Politics Jan 25 Shields and Brooks on shutdown resolution, Roger Stone indictment Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the deal to reopen the government temporarily, the president’s falling approval ratings and the indictment of former Trump adviser…
Episode Jan 24 January 24, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, two Senate bills to end the government funding impasse fail, but signs of progress emerge. Plus: How the shutdown is affecting the safety of air travel, the story of an American held captive in Syria, another…
Politics Jan 24 On day 34 of shutdown, signs of progress toward resolution Two bills to end the government shutdown failed in the Senate Thursday, as expected. But there are a few signs of progress, with support building for a proposal by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. Meanwhile, thousands of federal workers will miss…
World Jan 24 News Wrap: Maduro orders Venezuelan diplomats to leave U.S. In our news wrap Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered his diplomats to leave the U.S. and accused Washington of trying to put a puppet in his place after the Trump administration backed opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president.
Politics Jan 24 Air safety measures are 'unraveling' due to shutdown, says air traffic union Unions representing air traffic controllers, pilots and flight attendants are warning that the government shutdown compromises the safety of air travel. On Thursday, they gathered at Reagan National Airport with Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., to express their concerns. Judy Woodruff…
Nation Jan 24 Director Bryan Singer accused of sexual abuse, days after his film receives Oscar nod The Atlantic has published a report detailing multiple allegations of sexual abuse against director Bryan Singer, whose film “Bohemian Rhapsody” received an Oscar nomination for best picture just two days ago. Some victims accuse Singer of misconduct that occurred when…
World Jan 24 How an American journalist survived 18 months in an Iranian prison Journalist Jason Rezaian was the Washington Post’s bureau chief in Tehran until 2014, when he and his wife, Yeganeh, were arrested by Iranian authorities. She was released after three months, while Jason was held for another 15. He describes the…
World Jan 24 Remembering 'Tuku,' Zimbabwe's music legend Oliver Mtukudzi Zimbabwe’s music legend Oliver Mtukudzi, more commonly known as “Tuku,” died Wednesday. His music career spanned more than four decades, and largely cut across Zimbabwe's political divide.
Episode Jan 23 January 23, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Senate plans to vote on funding proposals, while President Trump and Nancy Pelosi spar over the State of the Union. Plus: Shutdown perspectives from Sen. Rounds and Sen. Van Hollen, crisis in Venezuela, how Americans…
Politics Jan 23 As Trump and Pelosi spar over State of the Union, Democrats consider funding compromise On day 33 of the government shutdown, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House won't host the president's State of the Union address until the shutdown is resolved. In response, President Trump said Pelosi is "afraid of the truth." Meanwhile,…