Politics May 29 Mueller breaks silence to say report doesn't clear Trump Special counsel Robert Mueller broke his silence Wednesday about his office’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. In a nine-minute statement, he reiterated that Justice Department policy prohibits charging a sitting president with a crime, and that…
Politics May 29 After Mueller statement, Trump and House Democrats dig in their heels Special counsel Robert Mueller has finally addressed the findings of his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. What is the political reaction to his remarks at the White House and on Capitol Hill? Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa…
Politics May 29 Whether Mueller testifies to Congress 'won't be his choice,' says Rep. Connolly After special counsel Robert Mueller spoke out about his investigation, some Democrats felt they had new motivation for impeachment. Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., about Mueller's "consequential" remarks and how they differed from Attorney General William Barr’s,…
Politics May 29 The 'key points' Robert Mueller made in his public appearance Special counsel Robert Mueller made it clear in his Wednesday statement that he wants his team’s lengthy report to speak for itself. NPR’s Carrie Johnson and former Justice Department official John Carlin join Judy Woodruff to revisit key sections of…
World May 29 News Wrap: Israel will hold unprecedented 2nd election In our news wrap Wednesday, Israel will have to hold an unprecedented second election in September. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was unable to form a coalition government after 42 days of trying, despite his party's making a strong showing in…
Science May 29 What's behind the recent rash of violent weather Violent weather has tormented regions from the Rocky Mountains to the Mid-Atlantic in recent weeks. In Kansas Tuesday night, strong tornadoes tore houses apart, littered an airport runway with debris and hoisted a car onto a roof -- but widespread…
Politics May 29 Will Mueller's statement change public sentiment about impeachment? Judy Woodruff talks to Chris Buskirk of American Greatness and Kent State University’s Connie Schultz about Robert Mueller’s first public statement in two years and whether it will increase momentum for impeachment, policy plans among 2020 Democratic presidential candidates and…
Episode May 28 May 28, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, tornadoes destroy parts of Ohio and Indiana, continuing a pattern of severe weather in the Midwest. Plus: Oklahoma's governor on coping with extreme weather, how flood-prone communities are preparing for disaster, results from the EU elections,…
Nation May 28 Overnight tornadoes devastate parts of Indiana and Ohio A string of tornadoes cut a path of destruction across parts of Ohio and Indiana Monday night. The twisters, some with winds of 140 miles per hour, flattened entire neighborhoods, killing at least one person and wounding dozens more. Millions…
World May 28 News Wrap: Iran says 'no prospect' of nuclear negotiations with U.S. In our news wrap Tuesday, a $19 billion disaster aid bill that would have brought much-needed assistance to storm-ravaged areas has stalled for a second time in the House. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky objected to the measure over…