Jan 17 Iconic inaugural addresses, from Thomas Jefferson to Barack Obama By Julia Griffin As we wait to hear Trump’s speech Friday, NewsHour has prepared a compilation of iconic and inspirational highlights from inaugural addresses past. Continue reading
Jan 17 When politics gets out of hand, turn to this poem By Elizabeth Flock Since the election, thousands of musicians, poets and other writers have mobilized across the country to protest the rhetoric and proposed policies of President-elect Donald Trump. On Sunday, “Writers Resist” events were held around the country. But while less visible,… Continue reading
Jan 17 Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Trump inauguration By Associated Press Trump and other Republicans have dismissed the boycott and complaints, saying Democrats are sore losers who need to accept the results of the election and move on. Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch 6:51 News Wrap: Martin Luther King Jr.'s son meets with Trump By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 16 Watch 11:05 Why is Trump criticizing key allies to U.S. security? By PBS News Hour European officials are digesting new comments by President-elect Trump, who told two newspapers that NATO is obsolete, suggested the U.S. might drop sanctions on Russia and said he is indifferent about the future of the EU. John Yang gets reaction… Continue watching
Jan 16 Watch 7:35 This inauguration, usually a time for unity, defies precedent By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 16 Are hateful outbursts rising? Since the election, some are keeping track By Kenya Downs The Southern Poverty Law Center has recorded more than 1,000 incidents of hate-based intimidation following the 2016 presidential election. But most of these incidents aren't considered hate crimes. Continue reading
Jan 16 As 'writers resist' Trump, an interview with a poet in protest By Elizabeth Flock On Sunday, writers and artists rallied across the country in defense of freedom of speech and to protest the political discourse of President-elect Donald Trump. The Writers Resist events took place in Tuscaloosa, Fresno, Helena Denver, Chicago, Baltimore,and Washington D.C.,… Continue reading
Jan 16 Parties, protests to take over DC for Trump's inauguration By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to clog the nation's capital for Donald Trump's inauguration and a major demonstration the day after. How many will actually arrive to party or protest is an open question. Continue reading
Jan 16 EU nations react with surprise, defiance to Trump remarks By Kirsten Grieshaber and Raf Casert, Associated Press BERLIN — European Union nations reacted with surprise and defiance Monday to comments by President-elect Donald Trump, who said in an interview that he believed NATO was "obsolete" and that more member states would leave the 28-nation EU. Continue reading