Politics May 08 Former DOJ official explains why the Michael Flynn controversy is 'incredibly unusual' Former Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Carlin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss congressional testimonies by former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates and the ongoing investigation into Russia's interference in November's…
World May 08 After unprecedented election, France's Macron will face challenges in governing Emmanuel Macron, now France's youngest national leader since Napoleon, overcame Marine Le Pen's brand of nationalist populism to win the presidency. But Macron does not seem to have an overwhelming popular mandate and could face a highly troublesome five years…
Politics May 08 How the GOP health care bill is fueling Democratic opposition Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to unpack the aftermath of the Republican health care plan that passed the House, the latest in the investigation into Russia’s election influence, new concerns…
Politics May 08 Explaining Trump's travel ban appeals court arguments President Trump's travel ban got its first federal appeals court review today, marking the biggest test yet for the revised executive order to suspend travel to the U.S. for people from six majority-Muslim countries. Marcia Coyle of The National Law…
Episode May 08 PBS NewsHour full episode May 8, 2017 Monday on the NewsHour, former acting Attorney General Sally Yates tells the Senate how she warned the White House that Michael Flynn was at risk of being blackmailed. Also: A tough road ahead for France's newly elected president, court arguments…
Episode May 07 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode May 7, 2017 On this edition for Sunday, May 7, France picks a new president and former Obama administration deputy and acting Attorney General Sally Yates is set to testify about President Donald Trump’s one-time national security adviser Michael Flynn. Later, Cambodian refugees…
World May 07 Macron declares 'new page of our history' in France One of the most divisive political campaigns in French history that had much of Europe on edge came to an end during Sunday's runoff election. Centrist Emmanuel Macron defeated his controversial opponent, the right-wing populist Marine Le Pen. NewsHour Weekend…
Politics May 07 Yates testifying on ousted national security adviser Flynn Tomorrow, former deputy and acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates is planning to testify publicly that she warned the White House about ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn’s potential ties to Russia. Her testimony could contradict how the administration has…
World May 07 Deported from U.S., Cambodians fight immigration policy Every year, the U.S. deports thousands of immigrants who are convicted of crimes after they serve their prison terms -- including green card holders and those granted asylum. The policy dates back to the Clinton and Bush administrations as part…