Episode Jun 13 June 13, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump stirs new controversy by declaring he would accept information about a political opponent from a foreign country. Plus: The U.S. blames Iran for suspected attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, an…
World Jun 13 News Wrap: White House dismisses agency call to fire Conway In our news wrap Thursday, the White House dismissed a federal watchdog agency’s call to fire Kellyanne Conway. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel said Conway violated the Hatch Act by using her official capacity to disparage Democratic presidential candidates.
Politics Jun 13 Why Trump's view of accepting foreign opposition research is 'textbook illegal' President Trump has caused a new outcry by declaring that he would accept information about a political opponent provided by a foreign government. The admission comes after Robert Mueller warned of significant Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign. Yamiche…
World Jun 13 After suspected attacks on Mideast oil tankers, U.S. blames Iran Two oil tankers near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz were damaged Thursday. After the U.S. Navy rushed to assist evacuating sailors, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran, calling the suspected attacks a "clear threat to international peace and…
Episode Jun 12 June 12, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the fight between congressional Democrats and the White House escalates as the House Oversight Committee votes to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt. Plus: How border communities are handling a surge in families, 9/11 first…
World Jun 12 Mass protests over Hong Kong extradition law turn violent Protesters in Hong Kong are promising more mass demonstrations after some erupted into violence. Police battled crowds in a growing crisis over Hong Kong officials’ granting mainland China greater control over the city -- including the power to extradite people…
Nation Jun 12 News Wrap: Trump says U.S. to send more troops to Poland In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump hosted Polish President Andrzej Duda and announced plans to send 1,000 more U.S. troops to the former Soviet bloc state as part of a growing alliance. That’s on top of 4,500 Americans already…
Politics Jun 12 What's at stake in the battle over the 2020 census citizenship question The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress for not turning over documents related to the decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. While…
Nation Jun 12 Compensation for 9/11 first responders is running out. Will Congress act? It’s been nearly two decades since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, and many first responders continue to suffer dire health consequences from exposure to hazardous materials at the disaster sites. Meanwhile, Congress still struggles with how to compensate them,…
Nation Jun 12 Why survivors aren't surprised by sexual abuse inside Southern Baptist churches The Southern Baptist Convention is the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., with nearly 15 million members. Now, it’s facing a reckoning over allegations of sex abuse and concealment revealed by a Houston Chronicle investigation. Judy Woodruff speaks to Rachael…