Care bill and the political stories this week. 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. Sreenivasan the u. S. Economy is showing signs of rebounding, after a lackluster first quarter. The Labor Department reports that employers added a net of 211,000 jobs in april, up sharply from the month of march. The Unemployment Rate for april fell to 4. 4 , a nearly 10year low. The strong showing could increase odds that the Federal Reserve will raise Interest Rates again next month. In somalia a u. S. Navy seal has been killed in a raid on the islamist m
Care bill and the political stories this week. 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. Sreenivasan the u. S. Economy is showing signs of rebounding, after a lackluster first quarter. The Labor Department reports that employers added a net of 211,000 jobs in april, up sharply from the month of march. The Unemployment Rate for april fell to 4. 4 , a nearly 10year low. The strong showing could increase odds that the Federal Reserve will raise Interest Rates again next month. In somalia a u. S. Navy seal has been killed in a raid on the islamist m
Im yasmin vossoughian. Frances has the morning off. It was a feat republicans promised for over seven years, and this morning they are a step closer to making the repeal of obamacare reality after their plan passed in the house giving President Trump a major lnltive accomplishment. More than a few republicans say the celebration could be premature. Kristen welker has more. Reporter President Trump taking a victory lap. This is a repeal and replace of obamacare. Make no mistake about it. Reporter its only a first step, but mr. Trump turned it into a madefortv celebration flanked by republicans in the rose garden. How am i doing . Im president. Hey, im president. Do you believe it. Right. I dont know. I thought you needed a little more time they always told me. More time. But we didnt. Reporter the event came after a dramatic vote in the house that went down wire. The ayes 217, the nay 213. Reporter republicans say the bill will lower premiums, but democrats lashing out, warning people c
Stories this week. 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. Sreenivasan the u. S. Economy is showing signs of rebounding, after a lackluster first quarter. The Labor Department reports that employers added a net of 211,000 jobs in april, up sharply from the month of march. The Unemployment Rate for april fell to 4. 4 , a nearly 10year low. The strong showing could increase odds that the Federal Reserve will raise Interest Rates again next month. In somalia a u. S. Navy seal has been killed in a raid on the islamist militant group, al shabaab. I
On fake news during the Election Campaign, saying itll do all it can to tackle the problem. In sport, theres hope yet for arsenals season. They beat Manchester United and are still in the chase for the Champions League places. And carol has the weather. Good morning. For some of us, the good morning. For some of us, the good weather will last. A bit more cloud in the north and east and still cool down in the north sea coastline. I will have more details in about ten minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Frances newly elected president , Emmanuel Macron, has promised to heal the countrys divisions following his resounding victory over the far right leader, Marine Le Pen, in yesterdays election. The pro eu candidate secured 66 of the vote and atjust 39 years old, he will become the countrys youngest ever leader. Speaking at a Victory Rally outside the louvre in paris, he said the task ahead was immense and made a plea for unity. Heres our europe correspondent, Damian Grammaticas.