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Listen to all of the PBS NewsHour's coverage of U.S. politics, from Yamiche Alcindor's reports from the White House, to Lisa Desjardins on Capitol Hill, to our weekly analysis and discussions from David Brooks, Mark Shields, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President-elect Donald Trump continues to stock his future cabinet with high-profile choices. He tapped one of his rivals in the presidential primary, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, for interior secretary. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has more on how Burgum might redefine that role and what we're learning about Trump's other nominees. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President-elect Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services is sparking concern. There are worries too about his history of false statements and beliefs in debunked conspiracy theories. At the same time, he's pushing hard on some major problems that experts say are real. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump is likely to be the first Republican presidential candidate to win the popular vote in the last 20 years. Pre-election polls have consistently underestimated his support since he first ran eight years ago. That's left some folks spending the last week trying to figure out what happened. Geoff Bennett and NPR's Domenico Montanaro discussed what the polls got right and what they missed. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President-elect Trump's key Cabinet appointments that offer a glimpse of what's to come in his administration and Republicans secure the House, giving them control over Congress and the White House as they prep their agenda for the new year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President-elect Trump continues to name nominees to his cabinet and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy was first a Democratic then independent candidate in the 2024 election before dropping out and endorsing Trump. He's also an anti-vaccine activist and has pushed several conspiracies about the COVID-19 virus. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
House Republicans will maintain their hold on the lower chamber next year, giving the GOP a political trifecta in Washington, controlling both chambers of Congress and the presidency come January. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
If confirmed as Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard would oversee 18 intelligence organizations including the CIA and NSA. Her nomination could set off a fight since Gabbard has no intelligence experience and is accused of defending dictators and parroting disinformation. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Michael Leiter, former director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President-elect Trump took a victory lap in the nation's capital, bouncing from meetings with House Republicans to President Biden in the Oval Office. It comes as critical roles are being filled, from more members of Trump's cabinet to new leaders in the Senate. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden hosted President-elect Trump at the White House for nearly two hours on Wednesday, a familiar ritual in the peaceful handoff of power. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on the transition meeting. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A second Donald Trump administration is taking shape, one new appointee at a time. Tuesday, the president-elect tapped more of his closest allies to fill some of the government's top posts. Among them is Sen. Marco Rubio, putting Trump's one-time foe on track to becoming the first Latino to serve as the nation's top diplomat. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Newly-elected House members won't take their seats until January but they are on Capitol Hill this week for congressional orientation. Republican Congressman-elect Rob Bresnahan is among them. He flipped his district in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania from blue to red. Bresnahan joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 119th Congress will have several members whose elections made history. One of them is Representative-elect Sarah McBride, a state senator who won Delaware's at-large seat in the House. She will become the first openly transgender member of the United States Congress. McBride joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As President-elect Trump's team is taking shape, we're learning more about who will take the lead on energy, climate and the environment. The first announcement on that front is Lee Zeldin, a former GOP congressman who will head the Environmental Protection Agency. Trump has called climate change a "scam" and says addressing it hurts business. William Brangham discussed more with Coral Davenport. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President-elect Trump is quickly picking the people he wants to advise him when he enters the White House again, including who he has chosen to lead his campaign promise of mass deportation. Trump announced Tom Homan will be his "border czar" and Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner, is expected to be his deputy chief of staff for policy. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More than a dozen congressional races have yet to be called as House Republicans are looking to maintain hold of the chamber. If they do, it would lead to Republicans holding a political trifecta over Washington. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Elon Musk was among Donald Trump's most visible and powerful surrogates on the campaign trail. Now with President-elect Trump, Musk remains within the inner circle, joining calls with world leaders and weighing in on staffing decisions. Amna Nawaz discussed the influence Musk could exert on the next administration and what he stands to gain with Vittoria Elliott of Wired. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including analysis of Democrats' losses in last week's election and the new Trump team taking shape. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Many of Vice President Kamala Harris' rallies in the closing days of the campaign were interrupted by people angry about the mounting death toll in Gaza and Lebanon and the Biden administration's support for Israel. That anger may have been expressed at the polls on Election Day. James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
During his campaign, Trump said he wants to get rid of virtually all Biden administration regulations intended to cut carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels. He's also called for the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden's signature climate law. John Yang speaks with Matthew Daly, who covers climate, environment and energy policy for the Associated Press, about what to expect. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President-elect Trump began putting his new team in place, announcing that his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, will be his chief of staff when he takes office next year. She is the first woman to be appointed to that position. A veteran of Florida politics, Wiles ran campaigns for Sen. Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis before running Trump's winning bid. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Marc Caputo. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the second time in eight years, a woman lost the race for the presidency. Despite strong support among women of color, Vice President Kamala Harris lost ground with nearly every other demographic group compared to Joe Biden in 2020. Harris' loss is causing some to question whether America is ready for a woman in the White House. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Erinn Haines and Kelly Dittmar. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including how Donald Trump's return to the White House will reshape the country, the factors that led to his election win and how Democrats are reacting to the loss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden made his first public comments since Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the election. Several cabinet secretaries and staff gathered in the Rose Garden as Biden praised Harris' campaign and sent an optimistic message about the accomplishments of their administration. He went on to promise a peaceful transfer of power. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Republicans expanded their majority in the Senate, but control of the U.S. House is still in question as crucial races remain too close to call. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the numbers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump will return to the Oval Office as the 47th president of the United States after a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Republicans could enjoy unchecked control over Washington with a Senate majority secured, but the House is still too close to call. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Vice President Harris addressed a crowd of supporters outside her alma mater, Howard University, on Wednesday where she delivered a concession speech reflecting on her whirlwind campaign and leaving her voters with a message of hope and faith in democracy. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, we are still waiting on race calls from a handful of states. Lisa Desjardins has a look at where the former president won big, the counties that Kamala Harris struggled to carry and some of the down-ballot races we're watching. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The outcome of this year's presidential election is no longer in question after race calls in the Midwest early Wednesday morning. But we're still learning how Donald Trump built a new coalition to send him back to the White House he lost four years ago. Geoff Bennett and Amy Walter discussed the dynamics behind Trump's comeback. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump made important and surprising inroads with key groups he needed to get to win the election. Chief among them, Hispanic voters. Rep. Maria Salazar is a Republican from Florida and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss Trump's agenda. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For a closer look at Donald Trump's decisive victory in this deeply divided nation, Geoff Bennett sat down with Republican strategist Kevin Madden and Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In a handful of states, voters weighed in on reproductive rights two years after Roe was overturned. In seven of them, voters expanded or protected the right to an abortion. But in three states, abortion bans will remain in place. John Yang discussed more with Mary Ziegler. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After a long and contentious election season, it's now the last chance for voters to weigh in on political races across the country. Polls close Tuesday night and the counting will begin. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Election Day is here and votes are being counted in what is expected to be one of the closest elections in living memory. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett sat down with former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and discussed her expectations for the night. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
We'll be digging into data from some of the battlegrounds and key races of this election. Lisa Desjardins has a preview. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
We'll be watching the election results all night with our panel. Joining Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett to discuss the race, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Republican strategist Kevin Madden, Democratic strategist Fahz Shakir, David Brooks of The New York Times, Jonathan Capehart of The Washington Post and our own Judy Woodruff. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It has been a long road to this election and our digital team has been covering it all. Over the last month, Lisa Desjardins and Deema Zein have been counting down to November 5 with Election Day facts PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With only hours left for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to reach voters, the candidates are crossing crucial states that could decide the election. More than 80 million Americans have already cast ballots and there are new signs of momentum for the vice president. But neither side is taking anything for granted in the waning hours of this unprecedented election cycle. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the presidential race nears a close, Laura Barrón-López and Lisa Desjardins joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett to discuss the final sprint to Election Day. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On election eve, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are using the final hours of campaigning to make their message clear in key battlegrounds. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the various paths to victory for both candidates. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Federal officials responsible for securing the election and critical infrastructure said that while they were tracking small scale disruptions to the vote, they saw no evidence of activity that could affect the outcome. The threats to influence and interfere include disinformation, hacking and even attempts to foment violence-by both domestic and foreign actors. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The threat of political violence still hangs over the country nearly four years after a violent mob tried to overturn the will of the voters. With just one day left of voting, what lessons have we learned and how does the threat compare to the last cycle? Amna Nawaz discussed more with Mary McCord of Georgetown Law School. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The tight race for the White House is fueling a wave of election litigation by both Democrats and Republicans as they spar over the ground rules for early voting, mail-in ballots and voter eligibility. Geoff Bennett discussed what's to come with election law expert David Becker of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation and Research. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how close the election will be, the favorable result for Kamala Harris in the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, the surprise poll result from Iowa and the big issues that will win over voters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Final pre-election polls released Sunday show Trump and Harris deadlocked as the race goes down to the wire, but there are indications that some late deciders may be breaking for the Democratic nominee. Both candidates spent the weekend appealing to those who have yet to vote in the tight race, while 75 million Americans have already cast their ballots. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Trump and Harris spent the day in battleground states, Israel's military says it captured a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, Spain is sending 10,000 more responders to Valencia in the aftermath of deadly floods, a former Louisville officer was convicted of using excessive force in connection with Breonna Taylor's death, and South Carolina executed Richard Moore. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On Friday, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held dueling rallies just five miles apart in Wisconsin. Trump won the state in 2016 after it had gone for Democratic candidates for 28 years, and President Biden narrowly won it back in 2020. This year, it could help determine control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives. John Yang speaks with PBS Wisconsin's Zac Schultz for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With four days to go, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have dueling rallies planned in battleground Wisconsin, mere miles away from each other. But the home stretch is not without bumps in the road as foreign threats of election interference sprang up in Georgia. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With just days left of this election cycle, millions of voters across the country have already cast their ballots by absentee or early in-person voting. Lisa Desjardins breaks down what this early turnout tells us. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Once the votes of the 2024 campaign are cast and tallied, the final chapter of this election season may hinge on a blue dot far from any swing state battleground. Lisa Desjardins explains why a district in Nebraska is so important. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Pew Research Center recently released a survey showing that more than four in 10 Trump supporters don't believe next week's election will be run well despite efforts by lawmakers and election officials to address their concerns since 2020. Judy Woodruff explores what the gap in election trust may mean for her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including what to watch in the final days of voting, the rhetoric of the campaign, what will happen after a winner is declared and which candidate has the momentum. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Both presidential candidates brought their campaigns to the Southwest on Thursday. Donald Trump stopped in New Mexico, a detour from battleground territory, while Kamala Harris jetted off to Arizona. But before she left, Harris spoke with reporters about what's on the line with five days until Election Day. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Just days before the election, the Supreme Court ruled Virginia will be able to continue to purge people from the state's voter rolls. The state has argued it is part of an effort to remove noncitizens from the rolls, but voting rights advocates have found several U.S. citizens were also removed from the rolls at the same time. Amna Nawaz discussed more with NPR's Jude Joffe-Block. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the final days of this election, both presidential candidates are trying to win over older voters with their plans for entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare. Social Security is at risk of being depleted as soon as 2034 and Medicare could be insolvent by 2036. Lisa Desjardins has a look at how both campaigns say they'll tackle the issue. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Immigration is a key issue of this campaign. Vice President Harris says if elected, she will pass a bipartisan bill strengthening border security. Former President Trump promises a much larger crackdown including mass deportations. Paul Solman examines the potential economic impact of deportations and Trump's claims that immigrants take jobs and lower wages for other Americans. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
From rampant disinformation, foreign adversaries trying to sew chaos and ballot boxes set ablaze, there are many bad actors trying to undermine our elections process. There's also an army of non-partisan election officials who are collecting ballots and pushing back, confident that this election, like the last, will be secure. William Brangham discussed more with Juliette Kayyem. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The presidential campaign trail ran through the Tar Heel State on Wednesday. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both rallied in North Carolina, one of the crucial swing states that could secure a victory in next week's election. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While all eyes are on the presidential race, there also are several key down-ballot races that will determine the balance of power in Congress. Republicans in the House hold a razor-thin majority but Democrats are honing in on a handful of races to help them win back the lower chamber. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With less than a week until election day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making their final case to voters, laying out starkly different visions on a number of key issues. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López takes a deep dive into the candidates' positions on health care. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
American politics are divided in many ways, including based on their education background. To explore this so-called diploma divide, Judy Woodruff visited two neighboring, but very different, counties in Michigan where both candidates have repeatedly made their case as this year's campaign nears the end. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. election is being closely watched in Ukraine. Vice President Harris has promised to continue supporting Ukraine if she wins, while former President Trump has ridiculed military aid and claimed he could negotiate an end to the conflict. Special correspondent Jack Hewson met with American volunteer fighters who are considering whom to vote for and what their votes might mean for the war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the election days away, there is no shortage of reflections on American politics and democracy. Photographer Paul Shambroom has a unique view. His "Purpletown" project uses photos to examine the cities and towns most evenly divided politically. We spoke with Shambroom for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Both presidential candidates took their campaigns to the Midwest on Thursday fighting for crucial wins across the so-called Blue Wall. Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with Liz Cheney in Wisconsin and former President Trump gave a familiar, and false, rallying cry in Michigan. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With just over a month to go until Election Day, the presidential race is still neck and neck. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins breaks down the findings from the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
