judy: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. the president's counsel keep saying this is about crups of corruption in ukraine. >> he wasn't fighting corruption. its final point and democrats conclude in his senate impeachment trial as his legal team prepares to mount defense. outbreak, china attempts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, locking down cities and olympicing the movement of 30 million people. merchants of pain, the inside story of one opioid manufacturing company cheated its way to the top and how it all came crashing down. >> the only thing that mattered was a prescription of substance and how you got it, what you had to do, what it took, did not matter. judy: it's friday and david and karen are here to analyze the first full week of the impeachment of president trump and remembering jim lehrer. all that and more on pbs "newshour." >> major funding for the pbs "newshour" has been provided by -- american cruise linesli. fide investments. >> fostering informed and engaged communits. these institutions. support o

judy: good evening, i am judy woodruff. on the "newshour:" tonight. >> the president knew when he was on that call there were a judy: the final day for the defense per thent pres's legal team wraps up arguments while the question of additional witnesses moves over the impeachment trial. then, an elusive peace. president trump debuts his long-awaited plan for the middle east. what is in it and what does it mean for the prospect of ending decades of conflict? and -- >> i heard you build houses. yes, i do. judy: legendary actor robert de niro, scar of the oscar nominated film "theriman," on life in the movies in the art of acting. >> it is a craft and there is a mystery to it. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs wshour" provided by -- >>n a journey with arican cruiselines americans experience theai coast inew england islands peered our small cruise ships explore landscapes, seaside villes and historic harbors where you can experience local customs and cuisine. american cruiseline

judy? >> woodruff: still sounding like a long road back. miles o'brien reporting from australia, from new soth wales. thank you, les. >> you're welcome, judy. >> woodruff: stay with us, comi up on the newshour: our politics monday team breakse downmpeachment trial and the latest from the campaign trail. and on this martin luther king day, fighting for equality in the workplace. before we look ahead to the political stakes of the upcoming impeachment trail, we want tost back to listen to lessons of the past. william cohen offers a unique perspective: he was among a handful of republicans on the u.s. house judiciary committee to vote in 1974 for the impeachment of president nixon. he went on to serve as secretary of defense for president clinton, which turned out to be during his impeachment. and secretary cohen joins me thank you very much. >> good to be with you. >> woodruff: would have been asked this question a thousand times -- you're a freshmangr member of cs, serving in the judiciary committee, how hard was it to go against your party

judy. >> woodruff: fascinating. and,iles, tell us about the situation there right now. >> well, there's been rain over the weekend, and that's helped a bit for the firefighters, allowed them to contain some everything out, and by no means does it solve a drought that haa lasted three y. and the rain does have -- it's a two-edged sword, i'm standing here, you can see the soil behind me. it's pretty ch stripped, denuted, and too much rain can lead to mudslides, flash floong, windy condition, and rain leads to thunderstorms, thunderstorms lead to lightning these blazes.at started many o so it gives and it takes away, and people here are hunkeredt down because still early in this fire season. judy? like a long road back. miles o'brien reporting from australia, from new south wales. thank you, miles. >> you're welcome, judy. >> woodruff: stay with us, coming up on the newsh our politics monday team breaks wn the impeachment trial and the latest from the campaign trail. and on this martin luther king day, fighting r equal

s the newshr for i'm judy woodruff. for all of us at the pbs newshour, thank you and see you soon. >> major funding for the pbs y:wshour has been provided >> audrey is expecting. >> twins. e grandparents, we want put money aside for them, so change in plans. >> all right. let's see what we can adjust. >> change of plans. >> okay. >> mom, are you painting again? >> let me guess.hese. change if plans? >> at fidelity, a change of plans is always part of the plan. >> the ford foundation. working with visionaries on the frontlines of socialnge worldwide. >> carnegie corporation of new york. supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the ntvancement ofnational peace and security. at carnegie.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. >> this program was made porible by the corporation public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc captioned by media access group at bh access.

i'm judy woodruff. >> the crimes alleged in the articles -- in nixon, yes, in clinton, yes. here, no. judy: president trump's lawyerss take tate floor as new details emerge over what john bolton knew about withholding aid to ukraine. tbthen, ak on the ground in china, where officials fear the coronavirus is spreading faster than expected. plus, amy walter and t keith are here to alyze the latest from the impeachment trial and the final week of campaigning before iowa's presidential ucuses. d, the liberation of auschwitz 75 years later. the harbor of the 20th century and the lessons for the 21st. >> every time ihink about it, i think of the children who aren't here and i remember than what -- when they were taken. judy: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> before we talk about your investments, what is n? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins. >> we want to put money aside for them, so change in plans. >> let's see what we can adjust. >> change in plans. >> ok. >> are you painting agai you could sell these.

