Apr. 28, 2015 11:48 a.m. EDT
Web Video: Aftershocks and landslides pose risks after Nepal earthquake
Nepal’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake was the strongest to hit that nation in more than 80 years, and international aid workers are struggling to provide support to survivors. Gwen Ifill talks to Andy Bastable of OxFam about the relief efforts, plus Davi…
Apr. 24, 2015 9:13 p.m. EDT
Special: Two Republican Candidates from Florida, Compensating Families of Killed Hostages, U.S. Contractors Fueling Arab Wars & Mammogram Funding
Jeb Bush & Marco Rubio will face off in 2016; Compensation for families of killed al Qaeda hostages; U.S. defense contractors fuel Arab wars; Congress debates mammograms.
Apr. 24, 2015 3:02 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Al Qaeda Captives Killed in Drone Strike, Loretta Lynch Confirmed, Hillary Clinton Scrutinized & U.S. Navy Monitors Yemen
Two civilians killed in U.S. operation in Pakistan, Senate confirms new Attorney General and questions about Clinton Foundation contributions.
Apr. 24, 2015 11:48 a.m. EDT
Web Video: ‘Intelligence failures’ led to accidental drone deaths, says former counterterror center director
Revelations about the accidental deaths of two hostages by a U.S. drone in Pakistan raises questions about American war tactics and casualties. Gwen Ifill leads a discussion with Adam Entous of The Wall Street Journal, Michael Leiter, former directo…
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Apr. 23, 2015 12:02 p.m. EDT
Web Video: Oklahoma links earthquakes to oil and gas industry wastewater
There has been a sharp increase in the number of earthquakes in Oklahoma in recent years. Some observers have suggested the rise of oil and gas drilling is responsible. The state’s government, however, hasn’t acknowledged that link until now. Gwen I…
Apr. 22, 2015 11:44 a.m. EDT
Web Video: Why Saudi Arabia rolled back its Yemen military action
Saudi Arabia announced an end to a month-long air campaign against Shiite rebels in Yemen, saying they will focus on political efforts and use military action if needed. The White House has sent over an aircraft carrier to beef up security. Meanwhil…
Apr. 22, 2015 11:41 a.m. EDT
Web Video: Was the human trafficking compromise worth delaying vote on Loretta Lynch?
Senate negotiators struck a deal to tweak the human trafficking bill that has held up the confirmation proceedings for President Obama's nominee for U.S. attorney general, Loretta Lynch. The holdup was due to an unrelated fight over access to aborti…
Apr. 17, 2015 9:22 p.m. EDT
Special: Trade Authority Deal & GOP Cattle Call in New Hampshire
President Obama’s trade deal and Republican campaigns are displayed in New Hampshire.
Apr. 17, 2015 9:20 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Congressional Review of Iran Deal, Restoring Relations with Cuba, The Loretta Lynch Holdup & 2016 Campaign Heats Up
A bipartisan deal for Congress to review the Iran nuclear agreement and removing Cuba from the list of terrorist states.
Apr. 17, 2015 11:27 a.m. EDT
Web Video: Why unions aren’t happy about a fast-track trade deal
Top lawmakers from both parties struck a deal to authorize President Obama to negotiate a sweeping trade pact with Pacific nations. Under the new fast-track authority, Congress could give any deal a yes or no vote, but not make any changes. Politica…