We're learning new details about Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. A newly unsealed court filing from the Justice Department argues the former president should still face trial after the Supreme Court ruled presidents have immunity for official acts. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Carrie Johnson and Mary McCord. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With little more than a month to go, the Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns are dialing in on key swing states. It comes after vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz squared off on the debate stage. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Vice presidential nominees Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance square off Tuesday night in the final scheduled debate of the presidential campaign. Geoff Bennett discussed how the candidates prepared and what to watch for with Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López, Republican strategist Kevin Madden and Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Hurricane Helene recovery is now a focus on the campaign trail after former President Trump criticized President Biden and Vice President Harris' response to the storm. Lisa Desjardins reports on that and other controversies the Trump campaign is facing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance attended a town hall organized by top Christian nationalist leaders. The event's host, Lance Wallnau, is a leading figure in a far-right movement that wants to erase the separation between church and state. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Matthew Taylor of the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies and author of, "The Violent Take It By Force." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including deadly disasters collide with the closing month of the campaign season and the vice presidential nominees prepare for their first debate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz campaigned in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Michigan, two separate Russian drone attacks in northeastern Ukraine killed nearly a dozen people, and SpaceX launched a mission to rescue the two NASA astronauts stuck on the International Space Station. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Georgia is one of the battlegrounds where local and state officials are grappling with some big changes about certifying the vote and a new requirement to hand count the total number of ballots. There's another concern raised by some experts about the potential vulnerability of voting machines, but state officials say they are more than prepared. Miles O'Brien reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Federal prosecutors laid out a five-count indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, charging him with bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud over the past decade. Adams is accused of taking illegal gifts and foreign campaign contributions but says he'll continue to run the city as his lawyers handle the case. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Brigid Bergin of WNYC. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The presidential candidates were on the campaign trail Wednesday laying out their plans to tackle one of the most consequential issues of the election, the economy. Lisa Desjardins reports from North Carolina. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are touting their plans to boost the economy. Harris is also trying to keep some focus on abortion rights, an issue Democrats see as a winning one, with 41 days to go until Election Day. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A survey commissioned by the nonpartisan Elizabeth Dole Foundation and conducted by the RAND Corporation found those caring for military members or veterans are an increasingly large group and stretched increasingly thin. It estimates more than 14 million Americans are caring for a service member and spend $9,000 a year out of pocket for care. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Bob McDonald. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Congress is returning to Washington with a nailbiter of an election hovering and an even more pressing task. Funding for most of the government is due to run out next week. Congressional leaders announced another short-term deal to punt more partisan fights over spending until after the election. Lisa Desjardins is tracking the movements on Capitol Hill. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With just over six weeks until Election Day, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are ramping up their respective campaigning in swing states during the final stretch of the race. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including new developments in two key states that could affect the potential path to victory, if there will be a second debate between Trump and Harris, how Trump is softening his message to appeal to women voters and the Harris campaign gets a win in Nebraska. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, the National Weather Service and its parent agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, are targeted for drastic changes in Project 2025, the roadmap for the next conservative president. To learn more about what Project 2025 proposes, John Yang speaks with Rachel Cleetus from the Union of Concerned Scientists. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 2024 voting season is officially underway as polling stations opened Friday for early in-person voting in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia. Meantime, the state election board in Georgia passed a new vote-counting rule that has sparked heated debate. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Split-ticket voters, those who vote for candidates from different parties, are increasingly rare in modern American politics. But those who cross the aisle on their ballots this November may decide which party controls the Senate next year. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the GOP facing a major scandal involving Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, Donald Trump's latest comments about Jewish voters and Israel and if an electoral culture shift will benefit Kamala Harris. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Both presidential candidates are on the trail firing up their supporters with Vice President Harris in Michigan and former President Trump in Washington. While touting his economic record Thursday, President Biden also gave a brief but clear statement of support for Harris and warned of the economic ramifications of a second Trump presidency. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the race for the White House as close as ever, the election could come down to a small number of undecided voters. But in a hyper partisan political climate, who are those people that are still unsure? NPR's Domenico Montanaro spoke to a handful of undecided voters who have responded to our regular PBS News/NPR/Marist poll and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss what they're thinking. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
One of the nation's largest unions, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, says it won't make an endorsement in the 2024 presidential election. It's the first time the union has skipped an endorsement in a presidential race since 1996, having supported the Democratic nominee in each election since. Geoff Bennett discussed the decision with Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tax cuts and credits have been a popular theme during this campaign. Both candidates have also proposed several tax breaks and have not always explained how to pay for them. That's true of one idea former President Trump and Vice President Harris support: no taxes on tips. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at what's behind the proposal and some concerns around it. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are pressing ahead with a very busy campaign schedule. For Trump, that included his first campaign appearance since the latest apparent assassination attempt against him. Lisa Desjardins reports on the increasing calls for civility in this contentious election season. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The election looms, but first, lawmakers face another deadline to keep the government open and funded. With just under two weeks to go, the House of Representatives is taking a risk by voting on a government funding patch with controversial election reform attached to the bill. That combination is expected to fail and for now, Republicans say they don't have a backup plan. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With Election Day just seven weeks away, Vice President Kamala Harris sat down for a high-profile interview in Pennsylvania and former President Donald Trump is gearing up for a town hall just days after an alleged attempted assassination effort was stopped by the Secret Service. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Springfield, Ohio, remains on edge as Donald Trump and JD Vance continue spreading racist lies about Haitian migrants. Throughout the turmoil, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has called for calm, sent additional law enforcement resources and condemned hate. Amna Nawaz spoke with DeWine about the threats Springfield is dealing with. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The man suspected of trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he was golfing has been charged with federal gun crimes. It's the second apparent attempt on the former president's life in just over two months, casting an ominous shadow over the 2024 presidential race. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Secret Service is once again facing fallout and scrutiny after the second apparent attempt on former President Trump's life in just over two months. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest developments with Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post and author of "Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump and the potential political fallout, Trump and Vance spreading false stories about Haitian migrants in Ohio and the battle for control of the Senate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Since June, PBS News has followed a group of undecided voters from across the country and across the political spectrum. Now, less than two months before Election Day, there has been some movement among these voters. They share their thoughts in the latest installment of our series, "The Deciders." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After facing off this week for the debate, former President Trump and Vice President Harris are now on opposite ends of the country. Harris focused on Pennsylvania voters while Trump spoke to reporters at his golf club in California. Trump continued attacks on legal Haitian immigrants in Ohio, even threatening to deport them. Laura Barrón-López and Lisa Desjardins discuss more with Geoff Bennett. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the presidential debate marking a major moment in the race for the White House, Donald Trump comes under scrutiny for conspiracy theories and the gender gap in presidential polls. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With just over 60 days to go until Election Day, former President Trump is again casting doubt on the legitimacy of the process. Lies about the 2020 election have been a key feature of Trump's third campaign for the presidency. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López takes a closer look with David Becker of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation and Research. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With a little more than two months to go to the general election, both Vice President Harris and former President Trump are fighting to win key Midwestern states like Michigan. Both candidates are determined to get as much of the union vote there as they can. But as economics correspondent Paul Solman reports, Trump has shown surprising strength among some workers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join John Yang to discuss the latest political news, including how both presidential campaigns are trying to appeal to working-class voters and former President Trump's shifting strategy on reproductive rights. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Minnesota State Fair is the largest in the nation in terms of daily attendance and it has a long history of politics. It's where Teddy Roosevelt uttered the famous phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick." Politics has again taken center stage as Gov. Tim Walz took time off the campaign trail to attend and has been top of mind for fairgoers. Mary Lahammer of Twin Cities PBS reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, aid workers began the first phase of their campaign to vaccinate children in Gaza against polio, Russia is blaming Ukraine for the deaths of five people in Belgorod, a heavy storm prompted flood warnings in Japan, seven people died in a Mississippi bus crash, Trump launched a new wave of attacks on Harris, and Team USA added to its medal count at the Paris Paralympics. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, Kamala Harris fended off challenges to her policy positions in her first interview as the Democratic nominee, Donald Trump spoke to the right-wing Moms for Liberty group in Washington, a Russian guided bomb attack on Ukraine's second-largest city killed at least five and Israel said it killed a top commander and two associates during raids in the occupied West Bank. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump tries to change the narrative on abortion access, Vice President Harris sits down for her first interview since launching her presidential campaign and the Trump's campaign's altercation at Arlington National Cemetery. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz are campaigning for a second day in the South, holding a rally in Savannah, Georgia. Harris and Walz also sat down for a highly anticipated interview on CNN. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump continues to face criticism for his visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Lisa Desjardins reports on the campaign's tumultuous week. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, the Defense Department will provide the Secret Service with military support for presidential and vice presidential candidates, Russian missiles and drones rained down on Ukraine for a third time this week, two editors of a now-defunct news outlet in Hong Kong were convicted of sedition and a listeria outbreak connected to Boar's Head meats has killed nine people. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether a recently passed law, which allows former felons to vote, violates the state's constitution. Nebraska is one of 26 states and the District of Columbia that have restored former felons' right to vote. John Yang discussed the court case with Kassidy Arena of Nebraska Public Media. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Vice President Kamala Harris launched a two-day swing through Georgia on Wednesday. It's her seventh trip to the state this year and will end with a rally in Savannah. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump spent the past 24 hours posting grievances and conspiracy theories across social media platforms. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the presidential race heats up, a new book looks at Donald Trump's first administration with respect to foreign policy and national security. Trump tapped H.R. McMaster, a three-star general who served in the Gulf War and Iraq War, to be his national security adviser in 2017. Geoff Bennett spoke with McMaster about his book, "At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The fallout from the Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity continues. Special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment against former President Trump in federal court. The charges against the Republican nominee remain the same: four counts related to alleged actions he took to stay in power after the 2020 election. Geoff Bennett broke down the new indictment with Carrie Johnson of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As we wind our way to Election Day, some key states are still debating and battling over new election rule changes. In some prominent cases, these are Republican-led and pushed by former President Trump himself. In the past few weeks, the Georgia Election Board passed changes that could affect this year's results. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Jessica Huseman of Votebeat. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are under attack by conservative lawmakers and activists. From college campuses to corporate America, the fear of legal liability and political backlash is leading some to backtrack or rebrand their DEI initiatives. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Simone Foxman of Bloomberg News. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With both party conventions in the rear-view mirror, the 2024 presidential campaign enters its final stage. Donald Trump turned his attention to national security and Kamala Harris' record and there are new questions about if the candidates will debate. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the post-convention bump for Kamala Harris, the Trump campaign's response to the Harris surge and how Robert Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of Trump could impact the race. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Kamala Harris is now the first woman of color to become a major party's presidential nominee. That history was made Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Speaking to an energetic crowd, Harris formally accepted her party's nomination and made her case for why she should be the next president of the United States. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Friday that he is suspending his campaign and that he wants to help former President Donald Trump win the election. Lisa Desjardins joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the announcement and what's next. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including major moments from the Democratic National Convention and what's next in the battle for the White House. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept her party's nomination for president and outline her vision for the country. Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, set the stage for her the night before as he introduced himself to the American people and accepted his nomination with Midwestern flair. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Democrats are gearing up for their convention's grand finale in Chicago on Thursday, when Vice President Kamala Harris will take the stage to speak as she accepts her party's nomination for president. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López joins Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz to discuss what's on voters' minds. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Political parties traditionally don't compete too much with each other's conventions -- usually the opposing presidential candidate holds few, if any, events. But this year, Trump's campaign is rejecting that model, with the former president having one of his busiest schedules of the cycle during the Democratic convention. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the Trump campaign's plans. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Georgia is one of a handful of states that could determine the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Geoff Bennett speaks with Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Kamala Harris is just hours away from making history as the first Black woman and first woman of Indian descent to accept a party's nomination for president. Amna Nawaz speaks with Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., the first Indian-American woman in the House and chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, about Harris' historic nomination. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In dozens of speeches this week, Democratic leaders have drawn a sharp contrast between how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump would govern. For context to some of what's been said at the party's convention in Chicago, Geoff Bennett speaks with PolitiFact's Katie Sanders. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Kamala Harris has reset the presidential race, but questions remain about whether one crucial Democratic voting bloc will turn out in similar numbers to previous years. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López spoke with several Black men about what Harris needs to do to win their votes. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama took center stage Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, energizing the crowd, delivering scathing criticisms of former President Donald Trump and throwing their weight behind the Harris-Walz ticket. Senior White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Facing the biggest moment of his political career to date, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will introduce himself to voters during his primetime speech Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Laura Barrón-López joins Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz to discuss what to expect. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Before the Democratic National Convention holds a ceremonial vote to show its support for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the party's vice presidential nominee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., will deliver a tribute to her governor. Amna Nawaz speaks with Klobuchar for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the month since the Democratic ticket changed, the Harris campaign says the Democratic map is expanding while Donald Trump's is not. Geoff Bennett speaks with Michael Tyler, communications director for the Harris-Walz campaign, for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Immigration remains a thorny, top issue with voters this election year. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, for her unique insight into the problem and ideas about how her party can address it. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention began to tell the story of Kamala Harris, but it was also a moment for the party to mark the people who paved the way for her rise as she charts a new path for Democrats. President Joe Biden delivered a fiery speech in defense of his decision to step aside, and in support of Harris. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As Democrats kick off the second night of their national convention in Chicago, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are campaigning at the same Milwaukee venue where Donald Trump was named the GOP presidential nominee last month. The DNC's theme on Tuesday will contrast a Harris presidency with another Trump term, focusing on Project 2025. Laura Barrón-López joins Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For more on the 2024 Democratic National Convention, the Harris-Walz ticket and efforts to implement ethics reforms for the U.S. Supreme Court, Geoff Bennett speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on the convention floor in Chicago. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Michigan is among this election's crucial battleground states, part of the Democrats' so-called "blue wall" in the Midwest. The stakes are even higher this cycle with a highly competitive and closely watched Senate race in the state. Amna Nawaz speaks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., the party's Senate nominee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the month that Vice President Kamala Harris has led the Democratic ticket, she has seen a surge in support among Latino voters, up from where President Joe Biden had been polling. But Harris and the Democratic Party still have work to do to motivate these voters who are critical to a winning coalition. Voto Latino CEO María Teresa Kumar joins Geoff Bennett to discuss that work. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
From business owners to college students, Democrats have a new sense of hope around Vice President Kamala Harris' nomination. Ahead of the Democratic National Convention, Laura Barrón-López speaks to voters in Chicago to see if the Harris campaign can maintain that energy from now until November. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
