PBS News Hour S43 E169 August 23, 2018

Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump insists Michael Cohen's crimes don’t implicate him. Also, the U.S. and Russia are at odds over election meddling, Brett Kavanaugh’s record on abortion, murder and immigration politics, China’s plan to lead global tech innovation, what’s driving stock market gains, an unusual romantic comedy and a Brief but Spectacular look at connecting with others.