Nation Feb 08 News Wrap: Pentagon rolls out new sexual harassment policy In our News Wrap Thursday, the Pentagon will permanently mark the records of service members accused of sexual harassment or bullying on the job or online. Also, former President George W. Bush said it is “pretty clear” Russians meddled in…
Politics Feb 08 How is John Kelly's credibility hurt by Rob Porter abuse scandal? The White House is on the defensive after two ex-wives of a top aide said he physically assaulted them. Staff secretary Rob Porter also did not have a permanent security clearance. Why did chief of staff John Kelly initially defend…
World Feb 08 Fight against ISIS over, fight for Syrian territory ramps up The war in Syria is breaking dangerous new ground. Syrian and Russian airstrikes have pummeled rebel-held areas, reducing entire neighborhoods to rubble. Meanwhile, American commanders vow to hold their ground on behalf of Kurdish allies, under threat of attack by…
World Feb 08 2018 Olympic stars, newcomers and comebacks to watch for The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, come at a particularly tense moment in the region. But there's also a lot of excitement around the Games themselves. John Yang talks to Christine Brennan of USA Today about what and who…
Arts Feb 08 Novelist Robert Harris 'twists' history of Britain on the edge of WWII At the eve of World War II, Britain launches a mission to prevent war with Germany. That's the starting point for "Munich," a new novel by author Robert Harris, who has written both fiction and nonfiction about that period. Harris…
Arts Feb 08 How '2 Dope Queens' co-host Phoebe Robinson found her place in comedy Stand-up comedian Phoebe Robinson almost quit the business when she felt like she didn’t belong in the male-dominated comedy world. But finding her niche with the podcast “2 Dope Queens” helped her realize that being different isn’t a bad thing.
Episode Feb 07 PBS NewsHour full episode February 7, 2018 Wednesday on the NewsHour, Senate leaders reach a two-year budget deal, which will face political headwinds in the House. Also: The president's plan for a military parade, the fall of casino mogul Steve Wynn, a spike in crime is blamed…
Politics Feb 07 Senate budget faces House headwinds. Here's what we know about the mega-deal Senate leaders have made one of the biggest bipartisan budget proposals in recent history. Their proposal would increase spending by about $300 billion. But not everyone is cheering: the most conservative members are openly hostile to the deal, while Democratic…
Politics Feb 07 News Wrap: White House aide resigns amid domestic abuse allegations In our news wrap Wednesday, Rob Porter, the White House staff secretary, is resigning after his two ex-wives accused him of domestic abuse, including punching and choking. Also, reports of sexual assault doubled at West Point last year. Officials cite…
Politics Feb 07 Why some House Democrats and Republicans are saying no to the Senate budget deal A major Senate deal to fund the government for two years and avert a government shutdown has an uncertain future in the House. John Yang talks with Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., and Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., about their concerns, including…