To win the presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris will need two key constituencies to show up in swing states across the country: Black voters and young voters. Laura Barrón-López joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Long before Chris Coons became a senator from Delaware, he was a Capitol Hill intern for then-Sen. Joe Biden. Amna Nawaz sits down with Coons to talk about his decades-long friendship with Biden and the president's speech at the Democratic National Convention tonight. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Three House Republican committees claimed Monday that President Biden committed impeachable offenses, but stopped short of recommending impeachment itself. After a 1.5-year-long investigation, their 291-page report contained few new details but signals that the GOP effort to impeach Biden is now at an end. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including this critical week in the presidential race and the Republican ticket's efforts to counterprogram the Democratic National Convention. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Pennsylvania is shaping up to be a critical state in the 2024 presidential election, with both the Trump and Harris campaigns spending considerable time there. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 4th district, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week in Chicago, Democrats will formally nominate a very different presidential candidate than they expected to just a couple of months ago. News Hour anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett plus White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López discuss what the upcoming convention week will look like. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In her first major policy speech since becoming the Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her vision for combatting rising prices, one of the biggest issues for voters in this year's election and one that's dogged the Biden-Harris administration. Amna Nawaz discussed the specifics of Harris' economic policy proposals with Jeanna Smialek of The New York Times. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Chicago, the city hosting the Democratic National Convention next week, has been at the center of the national conversation around U.S. immigration policy. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The presidential candidates closed out another busy day on the campaign trail with less than three months to go in the race for the White House. As events and advertising ramp up, so does the volume of misleading claims and outright lies. Former President Trump repeated familiar grievances and several lies during a Thursday news conference. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Katie Sanders of PolitiFact. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The top issue for many voters, the economy, took center stage as former President Trump returned to campaign in a battleground state for the first time this month. His North Carolina rally followed a scattershot news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate and a meandering conversation with Elon Musk on X. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 2024 campaign is in full swing with Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, hitting the trail on his own for the first time. It comes a day after former President Donald Trump's two-hour livestream with Elon Musk on X. But what was billed as a triumphant return to the social media platform was fraught with tech troubles. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump says he wants a more direct role in how the Federal Reserve sets interest rates and suggested he could break with traditional policies when it comes to the Fed's independence. Geoff Bennett discussed what Trump could do if elected and the reverberations with Krishna Guha of Evercore ISI and former executive vice president at the New York Fed. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A task force from the American Bar Association is urging attorneys to defend democracy against authoritarianism in the country by getting involved in election efforts. Amna Nawaz discussed the task force's work with its co-chairs, Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security Secretary under President Obama, and J. Michael Luttig, a former appeals court judge and a leading conservative legal voice. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With their running mates solidified, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent their weekends on the campaign trail. But between their appeals to voters, a flurry of concerns flooded the internet, from cyber-security threats to false allegations involving artificial intelligence. Laura Barrón-López has more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump claims his campaign was "hacked by the Iranian government." It comes after the Office of the Director of National Intelligence warned in late July it continues to observe foreign influence operations by Russia, China and Iran aimed at disrupting November's election and undermining American democracy. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Chris Krebs of Sentinel One. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including fresh polling shows the Democratic ticket having an edge in three key battleground states, when Kamala Harris could unveil her platform and Donald Trump's false claims on social media. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Wisconsin is holding congressional and state primary elections this Tuesday. They're seen by some as a dry run for November when the battleground state will play a crucial role in deciding the next president. Election officials have been increasingly transparent about voting mechanics to help boost confidence for the state's 3.5 million registered voters. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Free Beacon editor-in-chief Eliana Johnson join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Vice President Kamala Harris selecting Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, Sen. JD Vance's attacks on Waltz's military service, polls showing Harris leading Trump and the next presidential debate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
From a Michigan union hall to the gilded halls of Mar-a-Lago, the 2024 presidential candidates made their cases to voters today. Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz spoke to United Auto Workers members in Detroit, while former President Trump took questions from reporters at his private club. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the two newly-cemented tickets continue to make their case to voters, the recent shake-ups in the race have led to a reshuffling of the electoral math to win. The Cook Political Report is out with updated ratings for the presidential race, moving the three battleground states of Arizona, Georgia and Nevada from lean Republican to toss-up. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Amy Walter. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In addition to the presidential race, 435 elections across the country will determine control of the House of Representatives. Republicans are hoping to expand their narrow majority. The lawmaker in charge of that effort is North Carolina Rep. Richard Hudson, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Hudson sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss the effort. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After nearly 40 years of working in the Capitol, Nancy Pelosi has played a central role in some of the most consequential American events of the last two decades. That is the focus of her new book, "The Art of Power: My Story as America's First Woman Speaker of the House." Pelosi sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss the book and Democrats' chances of victory in the upcoming election. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With crisscrossing rallies, campaign cash hauls and social media jabs, the 2024 presidential hopefuls made their cases to the American public today. For Vice President Kamala Harris, it was a chance to familiarize voters with her newly minted running mate. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Meantime, former President Trump and JD Vance sharpened their attacks against their opponents. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With only 90 days until Election Day, the candidates are focusing on the swing states that will decide this year's race. To discuss the latest developments, including Kamala Harris picking Tim Walz as her running mate, Amna Nawaz spoke with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Doug Heye. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
When President Biden was the Democratic candidate, he faced intense scrutiny from many Muslim and Arab Americans over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. The city of Dearborn, Michigan, is home to one of the largest populations of Muslim Americans. Mayor Abdullah Hammoud joined Amna Nawaz and discussed if the new Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz can quell the concerns. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 2020 presidential election was decided by a handful of states, none closer than Arizona, where President Biden's margin of victory was fewer than 11,000 votes. The close race meant Arizona became ground zero for lies that the election was stolen and illegitimate. Stephanie Sy reports on what's happened since. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The contestants for this November's presidential race are officially set. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is joining Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as her running-mate. Propelled into the national limelight, one of his greatest challenges will be introducing himself to the nation. Amna Nawaz discussed Walz and what he brings to the race with Twin Cities PBS reporter Mary Lahammer. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has known Gov. Tim Walz and worked with him for years. Klobuchar joined Geoff Bennett to discuss Kamala Harris' decision to pick Walz as her running mate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the pick of Tim Walz, the 2024 matchup is set and shaping up to be another razor-thin election. A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Kamala Harris with a three-point lead over Donald Trump nationally, within the poll's margin of error. For more about where the presidential race stands, Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett spoke with Domenico Montanaro of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Monday marked the final round of online balloting by Democratic delegates, officially making Vice President Kamala Harris the first Black and South Asian woman to secure the presidential nomination from one of the two major parties. Laura Barrón-López traveled to Georgia to hear from Black women, a pivotal voting bloc for the Democratic Party, about Harris' candidacy and this milestone. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the benefits of Kamala Harris' running mate options, the latest campaign fundraising reports and Donald Trump's struggle to find a message against his new opponent. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, Israeli conducted deadly airstrikes in Gaza while two people died in a stabbing attack in a Tel Aviv suburb, a right-wing mob tried to break into a U.K. hotel housing asylum-seekers, newly arrived F-16s took to the skies in Ukraine, Florida's west coast is bracing for Tropical Storm Debby, and U.S. athletes won more gold in the Paris Olympics. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Earlier this week, while speaking at a gathering of Black journalists, former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity. Laura Barrón-López speaks with Peniel Joseph, founding director of UT Austin's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, about the history of Black identity, race and racism in American politics. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Secret Service is in the hot seat again, this time over its actions before and on Jan. 6, 2021. A new report from the Homeland Security Inspector General lays out several things the agency could have done better, from detecting a pipe bomb near Kamala Harris to reporting signs of potential violence. Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig joins Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Democratic National Committee announced Friday that Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the number of delegates in a virtual roll call to win the party's nomination. While on the campaign trail, Harris is calling her opponent Donald Trump "weird." It's a kind of rhetoric that her supporters and allies are repeating widely. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Free Beacon editor-in-chief Eliana Johnson join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the success of Kamala Harris' campaign launch, Donald Trump's latest attacks on his opponent, the Democratic veepstakes and President Biden securing a prisoner swap to bring Americans home from Russia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump is facing backlash for calling Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity into question when he addressed a Black journalists convention. That's as the vice president herself wrapped up a series of events aimed at speaking directly to Black voters. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For voters who have not firmly decided which presidential candidate to support, the events of the last month, including an assassination attempt and a new Democratic candidate, have dramatically changed the race. Lisa Desjardins connected with the type of voters likely to decide the election before and after these shakeups. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump and his new Democratic opponent Kamala Harris are sharpening their attacks against one another as they make their case directly to voters. But some of Trump's comments on the campaign trail are drawing new criticism. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump is back in Pennsylvania for his first rally in the state since the assassination attempt. It comes as his campaign is struggling to adjust to his new opponent Kamala Harris after months of attacking President Biden. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail in the battleground Georgia, her first visit since locking up the votes for the nomination. She plans to visit several swing states in the coming weeks ahead of the Democratic convention. Laura Barrón-López reports from Atlanta. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Since Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign, she's racked up endorsements from former presidents, party leaders in Congress and won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination. Now, the Harris campaign announced the support of more than a dozen mayors in Arizona, including Republican John Giles of Mesa. Geoff Bennett spoke with Giles about his decision to back Harris. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The dramatic changes in the presidential race could have implications for the other major battles for control of the House and Senate. Both chambers are up for grabs with Democrats particularly hopeful about flipping the House of Representatives. Lisa Desjardins discussed that effort with Rep. Suzan DelBene, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
One week after the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, acting successor Ronald Rowe spent Tuesday morning acknowledging the agency's failures and trying to reassure Congress during a hearing that the Secret Service is capable and accountable. Rowe was joined at the hearing by the deputy director of the FBI. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's only been a week since the 2024 race for the White House was upended, but it's already entering the final countdown with fewer than 100 days until Election Day. In the last couple of days, the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance hit the campaign trail together while Kamala Harris spent her first full weekend as the likely Democratic nominee. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden unveiled three proposed reforms in response to legal, ethical and political controversies around the Supreme Court. The plan includes an enforceable code of ethics for justices, term limits for the Supreme Court and a constitutional amendment limiting the recent decision on presidential immunity. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López breaks down the proposals. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Cryptocurrency's largest annual conference featured a gathering of leaders, celebrities, tech industry insiders, and crypto-enthusiasts. Both Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke in favor of boosting crypto during their remarks. The rise of cryptocurrencies has created a new bloc of mega-donors candidates are trying to win over. William Brangham discussed more with David Yaffe-Bellany. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Just 100 days out from Election Day, the U.S. political landscape is drastically different than it was a little more than a week ago. The effects of the shakeup on the Democratic presidential ticket are being felt in the battle for the House and Senate and the fight over big issues on the ballot in many states. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter joins John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Israel is blaming Hezbollah for a deadly rocket attack on soccer field in the Golan Heights, wildfires are devastating communities in the western U.S. and Canada, Harris' campaign said "democracy is under assault" by Trump after he told conservatives they wouldn't have to vote again if he's elected in November, and Team USA won its first gold medal in the Paris Olympics. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the whirlwind week in politics that has completely changed the race for the White House with Kamala Harris the new candidate at the top of the Democratic ticket and Donald Trump back on the campaign trail after an assassination attempt. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Vice President Kamala Harris was in Houston Thursday honing her campaign message. Four days into her bid for president, she is starting to see a surge of support and new openness from key voting blocs that could ultimately determine the election. It has former President Trump and his team racing to shift their strategy following President Biden's withdrawal. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden explained his decision to end his presidential bid during an address from the Oval Office. To discuss that and more, Geoff Bennett spoke with a Democrat who knows Biden best, Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In an address from the Oval Office, President Bident explained his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden spoke from the White House Wednesday night explaining his reasons for ending his reelection bid. It comes as Vice President Harris is closer to the Democratic nomination and as former President Trump focused his attacks on her. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Democratic strategist Guy Cecil and Republican strategist Kevin Madden. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the war in Gaza in a joint address to Congress, despite protests and partisan politics that led dozens of Democrats to boycott the speech. Netanyahu disparaged protesters outside the U.S. Capitol and blamed Hamas for the deaths of civilians who have been killed in 9 months of war. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Prime Minister Netanyahu called on the U.S. to stand with Israel in a speech to Congress that many Democrats boycotted. To delve into what was said, Nick Schifrin spoke with Tom Malinowski, a former Democratic member of the House and a State Department human rights official under President Obama, and Kirsten Fontenrose, who served on the Trump National Security Council focused on the Mideast. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, FBI director Chris Wray said the gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump looked up the assassination of John F. Kennedy a week earlier, climate scientists say this past Monday was Earth's hottest day ever, a plane crashed after taking off from Kathmandu airport in Nepal and cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike is blaming a bug in an update for last week's global tech outage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden will address the nation Wednesday night from the Oval Office and explain his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. It comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is moving closer to locking up her party's nomination for president and as she navigates a high-stakes visit from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden will address the nation for the first time since dropping out of the presidential race. For more analysis of the rapidly changing state of the race, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Kevin Madden. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday, ten days after a security failure nearly led to the assassination of former President Trump. Cheatle faced bipartisan criticism during testimony Monday before the House Oversight Committee. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post and author of "Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Vice President Kamala Harris has been laying out her game plan against Donald Trump in her first major outing since President Biden's departure from the 2024 race. Her trip to Wisconsin comes as Harris is getting more support from powerful allies back in Washington and more cash from donors around the country. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is among those being vetted as a possible running mate for the Democratic ticket. Walz joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his support for Vice President Kamala Harris. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Vice President Kamala Harris is entering uncharted territory after President Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. Harris is already the favorite to win the Democratic nomination. Despite the Trump campaign's fast attacks on Harris, Democrats are energized and are trying to turn the tables on the Republican narrative. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee seems to be solidifying, some in the party still want to see an open convention. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first Democratic lawmaker to call on President Biden to abandon his bid. Now he's calling for an open convention. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Doggett about his thoughts. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While some Democrats are hoping for an open convention, party support for Vice President Kamala Harris solidified on Monday. Sen. Alex Padilla of California assumed Harris' seat in the Senate when she became vice president and he has endorsed her for president. Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Padilla about his backing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
