Feb 07 Watch 6:27 News Wrap: House panel debates forcing Trump to disclose his tax returns In our news wrap Thursday, a House Oversight Panel is reviewing whether President Trump should be forced to disclose his tax returns. Meanwhile, the House Judiciary Committee approved a tentative subpoena for acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker after he said… Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch 8:42 Is the U.S. entering a new arms race with Russia? The U.S. has withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, saying Russia was violating the arms control deal that dates back to the Cold War. Now, Russia plans begin to building mid-range nuclear missiles. Nick Schifrin speaks with Under Secretary… Continue watching
Feb 07 WATCH: White House launches economic initiative to help women By Associated Press Ivanka Trump launched a White House effort aimed at helping 50 million women in the developing world get ahead economically over the next six years. Continue reading
Feb 07 U.S. nuns urge changes to ensure sisters’ safety from sexual abuse By Associated Press The conference, representing about 80 percent of Catholic sisters in the U.S., is calling for an overhaul of the male-led leadership structure of the Catholic Church. Continue reading
Feb 07 EU parliament chief warns of Brexit ‘catastrophe’ By Associated Press The president of the European Parliament is warning that the EU and Britain are on the verge of an "economic and human catastrophe" if they fail to finalize the Brexit agreement. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 4:42 News Wrap: House committee reopens Russia probe In our news wrap Wednesday, the House Intelligence Committee, now led by Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., will reopen its investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, as well as delve into President Trump's financial interests overseas. Also, there are… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 6:16 What’s the U.S. strategy behind Trump’s second summit with Kim Jong Un? President Trump touted in his State of the Union address on Tuesday his efforts to improve U.S.-North Korean relations in order to persuade that country to abandon its nuclear weapons, and announced that he would meet leader Kim Jong Un… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 7:52 How this Thai educational movement empowers rural students By Fred de Sam Lazaro More and more in Thailand, rural students learn in traditional classrooms, but with an emphasis on hands-on activities. The idea is to empower young villagers to bring economic development to their communities, as well as learn leadership, empathy and compassion. Continue watching
Feb 06 Trump says nearly all Islamic State territory has been reclaimed By Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that the Islamic State group will have lost by next week all the territory it once controlled. He said the U.S. will not relent in fighting remnants of the extremist organization despite his decision to… Continue reading
Feb 06 Venezuela military blocks bridge in attempt to impede U.S.-backed aid By Christine Armario, Scott Smith, Associated Press The squabble is now the latest front in the battle between opposition leader Juan and President Nicolas Maduro, who is vowing not to let the supplies enter the country. Maduro argues Venezuela isn't a nation of "beggars" and has long… Continue reading