♪ judy: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. the "newshour" tonight -- >> no president has used his office to compel a foreign nation to help him change. judy: the second day for the continue to make the case for removing donald trump from the president to. an dwe mourn tth of our founder, jim klehrer. all of that and more tonight on bs newshour." ♪ announcer: major fundingor the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- on an american cruise line's journey along the columbia river, travelers retrace the route taken by lewis and clark more than 200 years ago. american cruise lines' fleet travel through american landscapes to historic landmarks where you can experience local customs and cuisine. amer canise lines, proud sponsor of "pbs newshour." ♪ fidelity investments. bnsf railway. consumer cellular. orcarnegieration of new york supporting innovations and education, democraticd engagement, the advancement of international peace and security at cargie.org. and with the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions -- ♪ anno

♪ judy: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. the u.s.ow bieves an iranian missile brought down a ukraine bound passenger jet, killing all on board. then, balance of power. as the u.s. and iran de-escalate tensions, house democrats moved to restrict the president's ability to call military strikes. and rollback. the white house plans to abandon a major environmental protection policy. recipe for success. how las vas's culinary workers union is serving as a model for organized labounacross the coy. >> people are tired of the income inequality, tired of wage stagnation. they see wall street doing well. judy: all that and more on pbs newshour ♪ >> major funding for tas pbs newshoureen provided by -- n a cruise with american cruise lines,le tra experience the maritime heritage and culture of new england. our fleet of small cise sps explore american ldscapes, seaside villages, and historic harbors. where you can experience local customs and cuisine. american cruise lines. proud sponsor of pbs newshour. >> before we talk abt your investments, w

>> good evening, i am judy woodruff. on the newshour, fires dark and the skies in southeast australia, burning millions of acres in forci thousands to flee. then, the money trail. how democratic presidential ndidates fundraising stacks up one month before the iowa caucuses. losing their religion, why young americans are turning away from faith and how religious leaders are trying to bringhem back. >> people want something that matters for their lives. if the content is literally not healing you, connecting you to somethin bigger, then you're wasting your time. >> all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding of "pbs newshour" provided by -- >>n un-american cruise lines journey along the columbia and snake rivers, retrace the route forged by lewis and clark more american cruise lines travel through americanancapes to historic landmarks where you can experience local customs and culture. americ cruise lines, proud sponsor of pbs newshour. >> bore we talk about your investments, what is new? >> who is ex

i'm judy woodruff. >> the crimes alleged in the articles -- in nixon, yes, in clinton, yes. no. judy: president trump's lawyerss take tate floor as new details emerge over what john bolton knew about withholding aid to ukraine. tbthen, ak on the ground in china, where officials fear the coronavirus is spreading faster than expected. plus, amy walter and t keith are here to alyze the latest from the impeachment trial and the final week of campaigni

♪ judy: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. the "the newshour"ig t -- >> last night, we successfully executed a strike killing the number one terrorist anywhere in the world. judy: a u.s. airstri killed onef iran's top military leaders escalating tensions to a new level. as iran thousand to retaliate, we consider what this means for u.s. interests and around the world. and it is friday mark shields and david brooks is hereto analyzed today's iran news and the presidential campaign with one month to go before the iowa caucuses. all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years, bnsf the engine that can access. >>s consumer sabr off wireless contract plans to allow do more things that you enjoy. our u.s. based customer service heteam is to help you find a plan that suits you. >> americacruise lines. fidelity investmts. ♪ >> the john s and james knight foundation. more at kf.org. >> the ford foundation, working with visionaries on the

i'm judy woodruff. "newshour" tonight:er >>crimes alleged in the articles, in common law of presidential impeachment? in nixon, yes. in clinton, yes. here, no. >> woodruff: the defense against impeachment. president trump's lawyers take the senate floor, as new details emerge over what the former national security advisor knew about the alleged quid pro quo. then, outbreak-- on the ground fear the coronavirus isofficials spreading more easily than expected. plus amy walteand tamara keith are here to analyze the latest from the impeachment trial and the final week of campaigning

