Dec 07 Watch Bypassing media norms, Trump offers challenges for newsrooms By PBS News Hour Since his election, President-elect Donald Trump hasn't held a single, formal press conference, and has repeatedly traveled without the press pool assigned to cover him. Instead, expressing his open disdain for the media, he's communicated with the public directly, often… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Charleston jury hears opening statements in Dylann Roof trial By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, in Charleston, S.C., a jury heard opening statements in the trial of Dylann Roof, the white supremacist charged with murdering nine black churchgoers in June 2015. The defense conceded his guilt and focused on preventing… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch 8:02 What do latest Trump administration picks of billionaires, top military officials say? By PBS News Hour With the naming of Linda McMahon to head the Small Business Administration, President-elect Trump has now named numerous billionaires as leaders in his administration. Sean Spicer, chief strategist for the Republican National Committee, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the significance… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch 2:46 Ambassador, small business advocate among latest Trump picks By PBS News Hour President-elect Donald Trump announced he'll nominate Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad as ambassador to China. Meanwhile, media outlets reported that retired Marine Gen. John Kelly is the choice for secretary of homeland security and Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt for the… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch 53:21 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 7, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, as President-elect Donald Trump expands his team, we examine how the future commander-in-chief is redefining the presidential bully pulpit. Also: The first woman to win baseball's prestigious sports writing award, the world of science launches a… Continue watching
Dec 07 Trump picks pro wrestling mogul to lead Small Business Administration By Daniel Bush President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday selected Linda McMahon, the co-founder of the pro wrestling empire WWE, to run the Small Business Administration. Trump said McMahon would help drive job growth by cutting federal regulations that stymie small businesses. “Linda has… Continue reading
Dec 07 Trump picks Oklahoma attorney general to lead EPA By Michael Biesecker, Sean Murphy, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a source close to Pruitt said Wednesday. Environmental groups quickly denounced the choice. Continue reading
Dec 07 Trump picks John Kelly as Homeland Security secretary By Julie Pace, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen retired Marine Gen. John Kelly, whose last command included oversight of the Guantanamo Bay detention center, to run the Department of Homeland Security, people close to the transition team said Wednesday. Kelly, who… Continue reading
Dec 07 Congress approves bipartisan, $6.3 billion biomedical bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congress sent President Barack Obama bipartisan legislation Wednesday to beef up research on cancer and other diseases, battle drug abuse and speed government approvals of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. By 94-5, the Senate sent the measure to President… Continue reading
Dec 07 Trump picks loyal supporter with deep China ties as U.S. ambassador By Daniel Bush, Gretchen Frazee President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad as the U.S. Ambassador to China, choosing a veteran Republican official with deep ties to China, and a loyal supporter during the general election. Continue reading