Episode Sep 21 September 21, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump questions Christine Blasey Ford’s claims of sexual assault by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Also: Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru break down the fallout from Ford’s accusations, screen legends Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek…
Politics Sep 21 Trump challenges Kavanaugh accuser's credibility, dividing Republicans After days of measured talk, President Trump fired off sharp words Friday about Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. Trump tweeted that if the attack was “as bad as she says,” charges…
Nation Sep 21 News Wrap: Possible toxic spill deepens Florence disaster In our news wrap Friday, Duke Energy says surging water breached a dam at a closed power plant near Wilmington, North Carolina, and could be spilling toxic coal ash into the Cape Fear river. Also, Tanzanian officials say at least…
Nation Sep 21 'I felt that it was my fault': A rape survivor shares her story of speaking out The allegations against Brett Kavanaugh have compelled people to share their own experiences with sexual assault and why they didn't come forward. When Chessy Prout was a freshman in high school, she was raped by a classmate. She spoke to…
Nation Sep 21 Sexual assault 'myths and misinformation' could muddy Kavanaugh hearing, psychologist warns President Trump’s tweet challenging Christine Blasey Ford’s claims because she didn’t report it when it happened set off alarms for survivors and advocates. In fact, most victims never report the sexual assault to law enforcement, says clinical psychologist Veronique Valliere.
Politics Sep 21 Shields and Ponnuru on Brett Kavanaugh allegations, Russia probe declassification delay Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru of The National Review join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week’s news, including the controversy surrounding the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the decision by President Trump to push back his…
Episode Sep 20 September 20, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, Christine Blasey Ford's attorney says she would testify on her claims of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh if terms are "fair." Also: The Trump administration defends its Yemen war policy, focus shifts to environmental hazards in…
Politics Sep 20 Here's how the FBI could probe the Kavanaugh allegations Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who is accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault in high school, now says she might be willing to testify next week, but not on Monday as Senate Republicans want. Amna Nawaz reports,…
Nation Sep 20 News Wrap: Heavy Florence flooding closes interstates as death toll rises In our news wrap Thursday, the death toll from Hurricane Florence rose to 41, as the long and slow recovery continues in the Carolinas. Also, today marked one year since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico. It’s estimated that nearly 3,000…
Politics Sep 20 Rep. Eshoo: Kavanaugh accuser doesn't have a political bone in her body Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., was the first lawmaker whom Christine Blasey Ford contacted about her allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. Eshoo talks with Judy Woodruff about meeting with Ford, and the risk that has come with speaking out.