Politics Nov 14 Sessions vehemently denies misleading on Russia contacts, claiming memory lapse Attorney General Jeff Sessions insisted before the Senate Judiciary hearing that he has never deliberately misled Congress. Since his January confirmation hearing, he has been dogged by contradictions to his statement that he had no communications with Russians during the…
Politics Nov 14 Congress questions commander-in-chief's sole nuclear authority Senators raised concerns about President Trump's power to launch a nuclear war in a hearing on Tuesday. U.S. law has long dictated that only a president should carry the responsibility, but that singular authority is now being questioned. Nick Schifrin…
Politics Nov 14 Rep. Speier: Sexual harassment continues on Capitol Hill because people get away with it House members confronted the seriousness of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill at a hearing on Tuesday, as two congresswomen shared their perspectives on the problem's pervasiveness. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., has spoken out about being assaulted as a young congressional…
Politics Nov 14 Can Steve Bannon's revolt against the GOP establishment succeed? While top Senate Republicans have denounced Roy Moore in light of recent allegations, former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon remains steadfast in his support for the insurgent candidate. Since leaving the White House and returning to Breitbart News, Bannon has…
Nation Nov 14 The words of Gwen Ifill that inspire us every day Gwen Ifill, an essential member of our NewsHour family, our journalistic North Star, a leader both on-air and off, died one year ago Tuesday. We remember her with a conversation she had with friend and journalist Michele Norris in 2014.
Episode Nov 13 PBS NewsHour full episode November 13, 2017 Monday on the NewsHour, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calls for Roy Moore to step down from his Senate candidacy amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct. Also: The results from President Trump's trip to Asia, the U.S. role in Yemen,…
Politics Nov 13 GOP candidate Roy Moore faces new allegations, new pressure to quit Senate race The Senate's top Republican Mitch McConnell told reporters that he believes the women who have accused Roy Moore of inappropriate actions and that Alabama's GOP candidate must step aside. While the former state chief justice insists he is innocent, McConnell’s…
Politics Nov 13 News Wrap: Trump advocates GOP tax plan changes by tweet In our news wrap Monday, President Trump called for major changes to the Republican plans for tax reform via Twitter, including an end to the health insurance mandate under the Affordable Care Act. Also, a powerful earthquake in Iran, near…
World Nov 13 How does Trump's Asia trip affect American trade and security? President Trump wrapped up his 12-day visit to Asia by meeting with the Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte, who is accused of a bloody crackdown over illegal drugs, and by addressing a summit of Southeast Asian nation in hopes they will…
Politics Nov 13 What Alabama voters think of the Roy Moore assault allegations Another woman came forward on Monday to accuse Senate candidate Roy Moore of assaulting her when she was 16, sparking additional political backlash from his own party. But allegations of sexual misconduct against teenage girls haven’t seemed to shake Moore…