Education Jul 25 The challenge of reaching hungry kids when school is out Summertime is supposed to be fun for children and families, but for millions, the absence of free school meals or discounted lunches is a cause for worry. Special correspondent Lisa Stark of Education Week reports from Nebraska on how food…
Politics Jul 25 Schiff: Trump 'wants to appoint a more malleable attorney general' for Russia investigation
Politics Jul 25 Rep. Stewart: Kushner testimony 'didn't have much to add' to Russia story President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner met privately with the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, answering more questions on Capitol Hill about his interactions with Russian officials during the campaign and beyond. William Brangham speaks with Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, a…
Politics Jul 25 Under attack from the president, Attorney General Sessions still advancing conservative agenda
Politics Jul 25 Will McCain's speech inspire bipartisanship in the health care debate? Sen. John McCain made a dramatic return to the Senate floor in his first public appearance since being diagnosed with brain cancer, calling on colleagues to change the tone and behavior of Congress to work together. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont.,…
Politics Jul 25 News Wrap: House overwhelmingly approves new Russia sanctions In the our news wrap Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impose new sanctions on Russia, partly over its meddling in the 2016 election, and bars President Trump from relaxing the penalties without congressional approval. Also, the State…
Politics Jul 25 Republicans weren't sure they could get enough votes to start debate on health care. Here's how they did it. It was a dramatic day on Capitol Hill as the Senate GOP mustered just enough votes to start debate on a health care bill. With Sen. John McCain returning to cast his vote despite a cancer diagnosis and Vice President…
Episode Jul 25 PBS NewsHour full episode July 25, 2017 Tuesday on the NewsHour, Republicans muster just enough votes in the Senate to move ahead on health care, but the future of replacing Obamacare is far from clear. Also: President Trump takes aim at Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Jared Kushner…
World Jul 24 Myanmar's Rohingya stuck in limbo between persecution and relocation The Rohingya people, an ethnic Muslim minority group, have fled murder and persecution by the army of Myanmar to seek refuge in camps in Southern Bangladesh, but their arrival has been less than welcome. Special correspondent Tania Rashid reports.
Nation Jul 24 Death of migrants in Texas shows dangers of human smuggling Dozens of people were found packed into a sweltering tractor trailer in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, an attempt at human smuggling that left at least 10 dead and nearly 20 others hospitalized. Survivors said there was no air conditioning…