Episode Nov 13 November 13, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, a historic day in Washington with the first public hearing in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump, featuring witnesses William Taylor and George Kent. Plus: Reaction to the diplomats' testimonies from House members as well as…
Politics Nov 13 What William Taylor and George Kent shared during public impeachment hearings Wednesday marked the first public hearing of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, which is looking at whether Trump violated his oath of office and jeopardized U.S. national security by pressuring Ukraine to conduct investigations to benefit him politically. Yamiche…
Politics Nov 13 Collins says he's putting House Intelligence 'on notice' about rushing impeachment Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., is the highest-ranking Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee, which will play an important role in the impeachment process. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his impressions from the inquiry’s first public hearing, including that…
Politics Nov 13 Speier questions why White House won't let Mulvaney, Bolton testify in inquiry Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., is a member of the House Intelligence Committee, and she questioned witnesses William Taylor and George Kent during the impeachment inquiry’s first public hearing Wednesday. She joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why she thinks President Trump…
Politics Nov 13 Experts analyze the testimonies of career diplomats William Taylor and George Kent For a variety of reactions to the first day of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, Judy Woodruff speaks with Walter Dellinger, acting solicitor general under President Clinton; C. Boyden Gray, former U.S. ambassador to the European…
Politics Nov 13 News Wrap: Israeli airstrikes targeting terrorists kill 26 people In our news wrap Wednesday, new Israeli airstrikes targeting Islamic Jihad fighters in the Gaza Strip killed 26 people, including at least three minors, in the area's heaviest recent fighting. Israel’s defense minister urged against Palestinian reprisals. Also, protests in…
Episode Nov 12 November 12, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court hears arguments around President Trump’s move to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. Plus: Impeachment hearings go public, holding gun manufacturers liable for mass shootings, how we got to impeachment, life…
World Nov 12 News Wrap: Bolivia's ousted Morales goes into exile in Mexico In our news wrap Tuesday, ousted Bolivian President Evo Morales went into exile in Mexico, after first appealing for peace in Bolivia and expressing gratitude to the Mexican president for protecting him. Also, protesters in Hong Kong blocked traffic and…
Politics Nov 12 What to expect as 4th impeachment process in U.S. history goes public The House impeachment inquiry will go public Wednesday, with its first open-door hearing on Capitol Hill. Members of the House Intelligence Committee, both Democrats and Republicans, will have opportunities to question two key witnesses in the ongoing investigation around President…
Episode Nov 11 November 11, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, embattled Bolivian President Evo Morales resigns, leaving the country with a vacuum of power. Plus: Violence grips Hong Kong protests, an impeachment inquiry update, how Rudy Giuliani became involved with Ukraine, Politics Monday with Amy Walter…