Sep 05 Obama Lobbying Lawmakers on Syria From Overseas By PBS News Hour President Barack Obama has pushed Congress members for authorization to launch limited military strikes on Syria, in response to the use of chemical weapons. But a significant number of lawmakers remain unconvinced or in opposition to U.S. action. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch Syria Tensions Dominate G-20 Summit; Russia Seen as Central Obstacle for U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladmir Putin met and shook hands at the G-20 summit in St. Petersburg, putting tension between the two nations over Syria in the spotlight. Jeffrey Brown reports on the status of U.S.-Russian diplomacy plus… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch Arguing World Credibility at Stake, Obama Seeks Support for Syria Strike Abroad President Obama took his case for a possible military strike in Syria overseas, appealing to Russia to stop blocking United Nations Security Council action. Gwen Ifill reports on remarks Mr. Obama's remarks in Stockholm, plus the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch Obama Secures Key Support, but Still Faces Fight Over Military Strike in Syria President Obama Secures Key Support for Military Strike in Syria… Continue watching
Sep 03 Can President Obama Sell Syria Strikes to Putin and the G-20? By News Desk President Barack Obama seeks support for a U.S. military strike against Syria abroad this week with the G-20 Summit only days away. But Russia's Vladimir Putin may be Obama's biggest roadblock to gathering support for American military action. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch Can Obama Convince Congress to Approve a Limited Strike in Syria? Can Obama Convince Congress to Approve a Limited Strike in Syria?… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch Refugees Feel Let Down by Foreign Caution for Military Action in Syria Martin Geissler of Independent Television News visits the largest Syrian refugee camp in Jordan to gauge reactions to President Barack Obama saying he will wait to seek Congressional approval before any military strike against the Assad regime. Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 50 Years Later, March on Washington Rings With Purpose and Promises to Keep 50 Years Later, March on Washington Rings With Purpose and Promises to Keep… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch President Obama: ‘I Have Not Made a Decision’ on Syria President Obama said he had not yet made his decision regarding a U.S. strike on Syria. Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch Obama: Goals of Economic Opportunity Have Fallen Short Obama at March Anniversary: Goals of Economic Opportunity Have Fallen Short… Continue watching