Feb 24 Watch 54:01 PBS NewsHour full episode Feb. 24, 2017 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump takes the stage at CPAC and keeps up his attack on the news media. Also: A look at the future of the Democratic party, grassroots efforts to derail the Trump agenda find inspiration in… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 7:38 At congressional town hall meetings, citizens turn up the volume — and activism By PBS News Hour With members of Congress on recess, usually that would mean lawmakers meeting with constituents at home in their districts. But fewer than 30 Republicans are holding meetings in the face of local protests and rowdy town halls. Lisa Desjardins reports… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 13:06 Shields and Brooks on tea party lessons for Democrats, remaking GOP in Trump’s image By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the grassroots fervor meeting Republican members of Congress in their home districts, the challenge of a clear message for Democrats,… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 7:33 Can Democrats find a rallying cry that wins with voters? By PBS News Hour Having lost the White House and now as the minority in both houses of Congress, what should the Democratic Party's message be going forward? Judy Woodruff talks to Symone Sanders, a strategist for Priorities USA and former national press secretary… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 8:37 What Trump targeting the media means for press access By PBS News Hour President Trump touted his agenda at the annual CPAC, trumpeting his theme of "America first." He also lambasted the "fake media” after CNN reported that the White House asked the FBI to refute claims of connection between Trump associates and… Continue watching
Feb 24 The teens caught in the middle of Austin’s Sanctuary City debate By Jordan Vesey Texas is divided between groups fighting to keep immigrants safe from federal agents and those who say immigration is a privilege, not a right. Continue reading
Feb 24 How one liberal group is trying to help Democrats win back the House in 2018 By Jessica Yarvin Most political experts agree the Democrats’ chances of regaining control of the House and Senate next year are slim. Swing Left is trying anyway. Continue reading
Feb 24 Why does the Democratic Party chair race matter? By Bill Barrow, Associated Press National Democrats will elect a new chair whose task is to steady a reeling party and capitalize on the widespread opposition to Republican President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Feb 24 Texas man faces deportation after years of protected status By Associated Press Immigration officials began deportation proceedings this week against a Houston-area father of two who says he had lived for years in the U.S. under a protected status given to some immigrants. Continue reading
Feb 24 Democrats invite immigrants to Trump’s first address to Congress By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democrats have invited immigrants and foreigners to President Donald Trump's first address to Congress in an effort to put a face on those who could be hurt by the Republican's policies. Continue reading