Economy Jul 24 Sen. Sasse: U.S. needs more trade, not 'bellicose threatening' The Trump administration moved on Tuesday to mitigate for U.S. farmers the economic damage of the president's escalating trade war with allies and China, announcing $12 billion in emergency relief. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., says that whenever you’re having a…
Politics Jul 24 Trump's threat to revoke security clearances could create an 'atmosphere of fear' The threat from the White House to possibly revoke security clearances of six former national security and intelligence officials -- all of whom have been critical of President Trump -- has set off bipartisan criticism. Former CIA general counsel Jeffrey…
Nation Jul 24 Duck Boat dangers have been a concern for decades Duck Boats have been a popular novelty tourist ride around the country for many years. But a deadly accident in Branson, Missouri, that killed 17 is putting questions about safety and regulation back in the spotlight. John Yang reports that…
Nation Jul 24 Trump administration says family reunification deadline will be largely met The Trump administration says it is working to meet a federal court deadline that orders more than 2,500 migrant children between the ages of 5 and 17 be reunited with their families by Thursday. More than 460 parents may have…
Episode Jul 23 PBS NewsHour full episode July 23, 2018 Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump exchanges threats of war with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani. Also: Italy's new government aims to stop the tide of migrants, a disorder affecting children whose mothers drank while pregnant, the Trump factor in the…
Politics Jul 23 News Wrap: White House threatens to revoke former officials' security clearances In our news wrap Friday, the White House says it's "exploring" whether to revoke security clearances for six former top ranking officials. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders claimed they have used their clearances for political and financial gain. Also, Toronto police…
World Jul 23 How will Iran respond to U.S. pressure and ramped up rhetoric? For months, the Trump administration has targeted Iran with a campaign of pressure. Then overnight, President Trump took it a step further, threatening war, in response to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani threatening the U.S. in an address. Nick Schifrin reports…
Politics Jul 23 Schiff: 'Disturbing number' of Trump campaign members met with Russians and lied about it The release of previously classified FISA warrants by the Justice Department set off a new round of political fighting over the FBI's monitoring of the Trump campaign's former adviser Carter Page. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., says President Trump is counting…
Politics Jul 23 Amy Walter and Susan Page on Helsinki summit poll numbers, Trump factor in midterm races Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Susan Page of USA Today join Judy Woodruff to discuss how President Trump’s controversial meeting in Helsinki with Vladimir Putin is playing out in the polls, how the president is affecting midterm…
Nation Jul 23 Finding my way without role models gave me room to be When Terese Mailhot's book became a bestseller, a reader contemplated whether she was a good role model for indigenous people. But Mailhot says, “I hope that if people look up to me they understand that sometimes a role model’s job…