Episode Nov 05 November 5, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, the outcome of the U.S. presidential election is unknown as states continue counting ballots. Plus: Election updates from Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia, what’s still at stake in the House and Senate, Arizona’s top election official on…
Politics Nov 05 The stark difference between Trump's and Biden's responses to vote counting The outcome of the presidential race is still unknown, as a handful of states continue counting ballots. In the meantime, legal challenges to the electoral process and protests are being mounted. Lisa Desjardins reports, and Yamiche Alcindor and John Yang…
Politics Nov 05 The status of vote counts in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia What’s happening on the ground in the critical states where ballots are still being counted -- and how many votes remain to be totaled? Judy Woodruff gets updates from Daniel Bush in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, William Brangham in Detroit, Michigan, and…
Politics Nov 05 Key House and Senate races that have yet to be called Although uncertainty over the presidential race’s outcome is the dominant political story, there are still important congressional contests to settle, as well. Amna Nawaz and Lisa Desjardins provide an update on electoral votes, key Senate races in Georgia and North…
Politics Nov 05 Arizona's top election official on security of vote-counting process Ballots are still being counted in the battleground state of Arizona, although the Associated Press called the state for Joe Biden on Wednesday. Officials are set to release more vote totals later Thursday evening. Arizona’s top election official, Secretary of…
Politics Nov 05 An election law expert on what he sees in Trump's lawsuits President Trump and his allies continue to attack the integrity of the vote-counting process. They have taken multiple complaints to court across several of the battleground states that have yet to be called. Some lawsuits seek process changes, while others…
Nation Nov 05 'We have a pandemic out of control,' public health expert says While the U.S. is focused on the pending outcome of the presidential election, the pandemic is not on hold. The country has now crossed another unwelcome threshold: more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases recorded in a single day. Sixteen states…
Economy Nov 05 News Wrap: Fed keeps interest rate low, referencing 'uncertain' economy In our news wrap Thursday, the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate near zero, as was expected. Jerome Powell, chair of the Fed, spoke after a two-day policy meeting about the “extraordinarily uncertain” economic outlook. Also, the remains of…
Episode Nov 04 November 4, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the fate of the U.S. presidential election remains unknown as several states continue to count their ballots -- but President Trump makes false claims of victory and fraud. Plus: Which states are still tallying votes, context…
Politics Nov 04 Trump lashes out at vote counting as Biden urges patience With votes still being counted in several states, the outcome of the U.S. presidential election remains unknown. Former Vice President Joe Biden expressed confidence in his chance of winning but urged Americans to be patient for results. President Trump, meanwhile,…