Jun 30 Watch News Wrap: House Passes Financial Reform; Senate Vote Pending In other news Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a compromise on a federal regulatory reform bill after a $19 billion fee on large banks and hedge funds was dropped from the legislation. Also, a former top executive at AIG… Continue watching
Jun 30 Watch Holbrooke: No ‘Dysfunctional Relationship’ Exists for U.S. Leaders in Afghan War Gwen Ifill talks with Richard Holbrooke, the U.S. special representative for Afghan and Pakistan, about the firing of Gen. Stanley McChrystal and the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan going forward. Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch Petraeus: Afghan Forces Not Ready to Take the Lead on Security Gen. David Petraeus, the newly appointed U.S. commander in Afghanistan, testified that the U.S. faces a long-term commitment to the war in Afghanistan. Gwen Ifill reports on the general's endorsement by the Senate Armed Services Committee. Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch Shields and Brooks on Obama’s Response to McChrystal, Wall Street Overhaul Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top political stories of the week, including Gen. Stanley McChrystal's ouster, financial reform clearing a major hurdle in Congress and the rejected extension of unemployment benefits for many Americans. Continue watching
Jun 24 Over Time, Petraeus Tapped to Oversee Combat, Security Operations By Larisa Epatko Army Gen. David Petraeus, currently head of U.S. Central Command, has been called on to lead coalition forces in Afghanistan in place of Gen. Stanley McChrystal. Over the years, Petraeus has overseen troop surges and security efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan… Continue reading
Jun 24 Watch After Iraq Tenure, Examining What Petraeus Brings to Afghan Effort Pending confirmation by the Senate, Gen. David Petraeus will take the helm of U.S. forces and counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan. Judy Woodruff gets three views on how Petraeus will lead the war effort. Continue watching
Jun 24 Watch U.S., Afghan Officials Say War Strategy on Track After Leadership Shakeup Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the U.S. mission and strategy in Afghanistan will not change, following the ouster of Gen. Stanley McChrystal. Judy Woodruff reports on the reactions to the appointment of Gen. David Petraeus to command NATO forces in… Continue watching
Jun 23 Q&A With Military Historian: Relieving Generals ‘Rare’ in Time of War By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he accepted Gen. Stanley McChrystal's resignation as the top commander in Afghanistan, over critical comments he made in a Rolling Stone article, and would replace him with Gen. David Petraeus, currently head of U.S. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch Obama: McChrystal Departure is ‘Right Thing’ for Afghanistan Mission The U.S. mission in Afghanistan will be in new hands following the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal over disparaging remarks about the Obama administration. Gwen Ifill recaps the day's developments, including the president's remarks about accepting the resignation. Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch Political Fallout of McChrystal Ouster Examined President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that the top U.S. commander in the Afghan war, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, will be replaced by Gen. David Petraeus, the head of U.S. Central Command. Ray Suarez speaks with analysts about what the decision could… Continue watching