World Mar 02 Relentless Assad bombing campaign turns this Syrian suburb into 'hell on Earth' Seven years ago, Eastern Ghouta was a green suburb. Today the UN calls it “hell on Earth,” and the potential site of crimes against humanity. In the last two weeks, more than 650 civilians have been killed and thousands injured…
Politics Mar 02 Shields and Brooks on White House chaos, gun control polarization Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including a tumultuous week at the White House, President Trump’s surprise announcement of a tariff on imported steel and aluminum and…
Arts Mar 02 Jennifer Lawrence on unequal pay and the 'very sick' gender dynamic in Hollywood In "Red Sparrow," Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence plays a Russian ballerina-turned-agent forced into a brutal and sexually violent world. But aside from a timely Russian-focused storyline, the film touches on issues of gender and power imbalances that Lawrence has not…
Episode Mar 01 PBS NewsHour full episode March 1, 2018 Thursday on the NewsHour, tensions brew among White House staff as one of the president's closest aides leaves. Also: President Trump's controversial new tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, Russia's boasts about new weapons, Jared Kushner's business dealings, women claim…
Politics Mar 01 Trump White House shaken by downgrades, departure and dispute Turmoil at the White House has intensified again in recent days amid a swirl of damaging developments involving his son-in-law Jared Kushner, tension with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the departure of his closest aide Hope Hicks. Lisa Desjardins reports…
Economy Mar 01 News Wrap: Rubio, Schumer propose new gun legislation In our news wrap Thursday, new gun control bills emerged in the Senate, including proposals from Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. This comes after President Trump said he’s open to some gun control measures. Also,…
Economy Mar 01 How Trump's tariffs could backfire on the U.S. economy President Trump announced stiff new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum on Thursday at a meeting with industry leaders. The president said the U.S. needed to crack down on countries flooding American markets with cheap metals. Judy Woodruff sits down…
World Mar 01 Why Putin is unveiling 'invincible' nuclear weapons now Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted of new nuclear weapons that he says can defeat U.S. missile defenses in an address unveiling a grand vision for his country. His return to Cold War rhetoric comes a month after the U.S. announced…
Politics Mar 01 Jared Kushner dealings raise new questions about conflicts of interest The White House is swirling with new questions of possible conflicts of interest for Jared Kushner, including reports that his family received more than $500 million in loans from companies who met with the president’s son-in-law, and that foreign officials…
Making Sen$e Mar 01 Here's how American companies are responding to the Florida school shooting Students and educators were gunned down at their school in Parkland, Florida, two weeks ago, and corporate America is responding. Kroger announced that stores will no longer sell firearms and ammunition to buyers under 21, joining Walmart and Dick's this…