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,…
World Jan 23 News Wrap: Afghan intelligence says Taliban commander killed in airstrike In our Wednesday news wrap, Afghan intelligence says the Taliban commander who orchestrated Monday’s deadly attack on a security complex has been killed in an airstrike. The Taliban dispute the claim. Also, Pope Francis arrived in Panama, kicking off a…
Politics Jan 23 Trump and Pelosi must 'both give a little,' says Sen. Rounds As the Senate prepares to vote on two funding proposals Thursday, what are their expectations for making progress to end the government shutdown? Judy Woodruff speaks to Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., for his take on how we got to this…