Sep. 08, 2014 4:02 p.m. EDT
News: How will proposed military savings affect strategy and security?
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel presented a plan to reshape the nation's military after more than a decade of war. Measures include cutting active-duty rolls, eliminating certain technology and making adjustments to benefits. Gwen Ifill weighs the options and the potential side effects with former National Security officer Gordon Adams and Thomas Donnelly of the American Enterprise Institute.
Sep. 03, 2014 4:25 p.m. EDT
News: Majority of veterans say they would join military again, despite scars of war
According to a new survey, 89 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans say they would join the military again, while also reporting a spike in suicide, reduced physical wellness and feelings of disconnection. Gwen Ifill talks to two veterans, Tom Tarantino of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and Nathan Smith of Hire Heroes USA, as well as Rajiv Chandrasekaran of The Washington Post.
Jul. 08, 2014 2:34 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Negotiations with Iran and U.S. Budget Policies
Martha Raddatz reports on the latest in Secretary of State John Kerry’s negotiations with Iran over their nuclear weapons program. James Kitfield discusses the effect of the sequester on the Pentagon budget. And Susan Davis reports on the ongoing budget negotiations between Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Paul Ryan.
Jul. 08, 2014 12:18 p.m. EDT
News: Christie's Traffic Troubles, Gates' Memoir, Tackling Unemployment & Focus On Poverty
How Gov. Chris Christie is trying to distance himself from the erupting traffic jam political fallout; a closer look at Robert Gates’ new memoir; the politics at play behind extending emergency benefits to the long-term unemployed; and a look at the war on poverty. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, New York Times'; John Dickerson, Slate/ CBS News; Ed O'Keefe, Washington Post; Beth Reinhard, National Jour
Jul. 08, 2014 12:10 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Upcoming Primaries and Transgender Troops
Tonight, Molly Ball offers a primer on Georgia's GOP primary elections next Tuesday. Plus, John Dickerson has analysis of the competition between tea party and establishment Republicans in Kentucky. Martha Raddatz reports on her conversation with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel about the U.S. military's policy on transgender troops. John Harwood talks about a safety mistake that's costing GM $35M
Jul. 08, 2014 11:20 a.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Changes in Iraq, Obama's Frustration, and Hobby Lobby
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