Jul 24 Watch 3:43 Awaiting decision from Rossello, Puerto Ricans are in an ‘anxious place’ Political turmoil continues to consume Puerto Rico. The island’s governor, Ricardo Rossello, was expected to resign Wednesday, although by evening, he had not. Amna Nawaz talks to The Washington Post’s Arelis Hernandez for the latest, including growing crowds of protesters,… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 8:18 Why Puerto Rican governor’s scandal jeopardizes the island’s credibility In Puerto Rico, demonstrators have gathered for days to demand the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello after hundreds of misogynistic, homophobic and crude text messages he exchanged with members of his inner circle were released. Targets included political opponents and… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 8:57 Fallout from leaked memos about Trump prompts UK ambassador to resign Sir Kim Darroch, British ambassador to the United States since 2016, has resigned after diplomatic memos in which he criticized President Trump were leaked. Although Prime Minister Theresa May and other UK politicians expressed support for Darroch, Boris Johnson, the… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 4:07 Can mayor’s resignation offer corruption-plagued Baltimore a chance to rebuild? Baltimore has acquired a reputation for corruption, illustrated recently by Mayor Catherine Pugh, who resigned over allegations she had inappropriately taken payment in exchange for political favors. But the more ominous threats confronting the city, such as rampant crime and… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 8:38 Troop drawdowns and Defense Dept. turnover leave U.S. foreign policy in flux Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has signed the order withdrawing U.S. troops from Syria. Meanwhile, President Trump wants to reduce the number of American troops in Afghanistan by half. But what will the decreased U.S. military presence in these countries mean… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 2:30 Around the world, allies express dismay at Mattis departure The resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis reverberated around the world Friday. Although he disagreed with the president repeatedly over major issues, the retired four-star Marine Corps general was widely admired and seen as a stabilizing force within the administration. Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 9:51 Mattis departure ‘puts our nation at risk,’ Panetta says Foreign policy experts across the political spectrum are expressing alarm about the military, political and humanitarian consequences of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ departure--and his reasons for leaving. Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and the president of the Council on… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 8:23 Rubio: Trump ‘about to make a major blunder’ on Syria Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said President Trump “is abandoning the effort in Syria before it is completely finished," and that it is the job of Congress to attempt to convince him otherwise. Rubio joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the abrupt… Continue watching
Oct 09 Watch 6:30 Trump, Pompeo offer praise for Haley as she announces surprise resignation Nikki Haley earned the admiration of President Trump as ambassador to the U.N., despite a public dust-up with the administration over sanctions against Russia. As Nick Schifrin reports, on Tuesday, she announced her upcoming resignation. Yamiche Alcindor and Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 2:47 Zimbabwe celebrates a rebirth as Mugabe gives in to resignation pressure By PBS News Hour In Zimbabwe, it's as if a 37-year shadow has been lifted. Robert Mugabe, the leader who once liberated his country from white minority rule, is no longer their president after a titanic battle of wills and a military intervention. John… Continue watching