Politics Jul 24 Perez: Democrats are fighting for an economy that works for everyone Will a new, more populist message focused on economic issues help the Democratic Party win back voters? Thomas Perez, chair of the Democratic National Committee, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the new agenda and way forward for Democrats, and standing…
Episode Jul 24 PBS NewsHour full episode July 24, 2017 Monday on the NewsHour, Jared Kushner defends his contacts with Russian officials as he meets with the Senate Intelligence Committee. Also: What led to the deaths of 10 migrants in San Antonio, a controversial plan to relocate one of the…
Politics Jul 24 Democrats are recrafting their message. Will they find the right messengers? Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss the path ahead for the Democratic Party, a new communications chief for the White House after a dramatic shake-up, plus President Trump puts…
World Jul 24 These citizen journalists risk their lives to report from Raqqa Starting with the Arab Spring and fight against Syria’s Assad regime, through the brutal takeover by the Islamic State, a group of citizen journalists has been documenting life inside Raqqa under deadly circumstances. A new documentary tells their story. Matthew…
Politics Jul 24 Kushner on Russia dealings: 'I had no improper contacts' President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner spoke privately with the Senate Intelligence Committee about his dealings with Russia, before delivering a brief public statement in which he denied colluding with the Russian government and dismissed the idea that the Trump campaign…
Politics Jul 24 News Wrap: Trump tweets new criticism of Sessions In the our news wrap Monday, President Trump directed new criticism at Attorney General Jeff Sessions over the Russia probes. In a tweet, he called Sessions "our beleaguered A.G." and asked why he wasn't investigating Hillary Clinton. Also, a diplomatic…
Politics Jul 24 Why there is so much focus on Jared Kushner's Russia contacts White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner did something on Monday he rarely does: speak to reporters. The president's son-in-law offered both denial and defense in his public statement after testifying privately to the Senate Intelligence Committee on matters relating to…
Episode Jul 23 PBS NewsHour weekend full episode July 23, 2017 On this edition for Sunday, July 23, a horrific case of suspected immigrant smuggling in Texas, and the White House signals President Trump may sign a bill to toughen Russian sanctions. Later, as sea levels rise, persistent flooding in Venice,…
World Jul 23 Climate change challenges sinking city of Venice The Italian city of Venice is prone to frequent flooding because it has sunk five inches over the last century, but it is also grappling with a new challenge: sea-level rise, caused by climate change, which increases the severity. NewsHour…
World Jul 23 Trump may sign bill to toughen Russian sanctions The White House said Sunday President Trump intends to sign a bill that would toughen sanctions on Russia for attempting to meddle in the presidential election and for its military aggression in Syria and Ukraine. The bill would limit the…