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September 4, 2018PBS NewsHour full episode

Sep 4, 2018 7:33 PM EST

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Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings kick off amid protests, while Democratic senators tried to stop the proceedings. Also: A new tell-all book about the Trump White House, the ancient casualties of a Brazilian museum fire, Nike features Colin Kaepernick in its latest ad campaign, Billie Jean King's legacy one and off the court, and more.

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