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Why Tropical Storm Barry threatens more than just the coast
S2019 E218 - 7m 19s
Tropical Storm Barry is poised to strike New Orleans with significant rainfall, posing a serious flooding threat in an area where a wet spring has left the Mississippi River unusually high. State officials are urging residents to take precautions but to stay in one place and avoid high water. John Yang reports and Judy Woodruff talks to Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center.
Tumultuous week in White House ends with Acosta resignation
S2019 E218 - 6m 43s
Labor Sec. Alex Acosta has resigned over criticism of his 2008 prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein for sex crimes. Acosta joined President Trump to make the announcement to reporters, two days after the Cabinet secretary had held a news conference to address the issue. Meanwhile, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is again gearing up for deportation raids. Judy Woodruff talks to Yamiche Alcindor.
News Wrap: House committees might delay Mueller testimony
S2019 E218 - 5m
In our news wrap Friday, two House committees are considering delaying the planned testimony of former special counsel Robert Mueller on July 17, saying they want a longer hearing to give lawmakers more time for questioning. Also, the House approved a defense policy bill that includes limits on President Trump’s authority to take military action against Iran. Trump has vowed to veto the measure.
Shields and Ponnuru on Democratic division, citizenship data
S2019 E218 - 13m 3s
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and The National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest in politics, including brewing tensions between progressive and moderate House Democrats, President Trump’s executive action on acquiring citizenship data, the role of money in politics and remembering Ross Perot.
Pelosi and Ocasio-Cortez expose Democrats' big divide
S2019 E218 - 3m 37s
House Democrats are battling over their beliefs. A substantial policy divide has opened up between moderates, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and progressives--and it has recently grown personal. On the outs with Pelosi, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, all freshman women of color, are finding themselves increasingly ostracized. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Folk legend Joan Baez reflects on life in music and activism
S2019 E218 - 7m 57s
After six decades performing, folk legend Joan Baez is saying farewell to music with a tour this summer. But before setting off, she sat down with Jeffrey Brown to talk about her long career in music and political activism, and how she’s looking to younger generations to carry the torch forward.
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