World Jan 26 Venezuela spiraling with political, economic crises As Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó continues to hold rallies across the nation after declaring himself ‘acting president,’ international pressure is mounting on Nicolás Maduro, who was sworn in for a second term after an election riddled with fraud. The…
Nation Jan 26 What Roger Stone's indictment could mean for Trump President Trump’s long-term advisor Roger Stone was indicted Friday for allegedly coordinating with WikiLeaks to find damaging information about 2016 presidential competitor Hillary Clinton. New York University professor Ryan Goodman says it’s a move that could also implicate Trump himself,…
Episode Jan 25 January 25, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history hit day 35, President Trump announced a plan to end it, at least temporarily. Also: Trump friend and former adviser Roger Stone is indicted, the lingering impact of…
Politics Jan 25 How 'pressure mounting' on Trump led him to make temporary deal On Friday, President Trump announced a deal to reopen the government for three weeks. The funding plan does not include immediate money for a border wall. It will allow Democrats and Republicans to negotiate a longer-term solution without the shadow…
Politics Jan 25 Of temporary funding deal, Rep. Lujan says 'we're all moving forward' After President Trump reached a deal with Congress to reopen the government and fund it for three weeks, “we’re all moving forward,” says Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. He talks to Judy Woodruff about what he sees as the administration’s…
Politics Jan 25 After indictment, pressure on Stone is 'significant,' says former prosecutor Former Trump adviser Roger Stone has been indicted by special counsel Robert Mueller on seven counts, including obstructing an investigation, making false statements and tampering with a witness. The indictment focuses on the relationship with WikiLeaks head Julian Assange and…
World Jan 25 News Wrap: Trump administration's new asylum policy takes effect In our news wrap Friday, the Trump administration began returning Central American migrants seeking legal asylum to Mexico while their cases are processed. Because the U.S. has a backlog of 800,000 asylum cases, the process can take years. Plus, signs…
Politics Jan 25 For federal workers, temporary funding deal may yield only temporary relief Although the government will reopen for at least three weeks, the shutdown’s economic consequences for federal workers, government contractors and businesses have already been felt around the country. For perspective on this enduring impact, Amna Nawaz is joined by LaJuanna…
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…