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Steve Bannon Sets Sights On Europe With Planned New Political Project

Bannon wants to establish a strong populist presence in European elections with the help of a new foundation, ‘The Movement.’

Seeking asylum: how it works in the US

Amid headlines and changing policies from the Trump administration about immigration, it might be difficult for readers to discern just what are the guidelines governing migrants to the United States, and what defines a refugee or someone seeking asylu…

Hundreds Of People Missing After Dam Collapses In Laos

A dam that collapsed in southern Laos flooded several villages and forced thousands of people to flee, state media report. The full scale of the disaster isn’t yet known.

Key Taliban Figures Killed In Afghan Army Operation

In the attack on Sunday, a dozen Taliban militants were reportedly killed, including the militant group’s shadow governor for Kapisa province.

Iran Issues Its Own Warning In Response To Trump Tweet

Rachel Martin talks to Bloomberg’s Golnar Motevalli about a top Iranian military official saying U.S. threats against Iran will draw a “strong, unimaginable and regrettable” response from Tehran.

Iran Seems To Be Dismissing President Trump’s Threatening Tweet

The head of Iran’s judiciary described Trump’s comments as the “words of a troublemaker.” The president tweeted Iran risked consequences if it made threats against the U.S.

Morning News Brief

President Trump considers revoking the security clearances of several critics. And, new satellite imagery shows that North Korea has begun dismantling its main satellite launch facility.

Russia Aims To Undermine NATO, Retired Lt. Gen. Hodges Says

Rachel Martin talks to retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, who was the commander of the U.S. Army in Europe, about Russia trying to destabilize the West, and why President Trump needs to stand up to Putin.

North Korea Begins Dismantling Missile Site, Images Show

Satellite imagery shows North Korea is taking apart a rocket and engine site on its western coast. The action follows a promise made at last month’s U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore.

Some White Helmet Rescuers Are Evacuated From Syria

A group of volunteers who helped locate survivors of Syria’s civil war have been evacuated. Noel King talks to Ibrahimal-Olabi, a lawyer representing some of those who have fled.

Is All Of Asia Pleased With The Status Of U.S.-North Korea Relations?

President Trump claims Asia is happy with the status of those relations. Rachel Martin talks to Robert Daly of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the Woodrow Wilson Center.

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