Episode Jul 25 PBS NewsHour full episode July 25, 2018 Wednesday on the NewsHour, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo faces senators amid growing questions over the Trump administration's relations with Russia and the U.S. role in the world. Also: The secret recording of President Trump and his relationship to the…
Economy Jul 25 News Wrap: U.S. and EU agree to work on trade barriers In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump and the leader of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker say they've agreed to turn from tariffs to talks. Juncker said both sides will hold off further tariffs while negotiations continue. Also, Republicans in…
Politics Jul 25 Risch: Give Trump credit on North Korea and 'be a little patient' Did Secretary of State Mike Pompeo successfully address the Senate’s concerns about President Trump's approach to dealing with Russia and North Korea? Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, tells Nick Schifrin that Pompeo did an excellent job putting those worries to rest,…
Politics Jul 25 Merkley: We need a tough president, not weak repetition of Russian talking points Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told senators that the Trump administration has been tougher on Russia than its predecessor, and that the president has the prerogative to have private conversations with his Cabinet and with other leaders. Sen. Jeff Merkley,…
Politics Jul 25 What does Trump on tape reveal about the plan to pay off a former Playboy model? The president’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen released a recording of then-candidate Trump in which they seem to discuss a possible payment to the chief of a media company that reportedly agreed to pay a former Playboy model for her…
Politics Jul 25 What's happened to the truth under President Trump? In just the last few weeks, President Trump has made a number of misleading or inaccurate statements on subjects ranging from Russian interference, to farmers and trade, to NATO defense. Judy Woodruff takes a closer look with Peter Wehner, who…
Episode Jul 24 PBS NewsHour full episode July 24, 2018 Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration offers billions to farmers hurt by the president's tariffs. Also: The White House threatens to take away security clearances from former officials, the underestimated risks of drinking while pregnant, duck boats under scrutiny…
World Jul 24 News Wrap: Fast-moving Greek wildfires kill dozens In our news wrap Tuesday, Greece is in mourning after wildfires killed at least 74 people near Athens. Also, a heat wave over Asia is taking a growing toll. Officials in Japan said record temperatures have claimed at least 80…
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…