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Russian 'sham trial' is appalling, WSJ publisher says

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After a rushed, secretive trial, a Russian court convicted American journalist Evan Gershkovich in a case the U.S. dismisses as a sham. The Wall Street Journal reporter was sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony. He is the first American journalist arrested by Russia on espionage charges since the Cold War. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour.

Brooks and Capehart on the pressure on Biden to end his bid

10m 10s

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump formally accepting the Republican nomination after his assassination attempt and President Biden vowing to stay in the race amid pressure from Democrats.

Tornado chasers, meteorologists working for better forecasts

6m 50s

Millions of moviegoers are expected to see "Twisters" this weekend, a sequel to the 1996 blockbuster. It's a summer escapist thriller that you might say goes well beyond the science and true boundaries of tornado prediction. Miles O'Brien spent some time during this busy tornado season with actual chasers and meteorologists to understand the latest research.

WNBA's surge helps league land breakthrough TV contract

5m 46s

It’s the midpoint of a WNBA season that’s been like no other with record-setting numbers on the court, in the stands and on television. Now a big television deal may signal a new era for the league. John Yang discussed more with Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic.

Trump to accept nomination days after assassination attempt

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Donald Trump is set to accept his party’s nomination for president in his first public remarks since the attempt on his life. Trump will wrap up a convention week featuring a united Republican Party that’s spent days reminding voters about Trump’s vision for America. It comes as Democrats are facing an array of questions about the top of their ticket. Lisa Desjardins reports.

More Democrats urge Biden to consider dropping out of race

2m 28s

While President Biden remains off the campaign trail with COVID, the calls urging him to drop out of the presidential race are growing. Two Democratic sources confirm to the News Hour that Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries both met privately with President Biden in the last week to convey their concerns. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

How Nikki Haley voters are responding to GOP's unity message

4m 8s

Former President Donald Trump says he’s planning to deliver a message of unity as he accepts the GOP nomination Thursday night. But will the Republican voters who supported Nikki Haley in the primary be persuaded? We asked Haley voters who took part in focus groups that question. Laura Barrón-López reports.

Okla. Gov. Stitt says GOP is 'clearly behind Trump'

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Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma endorsed former President Trump after his first choice, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dropped out of the primary race earlier this year. Stitt joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett at the Republican National Convention to discuss the presidential race.

Cole expects 'robust use of executive power' if Trump wins

8m 19s

Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma is serving his 11th term in Congress and has seen a lot of changes in the Republican Party during his 21 years in Washington. Geoff Bennett spoke with Cole about how the Trump-Vance ticket will affect down-ballot races.

Former Secret Service agent on failures at Trump shooting

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The Secret Service remains under intense scrutiny after the attempted assassination on former President Trump. Homeland security and congressional probes are underway and the agency’s director, Kimberly Cheatle, is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee next week. Amna Nawaz discussed more with former Secret Service agent Anthony Cangelosi.

Intersection of faith, politics key theme at GOP convention

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The intersection of faith and politics has been a central message heard this week at the Republican National Convention. It's also something Judy Woodruff has been following closely as part of her America at a Crossroads series. She joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett to discuss more.

Republican Party born in Wisconsin at a time of divisiveness

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It’s been a convention unlike any other with the assassination attempt against former President Trump lingering over the week. But this moment is just the latest on the long timeline of the Republican Party. Lisa Desjardins looks at the birth of the GOP in the years before the Civil War.

Thousands in Texas frustrated with weeklong power outage

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More than a week after Hurricane Beryl made landfall, utility crews across Houston are still working to restore power to the last 50,000 customers who have been without electricity through a stretch of hot weather. Some residents and politicians say they've had enough and their frustration is directed at CenterPoint Energy. William Brangham discussed more with Dug Begley of the Houston Chronicle.

Human Rights Watch says Hamas committed war crimes on Oct. 7

7m 4s

A new report released by Human Rights Watch concludes that Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Oct. 7 attacks last year. The report says fighters conducted a coordinated assault "designed to kill civilians and take as many hostages with them." Stephanie Sy discussed more with Ida Sawyer of Human Rights Watch.

Key down-ballot races that could decide control of Congress

5m 29s

While the battle at the top of the ticket has dominated the news this election cycle, there are key down-ballot races that could shift the balance of power in Congress. The majorities in the House and Senate are razor-thin with Republicans in the House leading by five seats and Democrats in the Senate holding on by only two seats. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett discussed more with Amy Walter.

Fact-checking right-wing claims about election security

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Speakers at the Republican convention have repeated falsehoods that Democrats are rigging the election and that non-citizens will vote in November. That claim is just one of many conspiracy theories about the security of America’s election system that are being spread in the lead up to November. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

Trump's one-time GOP rivals make peace and urge party unity

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The stage at the Republican National Convention belongs to JD Vance Wednesday night as he will headline the evening and accept his party’s nomination for vice president. Tuesday night belonged to Donald Trump's one-time rivals in the bruising primary race, making peace with the nominee and urging the party to put aside its differences. Lisa Desjardins reports from the convention floor.

JD Vance's political views and how they have shifted

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Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is a one-time critic of former President Trump who has turned into a fierce defender. Geoff Bennett discussed Vance's views and how they've shifted with David Weigel, a national political reporter for Semafor who’s covered JD Vance for years.

How polarization and division leads to political violence

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As Americans continue to grasp what led up to the threat on former President Trump's life, Judy Woodruff sought some perspective on how this moment of political violence and deep division relates to the country’s past. It’s the latest in her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads.

Democratic leaders call for Sen. Menendez to resign

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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been found guilty on all counts in a federal corruption trial. The prominent Democrat was accused of abuse of power and enriching himself and associates. Just minutes after the verdict was delivered, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer again called for his fellow Democrat to step down immediately. William Brangham discussed more with Ry Rivard of Politico.

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