Nation Dec 11 News Wrap: 3 women who have accused Trump of harassment call on Congress to investigate In our News Wrap Monday, three women who have in the past accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment demanded a congressional investigation into his behavior prior to the election. Also, Roy Moore and Doug Jones are neck-in-neck on the…
Nation Dec 11 Counterterrorism chief says ISIS adapting to inspire, not control attacks What do officials know about the attempted morning attack of a New York subway and the motives of the alleged bomber? Nicholas Rasmussen, outgoing director of the National Counterterrorism Center, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the difficulties of preventing such…
Politics Dec 11 How are Doug Jones and Roy Moore resonating with Alabama voters? In the final days of the Alabama Senate race, Democratic candidate Doug Jones barnstormed the state with multiple events, while Republican opponent Roy Moore avoided the trail and the national media. The night before Alabama goes to the polls, Don…
Politics Dec 11 How the Alabama race could reflect future Senate fights What are the national implications for the outcome of Tuesday's special election in Alabama? Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to explore the impact of President Trump and the RNC getting…
Politics Dec 11 Millions of Americans who take a medical deduction could be affected by the tax overhaul. Here's how Consumer groups are worried that the tax deduction for medical expenses could be killed by the Republican tax overhaul. How does the deduction work, and who would be affected if it gets scrapped? Lisa Desjardins talks to Cristina Martin Firvida…
Episode Dec 10 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode December 10, 2017 On this edition for Sunday, Dec. 10, President Donald Trump reiterates his support for Roy Moore, two days before the Alabama special Senate election. Also, bitcoin launches on futures market and doctors hope to increase participation in cancer trials. Hari…
Health Dec 10 Funding for children's health insurance at risk A Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, was created in 1997 to give insurance to children whose guardians make too much money for Medicaid, but not enough to afford it on their own. Last year, nearly 9 million were enrolled,…
Nation Dec 10 Bitcoin launching on futures market A new chapter for cryptocurrencies begins Sunday night as bitcoin, the most mainstream digital asset, launches on futures markets. The milestone will open up the market, allowing investors to bet against the currency without actually owning it. Author Nolan Bauerle…
Episode Dec 09 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode December 9, 2017 On this edition for Saturday, Dec. 9, officials confirm the first death related to wildfires that continue to ravage Southern California. And two Palestinians were killed by an Israeli airstrike after President Trump formally recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Also,…
World Dec 09 Israeli airstrikes kill two amid unrest over Jerusalem Israeli security forces launched airstrikes in the Gaza strip on Saturday, killing two Palestinian gunmen and bringing the death toll to four in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s decision this week to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. NewsHour Weekend…