PBS News Hour

Season 42, Episode 169

Episode Title: August 24, 2017

Air Date: 2017-08-24

Overview:

Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump continues his attack on Republican leaders in Congress. Also: The Kurds' dual objective to defeat ISIS and gain independence, what it takes to launch a nuclear bomb, rebooting retail to appeal to online shoppers and a Brief but Spectacular take on finding courage after Ferguson.