Nation Mar 28 How this border reporter tries to hook skeptical readers Journalist Perla Trevizo says that "if you're able to connect people to people, it doesn't matter if they're your neighbor or someone who lives across the ocean from you." She grew up on the U.S.-Mexico border and now, as a…
Episode Mar 27 March 27, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, questions persist about Boeing's 737 MAX jets and the aviation manufacturer's relationship with the FAA. Plus: Congress and the president gear up for policy debates on health care, family leave and climate change, reducing carbon dioxide,…
Nation Mar 27 News Wrap: Trump backs legal challenge to Affordable Care Act In our Wednesday news wrap, the debate over health care is reigniting, as President Trump declares his support for a legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, and intent to replace it with “a plan that is…
Nation Mar 27 Does handling of Boeing safety issue reveal 'fundamental conflict' for the FAA? In the aftermath of a second deadly plane crash, Boeing is trying to reassure the U.S. government and the public that it is addressing the flight control system on its 737 MAX jets. The feature is suspected of a role…
Politics Mar 27 Awaiting full Mueller report, Washington turns to policy on health care, climate change Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Judy Woodruff to discuss upcoming high-profile policy debates in Washington, including President Trump’s desire to eliminate the Affordable Care Act and what he thinks should replace it, Republican and Democratic proposals for funding family…
World Mar 27 On Brexit, Parliament's only consensus comes as rejection British Parliament voted Wednesday on eight proposals for how the United Kingdom should handle a stalled Brexit, yielding no consensus beyond disapproval for exiting the European Union without a deal. As a result, is the outlook brightening for Prime Minister…
Politics Mar 27 The critical role of 'guarded' Chief Justice John Roberts With the country feeling deeply polarized and a Supreme Court that has moved to the right under President Trump, the role of Chief Justice John Roberts is attracting increased interest and scrutiny, including in "The Chief," a new book by…
Episode Mar 26 March 26, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, a battle over the Mueller report divides Congress along party lines. Plus: Discussion of what should come next for the Mueller report with Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., and former U.S. attorney Preet Bharara, the Supreme Court…
Politics Mar 26 In Washington, perspectives on Mueller report diverge across party lines The Mueller report remains the top story in Washington, but Republicans and Democrats are viewing it from two very different perspectives. Democrats are pressing for full disclosure of the special counsel's findings so they can make their own judgments of…
World Mar 26 News Wrap: House fails to override Trump veto on emergency declaration In our Tuesday news wrap, the House failed to override President Trump's veto of a bill to block his national emergency declaration. The 248 lawmakers voting to override fell 38 short of a required two-thirds majority. The declaration still faces…