From the daughter of immigrants to the favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination. William Brangham has a look at Vice President Kamala Harris' record and how she arrived at this pivotal moment. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the future of the presidential race with President Biden dropping out and Democrats lining up to support Vice President Kamala Harris. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A little more than a week after the assassination attempt on former President Trump, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle appeared in front of the House Oversight Committee and lawmakers from both parties were visibly angry with her testimony. It comes as calls for her resignation grow and the investigations into the agency multiply. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With support from Democrats eroding by the day, President Biden announced he's dropping out of the 2024 race and endorsing Vice President Harris to be his party's nominee. Harris later said in a statement, "My intention is to earn and win this nomination." White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López, political correspondent Lisa Desjardins and NPR's Domenico Montanaro join John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden's decision to end his reelection bid is unprecedented in many ways, but the path from one president to another -- and from one nominee to another -- has not always been a straight line. Judy Woodruff joins John Yang to discuss how this moment fits into the context of American history. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Biden remains in isolation with COVID while the list of Democrats calling for him to exit the race grows longer, airports and hospitals are still trying to get systems fully online after Friday's global tech outage, Israel said it carried out airstrikes in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks, and longtime Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died at age 74. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Republicans capped off their national convention in Milwaukee Thursday night with a speech from the man who has reshaped the party in his image, former President Donald Trump. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The pressure is mounting on President Biden to step aside from his campaign. Ten more congressional Democrats called for Biden to exit the race, but his campaign insists he's staying in and remains committed to staying at the top of the ticket. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump formally accepting the Republican nomination after his assassination attempt and President Biden vowing to stay in the race amid pressure from Democrats. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump is set to accept his party's nomination for president in his first public remarks since the attempt on his life. Trump will wrap up a convention week featuring a united Republican Party that's spent days reminding voters about Trump's vision for America. It comes as Democrats are facing an array of questions about the top of their ticket. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While President Biden remains off the campaign trail with COVID, the calls urging him to drop out of the presidential race are growing. Two Democratic sources confirm to the News Hour that Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries both met privately with President Biden in the last week to convey their concerns. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump says he's planning to deliver a message of unity as he accepts the GOP nomination Thursday night. But will the Republican voters who supported Nikki Haley in the primary be persuaded? We asked Haley voters who took part in focus groups that question. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma endorsed former President Trump after his first choice, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dropped out of the primary race earlier this year. Stitt joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett at the Republican National Convention to discuss the presidential race. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma is serving his 11th term in Congress and has seen a lot of changes in the Republican Party during his 21 years in Washington. Geoff Bennett spoke with Cole about how the Trump-Vance ticket will affect down-ballot races. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Secret Service remains under intense scrutiny after the attempted assassination on former President Trump. Homeland security and congressional probes are underway and the agency's director, Kimberly Cheatle, is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee next week. Amna Nawaz discussed more with former Secret Service agent Anthony Cangelosi. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The stage at the Republican National Convention belongs to JD Vance Wednesday night as he will headline the evening and accept his party's nomination for vice president. Tuesday night belonged to Donald Trump's one-time rivals in the bruising primary race, making peace with the nominee and urging the party to put aside its differences. Lisa Desjardins reports from the convention floor. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Republican vice Presidential nominee JD Vance is a one-time critic of former President Trump who has turned into a fierce defender. Geoff Bennett discussed Vance's views and how they've shifted with David Weigel, a national political reporter for Semafor who's covered JD Vance for years. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Speakers at the Republican convention have repeated falsehoods that Democrats are rigging the election and that non-citizens will vote in November. That claim is just one of many conspiracy theories about the security of America's election system that are being spread in the lead up to November. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While the battle at the top of the ticket has dominated the news this election cycle, there are key down-ballot races that could shift the balance of power in Congress. The majorities in the House and Senate are razor-thin with Republicans in the House leading by five seats and Democrats in the Senate holding on by only two seats. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett discussed more with Amy Walter. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The second night of the Republican National Convention will feature former South Carolina governor, and runner-up in this year's GOP primary, Nikki Haley. Lisa Desjardins reports from the convention floor with a closer look at the start of the week in Milwaukee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The first night of the Republican National Convention featured former President Donald Trump's first public appearance since he was nearly killed. Amna Nawaz spoke with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley about Trump's appearance and the selection of JD Vance as his running mate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been found guilty on all counts in a federal corruption trial. The prominent Democrat was accused of abuse of power and enriching himself and associates. Just minutes after the verdict was delivered, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer again called for his fellow Democrat to step down immediately. William Brangham discussed more with Ry Rivard of Politico. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A number of candidates and lawmakers up for reelection are slated to speak Tuesday evening at the Republican National Convention. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito of New York is a former police officer and his reelection is key to Republican efforts to maintain the House majority. The congressman joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett to discuss his message. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Dr. Ben Carson served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in Donald Trump's administration, and he is one of only a handful of cabinet members still in the former president's orbit. Geoff Bennett spoke with Carson ahead of his speech at the Republican National Convention. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The assassination attempt on former President Trump immediately sent shockwaves across the nation and through an already tense presidential campaign. It also quickly became an event defined by iconic photographs. We spoke with two of the photojournalists who were covering Trump's rally in Pennsylvania that day, Evan Vucci and Anna Moneymaker. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee where Ohio Sen. JD Vance has been tapped as the vice presidential nominee just days after a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump and as Republicans are cheering the sudden dismissal of the classified documents case against the former president. Lisa Desjardins reports from the convention floor. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Amid a tumultuous week, Donald Trump officially tapped freshman Ohio Sen. JD Vance to join him on the Republican ticket as his running mate. Vance, a relative newcomer to politics, rose to fame in 2016 with his memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," documenting his upbringing in Appalachia. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler, who has been covering Vance for years. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump picked Ohio Sen. JD Vance to be his running mate. To further discuss Vance and the selection, Geoff Bennett sat down with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Judge Aileen Cannon's dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Trump is his second major legal victory in weeks. In a 93-page ruling, Cannon said the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith, who is overseeing the case, was unlawful. The Justice Department is expected to appeal the ruling. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Mary McCord. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The assassination attempt on former President Trump is raising major questions about the Secret Service and its security protocols. Chief among them, how was a 20-year-old with a rifle able to obtain a clear line of sight? Amna Nawaz discussed more with Carol Leonnig, a reporter for The Washington Post and author of "Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the Republican National Convention underway, President Joe Biden is easing back into campaign mode. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on how President Biden is adjusting his campaign after calling on Americans to reject political violence. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz in Milwaukee to discuss the latest political news, including the assassination attempt against Donald Trump, the reaction from President Biden and Democrats and the selection of JD Vance as Trump's running mate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As lawmakers and delegates gather in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention this week to officially nominate Trump for the 2024 presidential race, what was meant to be a celebration has taken on a different tone in the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt. Lisa Desjardins joins Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest developments. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Studies show that over the past decade, there has been a steady increase in political violence and threats against public officials, like Saturday's attempted assassination of Trump. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, director of American University's Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab, joins Ali Rogin to discuss how we got to this point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump brought immediate comparisons to the 1981 attempt on President Ronald Reagan's life. Judy Woodruff was there that day as NBC's White House correspondent. She joins John Yang to reflect on how these two moments compare and on the historical context of today's political volatility. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden is facing more calls from Democratic lawmakers to step aside as the party's nominee. Since his Thursday night press conference several House Democrats have issued statements asking for the president to leave the race. They join other congressional Democrats who made similar calls earlier this week. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Despite Democratic concerns about President Biden's candidacy, new polling out today shows that the state of the race has not drastically changed since the debate. Amna Nawaz discussed the numbers with Domenico Montanaro of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A new report in The Atlantic offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Donald Trump's reelection effort. Staff writer Tim Alberta embedded with the campaign this past spring and spoke with Trump campaign co-managers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita for an article titled, "Trump is planning for a landslide win." Alberta joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the story. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden is facing a high-pressure moment, preparing to hold his first solo press conference in several months at the NATO summit in Washington. It's a major public test for the president's re-election campaign as he faces questions over his stamina and health. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Three of President Biden's top political advisers met with Senate Democrats behind closed doors to address concerns over his political future. Some lawmakers expressed skepticism before and after the meeting. Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Philippe Reines for more analysis of Biden's standing in the race. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Despite his repeated pledges to stay in the race, there is growing pressure for President Biden to step aside as his party's nominee. Longtime Biden ally Nancy Pelosi praised the president but stopped short of endorsing his candidacy, and major Democratic fundraiser George Clooney called for Biden to end his bid. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-Lopez. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Adding to Democratic concerns about President Biden's candidacy, new data forecasts an electoral map leaning more heavily towards Donald Trump. To walk us through these new numbers and the current electoral landscape, Geoff Bennett spoke with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer burst onto the national scene in 2020, delivering the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union. Today, she is mentioned as someone who could occupy the White House. Amna Nawaz spoke with Whitner about the 2024 presidential race and her book, "True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership and Everything in Between." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While much of the attention is focused on President Biden right now, there have been worries around the age of both Biden and former President Trump. Many of those questions have focused on cognitive skills, memory lapses and how they speak in public. Stephanie Sy discussed some of those concerns with Dr. Brad Dickerson of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
House Democrats met behind closed doors Tuesday as the party weighs whether to support President Biden's reelection bid or call for him to step aside. Lisa Desjardins reports on the party's internal struggle. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Texas has defended President Biden amid concerns about his age and calls that he withdraw from the race. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the disagreements inside the Democratic Party. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden is still facing calls from a handful of House Democrats to step aside as the party's presidential nominee. In a rare cable news program call-in, he addressed his critics and maintained that he was still the best person for the job. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-Lopez. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Congressman Adam Smith of Washington, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, called on President Biden to abandon his re-election efforts. Rep. Smith joined Geoff Bennett to explain why he's asking Biden to step aside. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean is from the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. She hit the campaign trail with President Biden over the weekend and as other House Democrats are asking him to drop out of the race. Rep. Dean joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her support. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden is facing more calls for him to exit the 2024 race after last week's disappointing debate performance. Although Biden said in a television interview Friday that he does not plan on dropping out, major Democratic donors and members of Congress privately signaled the same call to PBS News on Saturday. NPR's Domenico Montanaro and Semafor's Kadia Goba join Lisa Desjardins to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling could impact the 2024 presidential election. In a 4-3 decision, the liberal majority reversed a near-total ban on the use of ballot drop boxes. Restoring this method, which was used slightly more by Biden voters than Trump voters in the 2020 election, could have major implications. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Zac Schultz of PBS Wisconsin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's vow to stay in the race for the White House and the rise of right-wing populism around the world. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's been one week since President Biden's poor performance in the first debate of the 2024 campaign caused a political shockwave. The president says he's staying in the race. But even on this Fourth of July holiday, concerns continue to grow inside the Democratic Party about whether Biden is the best person to sit atop the ticket in November. Lisa Desjardins spoke with lawmakers and voters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The justices of the Supreme Court considered more than 60 cases this term before rendering their final decisions this week. Their rulings on abortion access, presidential immunity and the limits of executive branch agencies could have long-lasting impacts. They also showcased sharp divides among the justices. Amna Nawaz sat down with two Supreme Court watchers to reflect on this historic term. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In Missouri, abortion was banned almost immediately after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Two years later, there's an effort to enshrine abortion access in the state's constitution by putting it on the ballot this election cycle. This comes as clinics across state lines say the number of people traveling from banned states to seek care has skyrocketed. Communities correspondent Gabrielle Hays reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the days following President Biden's poor performance on the debate stage, Democrats have pondered how to approach the future of his reelection campaign. Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first sitting Democratic lawmaker to call on Biden to drop out of the presidential race. Rep. Doggett joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his concerns. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, Hurricane Beryl is taking aim at Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Haiti after leaving a trail of destruction in the southeast Caribbean, the Biden administration proposed a rule to protect workers from excessive heat exposure, the judge in Donald Trump's hush money case pushed sentencing until September and a stampede at a religious event in India killed more than 100. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court's landmark decision on former President Trump's immunity from some legal prosecution has the potential to transform the powers of the presidency. Jeffrey Brown and Heather Cox Richardson of Boston College discussed how the ruling fits with history. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's been more than two years since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion. Since then, nearly two dozen states have banned or restricted access to the procedure and abortion pills. Special correspondent Sarah Varney traveled to Tennessee to report on the disproportionate impact abortion bans are having on Black women. It's part of our series, Race Matters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In one of the most anticipated rulings of the year, the Supreme Court declared that former President Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for any so-called "official act" taken as president, but not "unofficial ones'' taken as a candidate. Amna Nawaz discussed how the ruling reshapes presidential power with News Hour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle and William Brangham. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The debate over the debate continues. The weekend did little to settle concerns inside the Democratic Party after President Biden's widely-panned debate performance. Questions about whether the president should step aside have only intensified. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the fallout from the debate for President Biden and the Democratic Party and Supreme Court rulings benefiting Donald Trump. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, a new post-debate poll shows a jump in voters who say Biden should not be running for re-election, Hurricane Beryl strengthened to a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic, the family of a 13-year-old boy is demanding accountability after police killed the teen in upstate New York, and early first-round election results point to a big win for France's far-right party. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With just one day left in its term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a trio of major decisions Friday. The justices upheld a law making it a crime for unhoused people to camp in public areas like parks, sidewalks and plazas, narrowed the scope of a law being used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters and weakened the rule-making powers of regulatory agencies. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court has swept aside long standing legal precedent in its ruling overturning the Chevron doctrine, majorly curtailing the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they regulate. The decision is expected to have far-reaching implications on everything from the environment to healthcare. Geoff Bennett took a closer look with Andrew Mergen. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, Iowa's Supreme Court is allowing a law that bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, Iran voters cast their ballots for a new president, choosing between three hard-liners and one reformist candidate and the Pentagon announced the temporary pier it built off Gaza has been removed once again amid rough seas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Over a 90-minute presidential debate, former President Trump repeatedly made false claims and President Biden repeatedly struggled to dispel concerns about his age. It opened new concerns over the stakes of a possible Trump presidency and sparked discussion about whether Biden should be his party's nominee. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After President Biden's debate performance, there has been discussion among Democrats about whether Biden should be the nominee. To discuss the fallout, Amna Nawaz spoke with Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, a surrogate for the president's campaign. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Thursday night's debate may be the first time millions of Americans have paid attention to the presidential race this year. They heard a lot of claims that have been familiar refrains on the campaign trail and not all of them true. To help put it in context, Geoff Bennett spoke with Samantha Putterman of PolitiFact. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Join Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennet as they host a post-debate discussion with Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López, Kevin Madden, Guy Cecil, and Amy Walter. Plus, reports from Pamela Kirkland of Georgia Public Broadcasting. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down several high-profile decisions Thursday morning. One case blocked a controversial bankruptcy deal involving the opioid crisis, another reinstated access to abortions for those facing medical emergencies in Idaho and a third blocked an EPA rule regulating air pollution from taking effect. John Yang reports on the significance of the rulings. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's the biggest night of the 2024 presidential campaign so far. President Biden and former President Trump will square off in Atlanta for their first debate of the year. Laura Barrón-López is covering the Biden campaign and Lisa Desjardins is covering the Trump campaign. They joined Geoff Bennett for a preview. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The candidates are in Atlanta for CNN's Presidential Debate. To discuss the showdown between President Biden and former President Trump and what to expect, Amna Nawaz sat down with Amy Walter from The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Republican strategist Kevin Madden and Democratic strategist Guy Cecil. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court handed down two opinions Wednesday but left some of the most politically fraught cases for the final days of its term. One left undecided for now is focused on abortion and a ban in Idaho. But we may have clues about how the justices will decide the case after a document was mistakenly posted. John Yang reports on how the mistake happened and what it could mean for the court. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden announced pardons for former U.S. service members who were convicted under a military law, repealed in 2013, that banned gay sex. The move would potentially cover thousands of veterans who were forced out of the military because of their sexual orientation. Geoff Bennett discussed the decision with Lindsay Church, executive director of Minority Veterans of America. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Immigration has become a flashpoint this election cycle and is expected to be a key issue in Thursday's debate between President Biden and Donald Trump. Laura Barrón-López has on-the-ground perspectives of the situation at the southern border from Sheriff Mark Dannels of Cochise County, Arizona, and immigration attorney Jennifer Babaie, who works with asylum seekers in El Paso. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a brave whistleblower to his allies and a national security threat to his critics, is on the verge of being a free man. Assange is pleading guilty and will be sentenced to time served, allowing him to return to his native Australia. Nick Schifrin reports and has two views on the plea deal from Jamil Jaffer and Trevor Timm. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The presidential campaign has kicked into high gear as President Biden and Donald Trump prepare to meet for their first 2024 debate on Thursday. The two men have been locked in a tight race for months and no other candidates reached the required polling threshold to be on the stage. Lisa Desjardins takes a closer look at how polls work with our partners at the Marist Poll. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Decisions by two federal judges put key parts of President Biden's plans for easing student loan payments on hold and in doubt. The program offers a way to lower monthly payments and get some debt forgiveness. More than 8 million are enrolled but these rulings put those key features on pause. William Brangham discussed more with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel. It's for our series, Rethinking College. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump again vowed to shut down the Education Department and endorsed a Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. He has also pledged to cut funding to schools with vaccine requirements. Laura Barrón-López discussed that with Dr. Paul Offitt, a pediatrician and a professor of vaccinology at the University of Pennsylvania. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As voters head to the polls in three states Tuesday, the Israel-Hamas war has become a key issue in one New York congressional primary. It's a race that reflects the divide in the Democratic Party over U.S. support for Israel. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Francesca Chambers of USA Today join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a look ahead to this week's presidential debate between President Biden and Donald Trump, a preview of Democratic primaries races in New York and the political stakes of what has happened in the two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court handed down a major victory for gun control advocates, ruling that domestic abusers can be barred from owning guns. In an 8-1 decision, the court rejected a 2nd Amendment challenge to the federal law that makes it illegal for people with domestic violence restraining orders to possess firearms. William Brangham discussed the case with News Hour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 2024 campaign was already shaping up to be the most expensive election of all time, but now several high-profile billionaires are dumping massive amounts of money into the presidential race. Laura Barrón-López discussed where the money is coming from and where it's being spent with Anna Massoglia, the editorial and investigations manager at Open Secrets. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including a Supreme Court ruling over access to guns, President Biden's latest order protecting migrants and Donald Trump's mixed messages on immigration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Louisiana will now require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Similar bills have been proposed in Texas, Oklahoma and Utah, raising questions about the constitutional separation of church and state. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Charles Haynes of the Freedom Forum, a nonpartisan foundation promoting First Amendment freedoms. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's been more than three years since baseless claims about the 2020 election inspired an attack on the Capitol, but the lies haven't stopped. With less than five months until November, Donald Trump is at it again with help from right-wing media. Laura Barrón-López discusses the conspiracy theories and their impact with David Becker of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation and Research. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Virginia, Georgia and Oklahoma held primary and runoff elections Tuesday night and the results in some key races could say a lot about the state of the Republican Party this election cycle. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden unveiled an executive action that offers protections to undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens. At a White House event marking the 12th anniversary of DACA, the Obama-era action that protects young undocumented immigrants, Biden laid out his plans. It comes after the president implemented a crackdown on migrants seeking asylum at the border. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The race for the White House remains in a dead heat with just months to go before Election Day. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the numbers from our latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's top aide pronounced the peace conference this past weekend a success. It was derided just as quickly as ineffectual by the Kremlin. More than 90 nations attended the conference in the Swiss Alps. Nick Schifrin sat down with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to discuss the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Sophia Cai of Axios join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, from an A-list fundraiser in Hollywood to a roundtable at a Black church in Michigan, the two leading presidential candidates were in search of campaign cash and votes this weekend. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court handed down a ruling with major implications for firearm regulations. In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority found that the government exceeded its authority when it banned bump stocks. The gun accessory allows users to re-engage the trigger continuously, dramatically increasing the rate of fire. Amna Nawaz discussed more with News Hour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the Supreme Court is in the spotlight again as controversy surrounds its latest ruling and the justices themselves and the political response to Hunter Biden's conviction. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that a group of anti-abortion doctors does not have any legal basis to challenge access to mifepristone, one of the two common drugs used in medication abortion. As a result, access to mifepristone will not change. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In his first trip to Capitol Hill since the Jan. 6 attack, former President Trump met behind closed doors with congressional Republicans. They aimed to use the visit as a display of unity following Trump's conviction in his New York hush money case. Amna Nawaz discussed the busy day with John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For President Biden and his rival Donald Trump, winning Pennsylvania in November is key to winning the White House. But some lifelong Republicans, frustrated by their party's embrace of Trump, are getting involved down the ballot. Laura Barrón-López spoke with some of those GOP voters ready to use the 10th Congressional district to make a point about the direction of their party. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, House Republicans voted to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt of Congress, the U.S. piled on new sanctions against Russia ahead of the G7 summit, Russia dispatched naval vessels to carry out exercises near Cuba and Southern Baptists rejected a measure to include in its constitution a ban on churches with women pastors. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the two years since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, conservative lawmakers and activists have continued efforts to roll back access to abortion, contraception and in vitro fertilization. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Lisa Lerer and Elizabeth Dias, authors of "The Fall of Roe," to discuss the key players in the decades-long movement and what may be next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Far from the frontlines of the war in Gaza that has raged on for the last eight months, Americans are grappling with new and old divisions. Judy Woodruff visited southeastern Pennsylvania to hear from Americans on different sides of this difficult conflict. It's part of our series, America at a Crossroads, and produced with help from PBS 39 WLVT. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In another first, the child of a president was convicted on three felony charges. A jury in Delaware found Hunter Biden guilty on two counts of making false statements regarding his drug use when filling out paperwork to purchase a firearm and guilty of one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a drug user or addict. Amna Nawaz discussed the verdict with Ryan Lucas of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The guilty verdict in the Hunter Biden case comes in the middle of his father's reelection campaign and two weeks after presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in his hush money criminal case. Laura Barrón-López explores the political implications of the convictions. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy secured new air defense systems from Germany and financial support from European leaders, the vice president of Malawi died in a military plane crash, President Biden addressed gun safety in a speech in Washington and a federal judge ruled the Florida law restricting gender-affirming medical care is unconstitutional. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Voters in North Dakota will decide whether or not to set an age limit for the state's members of Congress. The proposed amendment to the state constitution says lawmakers cannot be over 80 before the end of their term. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Biden campaign says it's going all in to shore up support among Black voters. It comes as polls show him underperforming with the key Democratic constituency that helped deliver him the Democratic nomination and the White House in 2020. It's also unfolding as the Trump campaign tries to make inroads with Black men. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Emory University professor Andra Gillespie. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court will take up an appeal from Meta over a shareholder class action lawsuit on the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal, polls predict the far-right National Rally party would win the snap elections in France, a massive blaze engulfed a four-story building in Miami and a combined shot for COVID-19 and the flu may be a step closer to hitting the market. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Jurors started deliberations Monday in Hunter Biden's gun trial in Delaware. He is accused of lying on federal forms about his drug use to illegally purchase a gun. Following his historic conviction on 34 felony counts, Donald Trump sat for a probation interview, a critical step ahead of his sentencing. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including where Republican lawmakers stand on reproductive rights, the stark differences between Trump and Biden on key policy issues and how the campaigns are courting Latino voters. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump says he will choose a running mate in the next few weeks and will likely unveil his nominee at a major turning point in the campaign. Lisa Desjardins has been covering the Trump campaign and reports on what his decision will tell us. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's executive order limiting who can seek asylum, Donald Trump's vice presidential search and Hunter Biden's federal trial. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For months, former President Trump and his allies have claimed, without evidence, that the Biden administration has weaponized the Department of Justice to pursue prosecutions against him for political reasons. But the presumptive Republican nominee has also suggested a second Trump term could see an escalation of those prosecutions. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Ryan Goodman. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A former neighbor of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said, "at worst, he's just outright lying," about his account of a neighborhood dispute that led to hoisting an upside-down American flag at his Virginia home. The inverted flag is associated with the effort to overturn President Biden's 2020 election win. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While President Biden and former President Trump earned enough delegates to win their respective party nominations months ago, the primary season is only now officially coming to a close. The two swept states that voted Tuesday, but both still saw opposition from some primary voters. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Kevin Madden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden signed an executive order that temporarily blocks migrants from seeking asylum when border encounters hit a certain number. The president used the announcement to set himself apart from his predecessor and chief rival, former President Trump. The move is one of the most restrictive Biden has taken on the border. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden signed an executive order Tuesday limiting the number of migrants who can seek asylum at the southern border. Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat from the border state of Arizona, is supporting the president's move. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the first time in U.S. history, the child of a sitting president is on trial. Hunter Biden is facing federal charges related to his purchase and possession of a gun. Separately, he faces several charges that he dodged more than $1.4 million in taxes. Amna Nawaz discussed the case with Ryan Lucas of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 2024 presidential election is in unknown territory with Donald Trump now the first former American president and first major-party presumptive nominee found guilty of a felony. Lisa Desjardins takes a closer look at the reaction. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout of the Trump verdict, how the Biden campaign is reacting to the conviction and why Senate Democrats are faring better than the president in polls. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The fallout continued after the historic conviction of Donald Trump on 34 criminal charges in New York. Trump and President Biden both spoke out about the verdict as the two men gear up for a rematch in November. As Lisa Desjardins reports, the Republican Party was quick to line up behind its presumptive nominee. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
We're following the political fallout of Donald Trump's conviction on 34 criminal charges. Laura Barrón-López listened to Republican voters about how this impacts their thoughts on the former president and the upcoming election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 criminal charges against him in a New York courtroom. He becomes the first former president charged, and now convicted, of a felony. The case stemmed from Trump falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A jury found Donald Trump guilty on all counts in his criminal hush money trial. For more on the verdict and the legal fallout, Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett spoke with two former federal prosecutors who have been following the trial, Jessica Roth of Cardozo School of Law and attorney Renato Mariotti. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The historic conviction of Donald Trump comes against the backdrop of the current presidential election. Geoff Bennett discussed the political consequences with Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-López. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump's future now rests in the hands of a jury in New York City. Jurors in the criminal hush money case began deliberating Wednesday morning. Seven men and five women received instructions from Judge Juan Merchan and were then sent off to decide this historic case. William Brangham has been covering the trial from the start and reports on the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito told lawmakers he won't recuse himself from cases involving the 2020 presidential election or the Jan. 6 Capitol riot despite concerns about two flags associated with far-right causes that have flown over his properties. Alito said his wife, Martha-Ann Alito, was responsible for flying the flags. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Kathleen Clark. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A primary election in Texas got national attention for what it could mean for the future of the Republican Party and incumbents facing far-right challengers. Incumbent GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales, who has worked across the aisle on several issues, narrowly defeated a far-right YouTube personality. Laura Barrón-López discussed these growing divides with former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The prosecution and defense made their final cases to jurors in the criminal trial against Donald Trump. Prosecutors argued Trump falsified business records to conceal an alleged affair that could've harmed his chances of becoming president. Trump's defense team said the charges are baseless and the prosecution's case relies on the testimony of an untrustworthy witness. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, an appeals court has fast-tracked the timeline for TikTok's legal battle against a potential ban, violent storms swept across Texas, President Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic nominee through a virtual roll call, the Treasury Department is easing some financial restrictions on Cuba and Belgium committed $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Biden administration is preparing an executive action that would allow the president to temporarily shut down the southern border. This comes amid pressure from both sides of the aisle to curb the flow of border crossings. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This month, President Biden announced the Justice Department is planning a shift in the federal approach to marijuana, reclassifying it from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III. This would put it in the same category as Tylenol and ketamine. It would classify it as a drug that has the potential for abuse but has medicinal benefits. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Natalie Fertig of Politico. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including where the 2024 presidential race stands ahead of the summer campaign season, where President Biden is trailing in the polls, a shift in the electorate and misconceptions about the economy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Nikki Haley's announcement she's backing Donald Trump, how voters may react to the verdict in Trump's criminal trial and President Biden's attempt to appeal to Black and Hispanic voters as polls show Trump is gaining their support. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court struck down a challenge to a congressional map in South Carolina that civil rights groups argued was a racial gerrymander. In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority delivered a win to Republicans who said they used politics, not race, as the key factor when drawing the district bounds. Geoff Bennett discussed the decision with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The New York Times reports that an "Appeal to Heaven" flag, which has origins dating to the Revolutionary War but is now associated with Christian nationalism and efforts to overturn President Biden's election win, was seen flying outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's New Jersey beach home last year. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week on the campaign trail, Donald Trump suggested he was open to restricting birth control or allowing states to do so. He later walked it back on Truth Social, saying he will "never advocate imposing restrictions on birth control." President Biden and Trump are proposing vastly different visions for reproductive rights and healthcare. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The legal fallout from alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election continued in Arizona on Tuesday. Rudy Giuliani and nearly a dozen other allies of Donald Trump were arraigned on charges connected to the plot to install fake electors to back Trump despite President Biden winning the state in the 2020 election. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ned Foley. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump's defense team rested its case Tuesday in the trial brought against the former president by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Next week, both sides will make their closing statements to the jury and then deliberations will begin. While this case is often called a hush money trial, the charges against the former president are more complicated. William Brangham explains. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Cross-examination wrapped up Monday for Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer, who is a central witness in the hush-money trial against the former president. Trump's lead defense lawyer portrayed Cohen as a serial liar and someone who profited by turning against his former boss. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including Republican allies continue to make appearances at the courthouse to show their support for Trump and why Democrats wanted an early presidential debate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The lie that President Joe Biden stole the 2020 presidential election, which led to the violent January 6 insurrection, is alive and well. This week, we learned that a "Stop the Steal" flag was flying at the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in January of 2021. The New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Free Beacon editor-in-chief Eliana Johnson join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden and former President Trump agree to face off on the debate stage, Michael Cohen testifies in Trump's criminal trial and Justice Alito's home flew a U.S. flag upside down after Jan. 6. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump's one-time lawyer, Michael Cohen, spent his third day on the stand Thursday in a Manhattan courthouse. Cohen is now the key witness in the case against his former boss, and he again faced hours of scrutiny over many lies and misstatements he's made. William Brangham was in the courtroom reports on the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden used executive privilege to deny House Republicans access to audio from his interview with special counsel Robert Hur. The October 2023 interview centered on the president's handling of classified documents. Republicans requested the audio and planned to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to provide it. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Carrie Johnson. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More than 100 million American households have money in bank accounts protected by the FDIC. The agency's chairman, Martin Gruenberg, is facing calls to resign after a recent audit and major news investigation found serious problems with the FDIC's workplace culture. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Rebecca Ballhaus, an investigative reporter who broke this story for The Wall Street Journal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden and former President Trump have agreed to debate, one-on-one, but without the involvement of the Commission on Presidential Debates, which has run those debates since 1988. CNN and ABC will host the events in June and September, respectively. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Republican strategist Kevin Madden and Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Latino Americans make up nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population and will be a critical constituency for both Republicans and Democrats in swing states. But the idea of Latinos voting as a bloc betrays the diversity of history, culture and perspectives within that community which may also help strengthen it against polarization. Judy Woodruff reports, for her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The key witness in the New York criminal trial against Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, continued his testimony Tuesday, further detailing the alleged scheme to hide the payment Cohen made to Stormy Daniels to protect Trump during the 2016 campaign. During cross-examination, Trump's legal team painted Cohen as a man motivated by greed, determined to convict Trump. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On the stand Monday in the fourth week of testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial was the prosecution's star witness, Michael Cohen. Trump's former attorney and fixer testified that Trump directed him to pay adult film actress Stormy Daniels to bury her story on the eve of the 2016 election and was then involved in the coverup of those payments after he won. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Jury selection began Monday as Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez is set to become the first sitting senator ever tried for conspiracy to act as a foreign agent. The case is expected to last several weeks. Lisa Desjardins previews what's to come. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, Republicans have banned abortion in 14 states and restricted it in more. But when given the chance, voters have supported ballot initiatives to protect access to the procedure. This election year, abortion will again be a defining issue. Laura Barrón-Lopéz reports from the battleground of Michigan, where Democrats plan to keep the topic front and center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including new polls showing President Biden trailing Donald Trump in key battleground states and the former president's historic trial rolls on in New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The third week of testimony in former president Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial came to a close Friday in New York with prosecutors saying they may be able to rest their case next week. William Brangham was in the courtroom and reports on what he saw and what comes next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Daily Beast columnist Matt Lewis join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's decision to withhold some weapons from Israel, where Donald Trump's criminal trial stands and Republican House Speaker Johnson survives an ouster attempt thanks to Democrats. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The adult film actress at the center of Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial finished her testimony after more than seven hours in total on the stand. Stormy Daniels was questioned by the former president's defense attorney in a tense cross-examination that tried to paint her as an opportunist. William Brangham reports from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene failed in her attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, parts of the Midwest surveyed damage after a night of extreme weather that spawned tornadoes, Russia unleashed a barrage of more than 50 missiles and drones on Ukraine and Live Nation settled nearly all of the wrongful death lawsuits involving the Astroworld festival in Houston. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The classified documents case against former President Trump has been officially, and indefinitely, delayed by Judge Aileen Cannon. To many legal observers, this was considered the strongest, clearest-cut case against Trump. But now, a trial that was supposed to start in two weeks will almost certainly not begin before the election. William Brangham discussed where things stand with Mary McCord. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress at the center of the criminal hush money trial against Donald Trump, took the stand Tuesday in New York. In sometimes graphic detail, she described the sexual encounter she alleges she had with Trump and the payment she received from his lawyer to buy her silence. William Brangham discussed the volatile day in court with Andrea Bernstein of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Two former employees of the Trump Organization were on the stand in New York. Jeffrey McConney and Deborah Tasaroff were involved in the payments that are at the center of the charges filed against the former president in his hush money trial. Donald Trump also received another fine and a tough warning from the judge. William Brangham discussed the latest with Ximena Bustillo of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including Republicans navigate the fallout from controversial remarks made by Donald Trump at a fundraising dinner over the weekend and President Biden continues to deal with a jaded electorate as he wrestles with the political ramifications of the war in Gaza. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
One of former President Trump's most senior aides took the stand during his trial in New York. Hope Hicks served as Trump's press secretary during the 2016 campaign and was his White House communications director. She detailed how Trump handled revelations about alleged extramarital affairs and the payments made to bury those stories. William Brangham discussed more with Andrea Bernstein of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including protests against the war in Gaza growing on college campuses and Donald Trump gives the clearest vision yet for what he would do with a second term. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On the stand Thursday in Donald Trump's hush money trial was Los Angeles lawyer Keith Davidson. He negotiated both the Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal hush money agreements at the center of the case against the former president. William Brangham was in the courthouse and breaks down the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court wrapped up oral arguments and has now turned to rolling out decisions in some of the most consequential cases of the year. Those decisions will shape policies nationwide on divisive issues like homelessness and reproductive rights, and some of them could affect the presidential election. John Yang discussed more with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle and Joan Biskupic. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 make up roughly 20 percent of eligible voters. A majority of them voted for President Biden in 2020 and are typically a reliable vote for Democrats. In Michigan, NewsHour sat down with four young voters to talk about the election. Most of them plan to vote in November but they aren't enthusiastic about their options. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
We have learned more this week about how former President Trump would govern if reelected. Wednesday in Wisconsin, he again pledged to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. And a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine sparked headlines with some of his most strident words yet about what he would do in a second term. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including protests of the war in Gaza spread to more college campuses and the impact on the 2024 presidential race could be growing and Republicans previously critical of Donald Trump express support for his 2024 campaign. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, Britain's King Charles will return to public duties after a three-month break for cancer treatment, Egypt sent a high-level delegation to Israel hoping to revive talks for a hostage deal and cease-fire with Hamas and Secretary of State Blinken warned Chinese President Xi against supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including legal cases involving former Donald Trump and associates playing out in state courts, the Supreme Court and the court of public opinion, as foreign aid begins to arrive in Ukraine and the Middle East, protests boil over on campuses across the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court heard debate over one of its most consequential cases, whether a former president is immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office. Arguments were heard on an appeal brought by Donald Trump, who's being prosecuted for attempting to overthrow the results of the 2020 election. John Yang discussed more with William Brangham and Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. and 17 other nations issued a joint appeal for Hamas to release the hostages still believed to be held by the group, Ariel Henry resigned as Haiti's prime minister after months of gang violence, the FCC voted to reinstate net neutrality rules and a cargo ship exited Baltimore's harbor for the first time since the Key Bridge collapsed last month. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It was a charged atmosphere at the Supreme Court as justices heard arguments in a major abortion case. The court looked at whether a federal law requiring hospitals to provide abortion care in emergencies would apply to states with strict bans. More than two dozen states ban or severely restrict abortion and six states have no health exceptions. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with Sarah Varney. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Blinken arrived in China for three days of talks aimed at stabilizing relations, Hamas released video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli hostage who was abducted on Oct. 7, Arizona's Republican-led House voted to repeal the state's near-total ban on abortions and the Biden administration issued new protections for airline travelers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden signed the massive foreign aid package after months of delay amid Republican opposition. The $95 billion measure includes assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Lisa Desjardins reports on what happens next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Issues such as inequality, gender identity and education have become the subjects of national debate, with the focus often on what elected leaders in Washington say and do about them. Yet many of these issues play out on the local level in communities with their own histories and challenges. Judy Woodruff traveled to one such community in North Carolina for her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump's hush money trial continued Tuesday. On the witness stand, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker described the relationship between Trump and the tabloid during the 2016 campaign, where it would squash negative stories about him and publish critical ones about his rivals. But as William Brangham reports, the judge has to rule on Trump's behavior outside the court. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
TikTok might soon be banned or sold to new ownership in the U.S. with the Senate expected to approve legislation as part of a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies. But TikTok doesn't plan to go down without a fight and says this is an unconstitutional violation of free speech. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with David McCabe of the New York Times. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Opening statements began Monday in the first criminal trial of Donald Trump. Prosecutors accused Trump and his associates of falsifying business records during his 2016 campaign to conceal an alleged extramarital affair. But the former president's attorney said he was not involved in the payments, which they argue weren't illegal, and did not commit a crime. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the most significant case on homelessness in decades. The case looks at challenges to laws in a small Oregon town fining homeless people up to $300 for setting up camps in public parks. The heart of the question is whether these laws classify as cruel and unusual punishment. Geoff Bennett and NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle discussed the case. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the House passing foreign aid for Ukraine after months of debate and political gamesmanship and the turmoil surrounding Speaker Mike Johnson. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On Friday, Capitol Hill saw one of the most significant votes of the year. In the House, the leaders of both parties worked together to oppose the most fiery voices in their caucuses, pushing aid for Ukraine and other allies over a key hurdle. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including Democrats helping Speaker Johnson get a foreign aid package through the House as he faces backlash from far-right members of his caucus and President Biden's role in easing tensions between Israel and Iran. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A full jury has been seated in Donald Trump's criminal trial, but jury selection had a rocky start with two previously selected jurors dismissed. One was excused after she said her personal information had been made public. The other was dismissed after prosecutors raised concerns that he may have not been honest in a questionnaire. William Brangham discussed more with Jessica Roth. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A new report reveals a historic amount of turnover within local elections offices, but also the resiliency of that workforce. Stephanie Sy takes a closer look. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
At the U.S. Capitol, there was another collision of the biggest issues facing the country and the world. In the House, Speaker Johnson made more moves in his attempt to pass aid for Ukraine and other allies. But in the Senate, the first-ever impeachment trial of a sitting cabinet official quickly ended. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a case looking at an obstruction law used to prosecute hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters. The obstruction statute is also key to various legal challenges facing former President Donald Trump. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Politico's Kyle Cheney, who has been following the Jan. 6 legal fallout. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On Capitol Hill, House Speaker Mike Johnson spent the day juggling his foreign aid priorities for Ukraine and Israel with potential threats to his job from members of his own party. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump's first criminal trial started Monday in New York City. In the first criminal trial of any former president, he faces 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up an alleged extramarital affair that surfaced during his 2016 campaign. William Brangham has been covering the former president's legal cases and reports from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's tax day and millions of people are filing at the last minute. What many may not know is that the clock is ticking on some potentially big changes that will be decided by the outcome of the 2024 election. Lisa Desjardins has a closer look at what's at stake with Richard Rubin of The Wall Street Journal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the escalating conflict in the Middle East and Donald Trump's first day in court as a criminal defendant. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The near-total abortion ban that the Arizona Supreme Court revived this week dates back to 1864, a time when Arizona wasn't a state, slavery was legal and only white men could vote. Many GOP officeholders and candidates scrambled to distance themselves from the law. John Yang speaks with Republican strategist Barrett Marson for more about how party members are navigating the political fallout. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Months of Republican allegations and investigations into President Biden have led to the GOP-controlled House of Representatives launching an impeachment inquiry. Republicans have lobbed unsubstantiated allegations against Biden since taking over the House, but have turned up no evidence of wrongdoing so far. Laura Barrón-López discussed the developments with Heather Caygle of Punchbowl News. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The House Oversight Committee is one of several on tap to lead the Republican impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Republican Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan sits on that committee and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss her support. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A report reveals a special grand jury in Georgia recommended charges for twice as many people than the 19 ultimately indicted for efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has not brought charges against the 21 others named in the report, including three Senators and a former senior White House official. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Chris Timmons. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a Georgia grand jury recommending charges for 21 additional Trump allies in the election case, federal prosecutors seeking an indictment against Hunter Biden and the migrant crisis in New York City. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With recent polls indicating former President Donald Trump's grip on GOP voters holding firm, several Republicans are hoping to chip away at that support and win their party's 2024 presidential nomination. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is one of them. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his campaign. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the first time, we are seeing inside the courtroom for a hearing about one of the indictments of Donald Trump. Prosecutors laid out a timeline for a potential trial, one they say could last four months and rely on more than 150 witnesses. Amna Nawaz discussed Wednesday's hearing with Stephen Fowler of Georgia Public Broadcasting PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Delivering a harsh rebuke of Alabama's lawmakers, federal judges again struck down the state's congressional map. After being ordered to create a second majority Black district, Republicans in the state chose to defy the U.S. Supreme Court. Maps in Florida, Louisiana and Georgia have also been challenged for diluting the power of Black voters. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Hansi Lo Wang. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Senate is back to work in Washington after a month-long recess. The return sets up the start of a high-stakes showdown to prevent a government shutdown by the end of the month. That will be a tough task as the Democratic-led Senate and Republicans in the House don't see eye to eye on spending priorities. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Proud Boys played a critical part in carrying out the Jan. 6 attack, but the group is just one part of a trend of increased white supremacist and far-right violence. Top U.S. law enforcement officials say those extremist movements are the biggest domestic terrorism threat facing the country. Laura Barrón-López discussed the rise of far-right extremism with Kathleen Belew and Seamus Hughes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Texas State Senate transformed into a court of impeachment for the first time in nearly 50 years. Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton pleaded not guilty to 16 charges including bribery, obstruction of justice, conspiracy and abuse of the public's trust. Amna Nawaz discussed the trial with Tony Plohetski of the Austin American-Statesman. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
