Politics May 21 Why Rep. Raskin says he's changed his mind on impeaching Trump The showdown over the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches continued to play out Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as Congress again sought answers from the White House, and the Trump administration declined to provide them. Lisa Desjardins…
World May 21 What 2 senators took away from intelligence briefing on Iran Heightened tensions with Iran prompted a congressional intelligence briefing on Tuesday. As Nick Schifrin reports, senators attending the session came away with differing impressions of the situation, with Sen. Bob Menendez expressing concern about the Trump administration's "maximum pressure" campaign,…
Nation May 21 What's at stake in hearing for NYPD officer who caused Eric Garner's death Eric Garner’s 2014 death at the hands of New York City police sparked national outrage and helped fuel the Black Lives Matter movement. The police officer at the center of the case is now facing an administrative hearing, although it…
Arts May 21 Poet Willie Perdomo on the value of writing letters in a digital world Texting and emailing have revolutionized the way we communicate, enabling us to be more efficient and stay in touch more easily. But they have also altered the dynamics of some of our most important relationships. Within this new digital communication…
Episode May 20 May 20, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, an interview with former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. Plus: DACA recipients forced out of the U.S. try to adjust to life in Mexico, Congo’s deadly Ebola outbreak worsens, 2020 Democrats criticize state abortion restrictions,…
World May 20 News Wrap: Trump trades verbal volleys with Tehran In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. and Iran traded new verbal volleys, as tensions in the Persian Gulf region remain high. After President Trump tweeted that aggression from Iran would result in its “end,” Tehran’s foreign minister responded, “Try…
Nation May 20 As Barr looks into Trump Tower intelligence briefing, Clapper denies leaking its contents Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper saw some of the early evidence of Russian meddling in U.S. elections. Now a frequent critic and target of President Trump, Clapper has recently published a book, “Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from…
Nation May 20 Some 'Dreamers' face painful reality of no country to call home The immigration policies of the Trump administration have dramatically changed life for young undocumented Mexicans who came to the U.S. as children. Under DACA, which President Obama implemented in 2012, they were protected from deportation. Now, many have been forced…
World May 20 Congo's Ebola crisis threatens to spiral out of control More than 1,100 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite information campaigns, new treatment facilities that reduce disease transmission and an effective new vaccine, the outbreak is spreading because of ongoing violence and residents’ deep…
Politics May 20 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on 2020 Rust Belt stakes, abortion laws NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including restrictive new state abortion laws and whether they align with public sentiment, evolution within the Democratic Party on education…