Legal question swirls around Trump: What constitutes obstruction of justice?
During his career, James Comey has served as a federal prosecutor, senior Justice Department official, corporate lawyer, and FBI director. If special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation proceeds as many Trump critics are hoping, Comey could eventua…
White House Clarifies Policy On Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he convinced President Trump to stay in Syria “long-term,” but the White House says the administration’s policy on Syria remains unchanged.
Japan’s Premier Visits Trump Amid Troubles Both Foreign And Domestic
As he meets the U.S. president at Mar-a-Lago, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is facing roiling political scandals at home, and waning influence abroad.
Chemical Weapons Inspectors Still Awaiting Access To Site Of Alleged Chemical Attack
NPR’S Ari Shapiro speaks with British Ambassador Peter Wilson about the investigation by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons into the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
Why West, amid horrors of modern war, is struggling to set red lines
A “red line” against the gassing of civilians has been drawn. The film is called The New Barbarianism, and was made by former PBS NewsHour foreign editor Justin Kenny in partnership with the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Stud…
Trump’s attack on Syria: a bias for hope?
Twice within a year, President Trump has ordered missiles fired on Syria’s military for its use of chemical weapons on innocent people. In his second response on April 13, Mr. Trump doubled the number of missiles. The slaughter in Syria is largely ex…
Weibo Bans Gay Content — And Quickly Reverses Itself After An Outcry
The massive social media company drew outrage for lumping gay-themed content in with violent and pornographic material.
Forget prom king – they’re running for governor
Jack Bergeson, the garrulous 17-year-old Democrat running for Kansas governor, hadn’t even bothered to put his phone number on his campaign website until recently – because everyone already seemed to have it. “National networks all have my stuff,” say…
Iraqis Protest U.S.-Led Airstrikes Against Syria
Slogans were shouted and American and Israeli flags burned in protests in three major Iraqi cities following a call from a former leader of an anti-U.S. militia.
U.S. To Announce New Economic Sanctions On Russia
In a CBS interview, Nikki Haley, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, says new sanctions would target companies in Russia providing assistance to Syria in its chemical weapons production.
Morning News Brief
Former FBI Director James Comey told ABC News that Donald Trump is morally unfit to be president. Following weekend U.S.-led airstrikes on Syria, what is the administration’s future commitment there?
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