President trump rolls out his tax overhaul that he says is progrowth and profamily. But democrats are skeptical. Its little more than an acrosstheboard tax cut for americas millionaires and billionaires. Is the g. O. P. s failure on health care an omen on taxes . Judge roy morris and why is the alabama election sending shock waves through the republican establishment . We kohr it all we cover it all with susan davis of npr, jeff zeleny of cnn, Yamiche Alcindor of the new york times, and Michael Scherer of the washington post. Celebrating 50 years, this is Washington Week. Funding is provided by. Their leadership is instinctive. They understand the challenges of today and research the technologies of tomorrow. Some call them veterans. We call them part of our team. Additional funding is provided by. Newmans own foundation. Donating all profits from newmans own products to charity and nourishing the common good. The ethics and excellence in journalism foundation. The yuen foundation. Com
Realities of tax reform. Plus, america addicted. We kick off our new series on the deadly Opioid Epidemic sweeping the nation. Tonight, a look at how we got here. Brangham studies have now clearly shown that opioid medications can lead to dependency within just a matter of days, and so, this flood of prescriptions led to a surge of addiction. Woodruff 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. The ford foundation. Working with visionaries on the frontlines of social change worldwide. 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. Woodruff were covering two big stories this evening. Tom prices stint as secretary of health and Human Services is over, after revelations of costly priva
President trump rolls out his tax overhaul that he says is progrowth and profamily. But democrats are skeptical. Its little more than an acrosstheboard tax cut for americas millionaires and billionaires. Is the g. O. P. s failure on health care an omen on taxes . Judge roy morris and why is the alabama election sending shock waves through the republican establishment . We kohr it all we cover it all with susan davis of npr, jeff zeleny of cnn, Yamiche Alcindor of the new york times, and Michael Scherer of the washington post. Celebrating 50 years, this is Washington Week. Funding is provided by. Their leadership is instinctive. They understand the challenges of today and research the technologies of tomorrow. Some call them veterans. We call them part of our team. Additional funding is provided by. Newmans own foundation. Donating all profits from newmans own products to charity and nourishing the common good. The ethics and excellence in journalism foundation. The yuen foundation. Com
50s and 60s throughout the next several hours. By noontime with a lot of sunshine well be in the 70s. Mid80s inland, 60s at the coast. Fire danger increases. Ill have your accuweather sevenday forecast coming up. Lisa, thank you. Hurricane maria pummeled puerto rico a week and a half ago. But this morning much of the island is still without power. Residents dont have water. And there is an urgent need for medical supplies. People here in the bay area are mobilizing to help. Abc 7 News Reporter lonni rivera has the story. I wish they were good. Im hoping if they see this, i love them. Reporter irma is worried sick about her family in puerto rico. This text from tuesday is the last time shes heard from them saying they were okay. Mommy, i love you. Im doing everything that i can to provide help for my family. Reporter she thought the best way to use her time was to raise money. So she and her tech colleagues gathered at this soma startup for a burger and beer fundraiser. People are dying
By 11 00, weve got more 70s in the north bay. Theyre leading the pack in terms of temperatures. 60s in the east bay. By 1 00 this afternoon, some 80s arrive. And by 4 00, weve got more low 80s inland. Should be very pleasant today with the nights also on the comfortable side. Well talk about the extended outlook in a few minutes. Chris . Lisa, thank you. Hurricane maria pummelled puerto rico about a week and a half ago. But this morning, much of the island is still without power. Residents dont have enough water. And theres urgent need for medical supplies. People here in the bay area are member liesing to help. Abc 7 News Reporter lonni rivera has the story. I wish they were good. Im hoping if they see this, i love them. Reporter irma is worried sick about her family in puerto rico. This text from tuesday is the last time shes heard from them saying they were okay. Mommy, i love you. Im doing everything that i can to provide help for my family. Reporter she thought the best way to use