Politics Feb 28 How the House passed the first major gun bill in a generation The House has passed its first major gun control legislation in decades, as the Democratic majority sends two bills related to background checks for gun buyers on to the Senate. A Republican majority there is unlikely to approve either measure,…
Politics Feb 28 Why these House Democrats think Medicare for All is the best path for U.S. health care In the U.S., health care costs continue to rise, insurance is more difficult to obtain and millions lack access to care entirely. As a result, some House Democrats want to implement a single-payer, universal coverage system in which all costs…
Arts Feb 28 Remembering versatile musician Andre Previn Andre Previn was a composer, conductor and performer who played jazz with greats Ella Fitzgerald and Benny Carter. He also earned Academy Awards for his musical contributions to films such as “Gigi” and “My Fair Lady.” Married five times, including…
Episode Feb 27 February 27, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, Michael Cohen testifies before the House Oversight Committee on a wide variety of topics related to President Trump, as the president meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a landmark Hanoi summit. Plus, expert…
Politics Feb 27 Cohen calls Trump 'a conman' and 'a cheat' In public testimony before the House Oversight Committee, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen said some of his past offenses were “for the benefit of, at the direction of, and in coordination with” President Trump. He also called his former boss…
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…