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: >> the question is addressed to counsel for the presiden as a matter of law, does it maer if there was a quid pro quo? >> woodruff: questions of impeachment.hm senators ask the prosecution and the defense to explain theirin casehe trial of president trump. then, outbreak. passenger flights to china ares cancelledericans evacuate. what we know, and what remains unknown, about the coronavirus. plus, australia burning. the silent tragedy of the wildfires. a continent watches in anguish as hundreds of millions of animals die. >> we've all had a little bit ol a cry about animals, especially the oneshat come in when straightaway you just know that that'it, there's just nothing you can possibly do to helpib them. >> woodruff: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ >> fidelity investments. >> bnsf railway. >> consumer cellular. >> amise lines.ruer can >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their sol

i'm judy woodruff. tonight, the u.s. versus iran. mourners gather to pay respect to the elite general u.s. kinled n airstrike. a killing to which iran's ambassador to the newshour there would be a serious response. >> when that would happen, how that would happen, where that would happen, tharemains to be en. judy: then, new year, same peachment. as congress starts a new session, questions rainpen for the president sigouin pending senate trial. and, how the city of hawaii helped brighton a path for refugees, creating work far from home. >> when we share ts story, keep fighting. it is good to have this place. judy: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years, bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity investment. american cruise lines. consumer cellular. the william and flora uhler foundation. for more than years, advancing ideas and suorting institutions to support a better world. and with the ongoin

♪ judy: od evening, i am judy woodruff. for the "newshour" trial in the making.he house of representatives prepared to send articles of impeachment to the senate. then, walk out. for apple to allow federal investigators access to the smartphones from theencola naval station keller. water stress. inwhy are raiarenched ind city does not have enough to drink. >> the foundation for these large buildgs, you ed to suck up the war and throw it out. you are throwing away your future. judy: all that and more on tot's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" provided by -- >> on an american cruiselines river, travelers see antebellum halls, civil war battlefields and historic american towns aboard our fleet of actorian-style ships riverboats, experience local culture and cuisine and relive american history. american cruiselines, proud sponsor of "pbs newshour." >> consumer cellular offers no contract wireless plans to let you do more of what you enjoy. our u.s.-basedme custo service team is here to find a plan that suits you. >> bnsf. railw fidelity invest

. ♪ ♪ judy: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. hour" tonight -- >> no president has used his office to compel a foreign nation to help him change. judy: the second day for the continue to make the case for removing donald trump from the president to. an dwe mourn tth of our founder, jim klehrer. all of that and more tonight on bs newshour." ♪ announcer: major fundingor the "pbs newshour"

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, australia burning. ound reporting o the the country's vastating fires. then -- i want an urgent solution for my country. i wan stop seeing children suffering in venezuela. judy: venezuela's opposition leader juan guaido talks about his fight against nicolas maduro. many maicon, georgia. trying toorn label is return to southern rock. >> when you hit the right note, man, that magical feeling that you get when you are cutting a song that you feel like wow, this has a chance to be a hit. and we've cut a lot of hits. judy: and it's friday. mark shields and david brooks will analyze the opening of the impeachmen trial and the democratic race in two weeks until the iowa caucuses. all that and more in tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> consumer cellular offers no contract wireless plans that are desied to help you do more of what you enjoy whether you're a otographer or a bit of everything. our u.s.-based customer service team is helping you to find what

i'm judy woodruff. our tonight: >> the president's counsel keeps saying this was about corruption in ukraine. president trump was notnc ned with fighting corruption. it's difficult to say that with a straight face. >> woodruff: the prosecution prests its final points. democrats conclude their opening arguments agait donald trump, as the president's legal team prepares to mount hidefense. then, "outbreak." china attempts to contain e spread of the coronavirus, locking down cities and barring the movement of more oan 30 million people. then, "merchantspain." the inside story of how one opioid company cheated its way

narrator: be more, p ♪ ptioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruffewshour tonight... >> no president has ever used his office to compel a feign nation to help him cheat in our elections. >> woodruff: ...the second day for the prosecution: abuse of power. the democrats continue to make their case for removing donald trump from the presidency. and, we mourn the death of our founder jim lehrer. we look back at his life, legacy and how he touched the lives of so many. all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbsur news has been provided by:

