Judy Woodruff:

Meanwhile, the president's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, says Mr. Trump repeatedly used racist language. In a "Vanity Fair" interview, he recalls watching a campaign rally on TV, and noting the crowd was mostly white.

According to Cohen, Mr. Trump responded — quote — "That's because black people are too stupid to vote for me."

Cohen has pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations, and is now cooperating with federal prosecutors.

The president appeared to backtrack today on suggesting that U.S. soldiers might shoot migrants who throw rocks at them. Instead, he said rock-throwers will be locked up for a long time. Later, he also said he hopes there will be no more shooting.

The FBI has recovered a second apparent pipe bomb addressed to billionaire Tom Steyer. Officials say it is similar to others allegedly mailed to top Democrats and critics of President Trump. The man accused of sending the packages, Cesar Sayoc, agreed today to be transferred to New York to stand trial. He appeared briefly in court in Miami.

The U.S. economy turned in a strong performance last month, the last numbers before the election. The Labor Department says employers added a net 250,000 jobs, more than expected. Average pay rose 3.1 percent over the last 12 months. That's the most since 2009. And unemployment held at 3.7 percent, a figure that White House economist Kevin Hassett welcomed.