Up and condemn threats to democracy. A very revealing split screen today, with President Biden standing up for democracy, while republicans held a Three Ring Circus of a hearing, struggling to find a rationale, any rationale, to impeach joe biden. But their own witnesses say there is no there there. I am not here today to even suggest that there was corruption, fraud, or any wrongdoing. In my opinion, more information needs to be gathered and assessed before i could make such an assessment. In fact, i do not believe the Current Evidence would support articles of impeachment. And we begin tonight with President Biden addressing the nation today, on one of the greatest threat our country faces, ahead of next years election. The threat to democracy. The blunt warning from the president could not come at a more fitting moment. As today is also the last day on the job for the man who, in 2020, stood directly between donald trump and a coup. Joint chiefs of staff general mark milley. You wil
All that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Obrien houston, the nations 4th largest city, is virtually paralyzed tonight. Huge swaths are underwater in the wake of hurricane, now Tropical Storm harvey. At least eight people are dead, thousands rescued, untold numbers stranded. About 30 inches of rain has fallen already with 20 more inches possible. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports from houston reporter hour by hour, the water keeps rising and rescuers keep going, with whatever is at hand. Its just gonna get worse and if they dont get out tod
That is the highest one day total ever. August is the wettest month on record in texas. And to put this in perspective the National Weather Service Today added two new colors to its rainfall charts including light pink which signals 30 inches or more and 40 inches have fallen in dayton, texas. Ten to 20 additional inches are forecast by friday, at least two people have been killed. That number is expected to rise. And there have been thousands of rescues in houston and surrounding towns. Anthony . Mason it must be amazing to see all of this play out in front of you. Harvey blasted ashore friday night as a category four hurricane in rockport, texas. The area was under a mandatory evacuation and about half heeded the call. Today residents returned to pick up the pieces. Jamie yuccas is in rockport tonight. Jamie . Reporter anthony, the response is remarkable, even in an area that was so hard hit, this is the mobile command center. Where officials have been mobilizing for days hoping to g
All that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Obrien houston, the nations 4th largest city, is virtually paralyzed tonight. Huge swaths are underwater in the wake of hurricane, now Tropical Storm harvey. At least eight people are dead, thousands rescued, untold numbers stranded. About 30 inches of rain has fallen already with 20 more inches possible. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports from houston reporter hour by hour, the water keeps rising and rescuers keep going, with whatever is at hand. Its just gonna get worse and if they dont get out tod
Irma is worried sick about her family in puerto rico. This text is the last time she heard from them saying they were okay. Mommy, i love you and im doing everything i can to provide help for my family. She thought the best way to use her time was to raise money so she and her tech colleagues gathered for a burger and beer fundraiser. People are dying. Because of the lack of passion. We as Puerto Ricans have to do something. At the Great American music hall friday night a different fundraiser. All fundraisers will benefit puerto rico. Rosa owns property there. He is concerned for the people badly in need of basic necessities. I have a lot of frustration. We need help right away. We want them to know we have not forgotten about them and we will continue to help out in every single way. However long she is determined to do her part to help the resilient people of puerto rico bounce back and rebuild. In san francisco, lonnie rivera, abc 7 news. A tech investor is donating 10 million to re