Episode May 18 PBS NewsHour full episode May 18, 2017 Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump claims to be the victim of a "witch hunt," as the Justice Department appoints a special counsel to investigate possible Russian ties. Also: What's at stake during Mr. Trump's first trip abroad, the choice…
Nation May 18 Once segregated, this Georgia neighborhood finds new life by welcoming new communities During the segregated Jim Crow-era, an area of Athens, Georgia, known as the “Hot Corner” fostered African-American entrepreneurship and catered to the black community. But after flourishing, many businesses moved out or died. Special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault reports on what…
World May 18 The possible wins and potential pitfalls of Trump's first overseas trip President Trump leaves Friday for his first overseas trip, with visits planned for Saudi Arabia, Israel, the West Bank, the Vatican for an audience with the pope and to Sicily for a G7 Summit. Judy Woodruff gets perspectives from former…
World May 18 Voters want Iran's next president to make life more affordable Iranians head to the polls Friday to vote in a controlled but still tension-filled presidential election. It’s a two-man race between more moderate President Hassan Rouhani and Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-liner who is backed by the clerical establishment. Special correspondent…
Politics May 18 Trump rejects need for special counsel as Rosenstein briefs Senate President Trump expressed displeasure at the naming of a special counsel during a news conference at the White House, saying he believes “it divides the country.” William Brangham reports on the fallout of the Justice Department announcement, then John Yang…
Politics May 18 News Wrap: Chaffetz announces upcoming resignation In our news wrap Thursday, Rep. Jason Chaffetz, chair of the House Oversight Committee, announced he’s resigning at the end of June. His announcement comes as the committee continues its investigation into the Trump campaign’s connections with Russia. Also, FOX…
Episode May 17 PBS NewsHour full episode May 17, 2017 Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Justice Department appoints former FBI chief Robert Mueller to oversee the probe into any potential connections between the Trump campaign and Russia in the 2016 election. Also: Debating whether the president’s actions constitute obstruction of…
Politics May 17 Sen. Sasse: Americans need to have confidence FBI is insulated from politics Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., joins John Yang to discuss the latest turmoil surrounding President Trump and various pathways for investigating Russian election meddling, the necessity of protecting institutions like the FBI from politicization, what’s lacking in today’s policy discussions in…
Politics May 17 Did President Trump's reported actions obstruct justice? James Comey's reported disclosure that President Trump allegedly asked him to drop an FBI investigation has raised the question of -- and plenty of disagreement over -- whether that request may constitute obstruction of justice. John Yang gets reaction to…
Politics May 17 How Israel is responding to reports Trump may have disclosed its sensitive intelligence to Russia The New York Times reported Tuesday that Israel was the source of the classified intelligence about the Islamic State group that President Trump allegedly divulged to Russian diplomats. What are the ramifications for relations between the U.S. and Israel if…