Politics Sep 30 How contentious debate highlighted differences between Trump and Biden The first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, held in Cleveland Tuesday night, quickly turned into a verbal brawl, with both candidates talking over each other at times. But Trump’s constant interruptions provoked particular frustration from…
Politics Sep 30 How much value does a chaotic debate yield for the American people? Tuesday night’s face-off between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden was a presidential debate like none in recent memory. Were viewers actually able to learn anything about the candidates and their policies, or did the chaos overwhelm substance…
Nation Sep 30 News Wrap: Head of FAA takes test flight on Boeing's 737 Max In our news wrap Wednesday, Boeing’s 737 Max jetliner is a step closer to returning to the air after two deadly crashes that killed nearly 350 people. Steve Dickson, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, took a two-hour evaluation flight…
Episode Sep 29 September 29, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden gear up for their first debate of the 2020 campaign. Plus: What does debate prep entail, the coronavirus pandemic’s global death toll passes 1 million, how students, parents…
Politics Sep 29 What to expect from Trump and Biden in first presidential debate President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will face off Tuesday night, as the first of three presidential debates takes place in Cleveland. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Judy Woodruff to provide a preview of the debate, including…
Politics Sep 29 2 campaign strategists on how Trump and Biden should approach debate In the first presidential debate of the general election, both candidates want to perform well and avoid mistakes. How are they preparing before they take the stage? Republican strategist Brett O’Donnell, who worked with five presidential candidates on debate prep,…
Nation Sep 29 News Wrap: Wildfires prompt state of emergency in Northern California In our news wrap Tuesday, part of Northern California is under a state of emergency after wildfires killed three people and burned nearly 100 buildings. The wind-blown flames spread across Napa, Sonoma and Shasta Counties, prompting evacuation orders for 70,000…
Nation Sep 29 What did the Mueller report leave out? A member of the team shares an inside look Robert Mueller’s name is at the heart of a major investigation into Russia and President Trump that roiled the first two years of Trump’s presidency. Although he rarely makes public statements, Mueller is now speaking out about a new book…
Episode Sep 28 September 28, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, The New York Times releases a blockbuster investigative report on President Trump’s taxes and business dealings. Plus: Judge Amy Coney Barrett's record and how she might argue on the Supreme Court, U.S. airlines struggle to stay…
Politics Sep 28 What NYT report tells us about Trump's taxes -- and what it doesn't After years of secrecy, President Trump's finances are examined in a New York Times investigative report. What does it tell us about his business practices and income taxes? David Cay Johnston, an investigative journalist and author who has long followed…