From PBS NewsHour.

Tuesday on the News Hour, the White House pushes Russia for direct talks with Ukraine, but signs of compromise are still elusive. A look at competing claims from the Trump administration and D.C. city leaders about crime levels. Plus, at the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters face frontline dangers, including toxic smoke, with little to no protection.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Ukraine’s former foreign minister warns Putin won’t give up

News Wrap: Trump administration revokes security clearances

A look at D.C. crime as Trump and city give competing claims

Climate and market factors drive beef prices to record highs

Why firefighters face toxic smoke with little protection

Russian propaganda finds support among U.S. religious right

Book explores James Baldwin’s life through his relationships

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00:00 – Intro
02:45 – Future of Ukraine
10:58 – News Wrap
17:22 – DC Takeover
26:11 – Cash Cow
33:49 – Toxic Smoke
40:07 – Russia & the Right
47:23 – Baldwin
54:50 – Online + Goodnight