Nation May 27 'Food security is national security,' McCain warns as WFP faces funding pressure By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Veronica Vela
World Aug 31 Watch 4:14 WFP director Cindy McCain on the humanitarian crisis, starvation in Sudan The International Rescue Committee estimates that worldwide, countries with about 11% of the world’s population account for a staggering 82% of people needing humanitarian aid. William Brangham spoke with Cindy McCain, director of the United Nations’ World Food Program, about… By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn, Janine AlHadidi
World Aug 29 Watch 6:32 WFP's Cindy McCain describes dire conditions after visit to famine-gripped Gaza Israel launched its Gaza City offensive, labeling it a Hamas stronghold. It’s home to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians already facing starvation and yet another round of forced displacement. The U.N. warns that Israel’s evacuation orders are a “recipe for… By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn, Janine AlHadidi
Nation Apr 25 Watch 7:38 'Food is not political,' WFP head says as U.S. cuts aid and Israel blocks help to Gaza The World Food Programme says it has delivered the last of its food in Gaza and warned the kitchens it has been supporting would run out of food in days. Nick Schifrin spoke with Executive Director Cindy McCain who says… By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi
World May 02 Watch 7:00 Cindy McCain on her new role as head of the UN World Food Programme The world faces a food crisis as some 345 million people don't have nearly enough to eat. Last year, the international community filled gaps opened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but those efforts were largely stopgap and food systems remain… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
Apr 30 Watch 10:49 Cindy McCain on what marrying a politician taught her about life Almost 40 years of marriage to the late Senator John McCain gave Cindy McCain a front row seat to the adventure and challenges of life in politics. From navigating political scandals and a growing family, to taking on President Trump,… Continue watching
Oct 12 Roberta McCain, John McCain's mother, dies at 108 By Associated Press The mother of Arizona Sen. John McCain, Roberta McCain, has died. She was 108. A spokesperson for her daughter-in-law Cindy McCain says Roberta McCain died Monday. Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch 8:00 The code and character of John McCain, as explained by longtime aide Mark Salter More than two years have passed since the death of Arizona Sen. John McCain, but his legacy and influence are being felt during this election year. McCain’s widow, Cindy, recently endorsed Joe Biden for president. Mark Salter was a longtime… Continue watching
Sep 22 Cindy McCain endorses Biden for president in rebuke of Trump By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Trump has had a fraught relationship with members of the McCain family since he disparaged the Republican Arizona senator during his 2016 campaign. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch Political, Legal Wrangling Continues Over 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' The Supreme Court is the latest to leave a legal mark on the wrangling over the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Margaret Warner reports. Continue watching