Economy Oct 15 How much longer will consumers be willing to muscle through higher prices? By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Oct 15 Wholesale inflation hits levels not seen since 2022 Wholesale inflation rose more than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs as rising prices become a bigger economic challenge for millions of Americans, and a growing political problem for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Oct 14 Watch 4:57 Economist breaks down new inflation report and what's driving prices higher With the midterm elections just three weeks away, a new inflation report shows prices rising faster than expected, putting more pressure on Americans struggling with the cost of everyday essentials. To discuss what the latest numbers mean for Americans, Amna… By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Geoff Bennett
World Oct 14 Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight strike, two regional officials said Wednesday, damaging the offices of the firm’s chief executive and other top officials. By Samy Magdy, Cara Anna, Associated Press
World Oct 13 Watch 3:41 Saudi conflict with Houthis escalates with new strikes The threat of a widening war on the Arabian Peninsula is accelerating. Houthi rebels in Yemen are again targeting Saudi infrastructure and military sites, escalating a conflict which may yet draw in other regional powers. The Saudi-led coalition launched new… By Ali Rogin, Kayan Taraporevala
Oct 13 Watch 4:59 Former U.S. ambassador on Saudi Arabia's struggle to defend against Houthi attacks By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn To discuss the escalating war between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Ratney. He served as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Biden administration and is now a senior adviser at the Center… Continue watching
Oct 13 Why Saudi Arabia's military has struggled to defend the country against Houthi attacks By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The kingdom has appeared helpless in the face of barrages of missiles and drones fired by the Houthi rebel group from neighboring Yemen. Continue reading
Oct 12 Watch 10:42 Ukraine disputes Trump's claim of energy ceasefire as Russian diesel deal draws fire By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn, Veronica Vela President Trump blames high energy prices on Ukraine, not his war in the Middle East, and made a surprise decision to suspend sanctions against Russia on Friday. William Brangham discusses the latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia war with Andrew Weiss. Continue watching
Oct 12 Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly, said the initial probe showed that Yemen's Houthis first fired multiple drones to pave the way for a mix of cruise and ballistic missiles… Continue reading
Oct 07 WATCH: Hegseth welcomes return of USS Lincoln after long, troubled deployment By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln a high-level award during a visit to the aircraft carrier Wednesday, a day before the ship returns home to San Diego after a record-long deployment in support… Continue reading