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WATCH: Inside the Tumultuous Trump-Rosenstein Relationship
Explore Rod Rosenstein’s role in the firing of James Comey — and what happened next — in a sneak peek at FRONTLINE's upcoming season premiere, "Trump's Showdown."
September 21, 2018
Report Warns of Fraud Risks in Low Income Housing Program
An $8 billion dollar taxpayer program meant to help house the poor needs better oversight, a new watchdog report warns.
September 19, 2018
Former Fugitive Pablo Duran Sr. Pleads Guilty in Trafficking Case
Pablo Duran, Sr., a labor contractor who once denied any ties to illicit labor schemes, has pleaded guilty to encouraging illegal entry, one part of a major trafficking plot that compelled Guatemalan teenagers into grueling labor in America.
September 18, 2018
Russia and Turkey Agree to Demilitarized Zone in Syria
The decision postpones a bloody battle that would have further deepened Syria's humanitarian crisis.
September 17, 2018
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Trump's Showdown
FRONTLINE goes inside President Trump’s fight against the investigation of his campaign and whether he obstructed justice.
October 2, 2018
A ‘Final Offensive’ In Syria by Putin and Assad Suddenly Looks Like It’s On Hold
Bombing has stopped, some Syrian army units have redeployed – and anti-Assad demonstrations are erupting. But the rebels may turn on each other.
September 14, 2018
Remembering Katrina: Three Documentaries to Watch
Explore three different FRONTLINE documentaries about the disaster, the flawed government response, and the lingering aftermath.
August 29, 2018
Hurricane Maria’s New Death Toll Estimate Is Higher than Katrina's
A new report finds the government of Puerto Rico severely underestimated the number of deaths from Hurricane Maria.
August 28, 2018
John McCain, Senator and Presidential Candidate, Dies at 81
John McCain left an indelible imprint on American politics over the course of more than three decades in Congress.
August 25, 2018
For Charlottesville Authorities, a Painful Post-Mortem on Preparedness
Inadequate human intelligence, poor communication and unheeded warnings contributed to the deadly debacle a year ago.
August 7, 2018
How Trump’s Family Separation Policy Has Affected Parents
The Trump administration's family separation policy has created additional trauma for parents and children that experts worry will cause lifelong health repercussions.
August 2, 2018