Jun 28 On Monday’s NewsHour… SUPREME COURT: CHICAGO HANDGUN BAN | The Supreme Court struck down a Chicago handgun law, ruling that Americans have the right to keep and bear arms regardless of where they live. Jeffrey Brown talks with Marcia Coyle of the… Continue reading
Jun 25 On Friday’s NewsHour… FINANCIAL REFORM BILL | The House and Senate reached an agreement on a set of Wall Street reforms aimed at preventing another financial meltdown. Jeffrey Brown sits down with guests to break down the provisions of this bill and its… Continue reading
Jun 24 On Thursday’s NewsHour… GEN. PETRAEUS TO COMMAND FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN | Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the U.S. mission and strategy in Afghanistan will not change, following the ouster of Gen. Stanley McChrystal. Judy Woodruff talks with Col. Peter Mansoor of Ohio… Continue reading
Jun 23 On Wednesday’s NewsHour… AFGHAN STRATEGY AFTER MCCHRYSTAL | The U.S. mission in Afghanistan will be in new hands, following the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal over disparaging remarks about the Obama administration. Gwen Ifill talks with Jessica Matthews, of the Carnegie Endowment… Continue reading
Jun 22 On Tuesday’s NewsHour… GENERAL MCCHRYSTAL CALLED TO ACCOUNT FOR OBAMA CRITICISM | The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, was summoned to the White House to explain criticisms of the administration officials in a magazine article. Jim Lehrer talks with Time… Continue reading
Jun 21 On Monday’s NewsHour… GULF OIL SPILL UPDATE | As new reports suggest BP cut corners on safety in the design of the oil well in the Gulf, Gwen Ifill talks to two reporters about the latest revelations. SUPREME COURT WATCH: TERROR GROUP AID… Continue reading
Jun 18 On Friday’s NewsHour… OIL COMPENSATION CHIEF KENNETH FEINBERG | Jeffrey Brown talks with Kenneth Feinberg, the newly appointed overseer of the $20 billion oil spill compensation fund, who recently made his first visit to the Gulf region. VIOLENCE CONTINUES IN KYRGYZSTAN |… Continue reading
Jun 17 On Thursday’s NewsHour… BP CEO HAYWARD ON CAPITOL HILL | BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward faced tough questions from both parties Thursday during testimony about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill before a House Energy and Commerce Committee. Jim Lehrer recaps the day's events… Continue reading
Jun 16 On Wednesday’s NewsHour… BP AGREES TO VICTIM FUND | BP has agreed to set aside $20 billion dollars to pay damages caused by the Gulf oil spill, following tough talk from the Obama administration about quickly responding to claims from victims. Judy Woodruff… Continue reading
Jun 15 On Tuesday’s NewsHour… By News Desk OIL EXECUTIVES BEFORE CONGRESS | Top officers at BP and other oil companies defended offshore drilling during hearings in the House on Tuesday, as criticism of the response to the disaster continues to mount. Ray Suarez has an update on… Continue reading