Politicians grapple with how to fend off terror threats
Clip: 12/7/2015 | 3m 18s
Politicians grapple with how to fend off terror threats
In the wake of the San Bernardino shootings, the question of how to respond to terror is dominating Congress and the presidential race. The House reviewed the visa waiver program, and Democrats called for greater gun control measures. Meanwhile, lawmakers and the Obama administration rebuked Donald Trump, who called on Monday for a ban on all Muslims entering the country. Judy Woodruff reports.
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Politicians grapple with how to fend off terror threats
Clip: 12/7/2015 | 3m 18s
In the wake of the San Bernardino shootings, the question of how to respond to terror is dominating Congress and the presidential race. The House reviewed the visa waiver program, and Democrats called for greater gun control measures. Meanwhile, lawmakers and the Obama administration rebuked Donald Trump, who called on Monday for a ban on all Muslims entering the country. Judy Woodruff reports.
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