World Aug 02 Political clashes over the migrant crisis turn the Mediterranean into a battleground So far this year, almost 2,400 migrants have drowned in the Mediterranean. Italy is working to crack down on smugglers who send migrants on a deadly journey to Europe, and put stricter rules around rescue ships. But a group of…
Politics Aug 02 How a Trump-endorsed overhaul would dramatically change U.S. immigration A bill proposed by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., and endorsed by President Trump would cut in half the number of people legally allowed into the United States, and mark a profound shift in American policy…
Politics Aug 02 News Wrap: Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, calling it 'seriously flawed' In the our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump signed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, but made clear his distaste for the legislation. Also, the White House is knocking down reports that the Justice Department is considering lawsuits against…
Episode Aug 02 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 2, 2017 Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump announces new efforts to overhaul legal immigration and vastly reduce the number of people allowed into the U.S. Also: A breakthrough in gene editing, the tug of war between Congress and the White House,…
Politics Aug 02 Can John Kelly meet high expectations at the White House? He’s only been on the job for three days, but the installation of new Chief of Staff John Kelly is being closely watched for signs of change at the White House. Karine Jean-Pierre of Moveon.org and Barry Bennett, former senior…
Politics Aug 02 Trump and Congress play tug of war on health care and Russia sanctions With significant divides on issues like health care and Russia, there appears to be growing tension between the White House and Capitol Hill. Lisa Desjardins and Nick Schifrin join Judy Woodruff for a closer look at both.
World Aug 02 Arctic journey shows the glaring effects of climate change A Finnish icebreaker has completed the Northwest Sea passage, which links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans across the Arctic. The trip, from Vancouver to Greenland’s capital city Nuuk, took 24 days -- a new record, in part because climate change…
World Aug 01 News Wrap: Tillerson talks Russia sanctions, 'peaceful pressure' on North Korea In the our news wrap Tuesday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made a rare appearance in front of news reporters, commenting on tensions with Russia and North Korea and brushing aside speculation that he's seeking a way out of the…