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, australia burning. ound reporting o the the country's vastating fires. then -- i want an urgent solution for my country. i wan stop seeing children suffering in venezuela. judy: venezuela's opposition leader juan guaido talks about his fight against nicolas maduro. many maicon, georgia. trying toorn label is return to southern rock. >> when you hit the right note, man, that magical feeling that you get when you are cutting a song that you fee

ptioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight... >> no president has ever used his office to compel a feign nation to help him cheat in our elections. >> woodruff: ...the second day for the prosecution: abuse of power. the democrats continue to make their case for removing donald trump from the presidency. and, we mourn the death of our founder jim lehrer. we look back at his life, legacy and how he touched the lives of so many. all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbsur news has been provided by: >> on a cruise with aman cruise lines, you can experience historic destinations along the columbia river and across the united states. american cruise lines fleet of small ships explore amerocan landmarks, cultures and calm waterways. american cruise lines, proud sponsor of pbs newshour. >> carnegie corporation of new york. supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, d the advancement of international peace and security. at carnegie.org. >> and with the ongoing supp

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: the u.s.an iranian missile brought down a ukraine-bound passenger jet, killing all on board. then, balance of power. as the u.s. and iran de-escalate tensions, house democrats move to restrict the president's ability to call military strikes. and, rollback. the white house plans to abandon a major envirol protection policy. and, recipe for success. how las vegas's culinary workers union is serving as a model for organized labor across the country. >> people are tired of the income inequality. they're tired of wage stagnation.

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: >> we are here today to cross a very important threshold in american history. >> woodruff: the u.s. house formally votes to send the articles of impeachment to the senate, setting the stage for the trial of president trump. then, gender divide. democratic presidential hopefuls discuss whether a woman can win the white house at their final debate before the iowa caucuses. and: >> together we are righting the wrongs of the past, and delivering a future ofmic justice and security for american workers, farmers, and families. he>> woodruff: a treaty in trade war. the u.s. and china sign off on e first phase of a deal. what in it? and how far does it go? plus, outbreak. on the ground in the democratic republic of congo, where ebola and war remainat constant th all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provid by: ♪ >> fidelity invements. >> bnsf railway. >> consumer cellular. >> american cruise lines. >> supporting so

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, the u.s. versus iran. mourners gather across iran to y respect to the general the u.s. killed in an air strike, >> we have to take revenge.d when that woppen, how that would happen, where that would happen, that remains seen in the future. woodruff: then, new yea same impeachment. as congress starts a new sessn, questions remain open for the president's impending senate trial. and artists in exile: how the city of light helps brighten the path for refugees creating wor far from hom >> when we are together, we speak, we share this story. keep fighting. it is good to have this place. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine t.t connects us >> american cruise lines. >> consumer cellular. >> the william and flora hewlett foundation. for re than 50 years, advancing ideas and supporting institutions to promote a better world. at www.hewlett.org. >> and with the ongoing support of

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: >>f iran does anything the eouldn't be doing, they'r going to suffer the consequences and very strongly. >> woodruff: the u.s. and iran trade threats, as more than 50 people die in a stampede during a funeral procession for slain general qassem soleimani. then, an iand shakes. a deadly earthquake strikes puerto rico, the latest in a wave of powerful tremors that has destroyed homes and left people in the dark. and, speaking with senator bernie sanders about his presidential campaign and iran. plus, everything old is new again. heading to the italian alps, where a surval expert teaches urban dwellers the lost art of caveman living. >> ( translated ): hunting is anone of those things thato well, but can also go bad. you might not eat anything one day and have lots the next. every morning you have to think how you are going to make it to the evening. >> woodruff: all that and more, on tonight's pbsewshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: >> the president was the key pler in the scheme. eryone was in the loop. he directed the actions of his team. >> woodruff: opening arguments in the impeachment trial of president trump. the democrats begin present their days-long case for removing the president from office. then, "outbreak." as its death toll rises, the conavirus begins to read bend china. what you need to know after the first confirmed casen the u.s. >> there seems to be evidence suggesting that the virus is increasing its virulence. we are actually in the initial stages of a major outbreak.

