Politics Feb 27 Committee GOP say 'pathological' Cohen has no credibility During Michael Cohen's public, televised congressional testimony Wednesday, Republicans were quick to attack his credibility. They questioned Cohen about his decade of loyalty to President Trump, whether he was disgruntled over not getting a White House job and why he…
Politics Feb 27 What new information came out of Cohen hearing? The testimony of former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen in front of the House Oversight Committee produced plenty of material. Lisa Desjardins, who attended the hearing, and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy Woodruff to discuss the day’s key takeaways, including House Republican…
Politics Feb 27 Cohen accuses Trump of inaccurately reporting finances to IRS, banks In his congressional testimony on Wednesday, Michael Cohen produced evidence of hush money paid to porn actress Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, to keep her from revealing an affair with President Trump. Cohen also accused the president of…
Politics Feb 27 Why Cohen's answers on Russia could pose potential legal problems for Trump During his appearance before the House Oversight Committee, Michael Cohen was questioned about possible ties between the president and Russia, as well as Trump’s relationship with Roger Stone. Yamiche Alcindor talks to Judy Woodruff about the significance of the information…
World Feb 27 In Hanoi, Trump looks to develop a 'phased' North Korean denuclearization Last June's summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un marked the first time a sitting U.S. president met a North Korean leader. Now the two are convening in Vietnam, whose economic resurgence U.S. officials hope can serve as an…
World Feb 27 News Wrap: Violence continues between India and Pakistan over Kashmir In our news wrap Wednesday, Pakistan said it shot down two Indian warplanes and captured one pilot amid escalating tensions over Kashmir; India said it lost a single plane and pilot. Pakistan’s prime minister called for “dialogue” between the two…
Politics Feb 27 Rep. Comer on why House Democrats didn't gain 'any traction' with Cohen hearing Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., is a member of the House Oversight Committee that questioned President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen on Wednesday. He talks to Judy Woodruff about his conclusions from the hearing's "spectacular claims," including whether he thinks “we…
Politics Feb 27 Rep. Schiff says Cohen testimony 'bolstered his credibility' Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., chairs the House Intelligence Committee. He talks to Judy Woodruff about his impressions from Cohen’s Wednesday appearance in front of the House Oversight Committee, including evidence of a “code of dishonesty” in the president’s inner circle,…
Politics Feb 27 How a former independent counsel analyzes the legal implications of Cohen's testimony Michael Cohen’s testimony raises many questions about President Trump’s personal, political and financial dealings. For analysis of its potential legal implications, Judy Woodruff turns to Solomon Wisenberg, who was deputy independent counsel during the Whitewater investigation of the early 1990s.
Episode Feb 26 February 26, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, Capitol Hill has a very busy day as the House pushes a vote to nullify the president's national emergency declaration and Michael Cohen testifies before a Senate committee. Plus: Trump and Kim Jong Un meet in…