Nation Jul 25 With Rossello's resignation, Puerto Rico is at a 'critical juncture' Puerto Ricans celebrated Thursday after embattled Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced Wednesday he'll resign August 2. Hundreds of thousands of people had protested after the release of insulting chat messages exchanged by Rossello and his associates. John Yang talks to The…
Politics Jul 25 The 3 key points Rep. Jeffries took away from Mueller's testimony The Wednesday testimony of former special counsel Robert Mueller disappointed some House Democrats. In the aftermath, they are considering options -- and remain divided on impeachment. New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, talks to Judy…
Politics Jul 25 How Rep. Collins interpreted what Mueller told Congress With Robert Mueller’s long-awaited appearance before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees concluded, we hear a Republican perspective on his testimony. Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, talks to Judy Woodruff about why he thinks…
Science Jul 25 A brief but spectacular take on how animals and continents are interconnected Although Prosanta Chakrabarty grew up in Queens, he always loved nature. The wonder of the world's creatures inspired him to study biology, a field that illuminates which of Earth’s beings are related to one another -- and how an event…
Episode Jul 24 July 24, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before two House committees about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction by President Trump in the investigation that ensued. Plus: Legal experts and congressional representatives from…
Nation Jul 24 Partisan divide fuels Mueller hearings on a historic day Robert Mueller testified Wednesday before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees. While many Republicans cast doubt upon the integrity of Mueller and his investigation, Democrats questioned the former special counsel about his decision not to subpoena President Trump and the…
Nation Jul 24 What Trump and members of Congress are saying about Mueller's testimony President Trump was at the White House for most of Robert Mueller’s testimony, tweeting reactions including a reference to the Russia investigation as a “ridiculous hoax.” House Democrats seemed somewhat muted after the hearings, while congressional Republicans believe Mueller’s appearance…
Nation Jul 24 2 former DOJ officials on what stood out about Mueller's testimony Robert Mueller’s appearance on Capitol Hill marked a historic day in American politics. Former Justice Department officials John Carlin and Mary McCord, both of whom worked under Democratic and Republican administrations, talk to Judy Woodruff about the multiple agendas on…
Nation Jul 24 Talking to Mueller would have been 'a trap' for Trump, says Rep. Johnson Now that Robert Mueller’s appearance before Congress has concluded, we turn to lawmakers of both parties for their reactions. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., was a constitutional attorney for 20 years before being elected to Congress in 2016. A member of…
Nation Jul 24 What troubles Rep. Demings most about Trump's responses to Mueller After Robert Mueller’s congressional testimony, how are lawmakers reacting? Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., sits on both the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees and is one of only three members of Congress to question Robert Mueller twice. Demings joins Judy Woodruff…