World Jul 16 News Wrap: Esper criticizes Turkey for purchase of Russian-made air defenses In our news wrap Tuesday, Army Sec. Mark Esper criticized Turkey’s purchase of Russian-made air defenses during his Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary. Esper called the NATO ally’s decision “very disappointing.” Also, federally funded family planning clinics can no…
Nation Jul 16 What Eric Garner case says about federal prosecution of police officers on duty Eric Garner’s dying words, “I can’t breathe,” served as a rallying cry for protests against police brutality. But the Justice Department announced Tuesday it would not file charges against the officer involved in the incident. The decision closes the door…
World Jul 16 How Colombia's foreign minister sees chaos in Venezuela, fragile peace at home It's been three years since a groundbreaking peace deal between the Colombian government and FARC rebels. The agreement opened the door for land reform, political participation for ex-rebels and a crackdown on drug trafficking. But most of those problems remain,…
Politics Jul 16 Why Puerto Rican governor's scandal jeopardizes the island's credibility In Puerto Rico, demonstrators have gathered for days to demand the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello after hundreds of misogynistic, homophobic and crude text messages he exchanged with members of his inner circle were released. Targets included political opponents and…
Episode Jul 15 July 15, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, a political firestorm erupts after President Trump tweets racist messages about four women of color in the House of Representatives. Plus: Responses from both parties to the racist tweets, fear of looming ICE raids, an interview…
World Jul 15 News Wrap: Border Patrol employees under investigation for Facebook posts In our news wrap Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that 70 current and former employees who belonged to a secret Facebook group are under investigation for offensive posts about migrants and lawmakers. Also, a Virginia state judge sentenced…
Politics Jul 15 The political fallout from Trump's racist tweets President Trump is defending racist tweets targeting four House freshmen, all women of color. Three of the four lawmakers had recently testified about their visits to crowded border detention facilities, lamenting what they saw there. But despite condemnation from congressional…
Politics Jul 15 Why Rep. Gallego says Republicans should be 'ashamed' of silence over Trump tweets A political firestorm has erupted over tweets from President Trump telling four American women of color in the House to “go back” to where they came from. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what Trump is trying…
Politics Jul 15 Trump's tweets aren't racist, argues Rep. Comer Washington is reeling as a result of racist tweets President Trump made Sunday, in which he blasted four women of color in the House and said they should return to where they came from, although all four are American citizens.
Nation Jul 15 How immigrant communities are preparing for possible ICE raids President Trump has said that major arrests and deportations of undocumented immigrants and migrants no longer eligible to remain in the country would begin this past Sunday. So far, the number of people detained appears to be small, but fear…