Jun 16 Watch 8:46 Obama's envoy says U.S. and allies have momentum against Islamic State in Iraq By PBS News Hour Although Kurdish-Syrian forces recently recaptured the town of Tal Abyad on Syria’s border, many are still concerned about the rise of Islamic State militants. Retired Gen. John Allen, the Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, talks… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 17:25 Can Obama's plan 'defeat and destroy' the Islamic State? By PBS News Hour The White House has announced it will send more troops to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq. To discuss the multi-front war with the militants, Judy Woodruff talks to Michèle Flournoy of the Center for a New American Security,… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 4:57 One year since Mosul's capture, White House rolls out plan to send more military trainers By PBS News Hour One year ago, the Islamic State group shocked the world as it captured Iraq's second largest city. Today, the White House laid out plans to send up to 450 more military trainers to that country and to establish a fifth… Continue watching
Jun 10 Talking about my family's experience fighting the Islamic State has helped my students By Rusul Alrubail When students see that a teacher is not afraid to discuss what is happening around the world, especially related to her home country, they in turn feel comfortable to share their thoughts and feelings on similar issues. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 7:01 Iraq can't wait years to defeat Islamic State, says ambassador By PBS News Hour How does Baghdad see the ongoing battle against the Islamic State? Judy Woodruff interviews Iraqi Ambassador Lukman Faily about his nation’s urgent, “existential” fight against the militant group and the role and responsibility of the United States. Continue watching
Jun 04 Watch 8:02 Sen. Lindsey Graham on fighting Islamic State, shoring up Social Security By PBS News Hour South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican presidential candidate, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the fight against the Islamic State group, his stance on Social Security and retirement, why he supports increasing legal immigration, plus how his life was turned… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 5:23 News Wrap: Senate approves bill reshaping NSA surveillance By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the Senate passed the USA Freedom Act to replace expired provisions of the Patriot Act, including the NSA’s legal authority to collect bulk phone records. The new legislation will impose limits on collection and access… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 4:48 Author poses as Islamic State recruit to understand the world of jihad By PBS News Hour In the new book “In the Skin of a Jihadist,” a journalist goes undercover to understand the mind of a terrorist and his recruitment techniques. The author, whose identity has been hidden to protect her safety, speaks with Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 4:00 What does ISIS control mean for the people of Palmyra? By PBS News Hour On Saturday, ISIS continued to maintain control of the city of Palmyra in Syria. For more on how the militant group is treating the people in Palmyra, Anne Barnard of the New York Times joins Hari Sreenivasan via Skype from… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 11:54 Shields and Brooks on Dennis Hastert charges, Ashton Carter Iraq comments By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the indictment and allegations of misconduct against former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s comments about… Continue watching