Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel appears in the following:

Morning news brief

Thursday, March 07, 2024

President Biden delivers State of the Union address Thursday night. Alabama's governor signs IVF bill giving immunity to patients and providers. Thursday marks five months since Hamas attacked Israel

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Michigan college students say neither party talks about issues that matter to them

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

As Michigan primary voters head to the polls Tuesday, we hear from students at Wayne State University about their biggest concerns for this election year.

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The UAW endorses Biden but that doesn't necessarily translate into votes

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

As primary voters go to the polls in Michigan Tuesday, United Auto Workers members talk about election issues and their union's endorsement of President Biden.

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Morning news brief

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court takes up an environmental case. Nikki Haley vows to stay in the race for the GOP presidential nomination. Alabama's Supreme Court gives fertilized eggs the same rights as children.

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2-day court hearing in London will decide if Assange is extradited to the U.S.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

A hearing in a London court will determine whether Julian Assange can be extradited to the United States. Might the the WikiLeaks founder soon face espionage charges in an American courtroom?

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Morning news brief

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

WikiLeaks founder Assange's latest battle to avoid extradition to U.S. Egypt builds buffer in anticipation of a Palestinian refugee spillover. Louisiana's legislature begins special session on crime.

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Egypt builds a buffer zone in anticipation of a Palestinian refugee spillover

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

More than half of Gaza's population has sought shelter in the southern region of Rafah across from Egypt's border. Israel warns of an impending ground invasion there if hostages aren't freed by Hamas.

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As Munich Security Conference concludes, does Europe feel like it can depend on U.S.?

Monday, February 19, 2024

Discussion at this year's Munich Security Conference focused on European fears the U.S. will abandon its 75-year role as guarantor of Europe's security, following Donald Trump's criticism of NATO.

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Morning news brief

Monday, February 19, 2024

Russian forces now occupy a strategically important town in Ukraine's east. Israel still plans an offensive in Rafah. A controversial state military base camp is being built in Texas near the border.

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House Republicans impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The measure passed by a single vote.

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Morning news brief

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

House votes along party lines to impeach the Homeland Security chief. Vice President Harris to travel to Germany for a series of meetings with U.S. allies. Indonesians voted for a new president.

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Indonesia, the world's third largest democracy, has voted for a new president

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Exit polls suggest the country's defense minister is in the lead. He has both the backing of the current president, but he also has a controversial record on human rights.

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Vice President Harris to travel to Germany for a series of meetings with U.S. allies

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Kamala Harris will hold a series of meetings with world leaders at the annual Munich Security Conference at a pivotal time in the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

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Bipartisan Senate majority passes $95 billion foreign aid package

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

A bipartisan majority of 70 U.S. Senators voted to advance $95 billion in military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The package now heads to the House of Representatives.

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Election to fill George Santos' seat could help to decide who controls the House

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Voters in New York's Third Congressional District will cast ballots in a special election Tuesday. The seat was last held by Republican George Santos, who was expelled from the House last year.

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Morning news brief

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

A new effort begins to work out a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Defense Secretary Austin, who's in the hospital, cancels Brussels trip. Jon Stewart returns to anchor The Daily Show on Mondays.

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The Super Bowl was more than football — it was a night of pop culture

Monday, February 12, 2024

It was a night of football in Las Vegas' first Super Bowl, but also Usher's halftime show, as well as ads featuring celebrities and the conclusion of an NFL season that also starred Taylor Swift.

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House Speaker Johnson insists Biden can close the border with an executive order

Monday, February 12, 2024

Now that Congress has balked at a proposed border measure, here are the other things President Biden could do to toughen up border policy.

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Morning news brief

Monday, February 12, 2024

Israel threatens ground offensive against Rafah in southern Gaza. Trump reignites questions about what he'd do to U.S. alliances as president. Republicans call on President Biden to close the border.

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Biden's handling of classified material will not result in any charges

Friday, February 09, 2024

A Justice Department report describes President Biden as an "elderly man with a poor memory." Here's why the timing of this report hits Biden hard.

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