Feb 13 Russia says deadly plane crash may have been caused by human error By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russian investigators said Tuesday that the plane's pilots failed to turn on the heating unit for its measuring equipment, resulting in flawed speed data. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 6:38 This Russian reality TV star won't beat Putin at the polls. Why is she running anyway? By PBS News Hour Ksenia Sobchak, one of Russia's most famous women, is embracing an impossible mission: unseating President Vladimir Putin. After an elite upbringing and fame as a reality TV star, she joined massive protests against the Russian president and is now campaigning… Continue watching
Feb 06 Trump's nuclear strategy leaves little room for arms control By Robert Burns, Associated Press There's a place for arms control in the Trump administration's new nuclear strategy. It's a very small place. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 24:59 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode February 4, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Feb. 4, the Nunes memo released this week is still the talk of the town in Washington, D.C., but are other important issues being overlooked? And, inside the NAFTA provision that has the Trump administration… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 3:11 What economic and political issues were eclipsed by the Nunes memo? By PBS News Hour The controversial House Intelligence Committee memo earlier this week has grabbed headlines, but Washington is mired in other significant issues. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Megan Thompson from Santa Barbara to discuss the Treasury, which wants to borrow… Continue watching
Feb 04 Both GOP and Democratic lawmakers say memo doesn't clear Trump in probe By Hope Yen, Associated Press Democratic and Republican lawmakers said Sunday that a GOP-produced congressional memo on FBI surveillance powers did not clear President Donald Trump in the Russia investigation, and they expressed hope that special counsel Robert Mueller's work would continue without interference. Continue reading
Feb 03 Why is Turkey attacking northwest Syria? By Hannah Grabenstein, Meredith Lee A new front is opening in the Syrian civil war, and a turning point, it seems, is coming for U.S.-Turkey relations. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 9:31 Does Trump's nuclear plan increase the chance of conflict? By PBS News Hour The Trump administration's blueprint for America's arsenal continues the Obama administration's plans to rebuild all nuclear submarines, aircraft and missiles, but also calls for deploying new capabilities. Critics say the plan will spark a new arms race. Nick Schifrin gets… Continue watching
Feb 02 Trump nuclear doctrine says administration will take more aggressive stance on Russia By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Trump administration on Friday said Russia must be persuaded it would face "unacceptably dire costs" if it were to threaten even limited nuclear attack in Europe. Continue reading
Feb 02 Senator seeks documents on Russia money links to the NRA By Desmond Butler, Associated Press In letters sent to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and the NRA on Friday, Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon requested any documents showing financial links between Russia and the gun lobbying organization. Continue reading