Jan 20 Watch 11:43 Trump offers vision for his presidency: 'only America first' By PBS News Hour Donald Trump started his day with a tweet, declaring, "the work begins!" It was Inauguration Day in Washington, where despite traditions of democracy and civility, political divisions were still on display. Judy Woodruff and William Brangham offer a look at… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 5:55 Anti-Trump protests break out across D.C. By PBS News Hour While many people ventured to the National Mall on Friday to cheer the new president, other groups were not so celebratory. Protests erupted across Washington, D.C., as opponents of President Trump expressed their disapproval, sometimes clashing chaotically with police and… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 2:37 On the Mall, Trump supporters exult, 'We're here!' By PBS News Hour Turnout may have been lower this Inauguration Day than the previous two, but attendees who did make the trip to the National Mall exhibited no shortage of enthusiasm. Lisa Desjardins speaks with out-of-town visitors hopeful that President Trump will usher… Continue watching
Jan 20 Protesters corralled by police as Donald Trump takes office By News Desk Hundreds of protesters were corralled by police in Washington, D.C. this morning before Donald Trump took the oath of office. Many of them seemed to follow the "Black bloc" style of protests, which can be more violent and emphasize anarchy… Continue reading
Jan 20 Comparison: Donald Trump and Barack Obama's inauguration crowds By News Desk Here's a side-by-side of crowds during President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009 and Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017. Continue reading
Jan 20 Scientists give Rick Perry mixed grades on his confirmation hearing By Nsikan Akpan Perry vowed to protect scientists at the Department of Energy, but shrugged on the central tenet of climate change policy. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 9:06 Why Trump's National Security transition is off to a rocky start By PBS News Hour A day before inauguration, the incoming Trump administration was forced to defend the pace of its staffing for important national security and diplomatic jobs. Judy Woodruff talks with Roger Cressey, a former National Security Council staff member, and Mark Landler… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 54:11 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 19, 2017 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, on the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration, the nation prepares for a new leader. Also: The president-elect's picks for Treasury and Energy face Senate scrutiny, a rocky presidential transition on national security, one woman's story about… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch News Wrap: Obama issues hundreds of commutations on his last day By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, President Obama shortened the prison sentences of 330 federal inmates convicted of drug crimes on his last fill day in office. That's the most ever in a single day. Also, the Pentagon says it targeted… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch our coverage looking back at Obama Years By Vanessa Dennis Join us as we interview outgoing Obama administration officials, review his presidency's record on foreign policy, the climate, race relations and more. Continue reading