In our news wrap Tuesday, the Democratic candidates turned their attention to California, where trailing contender Sen. Bernie Sanders vowed to keep pressing his case, even if it means a “messy” DNC convention. Also, President Obama publicly met with Vietnamese human rights activists and political dissidents in Hanoi, and argued that greater freedom would benefit the communist state. Continue reading →

Security wait times at airports across the nation are soaring, leading to criticism of the TSA, which claims that budget cuts have left it understaffed. Now, with the number of airline passengers expected to soon reach all-time highs, embattled TSA security chief Kelly Hoggan has been fired after a controversial three-year tenure. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Bart Jansen of USA Today for more. Continue reading →

In February, the White House issued a $1.9 billion plan for combating Zika virus in the U.S., including provisions for mosquito control, education and research into a vaccine. While GOP lawmakers opposed that plan, the Senate passed a bipartisan $1.1 billion compromise bill last week. Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., for more on the funding debate. Continue reading →

When other cities have proposed a tax on sugary soft drinks, it’s often sold as a plan to fight obesity. Not in Philadelphia, where a battle is brewing over the mayor’s 3 cents-per-ounce tax plan that would be used to fund citywide pre-K. The beverage industry opposes the tax and argues that if you’re going to tax them, then why not cakes and candy? Hari Sreenivasan reports. Continue reading →

Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump has spent much of the primary season railing against big money in politics and touting his self-funded campaign. But the real estate mogul is set to hold his first official fundraiser in Albuquerque on Tuesday night in conjunction with the RNC. Judy Woodruff talks to Matea Gold of The Washington Post for more on why Trump flipped and what he hopes to gain.
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Oregon’s Malheur National Wildlife Refuge grabbed headlines earlier this year when it was seized by armed militants protesting federal control of local lands. But for the past decade, some local ranchers have been striving to find common ground with environmental groups and refuge officials, and important strides have been made for birds and cows. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports. Continue reading →

When geobiologist Hope Jahren sat down to describe the results of her research, she found that she couldn’t relate her findings without discussing the people who made them possible, herself especially. That revelation led to her new book “Lab Girl,” both an investigation into the complex and thrilling lives of plants and a deeply personal memoir. Jahren joins Jeffrey Brown to explain more.
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Steffi Green’s toy room is more crowded – and organized – than most. Clear tubs brimming with colorful toys stacked to the ceiling are labeled “stuffed animals,” “Nerf toys” and “crafts.” She’s collecting gifts, with contributions from her community, for children living in group foster homes. Continue reading →

Monday on the NewsHour, a U.S. drone strike kills the leader of the Taliban in Afghanistan, leaving the group’s future in question. Also: Amy Walter and Tamara Keith discuss the presidential race, a Baltimore officer accused in Freddie Gray’s death is acquitted, how Vietnam is drawing back Vietnamese-Americans, and the NewsHour’s Malcolm Brabant reflects on his own desperate journey. Continue reading →

In our news wrap Monday, President Obama was warmly welcomed in Vietnam on the first of a three-day visit. Lifting a 50-year-old arms embargo, he cited “common interests,” but denied China’s ever-expanding influence in the region was a consideration. Also, Iraqi forces, backed by U.S. coalition airstrikes, launched a much-anticipated offensive to retake Fallujah from the Islamic State. Continue reading →