When Joe Biden stepped into the Oval Office as president on January 20th, 2021, he was possibly better prepared and more equipped to deal with the ways of Washington and his fellow world leaders than other presidents in recent history. The Atlantic's Franklin Foer examined Biden's first two years in office and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss his new book, "The Last Politician." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Legislative efforts to protect children online typically center on their privacy. But thanks to the efforts of an Illinois teenager, the finances of some of the youngest digital workers could also be better protected in the future. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the political power of organized labor and the motivating force of abortion in elections. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, Russia attacked a Ukrainian port city on the eve of a diplomatic effort to revive the Black Sea grain deal, a Florida judge who threw out Gov. DeSantis' redistricting plan said it violates the state constitution by diluting Black residents' voting power, and flooding triggered by heavy rains stranded tens of thousands of people at the Burning Man festival in Nevada. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, President Biden and the first lady surveyed the damage from Hurricane Idalia in Florida, India launched a spacecraft to study the sun's atmosphere, politician and diplomat Bill Richardson, who negotiated the release of several Americans detained abroad, died at the age of 75, and singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett died at the age of 76. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Fulton County Jail in Atlanta became front-page news last week as former President Trump and his 18 co-defendants surrendered to authorities. Many spent just a matter of minutes there. It's a much different story for the jail's long-term residents and nine people have died in custody this year. William Brangham discussed more with Chamian Cruz of WABE. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including fatal shootings that rocked the nation, the former president is at the center of unprecedented legal prosecutions and the Senate faces questions from within its ranks after another health scare. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges in Georgia that accuse him and 18 allies of trying to upend the 2020 presidential election results in that state. The plea allows Trump to avoid an in-person arraignment next week. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest developments with Stephen Fowler of Georgia Public Broadcasting. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Despite his legal troubles, former President Trump has a clear lead in the race for the Republican nomination. But is he qualified to run? A cohort of conservative legal scholars say no and a new lawsuit could put their theory to the test. They argue he violated the 14th Amendment with his actions on and before Jan. 6. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Ned Foley. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the White House announced a grant of $95 million to strengthen the electrical grid on the island of Maui following the wildfires there, a federal judge ruled Rudy Giuliani defamed two Georgia election workers by accusing them of ballot fraud in the 2020 vote and the U.S. says intelligence shows Putin is trying to buy weapons from North Korea for the war in Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the second time this summer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze up while answering questions during a press conference. The Republican stared blankly for about 30 seconds Wednesday afternoon in Kentucky. There was a similar moment for the Senator on Capitol Hill last month. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In a surprising move Monday, former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows took the stand in a Georgia federal court in hopes of moving his high-profile case on conspiracy to subvert the 2020 election from a state court to a federal one. Geoff Bennett discussed more with former federal prosecutor Chuck Rosenberg. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
March 4th, 2024, is the tentative date former President Donald Trump will face trial for federal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. It's the result of a contentious hearing Monday where Trump's attorneys sparred with special counsel Jack Smith's prosecutors and Judge Tanya Chutkan. Geoff Bennett discussed the hearing with Carrie Johnson of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 was one of the most consequential racial justice and equality demonstrations in U.S. history and helped till the ground for passage of federal civil rights legislation. This weekend, thousands gathered for the 60th anniversary to remind the nation of its unfinished goals. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Lonnie Bunch and Janai Nelson. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Errin Haines of The 19th News join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the date set for former President Trump's federal trial and his Republican opponents hoping for some new attention from voters after the first debate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Saturday's fatal shooting of three Black people by a white gunman in Jacksonville, Florida, is a brutal reminder that race-based hate is still present in America. Authorities say the shooter left writings detailing his racist ideology, and the FBI is investigating the rampage as a hate crime. Ali Rogin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post columnist Gary Abernathy and freelance journalist Sarah Smarsh join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the first GOP debate of the election season and the response to Trump's arrest in Georgia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump is turning himself in at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, Georgia. He faces 13 felony counts tied to his attempts to overturn the state's 2020 election result. It's the fourth time this year Trump has faced criminal charges. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with Sam Gringlas of WABE Georgia Public Radio. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump's legal issues were one of the many topics featured in the first Republican presidential debate, even though the former president skipped it. Eight other candidates took the stage in hopes of establishing themselves as viable contenders for the nomination. Lisa Desjardins recaps the event and discusses it with Geoff Bennett and Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tennessee lawmakers returned to the state capitol this week for a special legislative session in response to the Covenant School shooting, where three children and three school staff members were killed in March. Laura Barrón-López discussed what lawmakers will or won't do amid public outcry with Nashville Public Radio's Blaise Gainey. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Republicans are kicking the 2024 election into its next gear with their first presidential debate. But even as the party hosts its most important event yet, its frontrunner, former President Trump, is notably absent. Lisa Desjardins is at the debate venue in Milwaukee and has a preview of what's to come. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The battle over floating barriers on the Rio Grande reached a courtroom Tuesday. A federal judge in Austin heard arguments from the state of Texas and the Justice Department over Gov. Greg Abbott's use of giant buoys to deter migrants from crossing the river. The DOJ sued the state saying the barrier violates federal law and must be removed. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The first GOP presidential debate will play out in primetime as Donald Trump, the leading contender for the nomination, plans to be a no-show. How do you debate a frontrunner who doesn't show up? That's the question for the eight candidates taking the stage Wednesday in Milwaukee. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Republican strategist Gail Gitcho, who's worked on many presidential campaigns. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Constitution assigns to the Senate the power to approve the president's nominations of officers of the United States. This includes general and flag officers at the Defense Department. But this year, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has held up all the promotions, including to some of the highest jobs in the military. Nick Schifrin discussed the hold with retired Admiral Mike Mullen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the first Republican debate of the primary season and former President Donald Trump's decision to skip it as he leads in the polls and is set for processing in a Georgia jail. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Families and medical providers in Montana are preparing for a new law set to take effect in October that bans certain medical treatments for minors with gender dysphoria. Proponents of the bill say the law protects children from making medical decisions they may later regret, while others call it dangerous and unethical. Montana PBS's Joe Lesar reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Threats of violence have escalated after the fourth criminal indictment of former President Trump. In Georgia, grand jurors' names, addresses and images were released online by Trump allies and a racist death threat against the judge presiding over the federal Jan. 6 case led to an arrest. Laura Barrón-López discussed the alarming trend and its impact on civil servants with Tammy Patrick. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor and columnist Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss Donald Trump's Georgia indictment, the upcoming GOP debate and Democrats calling for a primary challenge to President Biden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's been one year since President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act. Despite its title, this law is the single biggest U.S. investment in addressing climate change and driving a transition to clean energy. William Brangham discussed how the law is working and what it means for the U.S.'s climate commitments with Leah Stokes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The crowded but static GOP presidential primary has dominated national attention this summer. But on the Democratic side, President Biden has largely avoided serious primary challengers. While the majority of his party is behind him, some are calling for a change. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López spoke with Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips, who says President Biden should pass the torch. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Reports of inhumane treatment from the separation of families to razor wires on river buoys have put a spotlight on the tactics of Operation Lone Star, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to control migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Hispanic Democratic lawmakers are putting pressure on the Biden administration to investigate the claims. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Geoff Bennett. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the fourth time this year, former President Donald Trump is defendant Donald Trump. Late Monday, a grand jury in Georgia charged Trump and 18 others in a far-reaching racketeering case related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Lisa Desjardins reports on the newest indictment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With former President Donald Trump facing his fourth criminal indictment, Geoff Bennett discusses what's next with Stephen Fowler of Georgia Public Broadcasting and Gwen Keyes Fleming, who previously served as district attorney in Dekalb County, Georgia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, the official death toll climbed in Maui as crews searched the wildfire disaster zone but more bodies are likely among the untouched piles of ash, North Korea claims an American soldier who entered the country last month confessed to harboring ill feelings against the U.S. Army and the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia pleaded guilty to child neglect. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Monday, a judge in Montana sided with a group of young environmental activists who argued the state was violating its constitution by promoting fossil fuel development without considering the impact on climate change. William Brangham examined the arguments on both sides of the case before the trial and reports on the ruling's implications in Montana and nationwide. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Every food imaginable is available on a stick at the Iowa State Fair. But the state's largest gathering also serves up a heaping helping of politics and a summer preview of what's to come in 2024. Lisa Desjardins reports on the nation's first race for the Republican presidential nomination. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including Republican Presidential hopefuls duking it out in Iowa and President Biden on the road to sell his agenda. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An influential group of Republican legal voices called for a Jan. 2024 trial date to be set for Donald Trump for his attempt to overturn the presidential election. The group included former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Michael Luttig, a retired federal judge and one of the nation's leading conservative legal minds. Judy Woodruff spoke with Luttig for her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, a federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against former President Trump warned his right to free speech is not absolute, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is in jail after a judge revoked his bail, Islamic State gunmen in Syria ambushed a bus of soldiers killing at least 20 and Russia and Ukraine exchanged a fresh wave of aerial attacks. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The long-running federal investigation of Hunter Biden entered a new phase with Attorney General Merrick Garland's appointment of a special counsel. Delaware's U.S. Attorney David Weiss has run the investigation from the beginning and now has full authority over the case. John Yang discussed the appointment with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Butter cows, corn dogs and politics. These are just a few of the things top of mind for Iowans as they kick off the country's third largest fair this weekend. In attendance, nearly every major GOP presidential hopeful vying for the hearts and minds of the Hawkeyes ahead of the January caucus. Lisa Desjardins has been catching up with the candidates and voters. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the fight for the Republican nomination and the appointment of a special counsel in the investigation of Hunter Biden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
There are new details about the gifts Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has gotten from wealthy businessmen. ProPublica provided the fullest account yet of the gifts and there are far more than previously known. John Yang discussed the story with Brett Murphy, one of the reporters who unearthed these details, and Joel Anderson, host of Slate's "Slow Burn" podcast. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New information is coming to light in a central charge facing former President Trump. Federal prosecutors point to seven states where they allege Trump plotted to subvert the results with false slates of electors poised to cast electoral votes. The indictment says Trump's goal was to cast doubt and disrupt the final vote certification on Jan 6. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Amy Gardner. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The first Republican presidential debate is just two weeks away and at least eight candidates have met the RNC criteria to participate. Some used creative tactics to reach that threshold. One campaign offered $20 gift cards to people who donated at least a dollar, another gave away soccer tickets. Amna Nawaz discussed the methods with Adav Noti of the non-partisan Campaign Legal Center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the criminal cases involving former President Trump, we've seen the first legal skirmishes. Significant questions over venues and evidence, and from Trump himself, a push for the judge assigned to his criminal trial in DC to recuse herself. Lisa Desjardins discussed the brewing legal fight with David Kelley, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump's legal battle is picking up steam with the former president's lawyers rushing to make deadlines imposed by the Department of Justice. Monday, Trump and his lawyers responded to special counsel Jack Smith's protective order limiting what the former president could say about the trial. Amna Nawaz discussed more with former federal prosecutor Renatto Mariotti. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Recent polls, including our own, show President Joe Biden simultaneously gaining ground and stuck in a dead-heat with former President Donald Trump should the 2024 presidential election become a 2020 rematch. Amna Nawaz discussed the race with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, several states have put abortion rights on the ballot. This year, Ohio voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution. But first, they will decide whether to raise the threshold of support needed for such votes. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief for Ohio Public Radio and TV. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, a Texas judge has ruled that the state's abortion ban is too restrictive, the Justice Department asked a federal judge to bar Trump from publicly discussing evidence or witnesses in the 2020 election case, Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested after a court sentenced him to jail, and five more schools are leaving the Pac-12 college football conference. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 2024 Republican presidential campaign season is in full swing and candidates are stumping on a host of key issues. But one topic that's missing from their agenda is climate change. Despite a summer of record-setting heat, new polling shows that Republican voters still don't see a warming planet as a concern. As William Brangham reports, neither do the GOP candidates who want to lead them. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the latest indictment of former President Trump and the importance of climate policy going into the 2024 election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the third time this year, former President Trump was arraigned on criminal charges. He was in federal court Thursday in Washington just a few blocks from the Capitol where a mob of his supporters rioted on Jan. 6. Trump pleaded not guilty to four felonies relating to efforts to overturn the 2020 election and cling to power. Geoff Bennett discussed the developments with Carrie Johnson of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump returned to Washington Thursday to face a federal judge on charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Geoff Bennett spoke with former Attorney General Bill Barr about the historic legal case his former boss is now facing and his book, "One Damn Thing After Another." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump will appear in federal court in Washington Thursday to enter a plea on charges that he illegally tried to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election and stay in power. Those alleged actions are the most grave accusations to date against Trump. William Brangham reports on the historic indictment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump's third indictment includes the most serious charges against him. The counts include conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding for Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. John Lauro is a defense attorney representing the former president. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the indictment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Many of the details in former President Trump's third indictment were first revealed last year as part of the House Jan. 6 committee's probe of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Timothy Heaphy was the lead investigator for the committee. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the charges Trump now faces. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The four counts include conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding. Laura Barrón-López reports on what we know so far, and former Justice Department official Mary McCord and former federal prosecutor Jessica Roth offer their reactions. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An executive order signed by President Biden makes the largest changes to the military justice system since its creation. John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman, says it's a monumental step toward better prosecuting crimes like sexual assault and restoring confidence. Kirby joins Laura Barrón-López to discuss what it means and whether it could still be improved. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The latest polling shows former President Trump's legal troubles do not appear to be putting a dent in his support among Republican voters, and there's scant evidence any of his challengers will be able to loosen his grip on the party's nomination, even as he faces criminal charges. Republican pollster Whit Ayres joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest developments in the Republican primary. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After years of protest and advocacy, a new executive order from the Biden administration seeks to bolster the military's ability to deal with sexual assault in the ranks. But how far-reaching are these changes and will they make a difference? Retired Lt. Col. Rachel VanLandingham and Army veteran Lindsey Knapp join Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Are we alone in the universe? Former Pentagon employee David Grusch told Congress last week that UFOs are real and the U.S. government has been withholding knowledge of non-human life on Earth for nearly a century. Meanwhile, NASA is set to release its own report on UFOs in the next few weeks. Journalist and author Garrett Graff joins Geoff Bennett to help separate fact from science fiction. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Special counsel Jack Smith expanded his classified documents case against former President Donald Trump with three new felony charges, including claims Trump asked a Mar-a-Lago worker to delete security footage sought by the grand jury investigating the mishandling of the government records. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with Chuck Rosenberg, a former U.S. Attorney and a senior FBI official. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Post contributor Gary Abernathy join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the repercussions of Trump's latest legal troubles, the rejection of Hunter Biden's plea deal and questions about the age and vulnerability of U.S. leadership. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump's legal team met with federal prosecutors Thursday as a grand jury continues to hear evidence about the former president's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. It comes days after Trump revealed the Department of Justice notified him he is a target of a criminal probe into the aftermath of the election and Jan. 6 attack. William Brangham discussed more with Carrie Johnson of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A plea agreement that would have kept Hunter Biden out of prison for tax and gun charges was unexpectedly put on hold, adding new questions to an already politically divisive deal. GOP attacks on President Biden and his son will almost certainly ramp up in the aftermath, which left Hunter Biden's legal future unresolved. Laura Barrón-López discussed the developments with Glenn Thrush. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden has been hitting the road to sell his economic record, emphasizing pocketbook and consumer issues, including a new rule to crack down on insurers for inadequate coverage of mental health care. But his agenda also faces headwinds. William Brangham discussed some of those challenges with Neera Tanden, the White House domestic policy adviser. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the new book "American Whitelash," Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery examines the pattern of racist violence that follows racial progress in our country, including the recent white supremacist violence that surged following Barack Obama's presidency. Wesley sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss his findings. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Several legal fights are brewing over migration across the U.S.-Mexico border. A federal judge blocked the Biden administration's attempt to limit asylum seekers after several immigrant-rights groups argued the policy was unfair, and the Department of Justice sued Texas for putting floating barriers on the Rio Grande to deter people from crossing. William Brangham discusses more with Uriel Garcia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the crowded race for the Republican presidential nomination, there are governors, a senator and even a former president. Then there's Vivek Ramaswamy, a first-time candidate who has spent millions of his own money to capture the attention of GOP voters and he's polling higher than many of his competitors who have more political experience. Ramaswamy discussed his campaign with Lisa Desjardins. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The bipartisan organization No Labels is considering a third-party presidential ticket. That's sparked concern among Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans that a moderate ticket could peel votes from Joe Biden and put Donald Trump back in the White House. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Larry Hogan, the former Republican governor of Maryland who's now a national co-chair of No Labels. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Death row prisoner Richard Glossip has been scheduled to be executed in Oklahoma nine times since 2015. The courts have delayed his execution each time so that legal challenges could be considered. Now, Glossip is asking the Supreme Court to throw out his 2004 murder conviction and give him a new trial. NewsHour community reporter Adam Kemp joins John Yang to discuss the case. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A federal judge set a May 2024 trial date in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. The judge rejected the Justice Department's bid to go to trial in December and Trump's request for a delay until after the 2024 election. It's just one of many legal obligations Trump faces. Geoff Bennett discussed more with former federal prosecutor Jessica Roth. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Post contributor Gary Abernathy join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including how investigations into former President Trump are affecting the 2024 presidential race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
