Politics May 10 Does the White House's rationale for firing Comey add up? Judy Woodruff gets two perspectives on President Trump’s firing of James Comey and what it means for his relationship with the FBI from Benjamin Wittes of the Brookings Institution and former Deputy Attorney General George Terwilliger.
Politics May 10 Comey firing unleashes firestorm from Capitol Hill President Trump's stunning move to fire FBI Director James Comey has left a wake of questions and condemnations from across the political spectrum. William Brangham recaps the reactions and the events leading up to the firing, then John Yang and…
Politics May 10 How does the Comey sacking affect work at the FBI? Before the firing of FBI Director James Comey, morale among agents had already taken a beating. How does this surprise turn affect the bureau and its work going forward? Judy Woodruff learns more from Matt Apuzzo of The New York…
Politics May 10 How a new FBI director could impact Congress' Russia probes Amid the turmoil over James Comey's firing and how it may affect the FBI's investigation into Russia's meddling in the election, there are other investigations underways in both the House and the Senate. Where do those probes stand and how…
Arts May 10 Saying farewell to some opera roles, Renée Fleming has career high notes ahead of her Despite reports that renowned soprano Renée Fleming is taking a bow from singing, this diva is not departing. Fleming, 58, plans to perform in concerts on stages around the world, and to take roles offstage as well. Fleming joins Jeffrey…
World May 10 News Wrap: South Korean President Moon sworn in In our news wrap Wednesday, South Korea's new liberal president, Moon Jae-in, took the oath of office and vowed to unite the country and negotiate peace with foreign nations. Also, Kurdish fighters in Syria welcomed the Trump administration's decision to…
World May 09 News Wrap: Trump administration reportedly considering military expansion in Afghanistan In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a plan to vastly expand the U.S. military's role in fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, boosting the number of troops and giving the Pentagon power to set troop levels.
Politics May 09 Rep. Swalwell: Comey firing amid Russia probe 'disturbing for our democracy' Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his concerns about the Trump administration’s firing of FBI James Comey and its potential consequences for the investigations into possible connections between the Trump campaign and the Russian efforts to influence…
Episode May 09 PBS NewsHour full episode May 9, 2017 Tuesday on the NewsHour, FBI Director James Comey is fired by President Trump. We get reactions from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Also: South Korea elects a new president and a Cuban drug giving terminal cancer patients hope.