Dec 26 Watch 8:19 Why Iraq’s government has been unable to find a new prime minister Months-long protests in major Iraqi cities have led to the prime minister's resignation, but leaders have been unable to secure a replacement, and those demanding reform remain as animated as ever. Lisa Desjardins reports and speaks to the Atlantic Council’s… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 7:06 News Wrap: McConnell, Schumer argue over Senate impeachment trial In our news wrap Monday, Congress and President Trump have left Washington for the holidays, but the fight over a Senate impeachment trial goes on. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are arguing over witnesses and… Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch 6:26 News Wrap: House opens debate on bill to lower prescription drug costs In our news wrap Wednesday, the House opened debate on a Democratic bill to lower prescription drug costs through government negotiations. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appealed for bipartisan support, but Sen. Mitch McConnell said he won’t bring the bill up… Continue watching
Dec 03 Watch 4:49 News Wrap: Trump says he might delay China trade deal until after 2020 election In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump suggested he’d rather delay a trade agreement with China until after the 2020 election. New tariffs on Chinese imports could take effect December 15th, but Trump said he wasn't in a rush. Also,… Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch 5:45 News Wrap: China bars U.S. military from Hong Kong In our news wrap Monday, China has indefinitely suspended U.S. military ships and aircraft from visiting Hong Kong, after President Trump signed legislation supporting anti-government protests in the Chinese territory. Also, demonstrations continued in Iraq, despite the prime minister’s resignation. Continue watching
Dec 01 Iraqi parliament accepts prime minister’s resignation By Samya Kullab, Murtada Faraj, Associated Press The path to replacing Adel Abdul-Mahdi was clouded with legal questions that one lawmaker described as a “black hole in the constitution,” which does not clearly spell out the next step. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 6:49 News Wrap: Major storms disrupt Thanksgiving travel In our news wrap Wednesday, a major storm dumped heavy snow across the Midwest, disrupting travel on the day before Thanksgiving. As much as a foot fell in some places, delaying flights at Chicago O’Hare, while a separate system slammed… Continue watching
Nov 27 Protesters burn down Iranian consulate in southern Iraq By Samya Kullab, Murtada Faraj, Associated Press At least 33 people were wounded when police fired live ammunition to repel them from entering the building, a police official said. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 5:46 News Wrap: Iraq hit with bombings, deadly protest violence In our news wrap Tuesday, violence gripped Iraq as three bombings across Baghdad killed at least five people and wounded more than a dozen. Meanwhile, clashes between protesters and security forces left three demonstrators dead. Also, in the West Bank,… Continue watching
Nov 24 13 dead in 1 of the ‘worst’ days of protest in southern Iraq By Samya Kullab, Murtada Faraj, Associated Press Thirteen anti-government protesters were killed Sunday by Iraqi security forces in one of the “worst” days of clashes in the country’s south, as protests swept through the oil-rich area, officials said. Demonstrators outraged by rampant government corruption and poor services… Continue reading