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Death toll rises in New Orleans after New Year's Day attack

Season 2025 Episode 1 | 7m 58s

A deadly attack in New Orleans early New Year’s Day killed at least 15 people and left dozens injured after a man driving a truck barreled through the city's French Quarter. Authorities say they found an ISIS flag and weapons in the truck. The suspect, a U.S.-born citizen, is dead. Laura Barrón-López reports and speaks with Bruce Hoffman of the Council on Foreign Relations to learn more.

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