World May 23 News Wrap: Nuclear missile that can reach U.S. from North Korea 'inevitable,' says Defense official In our news wrap Tuesday, Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart warned that it’s inevitable North Korea will develop a nuclear missile that can reach the U.S. mainland unless something is done to prevent it. Also, President Trump reportedly retained Wall Street…
World May 23 Short on specifics, Trump expresses optimism that Israelis and Palestinians 'can make a deal' President Trump spent four days in the Middle East on a visit packed with high-stakes meetings with several regional leaders. Before departing for Rome, Mr. Trump met with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, but did not…
Politics May 23 Debating the impact of Trump's stark budget departure The White House says President Trump's first full proposed budget puts taxpayers first. His plan would dramatically reduce Medicaid spending, food benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance, while boosting defense funding. Lisa Desjardins reports and Hari Sreenivasan gets views from…
Education May 23 Trump budget promotes school choice while cutting student loan programs President Trump's budget proposes roughly $9 billion in cuts to various federal education programs, a reduction of roughly 13 percent, including changes to student loan programs. Some of that money would be rerouted to advance the idea of school choice.
May 23 Helping animals walk again is this man's passion In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, we take a look at one Virginia man who has dedicated his life to assisting animals with disabilities by fabricating braces and prosthetics fit for Fido.
World May 22 News Wrap: UK police confirm fatalities after explosion at Ariana Grande concert In our news wrap Monday, a large explosion was reported at an Ariana Grande concert at an arena in Manchester, England, that police say has led to a number of confirmed fatalities and injuries. Also, President Trump’s former National Security…
Politics May 22 Trump's overseas trip doesn't stop storm brewing at home over Russia Susan Page of USA Today and Stuart Rothenberg of Inside Elections join Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump’s first trip overseas and the trouble he’s facing back home, and the effect it has more broadly on Republicans and national politics.
Episode May 22 PBS NewsHour full episode May 22, 2017 Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump visits Israel, insisting that peace in the Middle East requires resolving the long-standing conflict with the Palestinians. Also: What's on Trump's budget chopping block, how Medicaid cuts would affect special ed, a political storm…
Politics May 22 After tone-shifting speech in Saudi Arabia, Trump broaches peace prospects in Israel President Trump is in Israel, where he spent the day talking up peace prospects in the region. John Yang reports on the president’s arrival and recaps Mr. Trump’s high-profile address in Saudi Arabia over the weekend, then Judy Woodruff gets…
Politics May 22 Cuts to Medicaid, social safety net expected in Trump budget The Trump administration will release its first full budget plan Monday, laying out the president’s priorities for spending and taxes. Early reporting suggests Mr. Trump's proposal will feature some big changes and substantial cuts. Congress has the final say, but…