Politics Dec 21 Shields and Gerson on Mattis' resignation, congressional stalemate Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson join Judy Woodruff to analyze the week’s political news, including the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and the congressional scramble to fund the government and avoid a partial shutdown.
Episode Dec 20 December 20, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis submits his resignation. Plus: President Trump’s demands for border wall funding may force a partial government shutdown, a new immigration policy will leave asylum seekers waiting in Mexico, two Chinese hackers…
Politics Dec 20 Defense Secretary Mattis resigns, citing differences over the role of alliances A day after President Trump announced a surprise decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, Secretary of Defense James Mattis submitted his resignation, which will take effect in February. The Wall Street Journal’s Michael Gordon joins Judy Woodruff to discuss…
Politics Dec 20 Where Congress stands now on government shutdown The GOP's short-term spending deal to fund the government until February was expected to be solidified Thursday. Instead, Congress erupted into chaos as President Trump declared he wouldn't sign bill, resuming his insistence that $5 billion be allocated for a…
World Dec 20 News Wrap: Stocks tank again amid rising interest rates, potential government shutdown In our news wrap Thursday, Wall Street plunged again amid slumping tech stocks, rising interest rates and fears of an impending government shutdown. The Dow Jones was down 464 points, the Nasdaq dropped 108 and the S&P 500 slid 39.
Nation Dec 20 Trump administration says it will keep immigrants in Mexico throughout asylum process The Trump administration has announced it will keep asylum seekers in Mexico while they await the outcome of their cases. It’s a way to block them from settling in the U.S. during the asylum process, which can take years. Theresa…
World Dec 20 DOJ says Chinese hackers compromised sensitive data The Department of Justice has indicted two Chinese hackers for infiltrating U.S. companies and government agencies and stealing vast amounts of sensitive data to help Chinese companies compete with their American counterparts. John Demers, assistant attorney general for national security,…
Nation Dec 20 What new USDA restrictions mean for food stamp recipients After new restrictions on federal food stamps didn't make it into the farm bill, the USDA is implementing them instead. Roughly 755,000 Americans may feel the impact of the changes, which limit states' ability to grant work requirement waivers in…
Episode Dec 19 December 19, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Fed raises interest rates for the fourth time this year, signaling confidence in the economy. Also: President Trump’s surprise decision to withdraw troops from Syria, Congress tries to avoid a government shutdown, Iraq's devastated Mosul…
World Dec 19 News Wrap: Outgoing Speaker Ryan laments 'broken politics' In our Wednesday news wrap, outgoing Speaker of the House Paul Ryan made his farewell speech in Washington, articulating concerns about what he called America’s “broken politics.” The Wisconsin Republican is retiring after 20 years on the Hill. Plus, Facebook…