once again, live from washington, moderator gwen ifill. gwen: good evening. the city names are familiar. mosul. tikrit. irbil. but as insurgents overran those cities, and advance toward baghdad the alarm was suden and real. was the u.s. going to be drawn into a third iraq war? and remarks directed today at the american people, but also at the iraqi prime minister, president obama said no. >> we're not going to allow ourselves to be dragged back into a situation in which -- while we're there, we're keeping a lid on things. and after enormous sacrifices by us, as soon as we're not there, suddenly people end up acting in ways that are not conducive to the long-term stability and prosperity of the country. gwen: nancy, the pentagon spokesman said today that americans had sacrificed blood and treasure in iraq. but maybe we should have seen this coming? >> yes. frankly. in the sense that isis, which called for an islamic state in iraq and syria had been charging for weeks now, and syria and had threatened to move into mosul and the western part of iraq which is sun

moderator gwen ifill. gwen: good evening. you may be forgiven this week for feeling we have been here before. potential air strikes in iraq, check. john kerry dispatched to the middle east, check. the benghazi attacks on page one, check. what these issues have in common is that they provide yet another set of tough foreign policy decisions for the white house on issues that just will not fade away. and when it comes to iraq it boils down to how little, not how much, the u.s. will intervene. the ability have to solve this problem by sending in tens of thousands of troops and committing the kinds of blood that has already been expended in iraq. ultimately this is something that is going to have to be solved by the iraqis. gwen: but can they do that? as "time" magazine says on its cover this week, is this the ends of iraq? what's the answer? >> it may be, it's not yet. and the white house hopes that iraq can be salvaged. i have to say it's not looking good. the hope now -- the president does not want to conduct air strikes not o

once again, live from washington, moderator gwen ifill. gwen: good evening. what a week for politics, as thad cochran pulled off a lazarus-like victory in mississippi, and hillary clinton, staged a kind of supermarket clean up on aisle three over and over again. you cant make this stuff up. and fortunately, dan balz doesnt have to. did cochrans surprise victory explode yet another theory about the republicans and tea party and everything we had decided on earlier in the year? >> it didn't explode it, it brought it kind of back to earth. i think it told us a lot about mississippi. mississippi is one of the most conservative states in the country. it also happens to be one of the poorest states in the country. thad cochran survived a very tough challenge by understanding and exploiting the reality that mississippi relies heavily on the federal government for assistance and ate. he did not back away from that. this was the climactic battle between the tea party and the establishment of the republican party. daniels, a young state senator, was ahead after the fir

gwen: after the fact. >> that's right. gwen: one of the things i'm curious about that members of been complaining about and is one of the unanswered wees, the five detain wees, how dangerous are they and how worried are we that they fight usn around and again? >> that is one of the things, the one bit of recourse that putting pressure on the white house to okay, if you now think that they are good go if not home at least to qatar for a year, declassify all of the on them andyou have show us why you think that is. and whether or not that happens matter pause now they have -- because now they have a to continue sowing doubts about this with house republicans coming back. the: which fits into narrative about obama's foreign policy and whether he is weak and takingful enough the right actions. >> i don't think there is any veryion this is a thoughtful president. you see him think hard and talk a lot about why he mixes the decisions that -- makes the decisions that he does. one of the concerns is whether not he is sufficient in

gwen: will there be american assets on the ground? combat troops are not going to be fighting in iraq again. gwen: and will iraqi prime minister nouri al-maliki survive? plus, a breakthrough on benghazi. will it end the political debate?

gwen: deja vu in iraq and in benghazi. plus, republicans and democrats struggle to plot a political way forward. tonight on "washington week." >> american forces will not be returning to combat in iraq. gwen: as conditions continue to deteriorate in iraq, that may be the only thing completely clear. will there be air strikes? >> going forward we will be prepared to take targeted and precise military action. gwen: will there be american assets on the ground? >> american combat troops are not going to be fighting in iraq again. gwen: and will iraqi prime minister nouri al-maliki survive? plus, a breakthrough on benghazi. will it end the

. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. also ahead this wednesday, my conversation with former secretary of state and first lady, hillary clinton. we discuss crises abroad, politics at home, and get a surprising answer to the question on many people's minds. >> you have to be a little bit crazy to run for president, let me just put it like that, because you have to be so totally immersed and so convinced that you can bring something to that office. >> woodruff: and from guatemala, a look at efforts to save children from malnutrition and its life-long effects, in a country where many families survive on beans, and little else. >> it's a staple meal here in the predominantly mayan highlands of guatemala. one containing so few of the vitamins and minerals children need to grow properly that roughly eight in ten of them are stunted in some communities, >> woodruff: those are just some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 1

gwen: setting off a political frenzy in washington. >> it comes with some surprise and

gwen: setting off a political frenzy in washington. >> it comes with some surprise transfers that theent ahead with no

gwen: big news this week on politics, the law and foreign policy. weve got absolutely the best in the business to help you make sense of it. tonight, on "washington week." >> we all have a right to be proud of our state tonight. gwen: a seriously endangered incumbent survives a tea party challenge. >> i shouldnt have said the five or so words that i said, but my inartful use of those few words doesnt change who i am. gwen: a likely candidate for president tries to clean up a misstep. and the election season is off to a roaring start. at the supreme court, major rulings on the limits of protest, technology, and executive power. >> praise then today to the supreme court for forcine

gwen: but what will what can the u.s. do? a surprise defeat shakes up the republican party. >> obviously we

gwen: but what will what can the u.s. do? back home a surprise defeat

gwen ifill is on assignment. also ahead, a new round of fireworks on capitol hill, over the i.r.s.'s treatment of conservative groups. and the apparent loss of a trove of emails from one of the controversy's central figures. plus, our look back 50 years, to the deeply segregated mississippi of 1964. and the young people who came from around the country that "freedom summer" to lend their hands in the struggle against racism. >> white supremacy and black subordination ruled not just in mississippi but across the country. so we were part of the events that actually brought that constitutional era to an end. >> woodruff: those are just some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> at bae systems, our pride and dedication show in everything we do; from electronics systems to intelligence analysis and cyber- operations; from combat vehicles and weapons to the maintenance and modernization of ships, aircraft, and critical infrastructure. knowing our work makes a difference inspires us everyday. that's bae syste

i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. also ahead this monday, three al-jazeera journalists were convicted on terrorism charges in egypt, capping a trial dismissed by western officials and rights groups as a sham and a threat to press freedoms there. >> ifill: plus, from teaching bookkeeping, to showing how to give a firm handshake. the story of a career training program called "year up," that helps young adults get a head start in their job search. >> i've always been criticized for talking in school, but "year up" was like, no, no, use that as a strength, you have to really sell yourself. you have that ability to speak to people and some people don't have those skills >> ifill: those are just some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> i've been around long enough to recognize the people who are out there owning it. the ones getting involved, staying engaged. they are not afraid to question the path they're on. because the one question they

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good evening, i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff.also ahead this monday, in pakistan, dozens are killed and hopes for peace talks are dashed after the taliban attacks a major airport. >> ifill: plus, the political seesaw over education standards known as common core, as it is playing out in one key state: louisiana.

. >>> manager bruce bochy gave bud black something signed by gwen. boche chi managed him and both teams lined up for a moment of silence. >> yes, they were. >>> time now 4:40 a call for a ban on all medical march want in dis( . a berkeley leaves a northern california family. even items from the families' free sir. >>> we are still -- freezer. >>> even on highway four, we will tell you about this and the rest of their commute. >>> each some lower 60s, southeast breeze is doing the trick . >>> welcome back to the news news, it is 44:00 and the -- 4:44 and the trial is underway for the at used teacher accused of molesting boys. opening statements began in the martinez courtroom and at one point he smiled at our camera and he is accused of molesting 14 students at his home. two young brothers were part of his victims. >> the same is on the person who caused these acts. >> most of these all facings are events that occurred in the classroom in front of all the other students. there were 30 eyes on him, we have the other students to come in and testify. >>

