Episode May 28 PBS NewsHour full episode May 28, 2015 Thursday on the NewsHour, the White House calls on Congress to renew key parts of the Patriot Act. Also: A deadly heatwave in India, Obama’s immigration reform stalls, treating HIV with drugs right after diagnosis, critics call for FIFA’s president…
Politics May 28 Are the Patriot Act provisions essential for fighting terrorism? What will happen if Congress allows key portions of the Patriot Act to expire? Judy Woodruff gets views from James Bamford, author of “The Shadow Factory,” and former Attorney General Michael Mukasey on what’s at stake, and whether the USA…
Politics May 28 Obama’s immigration executive actions on hold until legal challenge is resolved President Obama's executive orders on immigration are stalled. His signature immigration plan, which would grant work permits and deportation protection to millions, suffered a major blow when a federal court refused to allow it to take immediate effect. Gwen Ifill…
Politics May 28 ‘Uncontroversial’ authorities at risk if Patriot Act provisions expire, says White House Three U.S. intelligence tools are scheduled to expire Sunday, including the NSA's controversial bulk collection of Americans' phone metadata records. President Obama has urged lawmakers to renew the Patriot Act programs, but so far the Senate has failed to compromise…
Economy May 28 For this CEO, mindful management means yoga for employees For Mark Bertolini, CEO of health insurer Aetna, a near-death experience led him to make big changes in his personal life and at the company. Living with pain from a skiing accident inspired him to take up yoga and meditation,…
World May 28 India acts on ‘heat action plans’ as temperature soars Even for a nation that's accustomed to heat waves, near-record temperatures in India have made daily life miserable and worse: more that 1,400 people have died so far. It's been particularly tough for poorer regions of the country, where electrical…
Health May 28 Patients should start HIV drugs as early as possible, study finds Federal health officials now say that individuals with HIV should start antiretroviral drugs as soon as they are diagnosed. That announcement was made after a large clinical trial was stopped because the evidence was so overwhelming. But how do you…
Nation May 28 Leadership under scrutiny, critics call for FIFA president Sepp Blatter to resign Amid a $150 million corruption scandal, critics are calling for FIFA president Sepp Blatter to step down. On Friday, he will stand for election as a fifth term as head of soccer’s governing body. Hari Sreenivasan has the story.
Politics May 28 News Wrap: Former House Speaker Hastert indicted In our news wrap Thursday, former Illinois Rep. Dennis Hastert was charged with evading currency rules and lying to the FBI. He allegedly withdrew nearly a million dollars in cash in a way that the bank wouldn't have to report…