Correction: A graphic in this episode misidentifies Joe Buccino as director of communications at U.S. Central Command. He is a former director of communications at U.S. Central Command. We regret the error.
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the latest developments as the U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias in the Middle East. Then, after deepfake explicit images of Taylor Swift surfaced on social media, pressure grows on Congress to take action. Plus, as coral reefs around the world disappear, conservationists take drastic measures to preserve what remains.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
What U.S. hopes to achieve by striking Iran-backed militias
News Wrap: Democratic primary race begins in South Carolina
Pressure grows on Congress to curb deepfake pornography
Conservationists take drastic measures to save coral reefs
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00:00 – Intro
02:19 – Striking Back
07:47 – News Wrap
10:13 – A.I. Deepfakes
15:16 – Saving Species
23:56 – Striking Back Update
