Jun 19 Watch 7:01 Khashoggi's brutal murder was a 'state killing,' special rapporteur says The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey's Saudi consulate last October changed Saudi Arabia’s global image and tainted its relationship with the U.S. Now, a United Nations panel has released a report detailing how Khashoggi was killed and… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 5:45 Despite Trump's more lenient emissions rules, coal industry faces uphill battle President Trump is keeping a signature pledge to roll back environmental regulations as part of his goal of boosting the coal industry. His new Affordable Clean Energy rule favors incremental improvements and grants discretion to individual states to determine whether… Continue watching
Jun 19 4 suspects charged in downing of Malaysia Airlines flight over Ukraine By Mike Corder, Associated Press A team of international investigators said the trial will start in March 2020 at the Hague District Court. Continue reading
Jun 19 UN expert urges probe of Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing By Jamey Keaten, Aya Batrawy, Associated Press The 101-page report released by Agnes Callamard stated that the kingdom of Saudi Arabia is responsible for Khashoggi's killing. Continue reading
Jun 19 Mine used in Japanese tanker attack resembles Iranian mines By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The U.S. Navy explosives expert said the mines appeared similar but stopped short of directly blaming Tehran for the assault. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 2:49 Why Europe is caught in the middle of U.S.-Iran tensions Although tensions between the U.S. and Iran are high, officials from both countries insist they don't want a military confrontation. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will resist sanctions but not wage war, while Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 7:38 News Wrap: Hong Kong's leader apologizes -- but doesn't withdraw bill In our news wrap Tuesday, Hong Kong's chief executive, Carrie Lam, issued an apology but did not withdraw the extradition bill that has sparked mass demonstrations. Millions have protested the proposal, which would allow China to extradite people from Hong… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 6:25 Tim Kaine on Shanahan allegations, Mark Esper and tensions with Iran President Trump announced Tuesday that Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan will not seek confirmation for the permanent version of the role. Reports then surfaced about possible incidents of domestic violence in Shanahan’s past. Judy Woodruff talks to Sen. Tim… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 4:16 Former Bush Pentagon official on Iran, Shanahan and 'terrible' vetting process Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are inflamed, with the U.S. sending more troops to the Mideast amid what it calls provocation by Iran. Now, a new disruption: Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan is stepping down amid reports of… Continue watching
Jun 18 WATCH: Pompeo says Trump doesn't want war with Iran, calls troop deployment a deterrent By Matthew Lee, Associated Press On a visit to U.S. Central Command in Florida just before the defense establishment was jolted by the sudden departure of the acting Pentagon chief, Pompeo said he is confident the American military is acting to confront any challenge. Continue reading