World Dec 26 Trump's failure to meet with Iraqi officials during surprise visit prompts criticism President Trump traveled secretly to Iraq late on Christmas night. But he met with no Iraqi officials during the brief trip, prompting criticism from some Iraqi politicians. Laith Kubba, advisor to the Iraqi prime minister, and special correspondent Jane Ferguson…
Politics Dec 26 With negotiations 'at a standstill,' some federal workers worry they'll never get paid Wednesday marked the first full business day of the partial government shutdown. Many affected employees had to work even though they will not receive pay on their normal schedule, while others who are furloughed had to drop off equipment they…
Nation Dec 26 Why the unique medical needs of children aren't met at border detention centers After a second immigrant child died in U.S. custody, DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced that Coast Guard medical personnel would be deployed to screen people crossing the Mexico border. Yamiche Alcindor speaks with Dr. Colleen Kraft, president of the American…
Nation Dec 26 Amid more revelations of Catholic Church abuse and cover-up, survivors galvanize This year saw more appalling revelations about the Catholic Church and the behavior of many priests, exposing just how long some dioceses knew of and concealed sexual abuse. Judy Woodruff has the story, followed by a frank conversation with two…
Science Dec 26 Why Apollo 8 marked a critical milestone — seven months before the moon landing It's been 50 years since NASA’s critical Apollo 8, the first manned spacecraft to leave Earth, orbit the moon and return. The bold and risky mission paved the way for the moon landing seven months later, at a time when…
Arts Dec 26 'There Will Be No Miracles Here' author Casey Gerald answers your questions Casey Gerald, author of our December pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions on “There Will Be No Miracles Here,” and Jeff announces the January book selection.
Episode Dec 25 December 25, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, Christmas celebrations around the world cite themes of hope, peace and empathy. Plus: Can President Trump fire the Fed chair, poverty plagues Iraq’s oil-rich Basra, what's behind Kevin Spacey’s surprise social media video, a new book…
World Dec 25 News Wrap: Tsunami death toll climbs to 429 In our Tuesday news wrap, the number of confirmed dead in Indonesia’s weekend tsunami has risen to 429. Search teams are combing through debris as harrowing stories emerge from survivors of the catastrophe, which struck with no warning. Also, in…
World Dec 25 In times of turmoil, Christmas celebrations focus on empathy From the Pope in the Vatican to Queen Elizabeth in London, Christmas celebrations across the globe sounded themes of understanding and compassion. Nick Schifrin takes a look at holiday rituals around the world, from the solemn to the silly.
Economy Dec 25 Does the president have legal authority to fire the Fed chair? President Trump's recent criticism of Jay Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, has prompted questions about whether the president might try to fire Powell. But does he have the legal authority to do so? New York Times correspondent Binyamin Appelbaum…