KQED PBS July 2, 2024
On the newshour tonight the honorable mike johnson is duly elected speaker of the house of representatives. House republicans finally choose a speaker. Who is mike johnson, and can he get pressing legislative Business Done . Israel appears ready to delay a Ground Invasion of gaza, buying time for hostage negotiations, humanitarian aid for palestinians, and a buildup of u. S. Defenses. And Judy Woodruff explores how american democracy has survived despite deep polarization at many points in history. A reason for optimism in these divided times. We have in fact always been divided. The question ...