Nov 15 Watch 4:12 News Wrap: Obama warns of ‘crude sort of nationalism’ rising By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, President Obama urged world leaders to heed the results of the U.S. election, won by Donald Trump. Saying voters are scared about the fortunes of their children, the president warned other nations to guard against… Continue watching
Nov 15 Facebook, Google take aim at fake news by blocking ad revenue By Ryan Connelly Holmes Facebook and Google banned fake news sites from collecting funds via their advertising networks on Monday. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 9:31 Gwen Ifill, 61, PBS journalist who covered history and made history By PBS News Hour Gwen Ifill, who was the heart and soul of the PBS NewsHour and Washington Week, passed away on Monday after a battle with cancer. We look back at Gwen’s life and remarkable career in journalism. Continue watching
Nov 14 Remembering Gwen By PBS News Hour Gwen Ifill, a journalist to her core, who served as the the PBS NewsHour’s co-anchor and managing editor and, in her own words, sought to always “tell the stories that shed light and spur action,” has died from complications of… Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 4:45 Could the Electoral College system ever change? By PBS News Hour President-Elect Donald Trump captured the White House by winning the Electoral College, even as Hillary Clinton won about half a million votes more than Trump. In response, some are calling for a national popular vote to decide the election. Josh… Continue watching
Nov 13 Megyn Kelly says Trump tried to influence coverage with gifts By Lynn Elber, Associated Press Megyn Kelly says Donald Trump tried unsuccessfully to give her gifts, including a free stay at one of his hotels, to influence her coverage. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch Trump promises to make infrastructure a major focus By PBS News Hour Donald Trump has signaled that infrastructure will be a major issue in his administration. He has also promised to create 25 million jobs through infrastructure spending, tax reduction, trade deal reform and lifting restrictions on American energy development. Laura Bliss… Continue watching
Nov 12 Americans don safety pins in solidarity with minorities after election By Alison Thoet Some Americans are wearing safety pins as a symbol of solidarity with victims of racism, homophobia and religious discrimination. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 9:19 How schools are dealing with post-election fallout By PBS News Hour In the wake of the election, schools across the country are reporting heightened anxiety and disappointment, incidents of bullying, vandalism and harassment and even walkouts protesting the president-elect. Our student reporting labs have gathered a variety of reactions, and Hari… Continue watching
Nov 11 Obama expects questions about Trump succession on foreign goodbye tour By Associated Press White House officials say President Barack Obama is prepared to spend his final major foreign trip talking about Donald Trump. Continue reading