Politics Feb 07 Why some House Democrats and Republicans are saying no to the Senate budget deal A major Senate deal to fund the government for two years and avert a government shutdown has an uncertain future in the House. John Yang talks with Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., and Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., about their concerns, including…
Politics Feb 07 Trump orders American military be put on display, breaking with decades of precedent It was a show of French military might that left a lasting impression on President Trump. Inspired by a Bastille Day parade, Trump recently gave the Pentagon marching orders to organize one in Washington, and it has begun working on…
Nation Feb 07 The fall of Las Vegas titan Steve Wynn came after decades of allegations Steve Wynn, casino magnate and key player in Republican politics, helped turn Las Vegas into the multi-billion-dollar tourist mecca it is today, his name and image emblazoned on his resorts. But that's all come crashing down amid reports alleging years…
Arts Feb 07 In 'The Heart Is a Shifting Sea,' Indian couples navigate domestic squalls and rapid change “The Heart is a Shifting Sea” is a story of modern love told through the eyes of three Indian couples in Mumbai. The NewsHour’s Elizabeth Flock spent years following how these men and women navigate marriage and relationships at a…
Episode Feb 06 PBS NewsHour full episode February 6, 2018 Tuesday on the NewsHour, the stock market gained back more than 500 points in another dizzying day on Wall Street. Also: How Houston could prepare for the next big flood after Hurricane Harvey, the plights of Puerto Rican students after…
Politics Feb 06 Trump talks about a shutdown over immigration, but Congress takes a different tack In Washington, immigration and spending are on a collision course -- with a Thursday night deadline. The House and Senate moved on separate tracks Tuesday to avert a new government shutdown, while President Trump dared Democrats not to cooperate. Lisa…
Politics Feb 06 News Wrap: Trump treason comment was a joke, says White House In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House says President Trump was joking when he suggested it might have been treasonous for Democrats not to applaud his State of the Union speech. Some Republicans joined Democrats in objecting to the…
Economy Feb 06 Before this week's roller-coaster trading, the stock market was 'unusually calm' Global markets have been on a roller coaster ride for the past three days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 500 points Tuesday morning, but ended up more than 500 points. John Yang learns more from Neil Irwin…
Nation Feb 06 Can Houston prevent disaster when the next storm comes? Houston, known as the Bayou City, is no stranger to flooding. But the record-breaking rains and devastating deluge of Hurricane Harvey helped expose a disconnect between developers building on flood-vulnerable land and home buyers who might not have realized the…
Nation Feb 06 Why Trump's focus on MS-13 might be making them stronger President Trump calls members of MS-13 “monsters” and “animals,” a common talking point for his administration’s crackdown on immigration. What do we know about the brutally violent gang, its origins and ties to the politics of immigration? PBS’s Frontline shares…