World Aug 11 News Wrap: Kenyan president wins second term amid election tensions In our news wrap Friday, Kenya’s election commission says President Uhuru Kenyatta has won a second term. It’s a victory that followed days of protests from backers of opposition leader Raila Odinga, who had claimed the vote was rigged. Also,…
World Aug 11 What's the view of U.S. tensions from Pyongyang? President Trump denounced North Korea yet again Friday, affirming the U.S. and its military are ready to deal with any further provocation from Pyongyang. Despite the tensions, it was revealed that U.S. and North Korean diplomats have had back channel…
World Aug 11 How likely is a military conflict with North Korea? President Trump said the U.S. and its military is ready to deal with any provocation by the Pyongyang regime. How do the president’s words impact the Trump administration’s options? Judy Woodruff speaks with retired Adm. Dennis Blair, a former U.S.
Arts Aug 11 This Baltimore school helps girls step up for college "Step," a new documentary, follows students from the Baltimore Leadership School for Girls, an institution with the primary goal of 100 percent college acceptance. But that's not their only success. Girls at the school channel their strengths into practicing step,…
Politics Aug 11 Risch: North Korea needs to know what's on Trump's mind Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump’s remarks on North Korea and the likelihood -- and potential consequences -- of a military conflict, plus Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell under attack from the White House.
Episode Aug 11 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 11, 2017 Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump warns North Korea that the U.S. military is ready to strike. What's the Trump administration's plan? Also: Brooks and Marcus on the escalating war of words, an art program helps young women in Baltimore…
Politics Aug 11 Brooks and Marcus on Trump's threats for North Korea, thanks for Putin New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Trump's tough words for North Korea over its nuclear threat, as well as his thanking Russian President Vladimir…
World Aug 10 Cardin: Trump's warning for North Korea isn't a game plan The August recess hasn't stopped members of Congress from weighing in on President Trump's latest warnings to North Korea. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., about the president’s fiery comments and whether the administration has a well-thought-out strategy,…
Politics Aug 10 Trump has kinder words for Putin than McConnell at news conference President Trump offered a number of newsworthy exchanges from his New Jersey Golf club on Thursday, on topics ranging from Russian retaliation for new sanctions to his disappointment in Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. John Yang joins Judy Woodruff to…