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July 11, 2018PBS NewsHour full episode

Jul 11, 2018 8:39 PM EDT

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Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump sets a combative tone at a summit of European allies, demanding they increase their defense spending. Also: Curtailing methane emissions contributing to climate change, the Trump administration's latest efforts to undercut the Affordable Care Act, Puerto Rico's elderly remain vulnerable, and how to overcome a midlife slump.

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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein takes part in the Financial Services Roundtable spring conference at The Wharf Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. Photo by Leah Millis/Reuters

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WATCH LIVE: Rod Rosenstein expected to make cyber security policy announcement

By Erica R. Hendry

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Politics Jul 19

Trump administration says Somalis can keep protected immigration status

By Colleen Long, Amy Forliti, Associated Press

President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they meet in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16, 2018. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Politics Jul 19

Trump asks adviser to invite Putin to Washington

By Associated Press

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 18, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

Politics Jul 19

White House says Trump ‘disagrees’ with Russia interviewing Americans

By Associated Press

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Politics Jul 19

Senate goes on record against Putin offer of Russia interviewing Americans

By Associated Press

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Politics Jul 19

WATCH: Intelligence chief Dan Coats says he wishes Trump hadn’t met alone with Putin

By Erica R. Hendry

Ask The Headhunter Jul 19

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By Nick Corcodilos

President Donald Trump speaks about his summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he begins a meeting with members of the U.S. Congress at the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Leah Millis/Reuters

Politics Jul 19

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at White House event dedicated to ‘America’s Workers’

By Associated Press

Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah said Friday that federal aid is not needed in Flint. Photo by Rebecca Cook/Reuters

Nation Jul 19

Watchdog calls on EPA to strengthen oversight of state water systems after Flint crisis

By Associated Press

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Nation Jul 19

The Trump administration’s plan for reunifying 2,500 separated minors

By Joshua Barajas

Politics Jul 19

Trump’s pick to run consumer watchdog faces skeptical Senate

By Ken Sweet, Associated Press

Nation Jul 19

Comcast drops Fox bid, paving way for sale to Disney

By Mae Anderson, Associated Press

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Politics Jul 19

Republicans block bid to extend election security grants

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Nation Jul 19

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By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press

Nation Jul 19

LGBTQ advocates fear Kavanaugh’s votes on gay-rights issues

By Mark Sherman, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during a press conference on the Trump Administration's tax cuts at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center in Washington, U.S., on June 22, 2018. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan

Politics Jul 19

WATCH: Pelosi discusses Trump’s Russia comments at news briefing

By Associated Press

Politics Jul 19

Amid criticism over Putin summit, Trump wants second meeting

By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Ken Thomas, Associated Press

Nation Jul 19

Zuckerberg clarifies statements on treatment of fake news

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

Nation Jul 19

Russian officials to meet suspected spy jailed in U.S.

By Angela Charlton, Associated Press

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Nation Jul 18

MGM’s lawsuit against Las Vegas shooting victims, explained

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