Nation May 30 How Trump has responded to outrage over police brutality Demonstrations turned violent in New York City Friday as crowds clashed with police for a second night in a row. In Washington, D.C., police tried to dispel hundreds who had gathered in front of the White House, some who threw…
Nation May 30 Minnesota mobilizes state's entire National Guard amid violence Minnesota is mobilizing its entire National Guard as the state braces for more protests in Minneapolis over George Floyd’s death. The ongoing protests turned violent on Friday for a fourth night after thousands of demonstrators set cars and buildings on…
Episode May 29 May 29, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, protests continue to grip Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd at the hands of city police. Plus: A conversation with former Vice President Joe Biden about Floyd’s death and ongoing racial tensions, historical context around…
Nation May 29 As Minneapolis reels, protests over Floyd's death spread nationwide Minneapolis is bracing for a possible fourth consecutive night of violent protest. Outrage has gripped the city -- and the country -- since the Monday death of George Floyd at the hands of city police. On Friday, the white police…
Nation May 29 How response to George Floyd's death reflects 'accumulated grievance' of Black America In the days since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, there have been peaceful protests, violent clashes and persistent calls for justice. But there is a long history behind this particular shocking event. Professor Eddie S. Glaude…
World May 29 News Wrap: Trump says U.S. terminating relationship with WHO In our news wrap Friday, President Trump announced the U.S. is terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, to which it gives about $450 million. Trump accuses the group of covering up China’s role in the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Politics May 29 Shields and Brooks on George Floyd, 100K coronavirus deaths Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former Vice President Joe Biden’s comments on the death of George Floyd and what action it should prompt, President…
Episode May 28 May 28, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, Americans observe the tragic mark of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, but the pandemic’s impact keeps growing. Plus: Minneapolis reels from the fallout of George Floyd’s death, pandemic economic policy, China’s move to tighten control of Hong Kong,…
Nation May 28 'We want justice' for George Floyd, local activist says as violence erupts in Minneapolis Communities in Minneapolis are reeling from the death of George Floyd, the bitter dynamic many residents feel with law enforcement and how protests have changed over the past day. Minnesota’s governor called in the National Guard Thursday to help quell…
World May 28 News Wrap: House Democrats shelve FISA bill after Trump's veto threat In our news wrap Thursday, House Democratic leaders shelved a bill to renew government surveillance tools. The move followed President Trump’s promise to veto, after which congressional Republicans “abandoned their commitment to security,” according to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Meanwhile, Trump…