Feb 21 Watch 54:41 PBS NewsHour full episode Feb. 21, 2017 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration outlines an aggressive plan to crack down on undocumented immigrants and strengthen border security. Also: Fears of a spike in anti-Semitic violence, using meditation to improve student learning, banking on the president's promise… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 8:20 News Wrap: DHS puts Trump immigration orders into practice By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump's directives on immigration greatly expand the pool of immigrants subject to quick deportation, including anyone in the U.S. illegally who's charged or convicted of any crime. Also, the Supreme Court heard a case… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 8:42 What the immigration crackdown means for the undocumented By PBS News Hour The U.S. government is getting tougher on illegal immigration, starting with moves by the Department of Homeland Security to expand its criteria for prioritized deportation. Judy Woodruff speaks with Nancy Montoya of Arizona Public Media and USA TODAY’s Alan Gomez… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 7:42 What can the Trump administration do to quell anti-Semitism? By PBS News Hour A wave of anti-Semitic incidents has swept across the U.S. in the past few months, including dozens of bomb threats at Jewish Community Centers around the country. Although President Trump formally denounced the threats on Tuesday, some believe he has… Continue watching
Feb 21 5 big decisions straight ahead for Trump and Republicans By Lisa Desjardins The opening measures of the Trump presidency have been a wild percussion. But after that first rapid-fire burst of a month, Republicans are now staring at large, sweeping decisions that they have considered for years but must make soon. Continue reading
Feb 21 Can President Trump bring back manufacturing jobs? By Steve Hoover, Lauren Mucciolo, Anjali Tsui Erie, along with dozens of other manufacturing hubs along the Rust Belt, have seen seismic shifts as technology has quenched the demand for manual labor on factory floors. Continue reading
Feb 21 Where Trump stands on filling key spots in his administration By Jessica Yarvin Filling up a government with capable people is a daunting task. Continue reading
Feb 21 WATCH: Spicer addresses new immigration memos, anti-Semitic threats at news briefing By News Desk and Associated Press White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer spoke about the Department of Homeland Security's new immigration memos, along with threats to Jewish Community Centers across the country, during a Tuesday news briefing. Continue reading
Feb 21 What we know about U.S. investigations into Russia and possible ties to Trump's campaign By Daniel Bush A comprehensive timeline of investigations into Trump’s possible connections to Russia and Moscow’s efforts to undermine U.S. democracy. Continue reading
Feb 21 Millions targeted for possible deportation under Trump rules By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Any immigrant who is in the country illegally and is charged or convicted of any offense, or even suspected of a crime, will now be an enforcement priority, according to Homeland Security Department memos. Continue reading