Sep 04 WATCH LIVE: Day 2 of Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings PBS NewsHour will livestream confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh on September 4-7. Hearings will begin each morning at 9:30 a.m. ET. Continue reading
Sep 04 WATCH: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey faces questions about ‘transparency and accountability’ in House hearing By Mary Clare Jalonick, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press In prepared testimony released ahead of a House hearing Wednesday, Jack Dorsey says he wants to be clear about one thing: "Twitter does not use political ideology to make any decisions, whether related to ranking content on our service or… Continue reading
Sep 04 As face of Nike’s new ad campaign, Colin Kaepernick draws debate and backlash By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press Kaepernick's attorney Mark Geragos announced the endorsement deal on Twitter, calling Kaepernick an "All American Icon."… Continue reading
Sep 04 Kerry Perry resigns as president of USA Gymnastics amid fallout from Nassar scandal By Will Graves, Associated Press Perry repeatedly came under scrutiny by athletes who felt she was mishandling the fallout from the tumult surrounding disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar. Continue reading
Sep 04 WATCH: Democrats call for delay to Kavanaugh hearing By Associated Press Sen. Kamala Harris of California began a round of Democratic objections as Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley tried to open the hearings Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Sep 04 Your guide to the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings By Lisa Desjardins Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings begin Tuesday. Here's a guide to the hearings, and key issues that may come up. Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 2:49 News Wrap: Tropical Storm Gordon heads toward Gulf Coast In our news wrap Monday, the Gulf Coast is bracing for Tropical Storm Gordon, which could grow into a hurricane and reach land by Tuesday. Also, a U.S. soldier was killed in eastern Afghanistan and another was wounded. Officials said… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 5:41 What you should know about Brett Kavanaugh’s life and record Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has a thoroughly Washington resume. He clerked for the Justice Anthony Kennedy, whom he's tapped to replace, was a top official in the Ken Starr investigation of President Clinton, served in the George W. Bush… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 8:29 Amy Walter and Tamara Keith on Kavanaugh’s hearings, McCain’s funeral Tamara Keith of NPR and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join John Yang to break down what to expect at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings, and the dynamics of upcoming Democratic primary races, plus Sen. John… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 6:24 Trump’s fight against federal workers and the health of labor unions The Trump administration has been ramping up pressure on organized labor and federal workers lately. The president issued executive orders limiting the activities of the unions that represent them -- which was later blocked by a federal judge -- then… Continue watching