Sep 06 Watch 4:29 News Wrap: 15 states, D.C. sue Trump for ending DACA By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, 15 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to end DACA, claiming the president’s decision violates due process and is racially motivated. Also, President Trump spoke… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 4:58 News Wrap: Texas Gulf Coast braces for hurricane ‘Harvey’ By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the Texas Gulf Coast is bracing for a major hurricane. The storm, dubbed “Harvey," could have winds of up to 125 miles per hour when it comes ashore. Also, the California Supreme Court upheld a… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 6:46 Are the U.S. and China heading toward war? What ancient Greek history can teach us By PBS News Hour Harvard professor Graham Allison ponders the conflict between the world’s two greatest powers in his new book, "Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides' Trap?" Allison joins Margaret Warner to discuss what happens when a rising power threatens… Continue watching
Aug 17 Watch 2:29 News Wrap: Military response to North Korea still an option, says Tillerson By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson insisted that a potential response to North Korea is still on the table, despite President Trump’s Chief Strategist Steve Bannon’s comments to The American Prospect that there is no military… Continue watching
Aug 17 Steve Bannon, in rare interview, says there’s no military solution in North Korea By Darlene Superville, Associated Press In an interview with The American Prospect posted online, White House chief strategist Steve Bannon says the U.S. is losing the economic race against China. He also talks about purging his rivals from the Defense and State departments. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 5:06 News Wrap: Kim Jong Un decision to not fire at Guam ‘very wise,’ tweets Trump By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump welcomed a gesture by North Korea to ease tensions. Mr. Trump tweeted that Kim Jong Un’s decision not to fire toward Guam was “very wise and well-reasoned.” Also, the people of Sierra Leone… Continue watching
Aug 14 WATCH: Trump signs executive order to explore trade investigation of China By Jonathan Lemire and Josh Boak, Associated Press Even as he seeks Beijing's help on North Korea, President Donald Trump is poised to seek a trade investigation of China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property. Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch 6:32 What’s the view of U.S. tensions from Pyongyang? By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin President Trump denounced North Korea yet again Friday, affirming the U.S. and its military are ready to deal with any further provocation from Pyongyang. Despite the tensions, it was revealed that U.S. and North Korean diplomats have had back channel… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 6:50 Risch: North Korea needs to know what’s on Trump’s mind By PBS News Hour Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump’s remarks on North Korea and the likelihood -- and potential consequences -- of a military conflict, plus Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell under attack from the White House. Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch 6:50 Cardin: Trump’s warning for North Korea isn’t a game plan By PBS News Hour The August recess hasn't stopped members of Congress from weighing in on President Trump's latest warnings to North Korea. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., about the president’s fiery comments and whether the administration has a well-thought-out strategy,… Continue watching