Nation Jul 12 Why Alan Alda pays close attention to people's faces Alan Alda had an unusual childhood, but it helped him hone his identity as a communicator. As his mother suffered from mental illness, he became a close observer of people, their faces and body language, which led him toward becoming…
Episode Jul 11 PBS NewsHour full episode July 11, 2018 Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump sets a combative tone at a summit of European allies, demanding they increase their defense spending. Also: Curtailing methane emissions contributing to climate change, the Trump administration's latest efforts to undercut the Affordable Care…
World Jul 11 Trump sets combative tone at NATO with attacks on allies It's supposed to be a gathering of friends, but at certain moments, today's NATO summit sounded anything but friendly. President Trump's rhetoric on German energy sources and allied military spending set a combative tone. Still, NATO officials insist Trump's criticisms…
World Jul 11 News Wrap: Trump fires another salvo in trade war with China In our news wrap Wednesday, a budding trade war between the U.S. and China escalated after President Trump ordered a second round of potential tariffs. It could include 10 percent levies on $200 billion in Chinese goods, from fish to…
World Jul 11 How Trump's 'bullying' approach might affect NATO President Trump kicked off the NATO summit with fierce criticism of Germany and other top American allies. Will his aggressive approach yield his policy objectives, including increased spending on defense? Judy Woodruff talks with former State Department official Victoria Nuland…
Health Jul 11 Funding cuts, premium increases and the future of Obamacare President Trump’s effort to eliminate the Affordable Care Act was stymied by the Senate last year, but he hasn't stopped trying to undermine it. William Brangham asks New York Times health care correspondent Margot Sanger-Katz about recent funding reductions for…
Health Jul 11 Why we shouldn't call midlife blues a 'crisis' As he interviewed subjects for a book on age and happiness, author Jonathan Rauch noticed a theme: people in their middle age felt dissatisfied with life, and they were ashamed of it. Indeed, recent studies have found happiness and contentment…
Episode Jul 10 PBS NewsHour full episode July 10, 2018 Tuesday on the NewsHour, Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination is official and the confirmation fight begins. Also: Rulings from federal judges complicate the Trump administration's immigration policies, teaching consent as part of sex ed, President Trump pardons cattle ranchers…
World Jul 10 News Wrap: 'NATO has not treated us fairly,' Trump says en route to summit In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump again criticized the NATO alliance and the European Union over defense spending and trade policies as he headed to a summit in Brussels. Also, the ordeal of a Thai boys' soccer team is…
Politics Jul 10 Hatch: Roe v. Wade being overturned is 'false concern' for Democrats Will Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have an easy time being confirmed by the Senate? Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, says he hopes Democrats will be open to voting for him. Hatch joins Judy Woodruff to discuss whether the court with…