Jan 24 Granted clemency, this former inmate is starting over By Dave Berndtson In 1992, Norman Brown was convicted on six counts for the distribution of cocaine. In accordance with mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, the 22-year-old received three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. In July 2015, after nearly 25 years… Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch Trump refocuses on the economy after a rocky rollout By PBS News Hour President Donald Trump signed three executive orders Monday morning, including a withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and a freeze on federal government hiring. A weekend of tumult over the size of his Inauguration Day crowd, record-breaking protests and news coverage… Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 3:53 News Wrap: Senate committee OKs Tillerson for State Department By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted through the nomination of Rex Tillerson to be the next secretary of state, clearing the way for his confirmation by the full Senate. Also, some Republicans raised questions about… Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 3:37 Trump administration wastes no time in fighting the press over facts By PBS News Hour White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s tone was different on Monday, but his message was the same as over the weekend: The Trump administration feels that the press is unfair. At the CIA on Saturday, President Trump called members of… Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 54:31 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 23, 2017 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump turns to trade and the economy after a rocky start to his administration. Also: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the new president, ongoing concerns over Trump business dealings, a combative start to the… Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch You can thank Ohio's tropical sea for your winter road salt By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, visit an Ohio mine that provides the de-icing rock salt that stops your road from becoming a virtual slip-and-slide in the winter. Continue watching
Jan 23 Trump taps ex-Rep. Heather Wilson for Air Force secretary By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he has selected former Republican congresswoman Heather Wilson of New Mexico to be secretary of the Air Force. Continue reading
Jan 23 Supreme Court rejects Texas appeal over voter ID law By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Texas in its effort to restore its strict voter identification law. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 25:01 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Jan. 22, 2017 By PBS News Hour On this episode for Sunday, Jan. 22, President Donald Trump’s administration said it will not release his tax returns, and Trump dismissed the massive crowds who joined the Women’s March on Saturday. Later, a look at the decision by the… Continue watching
Jan 22 After mass turnout, can protests turn into political impact? By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Organizers of Saturday's marches against President Donald Trump are promising 10 additional actions to take during the first 100 days of Trump's presidency. Continue reading