i'm judy woodruff.e pbs, newshoank you and we will see you soon. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >>idelity investments. american cruise lines. bnsf railway. consumer cellula the ford foundation, working with visionaries on the frontlines lines of social change worldwide. iecarn corporation of new york, supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advnacement of intonal peace and security at carnegie.org. and with the ongoing support of institutions.ls and ♪ >> this program was made possible by the corpblation for broadcasting and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ >>his is pbs newshour west from wa studios in washington and from our bureau at the walter cronkite school of journalism at arizona state university. ♪ >> ♪ back to reali >> jamie: when life's crazy busy, all i crave is delicious food that's quick and easy to make. ♪ so after all of these years, i've come up with a new way of cooking's thatompletely chan

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: wildfires darken tes in southeast australia, burning millions of acres and forcing thousands to flee. then, the money trail. how democratic presidential candidates' fundraising stacks up, one month before the iowa caucuses. and, losing their religion. why young americans are turning away from fah, and how religious leaders are trying to win them back. >> people want something that actually matters for their lives. so if the content is literally not heal to something bigger, then you're wasting your time. >> woodruff: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ >> on a cruise with american cruise lines, you can experience historic destinations along the mississippi river, the columbia .iver and across the united stat american cruise lines fleet of paddle wheelplore american landmarks, local cultures and calm waterways. american cruise lines, proud sponsor of pbs newshour. >> fidelity vestments. >

. ♪ judy: good evening, i'm judy woodruff.nt's counsel keep saying this is about crups of corruption in ukraine. >> he wasn't fighting corruption. its final point and democrats conclude in his senate impeachment trial as his legal team prepares to mount defense. outbreak, china attempts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, locking down cities and olympicing the movement of 30 million people. merchants of pain, the inside story of one opioid manufacturing company cheated its way to the top and how

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: >> the president was the key pler in the scheme. everyone was in the loop. he directed the actions of his team. >> woodruff: opening arguments in the impeachment trial of president trump. the democrats begin present their days-long case for removing the president from office. then, "outbreak." as its death toll rises, the conavirus begins to read bend china. what you need to know after the first confirmed casen the u.s. >> there seems to be evidence suggesting that the virus is increasing its virulence. we are actually in the initial >> woodruff: plus-- "hacked." the crown prince of saudi and the troubling connection to slain journalist jamal khashoggi. ghl that and more, on tonit's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by:♪ ♪ el >> fidy investments. >> bnsf railwa >> consumemecellular. >>rican cruise lines. >> suptrrting social reneurs and theiron solutito the world's most skollfoundation.or- >> the lemelson foundation. committed to improving lives through invention, in the u.s. and developing countri

i'm judy woodruff. the newshour tonight: >>f iran does anything the eouldn't be doing, they'r going to suffer the consequences and very strongly. >> woodruff: the u.s. and iran trade threats, as more than 50 people die in a stampede during a funeral procession for slain general qassem soleimani. then, an iand shakes. a deadly earthquake strikes puerto rico, the latest in a wave of powerful tremors that has destroyed homes and left people in the dark. and, speaking with senator bernie sanders about his presidential campaign and iran. plus, everything old is new again. heading to the italian alps, where a surval expert teaches urban dwellers the lost art of

: good evening, i'm judy woodruffn the newshour tonight... >> iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for rties concerned, and a very good thing for the world. >> woodruff: ...president trump nsvows to impose new sanctnd calls for european countries to aabandon the nuclear dealer iran's missile attacks on u.s. forces in iraq. then, australia burning. the devastating toll of the historic wildfires that have darkened the skies of a continent. >> all the side of the highway was on fire. 't we thatew then di we weren't going to go back to anything. >> woodruff: and, personalized care: as d.n.a. tests skyrocket in popularity, genetic researchers promise individualized medical

