New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Jan. 6 Committee’s decision to subpoena former President Trump and what’s at stake in the upcoming midterm elections.
Tag Archives: News
Front Page: Wall Street Journal – October 15, 2022
Xi Jinping’s Endgame: A China Prepared for Conflict With the U.S.
Over the past 10 years, Xi Jinping has unleashed an array of military, economic and political campaigns to brace the country for what he sees as the increasingly likely prospect of confrontation with the West.
Russia Urges Evacuation of Occupied Kherson
Russian-installed officials in Ukraine’s south amplified calls for residents to leave as Kyiv’s forces step up their campaign to retake the region and Russia builds fortifications.
OPINION
The Pentagon’s Recruiting Woes
By The Editorial Board | Review & Outlook
The Man Who Said Ukraine Would Win
By Tunku Varadarajan | The Weekend Interview
A More Diverse America Turns Against Racial Preferences
By John Ellis | Commentary
What the Jan. 6 Hearings Accomplished
By The Editorial Board | Review & Outlook
World Economic Forum: Top Stories Of The Week
World Economic Forum ‘Stories of the Week’ for October 14, 2022:
00:15 How a Chinese village eradicated poverty – In 2017, nearly a third of villagers lived below the poverty line. Here’s how one the project saw poverty drop from 28% to zero in just 3 years.
02:28 New mosquito repellent – From 2015 to 2019, dengue fever cases in Southeast Asia rose by 46%. This new repellent may be the answer.
03:35 Australia to end species extinction – More than one in ten species have gone extinct in the past 200 years. The Australian government is now taking steps to prevent further extinctions.
05:12 Firefighters’ AI helmet – The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service trialled the helmet which could help them better locate victims and teammates in firefighting situations.
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News: Trump Subpoena, A Russia ‘Gas Hub’ In Turkey, New Italian Parliament
Vladimir Putin says that Russia could develop a “gas hub” in Turkey. Meanwhile, can Peru’s embattled President Castillo finish his term despite impeachment attempts and criminal investigations? Plus: Italy’s new parliament is convening this week to instal its 68th government in 76 years.
Front Page: The New York Times – October 14, 2022
Jan. 6 Panel Votes to Subpoena Trump as It Wraps Up Its Case
“He must be accountable,” the committee’s chairman said as it presented a sweeping summation of its findings. But the prospect of the former president testifying appeared unlikely.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Request to Intervene in Documents Case
Without any noted dissents, the court issued a one-sentence statement that amounted to a rebuke to the former president.
Inflation Is Unrelenting, Bad News for the Fed and White House
Inflation rose quickly in September and a key measure accelerated to the fastest pace since 1982, underlining the persistence of price increases.
News: January 6 Hearings, FBI Search Of Mar-a-Lago, Venezuela Migrants In U.S.
New evidence, witnesses and insight into Trump’s actions on Jan. 6. More details on why FBI searched Mar-a-Lago. White House expel illegal Venezuelan migrants as it offers some a legal path to entry.
Front Page: The New York Times – October 13, 2022
Western Nations Rush Defensive Systems to Ukraine to Counter Russian Missiles
Even with Soviet-era defensive weapons, the Ukrainians have been more than holding their own, but this week’s barrage prompted calls to better equip them.
Biden’s National Security Strategy Focuses on China, Russia and Democracy at Home
The document, which every new administration is required to issue, was delayed last winter as it became clear that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was imminent.
‘We Told the Truth’: Sandy Hook Families Win $1 Billion From Alex Jones
The Sandy Hook families leveraged personal stories, social media analysis and the Infowars fabulist’s lack of contrition to secure a major verdict.
Stories: G-7 Pledges More Weapons & Sanctions, Iran Protests, Iraqi Politics
The latest on the ground in Kyiv. Plus: protests in Iran, a flick through the day’s papers and Frieze London.
Front Page: The New York Times – October 12, 2022
Pressure Grows on the West to Speed Air-Defense Systems to Ukraine
After Russia bombarded civilian targets, G7 leaders pledged “undeterred and steadfast” financial and military support for Kyiv.
The Hunt to Arm Ukraine Leads to Difficult Choices
The U.S. and NATO are scouring the world for new sources of old weapons to send to Ukraine. But it risks as much peril for some nations as it does promise for Kyiv.
Biden Vows ‘Consequences’ for Saudi Arabia After Oil Production Cut
Angered by the kingdom’s decision to team up with Russia, President Biden signaled openness to retaliatory measures, including a halt to arms sales and allowing price-fixing lawsuits.
Front Page: The New York Times – October 11, 2022
Putin Unleashes Barrage of Missiles on Ukrainian Civilian Areas
The Russian president tied the attack to a bombing of the bridge to Crimea, and vowed that more strikes would follow if Russian targets were hit again.
With Attacks on Ukraine, Putin Gives Hard-Liners What They Wanted
A sharp shift toward deadly strikes signaled that domestic pressure over Russia’s flailing war effort had escalated to the point where Vladimir Putin felt a decisive show of force was necessary.
‘Our Bubble Has Been Burst’: Older Storm Victims Face an Uncertain Future
Retirees displaced by Hurricane Ian confront a wrenching situation: At their age, remaking the lives they loved so much in Florida may not be possible.
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