Nation Sep 20 Why whistleblower standoff represents a 'unique juncture' for U.S. government Amid new reports of a whistleblower complaint that might involve President Trump and his interactions with a foreign leader, the president continues to deny any wrongdoing. and Judy Woodruff talks to Joel Brenner, who was the National Security Agency’s inspector…
World Sep 20 Why transitioning to only renewable energy will be difficult for the U.S. After millions of protesters marched around the globe to demand action on climate change, we more closely examine what policies they are proposing. Miles O’Brien joins William Brangham to discuss current sources of U.S. energy and what it would take…
Politics Sep 20 Shields and Brooks on the whistleblower complaint, Saudi oil attack Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including reports of a whistleblower complaint that might involve President Trump, the debate about whether a sitting president can commit…
Arts Sep 20 How 'Downton Abbey' film brings beloved characters back together One of the most popular television series of the past decade is returning -- but this time, to the big screen. After four years off the air, the British period drama “Downton Abbey” is making its film debut. Judy Woodruff…
Episode Sep 19 September 19, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, Rep. Adam Schiff weighs in on an "urgent" whistleblower complaint that's causing a standoff between the White House and Congress. Plus: Fallout from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's blackface scandal, the Senate GOP's gun policy ideas,…
World Sep 19 News Wrap: Iran threatens 'all-out war' if attacked by U.S. or Saudi Arabia In our news wrap Thursday, Iran threatened an “all-out war” if attacked by the U.S. or Saudi Arabia. From the United Arab Emirates, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo said he hoped for a “peaceful resolution” of the tense situation. Also,…
Nation Sep 19 Until whistleblower complaint is revealed, 'we're at risk,' says Rep. Schiff A whistleblower complaint dubbed a matter of "urgent concern" by the intelligence community’s inspector general may involve a communication between President Trump and a foreign leader, according to reports. Now, a standoff is ensuing between the White House and Congress…
World Sep 19 For many Canadians, Trudeau's blackface photos come as 'a shock' Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is mired in scandal since three separate images emerged showing him in blackface. The controversial instances, for which Trudeau apologized Thursday, have quickly dominated the Canadian election period. William Brangham reports and talks to BuzzFeed’s…
Politics Sep 19 Senate Republicans indicate willingness to pass a gun bill, but will Trump sign it? After a series of shooting massacres over the summer and renewed calls for stricter gun regulation, Senate Republicans have indicated some willingness to consider new legislation. But according to Sen. Mitch McConnell, President Trump has not yet weighed in on…
Nation Sep 19 Why the cost of holding prisoners at Guantanamo Bay keeps rising The cost of running Guantanamo Bay’s prison and court system climbed by nearly $90 million from 2013 to 2018, even though the number of prisoners housed there has fallen. Amna Nawaz talks to The New York Times' Carol Rosenberg about…