Nation Jun 26 News Wrap: House subpoenas Conway over Hatch Act allegations In our news wrap Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee issued a subpoena for Kellyanne Conway after the White House counselor failed to appear voluntarily over allegations she repeatedly violated the Hatch Act. Meanwhile, parts of Europe roasted in a record…
Politics Jun 26 Which candidates are most likely to take a risk in 1st Democratic debate? In Miami, a crowded stage is set for the first debate of the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries. With Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts the only participant polling in double digits, many candidates see the event as a public debut to…
Nation Jun 26 With Mueller testimony, can Democrats expect a 'breakthrough moment'? The debate over the Mueller report and its political fallout continue. More than three months after the investigation concluded, the former special counsel himself will testify before two congressional committees on July 17. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss…
Nation Jun 26 Pioneering journalist Lesley Stahl on breaking into a boys' club Lesley Stahl is an Emmy-winning journalist who currently reports for the CBS News program “60 Minutes.” During her long career, she has served as a White House correspondent and anchor of CBS’ “Face the Nation.” But she didn't have an…
Episode Jun 25 June 25, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, the acting head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection has resigned after roughly two months in the position, at a time when legislation around immigration and border management hangs in the balance. Plus: The cultural impact…
World Jun 25 News Wrap: Trump and Rouhani trade barbs over new U.S. sanctions on Iran In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani traded insults over new U.S. sanctions. Rouhani called them “outrageous and idiotic” and said the White House is “afflicted by mental retardation.” Also, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
Politics Jun 25 How political instability is making U.S. immigration situation worse The U.S.-Mexico border continues to drive political turmoil. After reports of miserable conditions for detained migrant children, John Sanders, acting head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, resigned. Meanwhile, Congress is scrambling to reach a border funding deal. Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Jun 25 Why the latest assault allegation against Trump hasn't gotten more attention Recently, another woman stepped forward to credibly accuse President Trump of a forcible, violent sexual assault -- one that meets the legal definition of rape. Why hasn’t there been any political fallout, or even much discussion of the allegations made…
Nation Jun 25 With new book on political divisiveness, former GOP official rings an 'alarm bell' Peter Wehner served in three Republican White Houses. Now, he's written a book about the current state of national political discourse. In “The Death of Politics,” Wehner analyzes the tone and rhetoric used by President Trump, and how it’s fraying…
Episode Jun 24 June 24, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump levies new sanctions on Iran after weeks of building tensions between the two countries. Plus: Presidential action on hidden hospital costs, an interview with Paul Ryan, 2020 Democrats campaign in South Carolina, Politics Monday,…