Politics Jan 13 Despite milder tone after White House meeting, immigration may pose political impasse The leaders of the Republican-controlled Congress were among more than a dozen lawmakers who gathered at the White House to talk common ground and areas of conflict with President Obama. Political director Domenico Montanaro and political editor Lisa Desjardins join…
World Jan 13 News Wrap: French lawmakers reaffirm fight against Islamic State In our news wrap Tuesday, Prime Minister Manuel Valls addressed the French National Assembly, saying France is at war with terrorism, not Islam or Muslims. Meanwhile, investigators probed deeper into the weapons and financing behind last week's terror attacks. Also,…
Arts Jan 12 Investing in America's cultural capital The National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities turn 50 this year. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Jane Chu of the NEA and William “Bro” Adams of the NEH about the contributions artists and humanists make…
World Jan 12 French Jewish community 'shocked but not surprised' by attacks on kosher market Even before last week's attack in Paris, attacks on the Jewish community in France have been on the rise, prompting many to flee the country. Gwen Ifill talks to the Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg about the growing threats facing Jews in…
Politics Jan 12 How can Washington bridge its 'Partisan Divide'? Former congressmen Martin Frost, a Democrat, and Tom Davis, a Republican, say that money, media and gerrymandering are at the root of American political polarization. They join Judy Woodruff to discuss their new book, “The Partisan Divide,” and some suggestions…
Episode Jan 12 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 12, 2015 Monday on the NewsHour, we explore why Yemen is a hotbed for jihadism. Also: Rising anti-semitism in France prompts more Jews to leave for Israel, holding India’s police forces accountable in the fight against human trafficking, how the oil price…
World Jan 12 Terrorist training of Paris attacker puts spotlight on Yemen One of the brothers involved in the Paris attacks received al-Qaida training in Yemen. Chief foreign correspondent Margaret Warner joins Gwen Ifill to explain why that country is a hotbed for jihadism, and to examine the competition and cooperation between…
World Jan 12 Police inaction hampers human trafficking crackdown in India In India, outrage over a fatal gang rape of a college student two years ago has helped bring about some protections for women who are the victims of sex trafficking, but getting police to enforce the law is still a…
Nation Jan 12 How automakers and car buyers are responding to low gas prices Since last year’s Detroit Auto Show, gas prices have dropped by nearly a third. With the new lower prices, demand has gone up for big new SUVs and sedans, but automakers have also switched gears to develop more fuel-efficient cars.