Politics Nov 07 How will Jeff Sessions' ouster affect the Mueller probe? President Trump announced Wednesday afternoon in a tweet that Attorney General Jeff Sessions was out. His departure will again focus an intense spotlight on special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. William Brangham reports, than Judy Woodruff gets reaction from White House…
Nation Nov 07 Trump suggests a post-election opening for bipartisanship -- with a warning President Trump touted the midterm election returns and claimed personal credit for expanding the GOP Senate majority the day after Americans went to the polls. He even argued that he could get more done with a Democratic House, and warned…
Politics Nov 07 Trump calls a question about nationalism 'racist' in post-election news conference President Trump addressed the midterm election results and much more in a news conference at the White House on Wednesday. Yamiche Alcindor was there and asked the president about whether his rhetoric has emboldened white nationalism. She joins Judy Woodruff…
Politics Nov 07 Kellyanne Conway touts 'Trump bump' for GOP, defends 'nationalism' Nine of the 11 candidates President Trump campaigned for in the last week prevailed on Tuesday, notes Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president. "The Trump touch matters," she said. Conway joins Judy Woodruff to share the White House’s reactions to…
Politics Nov 07 The big midterm wins, losses and potential future political stars For Republicans, the Show Me State showed up, and the Texas GOP passed another major test. For the left, the grand prize was control of the House, in addition to several new governor’s mansions. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the high-profile…
Nation Nov 07 Here's who showed up to the polls and how they voted What do Tuesday's midterm exit polls reveal about the ways gender, educational attainment and age played out differently across the nation? Judy Woodruff gets analysis from Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report.
Nation Nov 07 Election win 'important closure' for LGBTQ Coloradans, governor-elect says Five-term Colorado Democrat Jared Polis on Tuesday became the first openly gay man to be elected a U.S. governor. Polis joins John Yang to discuss his historic win and his campaign for better health care, gun violence prevention, and renewable…
Nation Nov 07 Why these key Florida and Georgia races haven't been called After Tuesday’s election, two key races are still too close to call. The high-profile Senate race between current Sen. Bill Nelson and outgoing Gov. Rick Scott is headed for a recount, while the contest for Georgia governor is still neck…
World Nov 07 News wrap: Trump and Putin won't hold summit in Paris In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will not hold a summit when they meet this weekend in Paris. Trump said, instead, they will try to hold talks at the G-20 gathering in Argentina. Also,…
Episode Nov 06 November 6, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, American voters go to the polls in the most expensive midterm elections ever. We explore key races, speak with the chair of the RNC and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, review election security, provide live results…