Episodes

  • Hegseth grilled over opposition to women in combat, accusations of misconduct

    Hegseth grilled over opposition to women in combat, accusations of misconduct
    Jan 14 2025
    One of President-elect Trump's most controversial nominees was the first to face the scrutiny of a Senate confirmation hearing. Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth was questioned Tuesday about alleged sexual and financial misconduct as well as concerns he lacks the experience to manage more than three million employees. Hegseth has denied any wrongdoing. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • GOP Sen. Banks says 'it's a matter of national security' to quickly confirm Hegseth

    GOP Sen. Banks says 'it's a matter of national security' to quickly confirm Hegseth
    Jan 14 2025
    Republican Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee and was in the room as Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth appeared for a confirmation hearing. Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Banks about how Hegseth handled the attention. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • Sen. Duckworth explains why she says Hegseth is unqualified to lead Pentagon

    Sen. Duckworth explains why she says Hegseth is unqualified to lead Pentagon
    Jan 14 2025
    During Tuesday's confirmation hearing, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois told defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that she doesn't believe he is qualified for the job. Sen. Duckworth is a former Army helicopter pilot who lost her legs in a crash while serving in Iraq and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Sen. Duckworth joined Geoff Bennett to discuss Hegseth's hearing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • Special counsel report alleges Trump would have been convicted had he not been reelected

    Special counsel report alleges Trump would have been convicted had he not been reelected
    Jan 14 2025
    In his final report to the attorney general, special counsel Jack Smith stood behind his decision to criminally charge President-elect Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Smith detailed the evidence he and his team amassed and would have presented at trial, writing "the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial." William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • Mayorkas defends Biden's homeland security and immigration policies

    Mayorkas defends Biden's homeland security and immigration policies
    Jan 14 2025
    Immigration has been a white-hot political issue for years and helped propel Donald Trump back into the Oval Office. The incoming president has promised mass deportations and is expected to issue a slew of related executive orders soon after being sworn in. Seeing those through will be up to the Department of Homeland Security. Amna Nawaz discussed more with outgoing Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    9 mins
  • Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio on the politicization of the California wildfires

    Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio on the politicization of the California wildfires
    Jan 14 2025
    NPR's Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's final week in office and the raging wildfires in California have become fodder for political debate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • News Wrap: Biden defends legacy on world stage in address at State Department

    News Wrap: Biden defends legacy on world stage in address at State Department
    Jan 13 2025
    In our news wrap Monday, President Biden defended his legacy on the world stage during an address at the State Department, the White House proposed export limits on computer chips used in artificial intelligence, China's exports grew sharply as companies rushed to lock in orders ahead of Trump's return and at least 100 people mining in South Africa died after being trapped underground for months. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • How Trump avoided punishment for his felony convictions

    How Trump avoided punishment for his felony convictions
    Jan 10 2025
    President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced in New York, months after a jury found him guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents to cover up an extramarital affair. The judge granted Trump an unconditional discharge, a sentence that affirms he's a convicted felon, but one where he will face no further penalties, fines or any time in jail. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins