Nation Nov 21 Housing California residents displaced by fires proves difficult In the areas of California hit hard by recent wildfires, displaced residents are struggling to find shelter. In some of these places, like Chico, there was already a housing shortage even before the fires hit. What resources are available to…
Nation Nov 21 Does Trump's new border directive violate federal law? More than 5,700 service members are providing support at the U.S.-Mexico border. Now, the president has authorized troops to defend border patrol agents, “including a show or use of force (including lethal force).” Nick Schifrin talks to former Army lawyer…
Nation Nov 21 Why Chief Justice Roberts' response to Trump matters In a rare move, Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts responded to President Trump’s recent criticism of a judge who ruled against his new asylum rules. Roberts countered that “the U.S. does not have Obama judges or Trump…
Nation Nov 21 Ahead of Senate runoff, how do Mississippi voters feel about 'hanging' remark? Although Election Day is past, a Senate contest in Mississippi remains to be decided. The race has attracted national attention due to a controversial remark made by the Republican incumbent, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, in a social media video that went…
Nation Nov 21 The long history of Russian disinformation targeting the U.S. From Pizzagate to George Soros conspiracies, “fake news” has become a noxious presence in public discourse, especially since the 2016 presidential election. A recent New York Times video series explores the long history of Russian disinformation and its origins in…
Nation Nov 21 How the Kellogg brothers transformed breakfast and pioneered 'wellness' The Kellogg brothers transformed the American breakfast. They promoted revolutionary ideas we now consider central to wellness, and celebrities flocked to their famous sanitarium and spa in Battle Creek, Michigan. But their commercial success came at a heavy personal cost.
Episode Nov 20 November 20, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, California’s deadliest wildfire in history is 70 percent contained. Also: political fallout from Jamal Khashoggi's murder, Ivanka Trump’s use of personal email for government business sparks controversy, “unlearning” what we believe about Thanksgiving, the tradition of…
Nation Nov 20 News Wrap: Trump won't punish Saudi prince or cancel arms sales over Khashoggi murder In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump signaled he will not sanction Saudi Arabia’s crown prince for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, nor cancel arms sales to the country. Trump said breaking with Saudi Arabia would hurt the U.S.
Nation Nov 20 After the flames, what challenges lie ahead for Northern California? The Camp Fire destroyed the town of Paradise but is now 70 percent contained, marking progress for Northern California. Predicted rain should reduce risk of additional fires, but heavy smoke and threats of mudslides and flooding loom over residents’ heads.
Nation Nov 20 With Khashoggi decision, Trump places strategic interests above human rights President Trump announced he will not sanction Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President indicated he had no intention of breaking with the longtime American ally. Nick Schifrin reports, and the Washington…