Mar 24 NATO Reaches Deal to Enforce No-Fly Zone Over Libya By News Desk 7:30 p.m. ET | Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday evening that the United States welcomed the decision by the NATO alliance to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya -- but not other military operations there. Speaking at the… Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch Hart Calls for Obama Doctrine, Coleman Predicts ‘Trouble’ if Gadhafi Stays Jim Lehrer talks with two former senators about President Obama's decision to use military force to counter Moammar Gadhafi's troops in Libya. Democratic Sen. Gary Hart of Colorado is a scholar-in-residence at the University of Colorado, and Republican Sen. Norm… Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch Denis McDonough: ‘We’re Not Talking About An Exit Strategy’ in Libya Gwen Ifill gets an update from Deputy National Security Adviser Denis McDonough on the coalition's air campaign in Libya, ground fighting between Moammar Gadhafi's troops and opposition forces, and the administration's talks with allies. Continue watching
Mar 23 Retired Gen. Keane: Small Number of Military Ground Forces Needed in Libya for Targeted Air Strikes The retired Army general who was a major advocate of the Iraq troop surge in 2007 says some U.S. ground forces may be needed to help counter troops loyal to Moammar Gadhafi who are killing civilians in the Libya… Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch Political Checklist: Health Reform’s Uncertain Future and Conflict in Libya Gwen Ifill, Judy Woodruff and David Chalian examine health care reform one year later. Continue watching
Mar 23 The Effects of Oil Production Turmoil: What We Pay For At The Pump By Paul Solman Ever wonder why a gallon of gas will cost $3.21 today, $3.12 yesterday and maybe $3.79 next week? The price of the gas at the pump fluctuates mainly with the price of crude oil, plus a time lag. The price… Continue reading
Mar 23 Gadhafi, Rebels Engage in Intense Ground Fighting, Allies Seek Next Steps 5:30 p.m. ET | In a letter to President Obama, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, questioned the clarity of the U.S. mission in Libya. "I and many other members of the House of Representatives are troubled that U.S. military… Continue reading
Mar 23 The Effects of Production Turmoil: What We Pay For At The Pump By Elizabeth Shell By Paul Solman and Grace Lamb-Atkinson Ever wonder why a gallon of gas will cost $3.21 today, $3.12 yesterday and maybe $3.79 next week? The price of the gas at the pump fluctuates mainly with the price of crude oil,… Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch Libyan Envoy Aujali: Gadhafi Has ‘No Place to Go’ Jeffrey Brown talks to Ali Suleiman Aujali, who was once Moammar Gadhafi's envoy to Washington, but denounced the leader when violence broke out and maintains ties to rebel leaders in Benghazi. Continue watching
Mar 22 Ground Battles Continue Amid Air Barrage, U.S. Warplane Crashes By News Desk 6 p.m. ET | In brief televised remarks, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi remained defiant in the face of coalition airstrikes and the U.N.-mandated no-fly zone. "We will be victorious in the end," he said, saying his troops will keep fighting… Continue reading