Politics Dec 08 White House 'in a state of chaos' as Trump's chief departs President Trump announced Saturday that his chief of staff John Kelly is leaving his post by the end of the year. Kelly replaced Trump’s first chief of staff, Reince Priebus, in July 2017. Trump said Kelly's successor would be declared…
Episode Dec 07 December 7, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, the special counsel's team files a court memo detailing Michael Cohen’s cooperation with its investigation. Also: President Trump nominates a new attorney general, UN ambassador and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, why fighting chronic…
Nation Dec 07 What's in the latest court filings about Cohen, Manafort The Mueller team has released new details regarding its interactions with Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen. According to court filings, former Trump lawyer Cohen informed investigators about contact among Russia, the Trump Organization and the Trump campaign, while…
Nation Dec 07 How the latest Cohen filings could get 'close to the president' Two court filings Friday reveal new information about Michael Cohen. Judy Woodruff speaks with Jessica Roth, law professor at Yeshiva University and a former federal prosecutor, about the differences between how Mueller and the Southern District of New York characterize…
Politics Dec 07 With Barr, Nauert and Milley, Trump chooses a varied cast A month after Attorney General Jeff Sessions was forced to resign, President Trump has picked his desired replacement: William P. Barr, whom he called “my first choice since day one.” The president also announced his choices for UN ambassador, Heather…
World Dec 07 News Wrap: House committees interview Comey privately In our news wrap Friday, the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees interviewed former FBI director James Comey in a closed-door deposition, as House Republicans investigate FBI actions during the 2016 presidential campaign. Plus, the man who killed a woman after…
Politics Dec 07 Shields and Brooks on Cohen filings and Bush's legacy Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to analyze the week’s political news, including the latest court filings on Michael Cohen, President Trump’s new nominees and the legacy of George H.W. Bush.
Episode Dec 06 December 6, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, President George H.W. Bush is laid to rest in Texas. Also: the arrest of a Chinese tech executive heightens trade woes, the Supreme Court considers a challenge to standards for double jeopardy, the outlook for peace…
Nation Dec 06 Family, friends recall the 'profound legacy' of George H.W. Bush The final funeral for George H.W. Bush was held today at his family church in Houston. Some 1,200 mourners gathered to honor the late president. Following the service, Bush’s casket was transported to College Station, and he was laid to…
World Dec 06 News Wrap: Trump administration calls for rolling back emissions mandates In our Thursday news wrap, the Trump administration wants to roll back Obama-era mandates that require coal-burning plants to install new technology or burn natural gas, which gives off less carbon. The proposal is the latest in a series of…