World Oct 01 News Wrap: Hong Kong police arrest at least 60 protesters In our news wrap Thursday, police in Hong Kong arrested at least 60 people they say violated coronavirus rules and a new national security law banning large protests. Pro-democracy activists had gathered to oppose a holiday marking the founding of…
Politics Oct 01 What's involved in a presidential power transition? Despite President Trump’s refusal to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the election, he does have a team cooperating on a plan with a team from the Biden campaign. What is involved in the process? The…
Politics Oct 01 The remarkable political and diplomatic legacy of James Baker Former Secretary of State James Baker’s distinguished career and service to every Republican president from Gerald Ford to George W. Bush has elevated him to elder statesman status. Now, his life, career and legacy are examined in a new book,…
Episode Sep 30 September 30, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the first debate between President Trump and Joe Biden devolves into chaos. Plus: How Trump and Biden are positioning their performance, Trump’s failure to denounce white supremacist groups, the significance of the debate’s unprecedented incivility and…
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,…