Sep 17 Watch 4:12 Kavanaugh allegations scramble confirmation outlook President Trump defended nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Monday from allegations by Christine Blasey Ford that he sexually assaulted her decades ago, but also said Ford should be heard out. Democrats have been quick to call for a delay, and a… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 4:50 Sen. Leahy on Brett Kavanaugh allegations: 'Let's get the facts' Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, one of the 10 Democrats on the Judiciary Committee calling for chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley to postpone this week's committee vote on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the sexual assault allegations, and… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 7:09 Kellyanne Conway: Kavanaugh ready to 'clear his name' Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway says Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court has not been thrown off track by decades-old allegations of sexual assault that emerged over the last week. Conway joins Judy Woodruff to share her reaction… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 5:12 Wilmington mayor: Significant flooding still to come The mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina, said Monday that roads coming into the city are still impassable from flooding caused by Florence, and that they expect the river to crest midday on Tuesday. Mayor Bill Saffo talks with William Brangham… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 4:55 Florence amplifies problems for public housing residents By P. J. Tobia Florence's powerful winds and storm surge have devastated the small city of New Bern, North Carolina, were residents of a public housing development were already frustrated by the terrible living conditions. The NewsHour’s P.J Tobia reports. Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 3:55 News Wrap: Typhoon Mangkhut death toll grows In our news wrap Monday, a powerful typhoon that left dozens in the Philippines dead has now weakened to a tropical storm over southern China. Also, multiple Taliban attacks in Afghanistan overnight killed at least 27 members of the security… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 5:48 Amy Walter and Tamara Keith on Kavanaugh allegations fallout NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter from The Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the political significance of a Senate hearing to air sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, plus a new poll showing whether… Continue watching
Sep 17 Thai cave rescue diver sues Tesla CEO Elon Musk By Tom Krishner, Associated Press Elon Musk called Vernon Unsworth a "pedo" in a tweet after Unsworth criticized Musk in a television interview. Continue reading
Sep 17 The quiet evangelical campaign to help Republicans hold onto the House and Senate By Tess Conciatori With control of Congress up for grabs and Republicans trying to fight off a “blue wave,” evangelical groups in recent months have quietly stepped up their political activity to help the GOP hold onto the House and Senate. Continue reading
Sep 17 Hurricane Florence breaches manure lagoon, coal ash pit in North Carolina By Michael Biesecker, Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina environmental regulators say several open-air manure pits at hog farms have failed, spilling pollution. Continue reading