Politics Jan 23 Explaining the lawsuit and lingering concern over Trump's business dealings A federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges that President Trump is violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution, which bars government officials from receiving certain types of gifts from foreign powers or governments. William Brangham talks with Jonathan O'Connell of The…
Politics Jan 23 Trump refocuses on the economy after a rocky rollout President Donald Trump signed three executive orders Monday morning, including a withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and a freeze on federal government hiring. A weekend of tumult over the size of his Inauguration Day crowd, record-breaking protests and news coverage…
Politics Jan 23 News Wrap: Senate committee OKs Tillerson for State Department In our news wrap Monday, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted through the nomination of Rex Tillerson to be the next secretary of state, clearing the way for his confirmation by the full Senate. Also, some Republicans raised questions about…
Politics Jan 23 Sen. Schumer on Democratic opposition under Trump As the Republican-led House and Senate seek to help President Trump deliver on many of his campaign promises, Democrats -- led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer -- plan to make it a bumpy road. Schumer sits down with Judy…
Politics Jan 23 Trump administration wastes no time in fighting the press over facts White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s tone was different on Monday, but his message was the same as over the weekend: The Trump administration feels that the press is unfair. At the CIA on Saturday, President Trump called members of…
Politics Jan 23 Do Americans care about Trump's feud with the press? It was a weekend of conflict over facts between the Trump administration and the news media. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report, Tamara Keith of NPR and Reuters’ Jeff Mason, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, join Judy…
Episode Jan 23 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 23, 2017 Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump turns to trade and the economy after a rocky start to his administration. Also: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the new president, ongoing concerns over Trump business dealings, a combative start to the…
Science Jan 23 You can thank Ohio's tropical sea for your winter road salt In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, visit an Ohio mine that provides the de-icing rock salt that stops your road from becoming a virtual slip-and-slide in the winter.
Episode Jan 22 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Jan. 22, 2017 On this episode for Sunday, Jan. 22, President Donald Trump’s administration said it will not release his tax returns, and Trump dismissed the massive crowds who joined the Women’s March on Saturday. Later, a look at the decision by the…
Nation Jan 22 Trump, Mexican President Peña Nieto to meet in Washington The White House said Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto will visit President Donald Trump after the two leaders spoke on Saturday. Peña Nieto has said he wants an open dialogue with Trump, who has vowed to build a wall along…