. >> san diego padres paid tribute to tony gwen since his death. here is more. the san diego state baseball had been the head coach and he took a leave of absence during cancer treatment. they will hold a private memorial for him and it is hard to believe he is don't. oop they continue to hammer the midwest. >> we were hearing things hitting the house... >> coming up in 2 minutes the damage left behind after a tornado hit a small town in south dakota. >>> that at tacks have in common, stay tuned. . >>> welcome back, as you can see, it is north of downtown l.a. and it crashed after accidentally hitting the gas pedal instead of the breaks. thank goodness they were able to pull the car back into the garage. >>> and he is facing felony charges in a bizarre case involving teens and fireworks. he attacked and robbed a group of five teens. it came over they threw fireworks off, he immediately took the elevator to the top of the garage they occurred within a mile of each other were the first on union street and vanessa avenue. police believe the same two men later robbe

. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. also ahead this monday, syrians went to the polls today in a presidential election widely condemned as rigged. we talk to former u.s. ambassador robert ford about what he sees as american miscalculations there. >> we were constantly behind the curve and that's why now we have extremist threats to our own country, so i can no longer extend the policy. in public, it is time for me to go. ♪ it takes a lot of love and understanding ♪ >> woodruff: plus, the art of translating a life of hard knocks into music. >> woodruff: the story of soul singer charles bradley, and how he pours his years of struggle against adversity into every note. >> sometimes you'll hear me scream. i scream because it's like 40 words will come to me at one time and i cannot sing those 30 words. i can't, so i scream it. >> woodruff: those are just some of the stories we're covering on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> at bae systems, our pride and dedication show

i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. also ahead, as the dust settles after tuesday's primary elections, a runoff in mississippi between a tea party favorite and the old-guard establishment exposes the g.o.p.'s internal rifts. >> ifill: plus, factories in south carolina offer students on-the-job training and a vocational degree. we explore how apprenticeships can help solve youth unemployment and shape 21st century workers. >> there's a lot of students now a days, that graduate with a four-year degree and can't find work. but with this two year degree i'm able to come and get a career for the rest of my life at a premier manufacturing company. >> ifill: those are just some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> supported by the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. committed to building a more just, verdant and peaceful world. more information at macfound.org >>

good evening, i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff.also ahead this wednesday, lawmakers from both parties peppered defense secretary chuck hagel with questions over the swap of taliban prisoners for army sergeant bowe bergdahl. >> ifill: plus, the story of an art center turned public school in chicago's south side. helping students move past the violence that surrounds them, and find academic success. >> a lot y

. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. also ahead this wednesday, general motors c.e.o.ary barra faces tough questions from lawmakers over deadly defects, on the heels of the company's most recent major recall. >> woodruff: and it's some people's worst fear, getting bitten by a poisonous snake. about 100,000 people around the world die from them every year. >> venomous snakes attack more

i'm judy woodruff. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. also ahead this thursday, new details emerge about army sgt. bowe berghdal. how he came to be in captivity and how he was rescued. as president obama said he "absolutely makes no apologies" for the deal that got berghdal back. >> woodruff: plus, the transformation of new orleans public schools into the nation's first all-charter system. administrators point to a brighter future, but others fear some students may be left behind. >> you know, you can find people who think what has happened is the greatest thing to occur in the history of urban education and people who think it's the worst thing. i think people, most people who are being honest will admit it's someplace in the middle >> woodruff: those are just some of the stories we're covering on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> charles schwab, proud supporter of the pbs "newshour." >> and the william and flo

i'm gwen ifill. judy woodruff is away. also ahead this monday, the obama administration's ambitious new plan to cut down on carbon pollution by reducing coal plant emissions. tonight, we hear from the head of the environmental protection agency, gina mccarthy. and from mississippi to iowa, primary campaigns are hitting the home stretch. we look at what's at stake ahead of tomorrow's voting. those are just some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> i've been around long enough to recognize the people who are out there owning it. the ones getting involved, staying engaged. they are not afraid to question the path they're on. because the one question they never want to ask is, "how did i end up here?" i started schwab with those people. people who want to take ownership of their investments, like they do in every other aspect of their lives. >> when i was pregnant, i got more advice than i knew what to do with. what i need

