Jan 13 Watch 24:58 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode January 13, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Jan. 13, more fallout from President Trump’s reported use of vulgar language for African nations. Also, how Ukraine became the biggest obstacle in relations with Russia since the Cold War. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New… Continue watching
Jan 13 White House: Trump gets 'in-depth' China trade briefing By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump has received an "in-depth" briefing on trade with China and its economy. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 3:34 Pakistan halts intelligence sharing after U.S. cuts aid By PBS News Hour The U.S. suspended nearly $2 billion in military aid to Pakistan this month following President Trump’s tweet criticizing the country for being a “safe haven to terrorist.” Pakistan in turn halted military and intelligence cooperation with the U.S. Arshad Mohammed,… Continue watching
Jan 13 Exclusive: In open letter, Haitian-American diplomats say Trump's comments caused 'heartbreak and despair' By Yamiche Alcindor A group of Haitian-American diplomats working for the State Department have written an open letter expressing their frustration with comments by President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 13 Evangelical rift intensifies over Trump's vulgar immigration remarks By Rachel Zoll, Associated Press Donald Trump's vulgar remarks about why the U.S. should admit immigrants from Haiti and Africa have spotlighted the bitter divide among American evangelicals about his presidency. Continue reading
Jan 12 Trump in 'excellent health,' White House doctor says By Associated Press The statement was distributed after the president received his first physical since taking office at Walter Reed military hospital. Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch 7:41 How Trump's reported slur could affect immigration politics By PBS News Hour President Trump is at the center of a storm of condemnation and charges of racism over his reported words about immigrants from Haiti and Africa during a meeting at the White House yesterday. Lisa Desjardins talks with Judy Woodruff about… Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch 4:00 News Wrap: Trump cancels visit to London By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, President Trump has canceled a scheduled trip to London to open the new American embassy, citing displeasure at its new location. A British lawmaker said threat of mass protests was the real reason for canceling. Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch 6:43 Haiti wants clarification on Trump's comments, says ambassador By PBS News Hour Haitian Ambassador Paul Altidor says he is surprised and disappointed to hear reports that the U.S. president targeted his country with vulgar language in a policy discussion about immigration with members of Congress. Altidor sits down with Judy Woodruff to… Continue watching
Jan 12 Trump's supporters dismiss s***hole comments, charges of racism By Daniel Bush Trump supporters faced an all-too familiar reality Friday: trying to defend, excuse or distance themselves from remarks that many viewed as further proof that the president is a racist. Continue reading