Episode Jun 27 June 27, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court issues major rulings on the census citizenship question and the role of courts in partisan gerrymandering. Plus: Analyzing the first 2020 Democratic debate and previewing the second, whether scandal is affecting President Trump’s…
Nation Jun 27 News Wrap: House passes Senate's border funding bill In our news wrap Thursday, House Democrats abandoned their emergency border funding bill and gave final passage to the Senate-approved version, which President Trump said he supports. Also, Trump arrived in Japan for the annual G-20 summit, telling the Australian…
Nation Jun 27 Supreme Court ends term with major rulings on census, gerrymandering The Supreme Court ended its term with two major rulings that could have long-running implications for fundamental U.S. political processes. It blocked a census citizenship question, at least for now, and declared federal courts have no role in policing partisan…
Politics Jun 27 Which candidates clashed during the 1st 2020 Democratic debate Ten candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination faced off Wednesday night in the campaign’s first debate. With the crowded stage, participants battled for speaking time on issues like the economy, health care, immigration, foreign policy and gun control. They…
Politics Jun 27 What to expect from the 2nd Democratic debate The race for the 2020 Democratic presidential campaign kicked into a new gear Wednesday with the first candidate debate. A second group of 10 candidates takes the stage Thursday night. Stu Rothenberg of “Inside Elections” and Lisa Desjardins join Judy…
Politics Jun 27 How Trump's support is faring in the wake of assault allegations, migrant children's care Although the presidency of Donald Trump has been marked by several scandals, they so far have not appeared to jeopardize his support with his enthusiastic base. Will that change with new details about an allegation he raped writer E. Jean…
Nation Jun 27 Pulitzer-winning photographer Marcus Yam on capturing tragedy and humanity Marcus Yam is a staff photographer for the Los Angeles Times and the winner of two Pulitzers. Having covered California wildfires extensively, he is deeply familiar with the challenge of documenting tragedy and humanity up close. Yam offers his Brief…
Episode Jun 26 June 26, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, Congress battles over funding for security and humanitarian care at the U.S.-Mexico border, as poor conditions among detained migrant children stir controversy and prompt warnings from medical professionals. Plus: Democratic presidential candidates take the debate stage,…
Health Jun 26 How conditions in U.S. detention centers can affect children's health The plight of migrant children held in U.S. detention centers continues to generate controversy. As Congress battles over emergency funding for care and resources at the border, medical professionals warn that even brief exposure to the current conditions could be…
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…