Jan 06 Watch 12:19 Shields and Brooks on Trump's 'disdain' for the intelligence community By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the U.S. intelligence report on Russian intervention in the presidential election and its implications for American democracy and foreign policy. They also review highlights… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 4:36 News Wrap: Congress certifies election of Donald Trump By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the election of Donald Trump was certified when Congress tallied the Electoral College votes. Vice President Biden presided as a number of House Democrats objected, but none had the support of a senator, which the… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch Kerry: Syrian conflict is 'the worst human catastrophe since World War II' By PBS News Hour In our most recent interview with a top Obama administration official, Judy Woodruff sits down with Secretary of State John Kerry as the presidential transition nears. They discuss Secretary Kerry's assessment of the U.S.-Russia relationship, now that intelligence has confirmed… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 7:30 Rep. Schiff weighs in on the intelligence report about Russian hacking By PBS News Hour Intelligence agencies have released their detailed findings that Russia interfered in the U.S. presidential election. The report says Vladimir Putin himself orchestrated a campaign of intervention, specifically intending to boost Trump's election chances "when possible.” Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Continue watching
Jan 06 Trump says he 'learned a lot' from intel meeting By Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump declined to say whether he accepts their assertion that Russia meddled in the election on his behalf. Continue reading
Jan 06 Russian interference in election a 'hostile act,' John Kerry says in PBS NewsHour interview By Larisa Epatko, Gretchen Frazee Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday called Russian attempts to interfere in the U.S. election a “hostile act,” though he would not speculate on other reports that senior Russian officials celebrated President-elect Donald Trump’s win. Continue reading
Jan 06 Read the full, unclassified intelligence report on Russian hacking here By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Read the full report here. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Congress certifies Donald Trump's victory By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Congress certified Donald Trump's presidential victory Friday over the objections of a handful of House Democrats, with Vice President Joe Biden pronouncing, "It is over." House Democrats objected to the votes from at least 10 states, raising issues of voter… Continue reading
Jan 06 House Democrats plan to raise objections during Electoral College vote count By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press They could slow the process, but they don't have the votes to prevent Donald Trump from winning. Continue reading
Jan 06 A snapshot of the new laws that take effect in 2017 By Joshua Barajas, Gretchen Frazee Eighteen states raised the minimum wage. California broadened restrictions on cellphone use for drivers. Continue reading