News Wrap: Severe storms strike Southern Plains states
In our news wrap Tuesday, a severe weather front spawned new tornadoes and flash floods across the Southern Plains states. Near Oklahoma City, floodwaters engulfed homes and cars, while parts of the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, were destroyed by a possible tornado. Meanwhile, abortion rights supporters staged rallies across the country to protest a wave of restrictive new state laws.
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Why Rep. Raskin says he's changed his mind on impeachment
S2019 E158 - 8m 8s
The showdown over the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches continued to play out Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as Congress again sought answers from the White House, and the Trump administration declined to provide them. Lisa Desjardins reports, and Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., a member of the House Judiciary Committee, about moving toward impeachment.
What 2 senators took away from Iran intelligence briefing
S2019 E158 - 11m 30s
Heightened tensions with Iran prompted a congressional intelligence briefing on Tuesday. As Nick Schifrin reports, senators attending the session came away with differing impressions of the situation, with Sen. Bob Menendez expressing concern about the Trump administration's "maximum pressure" campaign, while Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, expressed "real confidence" in the U.S. strategy.
This Greek island proves European migrant crisis isn't over
S2019 E158 - 9m 8s
Right-wing nationalists are expected to do well in upcoming elections for the European Parliament, in part due to voter weariness over mass immigration. The European Union says the migration crisis that began four years ago is over, as new arrivals have dwindled dramatically. But as special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports, on the Greek island of Samos, the problem may be worse than ever.
Can college students help bridge the political divide?
S2019 E158 - 7m 23s
In a country fractured by political polarization, an Illinois program is hoping college students can help mend the rift. The University of Chicago and Eureka College created Bridging the Divide to address the harsh rhetoric that emerged from the 2016 election and inspire a generation of leaders by encouraging urban and rural college students to discuss their differences. Hari Sreenivasan reports.
Poet Willie Perdomo on why he still writes letters
S2019 E158 - 3m 6s
Texting and emailing have revolutionized the way we communicate, enabling us to be more efficient and stay in touch more easily. But they have also altered the dynamics of some of our most important relationships. Within this new digital communication landscape, what have we lost? Poet Willie Perdomo shares his humble opinion on how a handwritten letter expresses more than just words.
NYPD conducts administrative hearing on Eric Garner's death
S2019 E158 - 7m 13s
Eric Garner’s 2014 death at the hands of New York City police sparked national outrage and helped fuel the Black Lives Matter movement. The police officer at the center of the case is now facing an administrative hearing, although it is not expected to call for significant penalties. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to Jim Dwyer of The New York Times, who has been following the story and the hearing.
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