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, the u.s. versus iran.ourners gather across iran to y respect to the general the u.s. killed in an air strike, >> we have to take revenge.d when that woppen, how that would happen, where that would happen, that remains seen in the future. woodruff: then, new yea same impeachment. as congress starts a new sessn, questions remain open for the president's impending senate trial. and artists in exile: how the city of light helps brighten the

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: >> the president's counsel keeps saying this was about corruption in ukraine. president trump was notnc ned with fighting corruption. it's difficult to say that with a straight face. >> woodruff: the prosecution prests its final points. democrats conclude their opening arguments agait donald trump, as the president's legal team prepares to mount hidefense. then, "outbreak." china attempts to contain e spread of the coronavirus, locking down cities and barring the movement of more oan 30 million people. then, "merchantspain." the inside story of how one opioid company cheated its way to the top, and how it all came crashing down. >> the only thing that mattered was a prescription of subsys. and how you got it, what you had to do, what it took, did not matter. >>oodruff: and, it's frida david brooks and karen tumulty are here to analyze the first full week of the impeachment trial of president trump, and to remember jim lehrer. all that and more, on night's pbs n

i'm judy woodruff. tonight: >> the question is addressed to counsel for the presiden as a matter of law, does it maer if there was a quid pro quo? >> woodruff: questions of impeachment.hm senators ask the prosecution and the defense to explain theirin casehe trial of president trump. then, outbreak. passenger flights to china ares cancelledericans evacuate. what we know, and what remains unknown, about the coronavirus. plus, australia burning. the silent tragedy of the wildfires. a continent watches in anguish as hundreds of millions of animals die. >> we've all had a little bit ol a cry about animals, especially the oneshat come in when straightaway you just know that

captioning sponsored by wshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good ening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight...ar >> iran apto be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned, and a veryood thing for the world. >> woodruff: ...president trump vows to impose new sanctions and calls for european countries to abandon the nuclear deal after iran's missile attacks on u.s. forces in iraq. then, australia burning. the devastating toll of the historic wildfires that have darkened the skies of a continent. >> all the side of the highway was on fire. we just knew then didn't we that we weren't going to go back to anything. >> woodruff: and, personalized care: as d.n.a. tests skyrocket in popularity, genetic researchers promise individualized medical treatment. all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems-- skollfoundation.org. vi the lemelson foundation. committed to improng lives through invention, in the u.s. an

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight... >> will all senators now stand or remain standing, and raise their right ha? >> woodruff: ...the impeachment for the third times. history, senators are sworn as jurors ithe trial of a u.s. president. then, after nafta. a sweeping trade agreement between the u.s., mexico, and canada passes the senate and is sent to the white house. and, virginia becos the final state needed to add the equal rights amendment to the constitution, but legal and, outbreak.. in the democratic republic of congo a powerful vaccine is

judy woodruff is on the newshour tonight: tensions in the middle east. the future of the ces.roop presn iraq, after the latest conflict with iran. thenthe first television interview with the womho released documents exposing china's systematic oppression and persecution of uighur muslims. >> ( translated ): the uighur genocide is a repeat of the jewish holocaust from world war ii. the world has begun to slowly realize that chinese oppression of the uighurs has nothing to do with other identities. it's a crime against humanity. >> nawaz: and, it's friday. so mark shields and david brooks are here to discuss the latest on iran, impeachment, and the 2020 campaign trail. all that and more, on tonight's

i'm judy woodruff.ight. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been pbyrovide >> fidelity investments. >> bnsf railway. >> consumer cellular. >> american cruise lines. >> the william and flora hewlett foundation. for more than 50 years, advancing ideas and supporting institutions to promote a better world. www.hewlett.org. >> supporting social enepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems-- skollfoundation.or >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions and friends of the newshour. >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ecaptioning sponsory newshour productions, llc captioned by media access group at wgbh >>> hello, everyone. and welcome to "amanpour and company." here's what's coming up. new insider accusations link neesident trump to the ukr dirty tricks campaign. but ukraine's foreign minister ells me, he doesn't trust t man pointing the finger. >> fran

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, backlash in iran-- massive public protests are met with violence following the admission that the country shot down a ukrainian passenger jet. then, impeachment is imminent-- as the senate prepares for the trial of president trump, we examine the strategies being deployed by both sides. major league baseball tries to root out cheating in the digital era. and queen elizabeth weighs in on prince harry and meghan markel's declaration of independence. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for the pbs y:wshour has been provided bnsf railway. >> american cruise lines. >> consumer cellular. >> the william and flora hewlett foundation. for more than 50 years,ad ncing ideas and supporting institutions to promote a better world. at www.hewlett.org. >> and with the ongoing support of tse institutions: and individuals. t s program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station

i'm judy woodruff. tonight, the u.s. versus iran.ourners gather to pay respect to the elite general u.s. kinled n airstrike. a killing to which iran's ambassador to the newshour there would be a serious response. >> when that would happen, how that would happen, where that would happen, tharemains to be en. judy: then, new year, same peachment. as congress starts a new session, questions rainpen for the president sigouin pending senate trial. and, how the city of hawaii helped brighton a path for refugees, creating work far from

. ♪ ♪ judy: judy: good evening, i am judy woodruff. pres. p: if iran is doing something they should not be doing, they will suffer the consequences. judy: escalion. i ran fires missiles at american soldiers in iran again an island shakes. a deadly earthquake strikes puerto rico. the latest in a wave of powerful tremors that has-isplayed - destroyed homes and left people in the dark. speaking to senator bernit sanders abs presidential campaign and iran. all that and more on tonig n's "pbsshour."

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: >> we are here today to cross a very important threshold in american history. >> woodruff: the u.s. house formally votes to send the articles of impeachment to the senate, setting the stage for the trial of president trump. then, gender divide. democratic presidential hopefuls discuss whether a woman can win the white house at their final debate before the iowa caucuses. and: >> together we are righting the wrongs of the past, and delivering a future ofmic justice and security for american workers, farmers, and families. he>> woodruff: a treaty in trade war. the u.s. and china sof

. ♪ judy: good evening, i am judy woodruff. the "newshour:" tonight. >> the president knew when he was on that call there were a judy: the final day for the defense per thent pres's legal team wraps up arguments while the question of additional witnesses moves over the impeachment trial. then, an elusive peace. president trump debuts his long-awaited plan for the middle east. what is in it and what does it mean for the prospect of ending decades of conflict? and -- >> i heard you build houses. yes, i do. judy: legendary actor robert de niro,ca

judy woodruff is away. the latest on the middle east after the conflict in iran.nd, the first television interview with the woman who released documents exposing n china systematic oppressd persecution of uighur muslims. >> the uighur genocide is a repeat of the jewish holocaust from world war ii. chinese oppression to uighurs is a crime ainst humanity. amna: ants, it is friday. mark shields and david brooks are here to discuss the latest on iran, impeachment and the 2020 campaign trail. all that and

judy woodruff is away. on the newshour tonight, backlash. the u.s.mbassy compound in iraq is stormed as tensions in the region rise. then, behind taliban lines. life among the enemy in america's longest war. >> ( translated ): sometimes the boys join the taliban because of what they go through in the situation here. it affects them inside when their relatives were killed. >> schifrin: plus, the high and lows of the decade that was. expansive growth and rising inequality-- an economic review of the last 10 years. all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour.

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, backlash in iran-- massive public protests are met with violence following the admission that the country shot down a ukrainian passenger jet. then, impeachment is imminent-- as the senate prepares for the trial of president trump, we examine the strategies being deployed by both sides. major league baseball tries to root out cheating in the digital era. and queen elizabeth weighs in on prince harry and meghan markel's declaration of independence.

. ♪ ♪ judy: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. wshour"ig t -- >> last night, we successfully executed a strike killing the number one terrorist anywhere in the world. judy: a u.s. airstri killed onef iran's top military leaders escalating tensions to a new level. as iran thousand to retaliate, we consider what this means for u.s. interests and around the world. and it is friday mark shields and david brooks is hereto analyzed today's iran news a