Arts Jun 12 Novelist Nathan Englander on how ritual fuels his writing Novelist Nathan Englander grew up in a highly observant Jewish family. As such, he was accustomed to discipline and observing ritual. When he left his religious community, Englander landed as far away from Orthodox Judaism as he could -- and…
Episode Jun 11 June 11, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, Democrats on Capitol Hill continue to grapple with the question of impeachment. Plus: An interview with 2020 Democrat Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., sexual abuse of nuns within the Catholic Church, addressing adult education and literacy in…
World Jun 11 News Wrap: House votes to let committees sue over subpoenas In our Tuesday news wrap, the House voted to let committees sue agencies and witnesses who defy subpoenas, such as Attorney General William Barr and former White House counsel Don McGahn. Meanwhile, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden…
Politics Jun 11 Where do House Democrats stand on impeachment? Congressional Democrats remain conflicted about whether to pursue impeachment against President Trump. When asked about her plans investigating the president, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi responded that “what we’re doing is winning in court.” Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff…
World Jun 11 The ruthless rise of North Korea's Kim Jong Un Life in North Korea is difficult for outsiders to imagine. A new book attempts to pull back the curtain of opacity as it examines the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, who took over from his dictator father when his older…
Episode Jun 10 June 10, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, after striking a deal with President Trump on immigration, how Mexico plans to reduce the flow of people into the U.S. Plus: Financial controversies at the NRA, weekend campaigning for 2020 candidates, Politics Monday on poll…
Politics Jun 10 News Wrap: Justice Department agrees to release some Mueller evidence In our Monday news wrap, House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler says the Justice Department has agreed to turn over some underlying evidence from the Mueller report. The move delays any House effort to hold Attorney General William Barr in criminal…
Nation Jun 10 Will U.S.-Mexico deal reduce immigration? A report from 2 borders President Trump announced Friday that he had struck a deal with Mexico both to stem the flow of immigrants from Mexico into the U.S. and to avoid levying tariffs on Mexican imports. Nick Schifrin talks to the NewsHour’s Amna Nawaz,…
Nation Jun 10 Why the NRA is facing new scrutiny of its financial affairs The NRA, a powerful voice in the U.S. political battle over guns, is facing scrutiny of its financial affairs. Amid reports of lavish personal spending by CEO Wayne LaPierre, a new investigation finds significant payments and favors granted to members…
Politics Jun 10 Which 2020 Democrats are stepping up Iowa campaign efforts Over the weekend, 2020 presidential campaigning in Iowa seemed to shift into a higher gear, as 19 Democratic hopefuls visited the state for its Democratic Party Hall of Fame dinner. Former Vice President Joe Biden was notably absent from the…