Trump administration
Top White House officials echo Trump’s message to end the war in Ukraine
As president-elect, Donald Trump said on more than one occasion that he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. More than a day into his presidency, the war rages on. But “ending wars” does still appear to be a top priority for the new administration.
Alexander Vindman: Accountability is key to building back American unity
Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman’s new book is titled: “Here, Right Matters: An American Story.” He recently spoke with The World’s host Marco Werman about what it’s been like since he testified against Donald Trump, and the role his family has played in his career path.
Former Amb to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker: ‘This is not a kinder and gentler Taliban’
Ryan Crocker, who spent 40 years in the foreign service and served as US ambassador to Afghanistan under President Barack Obama, discussed Biden’s statement and the US’ role in Afghanistan with The World’s host Carol Hills.
Foreign powers amplified QAnon content to sow discord that led to Jan. 6 Capitol riots, extremism expert says
Mia Bloom, co-author of “Pastels and Pedophiles: Inside the Mind of QAnon,” speaks with The World’s host Marco Werman about the rise of QAnon, a US-based, conspiracy-fueled movement with international reach.
Record rainfall causes severe flooding in central China
Top of The World: At least a dozen people in Zhengzhou, China, died trapped in a flooded underground subway. And, former Trump adviser Tom Barrack has been arrested and charged with foreign lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. Also, the UK says it will permanently deploy two warships in the Asia Pacific after its Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier sails off to Asian waters in September.
