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…
Politics Nov 06 What voters and candidates are saying on Election Day Across the country, voters lined up today to cast ballots in the most expensive midterm elections ever. Many saw their decision as a referendum on President Trump. Judy Woodruff offers a roundup of voting around the country, and then Amna…
Politics Nov 06 How President Trump is spending Election Day President Trump is at the White House for Election Day. While his appearances on the campaign trail have concluded, he continues to make his voice heard through social media, tweeting out polling locations and last-minute endorsements. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy…
Nation Nov 06 How secure are the midterm elections? Concerns about foreign influences, voter fraud and voter suppression have been prominent this year. William Brangham talks with national security expert Juliette Kayyem, who previously served in the Department of Homeland Security under President Obama, about the security of our…
Nation Nov 06 On Election Day, GOP chair says 'people's lives are better' under Trump As voters head to the polls, Republicans are asking them to consider whether or not they’re better off than they were two years ago. Ronna McDaniel, chair of the Republican National Committee, joins Judy Woodruff to explain why her party…
Nation Nov 06 Why Pelosi thinks these midterms are about 'honoring the vision of our founders' Midterm elections are often perceived as a referendum on the current presidential administration. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi joins Judy Woodruff to explain what her party thinks is on the table this Election Day, including “integrity in government.”…
Nation Nov 06 What makes this year's midterms historic How do this year’s midterm elections compare to those in the past? Judy Woodruff gets insights from presidential historian Michael Beschloss about the significance of this year’s races given the current power dynamic among the three branches of government.