Politics Jan 19 How the looming shutdown would affect federal workers The hours are ticking down to a possible government shutdown. Early in the day there were rumors of a possible five-day deal. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was summoned to the White House, but returned to the Capitol without a…
World Jan 19 News Wrap: Mattis advocates defense strategy against world powers In our news wrap Friday, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis insisted the U.S. military must focus more on opposing China and Russia's growing influence, outlining a new national defense strategy prioritizing preparing for war against major world powers, instead of terrorism.
Politics Jan 19 Why Democrats want a very short-term funding solution to hold GOP 'feet to the fire' Lawmakers are making an 11th-hour push to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. Judy Woodruff gets two takes from Senate Democrats about the way forward. Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley says the shutdown showdown shows how unprepared Republicans are for…
World Jan 19 U.S. troops could be in Syria indefinitely. Here's why Turkey's military appeared ready on Friday to invade a Kurdish area of Syria and attack a force who, backed by the U.S., helped liberate Raqqa from the Islamic State. While the U.S. wants to convert them into a stabilization force,…
Politics Jan 19 Shields and Brooks on government shutdown blame, Trump's first year Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week's news, including the government shutdown showdown and the battle over an immigration deal, and how it will stick with voters on Election…
Episode Jan 18 PBS NewsHour full episode January 18, 2018 Thursday on the NewsHour, the countdown begins on a potential government shutdown as Republicans struggle to pass a short-term funding fix. Also: A former CIA officer arrested on suspicion of helping China, USA gymnasts confront the man who abused them,…
Politics Jan 18 Shutdown countdown on, these are the hurdles standing in the way of a deal With the House voting Thursday night on a spending bill while Senate support crumbles, the answer to whether the federal government is a day away from closing down is anything but clear. A House Republican bill would extended funding for…
Politics Jan 18 News Wrap: Congressional Black Caucus calls for Trump censure In our news wrap Thursday, the Congressional Black Caucus called for censuring President Trump over crude remarks about African nations and Haiti. While 130 House Democrats are reportedly supporting the resolution, there was no immediate indication the Republicans will allow…
Politics Jan 18 Sen. Rounds: Short-term spending bill must include Defense Department assurances Will Senate Republicans support a short-term government funding solution if it passes the House? Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., says he and others would like to “keep the heat on” to get a longer-term omnibus bill. Rounds joins Judy Woodruff from…
Nation Jan 18 Gymnasts' wrenching testimonies detail doctor's sexual abuse, cast light on dark Olympic secret At a remarkable sentencing hearing in Michigan, more than 100 girls and women have confronted the man who abused them sexually for years about the lasting psychological scars. Larry Nassar worked for USA Gymnastics for 29 years, including as a…