,” and open to corruption. A Canadian official warns that the world’s disappointment with the U.S. will have long-lasting consequences.
Oct 16 The mystery of Havana Syndrome and claims of a government cover-up Unsolved mystery or cover-up? What started out as reports of sonic attacks on American diplomats evolved into a phenomenon affecting at least 1,500 people across six continents. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses more with Michael Rey and Oriana Zill…
Oct 09 Inside the U.S. negotiations to free the Oct. 7 hostages Before the Oct. 7 attacks, the U.S., Israel and Saudi Arabia were on the brink of a historic agreement. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how close they were to normalization, the rush to release hostages and the U.S. response…