Episode Jul 16 PBS NewsHour full episode July 16, 2018 Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump sides with Russia, questioning U.S. intelligence on Moscow's election meddling, as Vladimir Putin clearly states he wanted Trump to win. Also: A new documentary about the mind of Robin Williams, and advice from David…
World Jul 16 Trump's siding with Russia draws condemnation and concern from both parties In a stunning moment in Helsinki, the president of the United States again dismissed American intelligence findings that Vladimir Putin ordered Russian meddling in the 2016 election, while Putin acknowledged he wanted President Trump to win. Fallout from the news…
Politics Jul 16 Paul: Trump has 'healthy dose of skepticism' for U.S. intelligence on Russian interference As President Trump returns from a Helsinki summit with Vladimir Putin, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., says the U.S. and Russia “won't have any progress if we don't have any conversations.” While acknowledging that it’s likely that Russia meddled in the…
Politics Jul 16 Menendez: Putin must be thinking his 2016 investment paid off Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., says President Trump acted more like “a supplicant than the leader of the free world” at a news conference with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki. Menendez joins Judy Woodruff to share his reaction to what might transpire…
World Jul 16 The consequences of Trump turning against his intelligence community When President Trump dismisses U.S. intelligence and says he takes Vladimir Putin at his word that Russia did not meddle in the 2016 election, what’s the long-lasting effect? Judy Woodruff gets analysis from former CIA officer John Sipher, who says…
Nation Jul 16 News Wrap: Deportations of reunited families temporarily halted by federal judge In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge in San Diego ordered a temporary halt to deporting migrant families that were separated and then reunited. The Trump administration opposed the ruling. Also, migrants are still arriving in Europe from Africa…
Politics Jul 16 Susan Page and Stuart Rothenberg on Trump and Putin reactions Susan Page of USA Today and Stu Rothenberg of Inside Elections join Judy Woodruff to discuss the fallout from President Trump’s statements on Russia in Helsinki, especially from congressional Republicans.
Nation Jul 16 David Sedaris says don't confuse mistakes for microaggressions Indirect or subtle discrimination can be as hurtful as anything overt. But “not everything is a microaggression,” says satirist David Sedaris. “Sometimes people make mistakes.” Sedaris shares his humble opinion on what he sees as an overly sensitive world.
Episode Jul 15 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 15, 2018 On this edition for Sunday, July 15, looking at expectations for the Trump-Putin meeting on Monday in Helsinki. Also, how adult foster care in Oregon is offering support to the elderly. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.
Nation Jul 15 President Trump lowers expectations for Putin meeting President Trump was greeted with protests when he arrived in Helsinki for his first formal meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. After calling the European Union, a long-time ally, a trade “foe” at an interview on Saturday, Trump downplayed his…