. >> schieffer: back with our panel, gwen ifill is the conge or of pbs "newshour."obert kosta covers congress for "washington post." spends a lot of time chasing down news on capitol hill along with our congressional correspondent nancy cordes. robert, you're getting all the congratulationss this week because you are the one reporter that went down to richmond reported that there was real trouble brewing down there for eric cantor. and i went back read your story it reads better today than it did even back then. you nailed this. you heard reince priebus he says that republicans are united he's kind of say this was just local politics down there. there was not really a lessen for republicans if i understood it what is your take? >> what i heard from the chairman is party that still reeling from the defeat of eric cantor and they're trying to project confidence the head of the mid term elections. the laws of eric cantor mean much more defeat someone in their own richmond district. eric cantor was the standard bearer. with him out the party is unstable, they're trying

. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill.lso ahead this monday, syrians went to the polls today in a presidential election widely condemned as rigged. we talk to former u.s. ambassador robert ford about what he sees as american miscalculations there. >> we were constantly behind the curve and that's why now we have extremist threats to our own

i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. also ahead this monday, in pakistan, dozens are killed and hopes for peace talks are dashed after the taliban attacks a major airport. >> ifill: plus, the political seesaw over education standards known as common core, as it is playing out in one key state: louisiana. >> originally a majority of states signed on to common core but earlier this year indiana was the first to back out and now as opposition grows here in louisiana some state lawmakers have pushed to do the same. >> ifill: those are just some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> i've been around long enough to recognize the people who are out there owning it. the ones getting involved, staying engaged. they are not afraid to question the path they're on. because the one question they never want to ask is, "how did i end up here?" i started schwab with those people. people who want to take ownership of their investments, like they do in every

i'm gwen listen director the human resources and the homeless housing program where we house over 60 beds. and i want to say that the veterans we get are older in angle they are seniors and have mental and physical health problems your biggest concern is after the 24 most of transition housing after the 24 most we scramble to get them into permanent housing i want to say you guys need to work to increase the beds program to help them either buy they have veterans benefits or have some type of rental and i want to say i agree wholeheartedly with dr. espanola jackson they talk about closing down the housing authority project and not building the same number that's increasing the number of homeless folks in san thank you. thank you very much >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> good morning, supervisors. i'm from the senior center we have a senior center opened 5 days a week we have people coming for case program and we're a support group that runs every tuesday more than these and have 6 seniors with homeless disabilities that help us we have help with the beds to the seniors they ca

i'm judy woodruff. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. also ahead this thursday, a major study on polarization in the u.s. finds it's not just our politics. the ideological divide is as wide as it's ever been. >> woodruff: and as soccer's world cup kicks off, what to watch, from the games electrifying stars, to the u.s. team's chances for victory. >> the first game to me is a must-win game. if they lose against ghana, i've a feeling they'll be home before the postcards. >> woodruff: those are just some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. bae systems. inspired work. united healthcare. >> and the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. >> 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 li

good evening, i'm gwen ifill. judy woodruff is on assignment. also ahead, protecting the wonders of the deep blue sea. president obama acts to create the world's largest marine sanctuary, in the pacific ocean. plus, how one california school district is trying to push students facing homelessness to academic success, and a path to a brighter future. >> when every time, i try to give up, i think about it and i'm, you know what, no, i'm not going to give up now that i've accomplished so many things. i'm not going to give up. >> ifill: those are just some of the stories we're covering on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> at bae systems, our pride and dedication show in everything we do; from electronics systems to intelligence analysis and cyber- operations; from combat vehicles and weapons to the maintenance and modernization of ships, aircraft, and critical infrastructure. knowing our work makes a difference inspires us everyday. that's bae systems. that's inspired work. >> i've been around l