World Aug 27 News Wrap: New Zealand mosque gunman sentenced to life in prison In our news wrap Thursday, a white supremacist who killed 51 people at two New Zealand mosques was sentenced to life in prison without parole. The mass shootings happened in March 2019. Also, the death toll from two days of…
Politics Aug 26 Biden has 'surrendered to his left wing,' says Tom Cole Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma has attended every Republican convention since 1976. But this year, he’ll be watching from a distance. Cole joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the “hopeful” content he has observed from the RNC so far, why he…
Episode Aug 26 August 26, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Laura threatens the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm capable of extreme damage. Plus: A recap and analysis of Night 2 of the RNC, Ronna McDaniel talks about the convention, more violence in Wisconsin,…
Nation Aug 26 Gulf Coast gears up for monster Hurricane Laura, a Category 4 storm Potential catastrophe is blowing out of the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Laura has morphed into a Category 4 monster, with winds that could reach 145 miles per hour. Officials are warning of extreme damage as the storm slams into the…
Politics Aug 26 Does Trump's record align with its RNC portrayal? The second night of the Republican National Convention offered praise for President Trump’s record on immigration, racial issues and the pandemic. But how does the convention’s content square with the actual policies of the administration? Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff…
Politics Aug 26 RNC is persuading voters to support Trump, says Ronna McDaniel Ronna McDaniel is the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee and has played a key role in planning this week’s convention. From her party’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., McDaniel joins Judy Woodruff to discuss her goals for the RNC and…
World Aug 26 News Wrap: Heavy flooding kills at least 100 in Afghanistan In our news wrap Wednesday, at least 100 people have died in heavy flooding in northern and eastern Afghanistan. Strong seasonal rains brought mudslides that filled streets, submerged cars and destroyed more than 2,000 homes. Also, police in Minsk broke…
Politics Aug 25 Doug Collins says RNC illustrates 'sunrise in America' Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia is one of President Trump’s strongest defenders in the House of Representatives. He is also challenging Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler for her Senate seat this November. As the second night of the Republican National Convention…
Politics Aug 25 Barrasso on an 'inspirational' RNC opening, pandemic aid politics Throughout the Republican National Convention, the NewsHour will be talking to prominent members of the party, including Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his reaction to Night 1 of the RNC, President Trump’s handling of…
Episode Aug 25 August 25, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, the opening night of the Republican National Convention characterizes Democrats as radical and threatening. Plus: What to expect from Night 2 of the RNC, a conversation with former Rep. Trey Gowdy, GOP efforts to win the…