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PBS NewsHour full episode May 3, 2017

Season 2017 Episode 1026 | 54m 10s

Wednesday on the NewsHour, FBI Director James Comey defends his decision to reopen an investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails days before the presidential election. Also: The latest GOP push to replace Obamacare, rape used as a weapon in South Sudan's civil war, a free press under threat, sacrifices of mountaintop mining, and how Facebook beats competitors.

Aired: 05/02/17 | Expires: 06/02/17
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
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Atkins Stohr and Parker on political fallout from Trump’s call to ‘nationalize’ elections
Trump administration’s visa freeze upends work and life for many U.S. families
U.S. restarts nuclear diplomacy with Iran amid escalating threats. Here’s what to know
News Wrap: Trump’s racist social media post about the Obamas draws backlash
One-on-one with Ambassador Huckabee on what’s next for Gaza and the Middle East
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