World May 03 Former CIA director: Trump doesn't seem to base some decisions on objective reality In "The Assault on Intelligence: American National Security in the Age of Lies," retired Gen. Michael Hayden critiques President Trump's campaign tactics, behavior and governing style, especially as it relates to the nation's secrets and spies. Hayden, a former director…
Politics May 03 Evangelicals keep faith in Trump to advance religious agenda Support for President Trump among Evangelicals is at an all-time high. On the National Day of Prayer, William Brangham talks with Rev. Samuel Rodriguez of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference about why he says it’s a balancing act and…
Nation May 03 Report: CBS managers were told of Charlie Rose misconduct allegations as early as 1986 Charlie Rose lost both his PBS interview show and his job as anchor of CBS This Morning more than five months ago. Now the Washington Post reports that the incidents of Rose's sexual misconduct were far more numerous than previously…
Education May 03 Why the future demands that kids learn to think globally Young Americans don’t know a lot about the rest of the world, says Dana Mortenson, CEO of World Savvy, and the byproduct is fear of what we don’t understand. Her company reimagines K-12 education to leverage diversity as an asset.
Episode May 02 PBS NewsHour full episode May 2, 2018 Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's lead lawyer in the Russia probe is stepping down. Also: The former energy secretary on consequences of ending the Iran deal, public defenders overwhelmed in Missouri, the EPA's chief's questionable dealing with lobbyists and…
World May 02 News Wrap: 'Time to solve' North Korea nuclear threat, says Pompeo In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stressed the need to solve the North Korea nuclear problem once and for all in remarks he gave at his formal swearing-in. Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in…
Politics May 02 Trump legal team shuffle signals more combative strategy on Russia probe President Trump on Wednesday tapped Emmet Flood, a veteran Washington attorney who represented former President Bill Clinton, to join his legal team. Flood replaces Ty Cobb as the lead White House lawyer in the special counsel investigation. Judy Woodruff talks…
World May 02 Netanyahu presentation offers more reason to stay in Iran deal, says former Energy Secretary Moniz President Trump has a major deadline for the Iran nuclear agreement looming just 10 days away. What could happen if the president decides to withdraw? Judy Woodruff discusses potential consequences with former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, a key member of…
Politics May 02 Scott Pruitt's Morocco trip raises ethical questions about lobbyist ties EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt faces at least 11 investigations for ways he has spent money on travel, security and pay raises for staff. Now the Washington Post and others report that Pruitt's trip to North Africa was arranged by a…