Episode Jun 09 PBS NewsHour full episode June 9, 2017 Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump fires back a day after former FBI Director James Comey testified that the president lied and tried to stop the Michael Flynn investigation. Also: Theresa May loses control of Parliament, Shields and Brooks analyze…
Politics Jun 09 Shields and Brooks on James Comey hearing takeaways Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Arts Jun 09 Broadway's 'Oslo' captures behind-the-scenes drama of painstaking diplomacy “Oslo,” a Tony-nominated Broadway drama, takes a deep look at the secret negotiations that went into the historic Middle East peace accords, and their relevance in today’s world. Using real characters and real events, the play imagines what went on…
Arts Jun 09 Why the world needs more filmmakers with disabilities Filmmaker Reid Davenport wants people to know that his biggest obstacle isn’t living with cerebral palsy, but how others perceive and respond to his diagnosis. Davenport, whose films focus on people living with disabilities, gives his Brief but Spectacular take…
Nation Jun 09 Comey intrigue overshadowed by pressing local concerns in many communities The testimony of former FBI Director James Comey before the Senate Intelligence Committee Thursday sent ripples across the nation as millions tuned in. How are different communities responding to Comey? Hari Sreenivasan talks to Brandon Smith of Indiana Public Broadcasting,…
Politics Jun 09 Claiming vindication, Trump answers Comey testimony with denials President Trump spoke out publicly a day after former FBI Director James Comey Friday testified that to protect against lies by Mr. Trump, he had taken detailed notes, some of which he leaked in hopes of prompting the naming of…
World Jun 09 After losses, U.K.'s May seeks coalition amid some calls to step down It was a painful reckoning for Prime Minister Theresa May, whose election gamble failed in stunning fashion. May hoped the snap election would boost Conservative dominance and give her a stronger hand in negotiating Brexit with the EU. Special correspondent…
Politics Jun 09 News Wrap: Trump calls out Qatar over extremism funding In our news wrap Friday, President Trump during a news conference dove back into the diplomatic row over Qatar, saying the nation must do more to fight extremism. Also, the president said he “absolutely” supports NATO’s Article 5, a provision…
Education Jun 08 Bodybuilding builds pride and confidence for this teen with Down syndrome For Jonathan Atkins, a teenager with Down syndrome, bodybuilding has transformed his body and his life. Students at Granby High School produced this report as part of our Student Reporting Labs for our series Limitless.
Politics Jun 08 News Wrap: Exit polls show lead for U.K. Prime Minister May's party In our news wrap Thursday, British voters went to the polls amid tight security. Exit polling gives the ruling Conservatives a win, but not a majority. Also, authorities say five of the men who carried out attacks in Tehran were…