Health Sep 01 A ruling against Kentucky's Medicaid work requirements could affect other states A federal judge recently ruled against Kentucky’s work requirement for Medicaid recipients after it became the first state to impose the policy. The judge called the mandate “arbitrary and capricious” in a decision that could have an impact on other…
Nation Sep 01 McCain modeled a bedrock belief in human dignity and American democracy, say family and friends at his funeral Politicians, family and friends gathered at the Washington National Cathedral Saturday to remember former presidential candidate and decorated Navy pilot Sen. John McCain. While President Donald Trump was not invited, former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama gave eulogies…
Episode Aug 31 August 31, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump leaves the door open to resolving trade differences after being on the brink of leaving Canada out of a deal. Also: Celebrating the lives of Sen. John McCain and the Queen of Soul Aretha…
Politics Aug 31 U.S. and Canada will keep talking after missing a trade deal deadline The United States and Canada failed to reach a new free trade agreement by a self-imposed deadline Friday. Instead, President Trump announced he will sign a pact with Mexico in 90 days, and that Canada could still join it. The…
Politics Aug 31 Washington pays tribute to McCain: 'He would fight tooth and nail for his vision of the common good' Washington pays tribute to John McCain at the Capitol Blurb: At a ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda Friday, Sen. John McCain's family gathered as lawmakers paid final respects, and top Republicans testified to his independent streak. Judy Woodruff reports.
Politics Aug 31 News Wrap: Russian-backed separatist leader killed in Eastern Ukraine explosion In our news wrap Friday, Russia accused Ukraine of assassinating Alexander Zakharchenko to destabilize the region. Kiev denied the charge. Also, there's word that Russian intelligence bragged in 2016 that it had then-candidate Donald Trump "over a barrel." The Associated…
Politics Aug 31 John McCain held on to hope that the world could be better, close aide says At the nation's Capitol, leaders from both parties spoke fondly of their colleague, Sen. John McCain. But few in Washington were closer to him than his longtime aide, Mark Salter. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the outpouring of appreciation…
Politics Aug 31 Shields and Brooks on John McCain's patriotism, Florida election upsets Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the service and sacrifice of Sen. John McCain, American political icon who died over the weekend, takeaways from Florida’s primary…
Nation Aug 31 Mourners say farewell to Aretha Franklin, star who touched souls It was a final send-off fit for a queen. Aretha Franklin was remembered in a day-long service Friday by family, friends, fellow artists and even a former president. Jeffrey Brown captures some of the emotional and inspiring moments.
Episode Aug 30 August 30, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, leaders from across the political spectrum pay tribute to Sen. John McCain. Also: The Justice Department weighs in on Harvard's admissions policies, exposing China's crackdown on a Muslim minority, how Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has…