Politics Aug 09 News Wrap: Former Trump campaign chairman's home reportedly searched by FBI In our news wrap Wednesday, The Washington Post reported that FBI agents have searched a home of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and seized documents and other materials in July. Also, allegations of election fraud set off deadly clashes…
World Aug 09 How will North Korea react to mixed signals from U.S.? Judy Woodruff talks to former Pentagon official Abraham Denmark and Mike Chinoy of the University of Southern California about the latest threats and counter-threats between Pyongyang and Washington and what options the U.S. has to defuse the situation.
World Aug 08 Reports suggest North Korea making missile-ready nuclear weapons. What should the U.S. do? The Washington Post reports that U.S. intelligence officials have concluded that North Korea has developed a nuclear warhead small enough to fit inside its missiles, believed capable of striking the U.S. Former State Department official Wendy Sherman and Melissa Hanham…
Politics Aug 08 News Wrap: Trump reportedly sent Mueller private messages through attorney In our news wrap Tuesday, there’s word President Trump has exchanged private messages with Robert Mueller, the special counsel for the Russian investigation. USA Today reports Trump has sent messages of “appreciation” through his attorney to Mueller. Also, at least…
Education Aug 08 Will rules on investigating college sexual assault be dialed back? Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is considering dialing down federal guidance for how colleges and universities should handle sexual misconduct investigations. The Obama administration issued new requirements in 2011 changing how schools should handle investigations on their campuses, drawing both…
Episode Aug 08 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 8, 2017 Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump ramps up the rhetoric after new reports suggest North Korea is making missile-ready nuclear weapons. Also: A government report details current effects of climate change, Kenyans head to the polls, the opioid epidemic is…
Science Aug 08 Why some scientists are concerned a government climate change report won't be released A draft climate change report is making headlines as scientists reportedly express concerns about how the Trump administration will respond. The New York Times reported on key findings in the preliminary document, including that "evidence for a changing climate abounds"…
World Aug 08 As Kenya votes, some fear repeat of past election violence A record number of Kenyans voted in an election Tuesday pitting incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta against veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga. Both men were leaders when post-election violence rocked the nation almost a decade ago, raising fears that the country could…
Nation Aug 08 Nashville's mayor lost her son to opioids. Here's what she thinks will save families from that pain
Arts Aug 08 In 'Transit,' novelist Rachel Cusk tells story of rebuilding a house and a life In "Transit," a new novel by Rachel Cusk, a woman and her two sons prepare to begin a new life. The second book in a planned trilogy, her novel is gaining acclaim for the writing and form. Cusk joins Jeffrey…