Episode Aug 30 August 30, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Dorian continues to strengthen, becoming a Category 3 storm as it approaches Florida. Plus: Colombia’s peace deal with the FARC may be coming apart, what New Jersey voters are telling their congressional representatives about impeachment,…
Nation Aug 30 Florida prepares for 'major' Hurricane Dorian, but trajectory remains uncertain Ten million people along the east coast of Florida could be at risk from Hurricane Dorian. The storm will reach the Bahamas Sunday, then hit Florida by Tuesday -- with Category 4 winds of 140 miles per hour. Judy Woodruff…
World Aug 30 News Wrap: Hong Kong officials move to deny new protests In our news wrap Friday, authorities in Hong Kong moved to head off new pro-democracy protests, denying permission for a planned major march. But two veteran activists who had been arrested were released, vowing to “continue to fight.” Also, Australian…
World Aug 30 What's behind rising tensions between Colombia and the FARC Colombia’s three-year-old peace deal may be coming apart. On Thursday, hardliners from the country’s main rebel group, the FARC, renewed the call to arms, claiming the Colombian government was not living up to its part of the agreement. The president…
Politics Aug 30 Shields and Brooks on Trump at the G-7, Democratic debates Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including whether impeachment will have any momentum when Congress resumes, President Trump’s performance at the G-7 summit, Joe Biden’s stories,…
Arts Aug 30 A brief but spectacular take on giving incarcerated youth a voice Photographer Richard Ross has documented the U.S. juvenile justice system for the better part of a decade, producing the books “Juvie Talk” and “Girls in Justice” based on his experiences with incarcerated youth. He believes the kids he meets are…
Episode Aug 29 August 29, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Dorian appears poised to hit Florida. Plus: Kevin McAleenan’s trip to El Salvador to discuss migration, a conversation with Ken Cuccinelli about the Trump administration's immigration philosophy, on the frontlines of war in Ukraine, what…
World Aug 29 News Wrap: DOJ inspector says Comey mishandled Trump memos In our news wrap Thursday, the Justice Department’s inspector general says former FBI Director James Comey mishandled memos of his conversations with President Trump. A report concluded Comey “set a dangerous example” by arranging for a journalist to see a…
Nation Aug 29 All of Florida should prepare for hit from strengthening Hurricane Dorian, officials say After missing Puerto Rico, Hurricane Dorian veered toward the U.S. Virgin Islands, battering them with drenching rains and strong winds. The Category 1 storm now appears to be headed for Florida, but its path is difficult to predict. Still, Florida…
World Aug 29 In El Salvador to discuss immigration, McAleenan emphasizes need for 'well-managed' border Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan is currently on a three-day trip to Central America to discuss migration and border security with leaders in El Salvador. Reporting from San Salvador, Amna Nawaz joins Judy Woodruff to talk about McAleenan's…