Jan 07 Watch 9:41 The political and personal fallout from the government shutdown President Trump plans to address the nation Tuesday on immigration and his plan for a wall on the border between the U.S. and Mexico, which he will visit this later week. Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Amna Nawaz to… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 7:17 With a ‘national emergency,’ could Trump use the military to build the wall? President Trump has threatened to use executive power to declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and obtain funds for a border wall without approval from Congress. But would such a dramatic move be legal? William Brangham asks Elizabeth… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 25:01 January 6, 2019 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Jan. 6, the latest on the continuing shutdown stalemate over funding for a border wall and new details on the exodus of American troops in Syria. Later, a nearly $800 million plan to keep invasive… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 5:16 ‘Near-term pain’ from shutdown: No paychecks on Friday Thousands of furloughed government workers will not get their paychecks on Friday, a consequence of the partial government shutdown that has moved into its third week without signs of compromise. And if the standoff continues into February, millions who rely… Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch 25:01 January 5, 2019 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Jan. 5, the partial government shutdown enters its third week as the 116th Congress convenes with a Democratic House and a Republican Senate. Also, New Jersey is paying homeowners to move from flood zones amid… Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch 4:27 Week 3: As federal shutdown endures, so do political divides In today's political climate, the idea of reaching across the aisle may be considered 'heresy,' says NewsHour Weekend special correspondent Jeff Greenfield. Plus, a look at prospects for the U.S. economy and the 2020 presidential race. Greenfield joins Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch 8:19 Shutdown talks to continue after president, congressional leaders fail to reach a deal President Trump called a Friday meeting with congressional leaders "productive," but it doesn't seem to have moved the government shutdown closer to a conclusion. The president also said he might declare a national emergency to build a border wall if… Continue watching
Jan 04 The many ways the shutdown is stopping vital services and research As the shutdown enters a possible third week, it is furthering straining thousands of furloughed federal workers who have gone without pay. Continue reading
Jan 03 Your questions about the shutdown, answered By Maea Lenei Buhre With no clear end in sight, here’s a look at how the government shutdown is affecting federal workers, agencies and the public. Continue reading
Jan 03 Democrats take control of the House today. Here’s what to expect By Joshua Barajas Shutdown aside, there are several other items on Democrats’ agenda. Here's what to expect as the new Congress convenes today. Continue reading