major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. babbel. a language app that teaches real-life conversations in a new language. 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. woodruff: a shake-up at the f.b.i. today, as its second-in command, deputy director andrew mccabe, steps down. he s come under fire from president trump, and his decision to speed up his retirement raises new questions. mr. trump did not respond when asked about mccabe today. and white house spokesperson sarah huckabee sanders insisted the president had nothing to do with mccabe s departure. the president wasn t part of this decision-making process.