Politics May 31 Biden meets with Fed chair in push to address record inflation President Biden called in the head of the Federal Reserve Tuesday to talk about the worst inflation in 40 years. But he pledged to respect the central bank's independence. The president met with Jerome Powell, who recently won senate confirmation…
Politics May 31 Attorney who investigated Trump's ties to Russia is acquitted of lying to the FBI A jury on Tuesday acquitted attorney Michael Sussman on the charge of lying to the FBI, the first case brought to trial by special counsel John Durham, who was appointed during the Trump administration. Former President Trump hoped the probe…
Nation May 31 Questions persist as the Justice Department reviews police response to the Uvalde shooting The U.S. Department of Justice announced it is launching an investigation of the law enforcement response to the Uvalde shooting. Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security and…
Nation May 31 Retired Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski reflects on his long, illustrious career Recently retired Mike Kzyrzewski, known to many fans as Coach K, is one of basketball's most successful coaches during his nearly 50-year career. Judy Woodruff spoke with Kzyrzewski about the state of the NCAA and his illustrious career.
Episode May 30 May 30, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, as funeral arrangements are made for the children killed in the Uvalde school shooting, President Biden promises to push for new gun laws. Then, as Russian troops advance in the Donbas region we look at the…
Nation May 30 Biden pledges push for new gun laws as funeral visitations begin in Uvalde Nearly a week has passed since the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers were murdered. The Justice Department said Sunday it will investigate law enforcement’s response to the massacre as questions and frustration mount. Tony…
Nation May 30 News Wrap: Biden spends Memorial Day honoring U.S service members In our news wrap Monday, President Biden spent this Memorial Day honoring U.S. service members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for this country, at least 91 people have died from weekend floods in Brazil, the season's first hurricane in…
Politics May 30 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the debate over guns after the massacre in Uvalde NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, Washington’s familiar debate over guns, and former President Trump’s…
Politics May 30 New book examines the most notable political speeches that were never given Gen. Dwight Eisenhower’s prepared remarks if D-Day failed, and warnings President John F. Kennedy would have issued in Dallas had he not been assassinated are among many potential addresses examined in a new book, "Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches that would…
Episode May 27 May 27, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, a top official admits law enforcement should have acted more quickly during the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Then, how COVID-19 and anti-Asian sentiments have hurt businesses in Chinatown neighborhoods in New York and across the…