GWEN IFILL: Lawmakers struck a bipartisan deal to let President Obama fast-track trade deals. It comes just as negotiations with 11 Pacific nations are ramping up. Under fast-track authority, Congress could give any deal a yes or no vote, but it could not make any changes. The deal faces hurdles, many from within President Obama’s own party.
Every major labor union has vowed to fight it, but, late today, the president issued a statement of support for the compromise.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Al-Qaida militants in Yemen took over a major airport, seaport and oil terminal in the country’s south today. Officials said the …read more
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