Friday on the NewsHour, former President Obama takes on his successor in a pointed speech. Also: Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing, what could be the last major offensive in Syria’s civil war, how legislation impedes access to abortion in certain states, Shields and Brooks analyze the week’s news and the indelible legacy of tennis giant Arthur Ashe.
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WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
News Wrap: Trump steps up attacks on unsigned essay
Witnesses voice concern about and defend Kavanaugh
Iran, Russia and Turkey discuss Syria’s fate
Many states have aggressively restricted abortion access
Obama: ‘You cannot sit back and wait for a savior’
Shields and Brooks on Trump tell-all fallout
How Arthur Ashe went from top athlete to activist
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