Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff theres word tonight that President Trump may have jeopardized a secret source of intelligence on the Islamic State group. The Washington Post reports the president divulged highly Sensitive Information when he met with the Russian Foreign minister and ambassador last week. The account says an ally provided the intelligence, but had not given permission to share it with russia. Were joined now by greg jaffe, one of the post reporters who broke the story. Greg jaffe, tell us exactly what happened, as you know it. The meeting with the transportation a
As rush consolidates its power in the recently absorbed part of ukraine it looks like president Vladimir Putins ambitions going further in swallowing up an old territory. Grabbing public buildings, proclaiming themselves the new authorities in their parts of the country. The Ukrainian Government in kiev has threatened an armed response in the style of antiterrorist operations. A deadline passed for getting out of the buildings and so far no assault. A goal in turnabout the ukrainian threat. Many western governments made it clear they feel that the provocations are backed, supplied, created by russia. The crimean occupation followed by a referendum didnt start to build down tension at this important cross road between east and west. Prerussian protesters hurl rocks, smash windows and broke into a Police Station on monday. The protests deified a government deadline to stop the unrest. Ukraines acting president said sunday his military would act against insurgents if they didnt stop. The
In the recently absorbed part of ukraine it looks like president Vladimir Putins ambitions going further in swallowing up an old territory. Grabbing public buildings, proclaiming themselves the new authorities in their parts of the country. The Ukrainian Government in kiev has threatened an armed response operations. A deadline passed for getting out of the buildings and so far no assault. A goal in turnabout the ukrainian threat. Many western governments made it clear they feel that the provocations are backed, supplied, created by russia. The crimean occupation followed by a referendum didnt start to build down tension at this important cross road between east and west. Prerussian protesters hurl rocks, smash windows and broke into a Police Station on monday. The protests deified a government deadline to stop the unrest. Ukraines acting president said sunday his military would act against insurgents if they didnt stop. The National Security Defense Council made a decision to start a
In the recently absorbed part of ukraine it looks like president Vladimir Putins ambitions going further in swallowing up an old territory. Grabbing public buildings, proclaiming themselves the new authorities in their parts of the country. The Ukrainian Government in kiev has threatened an armed response operations. A deadline passed for getting out of the buildings and so far no assault. A goal in turnabout the ukrainian threat. Many western governments made it clear they feel that the provocations are backed, supplied, created by russia. The crimean occupation followed by a referendum didnt start to build down tension at this important cross road between east and west. Prerussian protesters hurl rocks, smash windows and broke into a Police Station on monday. The protests deified a government deadline to stop the unrest. Ukraines acting president said sunday his military would act against insurgents if they didnt stop. The National Security Defense Council made a decision to start a
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, working to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff our lead story tonight the president made ready for a doubleedged assignment tonight, to address the nation with the case for a military strike on syria, and at the same time leave the door open to a diplomatic solution that could avoid it all this as russia pushed efforts for syria to surrender control of its chemical arsenal, and the u. S. Insisted on verification. Well have more on syria, right after the other news of the day. Ifill the days news on syria was a tonic for wall street. Stocks rallied as it app