Jan 19 Watch 3:12 Trump's proposal to end shutdown still includes $5.7 billion wall President Trump offered on day 29 of a partial government shutdown what he described as a proposal to end the impasse, but it was one that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had already rejected before his announcement. NewsHour White House Correspondent… Continue watching
Jan 08 WATCH: Pelosi, Schumer give response to Trump's immigration address House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the president has "chosen fear" in making the case to the American people for the border wall and Democrats "want to start with the facts."… Continue reading
Jan 04 Cities could be teeming with more rats, thanks to the shutdown's festering trash By Jamie Leventhal Rats could get access to an all-you-can-eat buffet of garbage during the government shutdown as uncollected trash piles up. Continue reading
Jan 02 5 reasons why this shutdown is worse for federal workers By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman Politicians have argued that the current government shutdown is less disruptive than past shutdowns because just nine of 15 cabinet agencies -- and approximately 15 percent of federal civilian workers -- have been affected. But this still leaves some… Continue reading
Dec 25 Trump: Government won't reopen 'until we have a wall' By Darlene Superville, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The president's comments seemingly dashed hope for a Christmas miracle that would soon allow several departments to reopen and employees to return to work. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 4:29 How Trump may have used his charitable foundation for personal and political gain As the New York attorney general investigates allegations of criminal misconduct by the Trump Foundation, the president announced he is shutting it down. The Washington Post’s David Fahrenthold has been reporting on scrutiny of the organization since before the 2016… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 24:59 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode January 28, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Jan. 28, the Trump administration’s immigration proposal is under consideration as the deadline approaches to keep the government open. Also, a look at what's behind the resurgence of Taliban attacks in Afghanistan. And, Rohingya women… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 24:59 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode January 21, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday Jan. 21, Republicans and Democrats remain far apart on an agreement to reopen the government. And, during a weekend of demonstrations one year into President Trump's term, women launch voter registration drives in swing states. Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 3:41 Party leaders trade jabs as senators continue discussions By PBS News Hour As the government shutdown entered its second day, a group of lawmakers were working on a deal to reopen the government. Both the House and Senate were in session Sunday and leaders from both parties said they wanted to end… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 24:09 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode January 20, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Jan. 20, Republicans and Democrats work to reverse a government shutdown. And, on the anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration, activists hold Women’s Marches in protest. Also, has the president been able to convince Republicans… Continue watching