Science Sep 27 How to fight extremist psychology with social media The internet and interconnectedness of the world has aided the spread of extremist ideologies like white supremacy. But researchers are seeking ways to turn social media into a megaphone for facts and alternative narratives as a way to turn people…
Politics Sep 27 What the GOP can learn from the Alabama Senate race Did the defeat of the candidate whom President Trump endorsed in the closely watched Alabama Senate primary reveal a greater party rift? Matt Schlapp of the American Conservative Union and former Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., sit down with Judy Woodruff…
Politics Sep 27 Alabama primary runoff shows Trump’s base had a different idea Alabama’s Republican primary runoff ended in a victory for Roy Moore over incumbent Sen. Luther Strange, after a race that pitted President Trump against his anti-establishment base. William Brangham reports.
Economy Sep 27 Who wins and loses in the GOP’s proposed tax overhaul President Trump and congressional Republicans unveiled the most sweeping overhaul of the tax code in more than three decades. Many details are not yet decided, but the president told supporters in Indianapolis that the current tax code is a “relic”…
Politics Sep 27 News Wrap: Trump ‘not happy’ over Price’s private plane trips In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump said he is not happy with reports that Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price billed the government for expensive charter flights. Also, the storm that devastated Puerto Rico returned to hurricane strength…
Nation Sep 27 Hurricane relief isn’t reaching remote areas of Puerto Rico As Puerto Rico reels a week after Hurricane Maria, much of the aid that has reached the island has not made it beyond San Juan. President Trump defended his administration’s response while basic necessities remain scant John Yang speaks with…
Nation Sep 21 How to watch the PBS NewsHour You may have recently heard about the healthy growth in PBS NewsHour’s television viewing audience. Or, maybe you’re a new viewer, interested in what options you have for viewing our program. Either way, here’s a simple guide to where…
Nation Sep 19 Live map: Track Hurricane Maria’s path This map displays live data generated by the National Hurricane Center, which is currently tracking the path of Hurricane Maria.
Nation Sep 11 Chris Christie on Steve Bannon: “This, I suspect, is his last 15 minutes of fame.” In a PBS NewsHour interview, Gov. Chris Christie shared his thoughts about former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon and the conservative firebrand's attacks on Christie's tenure in the Trump campaign.
Nation Sep 10 WATCH LIVE: Family, friends and survivors commemorate 9/11 Watch and listen as friends, family and survivors gather to read the names of those killed at the World Trade Center site on Sept. 11, 2001. The remembrance begins at 8:41 a.m. EDT and will include moments of silence to…