PBS News Hour

Season 43, Episode 163

Episode Title: August 15, 2018

Air Date: 2018-08-15

Overview:

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Democrats deliver diverse candidates historic wins, while Republicans back defenders of President Trump. Also: Closing arguments in the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, a deadly Afghan school bombing, the Pentagon joins forces with Silicon Valley startups and renewed controversy surrounding a Simpsons character.