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July 17, 2018PBS NewsHour full episode

Jul 17, 2018 8:10 PM EDT

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Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump tries to contain the fallout from his statements supporting Vladimir Putin. We get reaction from Madeleine Albright. Also: A doctor shortage in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, alleged sexual misconduct by a powerful cardinal, the popular way teens are vaping now and more.

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