Politics Nov 13 What a Trump administration means for foreign relations European Union foreign ministers met in Brussels on Sunday to discuss the incoming Trump administration, which could impact NATO and the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, among other agreements with foreign powers. David Sanger, national security correspondent for The New York Times,…
Politics Nov 13 Trump begins building team for transition As President-elect Donald Trump begins his transition to the most powerful office in the world, how will his administration move on from a contentious race? NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Alison Stewart for more analysis.
Politics Nov 13 Could the Electoral College system ever change? President-Elect Donald Trump captured the White House by winning the Electoral College, even as Hillary Clinton won about half a million votes more than Trump. In response, some are calling for a national popular vote to decide the election. Josh…
World Nov 13 Hollande pays tribute one year after Paris attacks Today marks one year since a coordinated attack in Paris carried out by terrorists killed 130 people and wounded more than 400. French President Francois Hollande and Mayor Anne Hidalgo paid tribute today at the Bataclan concert hall, where part…
Episode Nov 12 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 12, 2016 On this edition for Saturday, Nov. 12, protests against President-Elect Donald Trump continue in cities across the country, and the latest from Iraq in the battle for Mosul. Also, looking ahead to the top priorities of a Trump administration, and…
Politics Nov 12 Trump promises to make infrastructure a major focus Donald Trump has signaled that infrastructure will be a major issue in his administration. He has also promised to create 25 million jobs through infrastructure spending, tax reduction, trade deal reform and lifting restrictions on American energy development. Laura Bliss…
Politics Nov 12 How to (accurately) predict a presidential election In all presidential elections since 1984, American University history Professor Allan Lichtman has correctly predicted the outcome based on his own system. It consists of 13 true/false statements that measure whether the incumbent party will retain or lose the White…
World Nov 12 ISIS executes civilians as Iraqi forces gain ground in Mosul As Iraqi forces continue to gain ground in Mosul against Islamic State militants, thousands of residents are attempting to flee the city. The United Nations reports that ISIS is carrying out mass executions of civilians. Alex Milutinovic, who is directing…
Science Nov 12 'Junk science' law exonerates woman of murder A 68-year-old Texas woman, who in 1993 was convicted of murder by arson of her uncle, was found not guilty on Wednesday through a new ‘junk science’ law in Texas that reopens cases if there is new scientific evidence contradicting…
Episode Nov 11 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 11, 2016 Friday on the NewsHour, a shakeup in Donald Trump’s transition team puts Mike Pence in charge. Also, dealing with emotional repercussions of the election in schools, how Virginia voters view Trump’s victory, what veterans expect from the candidate they supported…