Wednesday on the NewsHour, we speak to Donald Trump’s defense attorney about the case against the former president over efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The loss of thousands of newspapers leaves many American communities without a reliable source of local information. Plus, we delve into the late Irish singer Sinead O’Connor’s global impact on music, politics and activism.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Breaking down the latest charges against Trump
Trump attorney blasts indictment as ‘attack on free speech’
Jan. 6 investigator discusses charges against Trump
News Wrap: Death penalty recommended for synagogue gunman
How the loss of local newspapers fueled political divisions
Why Sinéad O’Connor’s legacy is deeper than her music
A Brief But Spectacular take on art and accessibility
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00:00 – Introduction
02:19 – Breaking down the latest charges against Trump
07:16 – Trump attorney blasts indictment as ‘attack on free speech’
19:12 – Jan. 6 investigator discusses charges against Trump
25:19 – News Wrap
29:23 – America at a Crossroads
43:07 – Remembering Sinéad O’Connor
51:12 – Brief But Spectacular
