Year: 2025
Trump faces difficult choices in support for Israel’s war on Iran
President Trump convened his national security team today to discuss Iran as Israel’s airstrikes continued. The meeting came after Mr. Trump left the G7 Summit early and as the U.S. sent fighter jets and a second carrier strike group to
Read MoreNews Wrap: Court considers Trump’s California National Guard deployment
In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal appeals court heard arguments over Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in California without coordinating with state officials. In Gaza, at least 51 people were killed while waiting for aid trucks, while in
Read MoreCan Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ make it through the Senate?
It’s crunch time in Congress as Republican Senate leaders try to shape the president’s so-called “big beautiful bill” into a compromise that can pass. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to unpack the latest proposed changes to health care, tax, and
Read MorePastors share how immigration crackdowns are affecting their communities
Two pastors share how the Trump administration’s hardline immigration enforcement is affecting the communities they serve. Geoffrey Bennet speaks with Rev. Sam Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and Rev. Carlos Malave, president of the Latino Christian
Read MoreUnderstanding the root causes and possible solutions for rising political violence
Violence has become an unwelcome reality in American politics – from this weekend’s murders in Minnesota to the congressional baseball practice shooting to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. To better understand violence and its root causes and potential solutions,
Read MoreWhy Fullbright board members resigned in mass last week
A week ago, 11 of the 12 members of the board overseeing the prestigious Fulbright Program, which promotes international educational exchanges, resigned, citing political interference by the Trump administration. Geoffrey Bennett speaks with David Price, one of the former members
Read MoreCan AI help solve India’s food and water insecurity?
One of the largest challenges facing India: how to sustain food production for 1.4 billion people amid deteriorating soil quality, diminishing water supplies and climate change. For some, including hundreds of artificial intelligence startup companies, the challenge represents a business
Read MoreUS spies said Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment – AP News
US spies said Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment AP News Trump blows off Gabbard downplaying Iran nuke threat, but WH still says president and intel chief are in sync Fox News Trump dismisses Gabbard’s testimony on Iran
Read MoreToy maker challenges Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court for quick decision in long shot bid
The company argues the president illegally imposed tariffs under an emergency powers law rather than getting approval from Congress.
Read MoreAmerica’s spies say Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment
Trump’s national intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, told Congress in March that Iran’s supreme leader had not reauthorized the dormant program.
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