World Apr 24 Deadly Taliban attack on Afghan base underscores insecurity A surprise visit to Afghanistan by Defense Secretary James Mattis underscores growing U.S. concerns. Just three days before, Taliban fighters killed at least 140 Afghan soldiers, reminding the world that it remains a force to be reckoned with. William Brangham…
World Apr 24 French political establishment unites against Le Pen as she faces uphill battle for presidency
Episode Apr 24 PBS NewsHour full episode April 24, 2017 Monday on the NewsHour, Congress battles over budget priorities as a government shutdown looms. Also: Coal miners in danger of losing benefits, insurance companies pushing Congress for health care reform decisions, France's presidential election runoff, a deadly Taliban strike in…
Politics Apr 24 The biggest sticking points fueling government shutdown talk With Congress back in session, lawmakers are facing an end-of-the-week deadline in order to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown. Meanwhile, President Trump is demanding funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. Lisa Desjardins and John Yang join Judy…
Nation Apr 24 After life-shattering loss, Sheryl Sandberg reaches out to others in grief As one of the best known female executives in the world, Sheryl Sandberg had resources and support when her husband died at 47, but that didn't stop grief from engulfing her and their children. In her new book "Option B,"…
Politics Apr 24 What have we learned from President Trump's first 100 days? Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump’s learning curve in his first 100 days, as well as former President Obama’s first public appearance.
Health Apr 24 How cutting off subsidy payments to insurance companies would affect Obamacare In the debate over health care reform, President Trump must now decide whether he will continue to make payments to insurance companies in order to cover out-of-pocket costs and deductibles for low-income consumers. Judy Woodruff speaks with Robert Laszewski, president…
Nation Apr 24 Coal miners' much-needed health care collides with budget showdown Seventy years ago, President Truman forged a deal where coal companies and the union agreed to fund lifelong health care pensions. The government never intended to pay for these benefits, but Congress has become a funder of last resort. Now…
World Apr 24 News Wrap: Trump calls North Korea situation 'unacceptable' In our news wrap Monday, President Trump met with members of the U.N. Security Council at the White House, where he warned them that the situation in North Korea is "unacceptable" and stressed that they may need to take firm,…
Episode Apr 23 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode April 23, 2017 On this edition for Sunday, April 23, French voters head to the polls to choose the country's next leader and Venezuelan protesters continue to demand President Nicolas Maduro schedule a new election amid soaring inflation. Also, tensions grow between many…