Sep. 03, 2014 5:53 p.m. EDT
Web Video: UN Ambassador Power: 'Russia is looking at the path of political and economic isolation'
UN ambassador Samantha Power points to the hope of greater economic ties as a critical leverage point for the United States in persuading Russia "pull back from the brink." She joins Gwen fill to discuss the new sanctions announced by President Obam…
Sep. 03, 2014 5:51 p.m. EDT
Web Video: Safety advocates question delay in recall by General Motors
Ten years ago, drivers of some older General Motors models began complaining of ignition problems, including stalling, that have been linked to 13 deaths and 31 crashes. But it wasn’t until January 2014 that GM decided to recall 1.6 million cars. Gw…
Sep. 03, 2014 5:48 p.m. EDT
Web Video: What’s Russia’s ambition in Eastern Europe?
What are the boundaries of Vladimir Putin’s ambitions? Gwen Ifill talks to Janusz Bugajski of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and Nadia Diuk of the National Endowment for Democracy about the historical precedent for Russia trying …
Sep. 03, 2014 5:47 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Budget vs. Obamacare, Next Step for the Fed, and Reviving Gun Control Debate
Budget vs. Obama, Republicans vs. Obama, and who will be the next Fed Chairman?
Sep. 03, 2014 5:45 p.m. EDT
Web Video: What Toyota’s $1.2 billion settlement means for the auto industry
The Justice Department announced a record $1.2 billion dollar penalty leveled at automaker Toyota. A four-year criminal investigation determined the car company had concealed unintended acceleration issues, a serious safety concern. That case could …
Sep. 03, 2014 5:42 p.m. EDT
Web Video: Despite dip in unemployment, Yellen says Fed will hold low short-term interest rates for now
In her first news conference, Janet Yellen announced that the Federal Reserve will continue its suppression of short-term interest rates. Yellen, who was the Fed’s vice-chair under Ben Bernanke, also discussed how her role has changed. Gwen Ifill ge…
Sep. 03, 2014 5:40 p.m. EDT
Web Video: New lead, new challenges: How weather, deep water and confusion may factor in search for Malaysian jet
Satellite cameras recorded two objects about 1,400 miles off the coast of Perth, Australia, in the Southern Indian Ocean, raising the possibility that they may be part of the missing Malaysian Airlines jet. But even with a more targeted area to focu…
Sep. 03, 2014 5:37 p.m. EDT
Web Video: Why Democrats are worried about the midterm map
The sluggish health care rollout, a president with struggling approval ratings and the influence of outside money all have Democrats worried about midterm elections. They could have a tough time taking back control of the House in November, while th…
Sep. 03, 2014 5:34 p.m. EDT
Web Video: Japan surrenders part of its nuclear stockpile for disposal
Japan said it would relinquish a large cache of weapons-grade plutonium and highly enriched uranium -- enough to build dozens of nuclear weapons -- to the U.S. for disposal, just as a nuclear security summit opens at The Hague. Gwen Ifill assesses t…
Sep. 03, 2014 5:32 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Budget Battle, Obamacare, US-Iran relations, Syria
Obama goes head to head with Republicans over the budget and healthcare, US-Iran relations
