Jun 21 Watch 6:07 Why planes can’t fly when it’s too hot, and other ways our civilization can’t take the heat By PBS News Hour An extreme heat wave is baking the West and Southwest, with temperatures well above 100 degrees. More than 40 flights were cancelled or delayed because some planes can't safely lift off in that heat. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien joins Hari… Continue watching
Jun 21 5 important stories that deserve a second look By Laura Santhanam, Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas, Iman Smith Here are five stories that provide some insight into what’s happening outside the Capitol. Continue reading
Jun 20 WATCH LIVE: Jeh Johnson testifies in House Intelligence Committee hearing on Russia By Erica R. Hendry Johnson will likely face questions about his agency's reports about Russia's hacking leading up to the 2016 election and before Inauguration Day, and whether those assessments have changed. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 13:56 Senate Democrats take a stand as GOP readies secret health care bill By PBS News Hour Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that a draft of the Senate GOP's health care bill is on its way with a possible vote next week, even though no details have been publicly released. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats mounted a public relations… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 8:05 What’s at stake for both sides of the Georgia race By PBS News Hour What are the factors playing into the competitive and expensive race for a House seat in Georgia? Judy Woodruff talks to Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR about the special election face-off, a look… Continue watching
Jun 19 A guide to Georgia’s special election By Jessica Yarvin Tuesday's runoff for Georgia's open congressional seat is the most expensive House race ever. Here's a breakdown of spending in the special election between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 4:05 Dissecting Trump’s recent financial disclosure By PBS News Hour The White House released on Friday a portfolio of President Donald Trump’s financial holdings. It shows that the Trump Organization earned $529 million dollars over 15 months, including the first three of Trump’s presidency. Amy Brittain of the Washington Post’s… Continue watching
Jun 18 GOP senator warns against rushed vote on health care bill By Hope Yen, Associated Press A Republican senator on Sunday warned against rushing a vote on a GOP bill to repeal and replace the nation's health care law. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 4:15 U.S. sells arms to Qatar, complicating Gulf dispute By PBS News Hour Days after President Donald Trump said that Qatar funds terrorism, his administration signed a $12 billion deal to sell three dozen F-15 fight jets to the small Gulf Coast country. The deal comes after Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Arab… Continue watching
Jun 17 Lead detected in 20 percent of baby food samples By Lydia Zuraw, Kaiser Health News A new report suggests baby food could contain increased levels of lead. Continue reading