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…
Politics Aug 25 What to expect from Night 2 of the RNC President Trump and his supporters kicked off the Republican National Convention on Monday, with speakers characterizing a potential Joe Biden presidency as disastrous. Melania Trump will lead the lineup Tuesday night. Meanwhile, there is some controversy over Secretary of State…
Politics Aug 25 Gowdy: Republicans lack 'core orthodoxy' for effective governance Former South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy has recently published a book, “Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: Using the Power of Questions to Communicate, Connect, and Persuade.” He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss its key messages, the Republican National Convention so far,…
Politics Aug 25 Virtual RNC attendance hasn't reduced enthusiasm for these GOP delegates When President Trump was officially renominated by the Republican Party on Monday, only 336 delegates were in the room. Most of the 2,500 people who had hoped to attend in person were instead watching from home. But their virtual participation…
Politics Aug 25 Rep. Emmer on why he thinks Republicans will win the House Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer chairs the National Republican Congressional Committee and is leading the GOP’s efforts to win control of the House in November. Emmer joins Judy Woodruff from Minneapolis to discuss his reaction to the Republican National Convention so…
Nation Aug 25 News Wrap: New virus cases down 20 percent since early August In our news wrap Tuesday, some hopeful news on the COVID-19 pandemic. Johns Hopkins University reports new infections have slowed to 43,000 per day nationwide -- down more than 20 percent from early August. Also, Texas and Louisiana ordered more…
Nation Aug 25 Public outcry in Kenosha over Jacob Blake shooting turns violent after dark U.S. cities continue to struggle with policing, physical force and public outrage. In Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency due to violence in Kenosha, where police shot Jacob Blake over the weekend. Blake, who is Black, is…