All eyes are on the Republican primary this election cycle, but one Democratic underdog has been getting attention for his controversial comments spreading misinformation on a range of subjects. Lisa Desjardins reports on how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. captured the attention of some voters and Geoff Bennett discusses Kennedy's vaccine stances with Dr. Paul Offitt. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A pair of IRS whistleblowers testified before the House Oversight Committee about alleged meddling in the Justice Department investigation of Hunter Biden. The president's son reached an agreement to plead guilty to two federal misdemeanor counts of failing to pay his taxes and agreed to abide by a set of conditions to avoid a separate felony gun possession charge. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump and his allies are preparing for a possible second term in office that would massively expand the power of the president, centralizing control under the Oval Office. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Ruth Ben-Ghiat about what this would mean for our democracy and the power of the executive branch. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Throughout this year, Judy Woodruff has been examining divisions in the country. Recently, she listened in on focus groups in Iowa with two-time Trump voters as they discussed how they feel about the state of the nation, the divisiveness they see and who they feel is responsible. This story was produced with Iowa PBS and is part of the series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump says he's been notified he's a target in the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, signaling that he's likely to be charged with federal crimes. Special counsel Jack Smith is investigating Trump's actions in the aftermath of the election, including the Jan. 6 insurrection. Geoff Bennett discussed the development with Carrie Johnson of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry met with his Chinese counterpart pushing for a curb on coal usage and methane emissions, Russia is warning Ukraine will answer for an attack that closed the bridge linking Russia to annexed Crimea and a state court judge in Iowa temporarily blocked a law that banned most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A new bipartisan organization is opposing the effort by the group No Labels to run a third-party candidate in the 2024 presidential race. That's with concerns growing among Democrats and Republicans opposed to Donald Trump's candidacy that a third-party candidate could serve as a spoiler. Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt discussed more with Geoff Bennett. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including third-party candidates and newly-released fundraising totals in the 2024 presidential race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. House passed a nearly $900 billion budget for the armed forces largely on partisan lines. Most Democrats voted no after Republicans added anti-abortion and other provisions to the bill. Amna Nawaz discussed the vote with New York Times Congressional Correspondent Karoun Demirjian. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Long before the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, researchers noticed a link between women having abortion access and a reduced risk of violence from men. In the wake of the court's decision, the opposite is happening and abortion restrictions have led to a significant uptick in intimate partner violence. Amna Nawaz discussed more with NewsHour health reporter Laura Santhanam. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's trip abroad for the NATO summit, the GOP's defense policy and the 2024 campaign. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Fifty years ago, a White House aide revealed that then-President Nixon's conversations had been recorded. The tapes included Nixon working to cover up the Watergate break-in connected to his campaign and became a point of no return as he slid to political downfall. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks and Stuart Streichler of the University of Washington. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The director of the FBI sat on the other side of an interrogation Wednesday, taking sharp criticism before Congress, mostly from the right, but at times from the left as well. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins sat in on the House Judiciary hearing and breaks down the many layers of politics and policy that erupted. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Iowa is the latest Republican-led state to pass abortion restrictions since the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Lawmakers there approved a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after six weeks and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is expected to sign it into law on Friday. Geoff Bennett discussed the nation's patchwork of abortion laws with Erin Murphy of The Gazette and Sarah Varney of KFF Health News. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The NATO leadership summit began Tuesday with President Biden and allies meeting to discuss Ukraine's security, new defense plans and a recommitment to unity against Russian aggression. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports from the summit site in Vilnius, Lithuania. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Extreme weather is making an impact from one end of the country to the other. Ferocious heat and heavy rains persisted Monday and millions of Americans were left to cope and clean up. Stephanie Sy reports on flooding in the eastern U.S. and discusses the streak of 110-plus-degree days in Phoenix with David Hondula. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, President Biden met with King Charles at Windsor Castle ahead of the NATO summit in Lithuania, officials blamed a Russian-guided bomb for killing seven people in who gathered to receive humanitarian aid in southern Ukraine, and sports doctor Larry Nassar, who sexually abused Olympic and college gymnasts, was stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Florida. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Turkey's president said he would put Sweden's bid for NATO membership before the Turkish parliament. Erdogan had insisted Sweden needed to first crack down on Kurdish militants who have sought refuge in Scandinavia. It comes as leaders from NATO's 31 countries meet in Lithuania for their annual summit. Laura Barrón-López discussed the latest with U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's trip to Europe and presidential campaign developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
There are concerns about how the Supreme Court's ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions could affect the medical profession. Currently, just 5.7 percent of doctors in the U.S. are Black and nearly 7 percent are Hispanic. There's worry about what this ruling could mean for the pipeline of who eventually provides healthcare. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Utibe Essien. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An Oklahoma judge threw out a lawsuit seeking financial restitution for the three remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The suit was trying to force the city and others to make amends for the destruction of the once-thriving Black district known as Greenwood. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with Oklahoma state Rep. Regina Goodwin, who represents the Greenwood district. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Violence continued Monday between Israelis and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Nablus and has a look at young men who have few hopes and burning anger and take up arms as they feel trapped in a cycle of violence and economic turmoil. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The series "Black Mirror" just released its sixth and possibly final season. The sci-fi anthology is a social satire playing with society's deepest fears about our increasingly digital lives. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant caught up with show creator Charlie Brooker in London to discuss why he thinks this work has gripped audiences. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The latest legal battle over the Affordable Care Act centers on its mandate that private insurers cover preventive services, including drugs that prevent HIV infection. The retail price of those drugs can be as much as $6,000 for a 90-day supply, putting it out of reach for many who would benefit from it. The 19th News' health reporter Shefali Luthra joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, his upcoming trip to Europe and the Republican primary race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the first time in over a century, the U.S. Marine Corps will not have a permanent leader. Current Marine Corps Commandant David Berger is required to retire on Monday, but due to a hold on hundreds of military promotions by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, there is no confirmed replacement. If this continues, other branches will face the same problem soon. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The secretary-general of the United Nations denounced what he called "an excessive use of force" by Israel on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Israel said the two-day operation targeted Palestinian militants. Elsewhere, an Israeli soldier was shot and killed by a Hamas militant near an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Questions about information and misinformation spread on social media made their way to the federal courts. Several Republican state attorneys general argued the Biden administration went too far to suppress conservative views online. Amna Nawaz discussed the judge's ruling with Louisiana Solicitor General Liz Murrill and Genevieve Lakier, a professor at the University of Chicago Law School. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A mass shooting on the eve of the Fourth of July left five people dead in Philadelphia. It was just one of several U.S. cities that saw violence on the holiday. The suspect, 40-year-old Kimbrady Carriker, was arraigned Wednesday on a host of charges, including five counts of first-degree murder. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On the heels of Independence Day celebrations across the country, most Americans feel the nation is more divided today than in the past, according to a recent YouGov poll. To find out why, Judy Woodruff sat down with a group of Republican and Democratic voters trying to bridge the partisan divide in northeastern Ohio. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This Fourth of July has brought all of the annual festivities and fireworks. But it's all happening in the shadow of more mass shootings, including two Monday night in Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas. President Biden branded the attacks "tragic and senseless" and renewed his plea for new gun laws. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The American Revolution and the founding founders are two parts of U.S. history celebrated on July 4. But two centuries later, 1776 was a rallying cry for rioters disrupting a national election at the Capitol. It's an example of how the politics and rhetoric around the founding have become ideological tools and can eclipse the actual history involved. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In 1989, Yusef Salaam was one of five teenagers arrested and wrongly imprisoned after the brutal rape of a jogger in New York's Central Park. They were exonerated in 2002 when DNA evidence linked another person to the crime. Now, some three decades later, Salaam has declared victory in a race for a New York City Council seat. Salaam joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the win. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's been a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the nationwide right to abortion access. Since then, six states have voted on abortion-related ballot measures and in each case, voters have supported abortion rights. Laura Barrón-López discussed a new effort underway in Ohio with Dr. Lauren Beene, co-founder of Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. Supreme Court ended its term this past week with the six conservative justices again flexing their supermajority to make big changes in law and society. Marcia Coyle, the PBS NewsHour's Supreme Court analyst, joins John Yang to discuss how the new court is shaping up and what its most recent term can tell us about its future. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, millions of Americans are under a blanket of heat and humidity in the South and West, a record number of travelers are heading out of town for the holiday weekend, French President Macron canceled a state visit to Germany after a fourth night of riots across France, and a Hollywood actors strike was temporarily averted. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court struck down President Biden's plan to cancel more than $400 billion in student loan debt. The decision affects more than 40 million borrowers, but the president insisted that his fight is not over and pledged an alternative relief plan. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle and Danielle Douglas-Gabriel of The Washington Post. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On a 6-3 ideological split, the Supreme Court sided with an evangelical Christian website designer who does not want to create sites for same-sex weddings, even though a Colorado anti-discrimination law would require her to. The court said the First Amendment protects her from creating sites for things she doesn't believe in. John Yang discussed the decision with Kate Sosin of The 19th News. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A long-awaited report on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has identified several failings that contributed to the chaos. The State Department review concluded that both the Trump and Biden administrations failed to consider worst-case scenarios for what would happen when U.S. troops withdrew. Ali Rogin discussed the assessment with Michael Birnbaum of The Washington Post. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As colleges and universities digest the Supreme Court ruling that effectively ended affirmative action, schools are left to grapple with how to revamp their admission policies to ensure the diversity of their campuses. That will be a challenge and some schools are better prepared for it than others. William Brangham discussed that with Jeff Selingo, author of "Who Gets in and Why?" PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the past few years, many Republican-led states have enacted new laws rolling back the teaching of race and LGBTQ+ rights in classrooms and banning books on those subjects. And in many cases, the push for these new restrictions is driven by one organization, Moms for Liberty. Laura Barrón-López discussed the group and its influence with David Gilbert of Vice News. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the implications of the Supreme Court's major decisions this week. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to affirmative action in higher education, striking down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. The ruling has widespread implications for the future of higher education. Geoff Bennett discussed the decision with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The fallout of the Supreme Court's affirmative action decisions will have major implications on colleges and universities across the country. One that knows the impact of ending race-based admissions all too well is the University of Michigan. University President Santa Ono discussed that with Amna Nawaz. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Richard Kahlenberg, an author and non-resident scholar at Georgetown University, served as an expert witness for the plaintiffs in both affirmative action cases heard before the Supreme Court. He spoke with Geoff Bennett and explained his perspective on what he calls the pitfalls of race-based affirmative action. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden traveled to Chicago Wednesday to promote his economic agenda. He explained his vision for the future and how he believes his policies have delivered so far. It's one stop on a nationwide tour pushing the president's message on jobs, manufacturing and infrastructure. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Mitch Landrieu, President Biden's infrastructure coordinator and senior adviser. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A new U.N. investigation found conditions inside the prison at Guantanamo Bay are cruel and inhuman. Roughly 780 detainees have been held at the detention center since it opened in 2002. Today, 30 remain, 16 of which have been cleared for release. Geoff Bennett discussed the report with Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, the first independent U.N. investigator to visit Guantanamo in its history. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the field of Republicans vying to win the party's 2024 presidential nomination continues to grow, more candidates are hitting the campaign trail. Former Texas Congressman Will Hurd is one of them and joined Geoff Bennett from Manchester, New Hampshire. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court rejected a legal theory that state legislatures have almost unlimited power to decide the rules for federal elections and draw partisan congressional maps without interference from state courts. Trump allies raised the theory as part of an effort to reverse the 2020 election outcome. Geoff Bennett discussed the ruling with Neal Katyal, who argued the case before the court. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Newly leaked audio appears to show former President Donald Trump discussing sensitive documents with people who didn't have security clearance during a 2021 meeting. The two-minute recording could hold key evidence in Trump's indictment over his handling of classified information after he left the White House. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with former U.S. Attorney David N. Kelley. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For a more optimistic take on the future of our country, a new book released earlier this year provides some answers. "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens" argues democracy works best when citizens recognize their rights and their duties. Amna Nawaz sat down with its author, Richard Haass, a veteran diplomat and president of the Council on Foreign Relations, to discuss more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Palestinians say Israeli settlers set fire to homes in Palestinian villages on the West Bank in the latest attack during a week of deadly clashes, Israeli security officers killed a Palestinian gunman after he fire on a military checkpoint, and a federal court temporarily blocked a new Florida law that bans minors from attending drag shows. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A year ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and erased the constitutional right to seek an abortion. It was a tectonic shift that left each state to decide whether abortion would be legal within its borders. Now, as the 2024 election looms, abortion is shaping up to be a key issue. Ali Rogin reports on the current state of abortion access in America. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Eviction filing rates are soaring after the pandemic's renter protection programs expired. One reason is the rising rents and a shortage of affordable housing for those with the lowest incomes. Diane Yentel, CEO and president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition advocacy group, joins John Yang to discuss the impact. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A year ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to an abortion. While some states expanded access, 14 states have banned abortions in nearly all cases. We hear from people across the country on each side of the debate about the past twelve months and Laura Barrón-López reports on President Biden's executive order aimed at protecting reproductive health care. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A raft of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in mostly Republican-led states faces mounting legal challenges. Twenty states have put into place bans or severe restrictions on transition-related medical care for minors, but measures in at least five of those states have now been permanently or temporarily blocked from taking effect. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including GOP presidential candidates embrace abortion restrictions, a report outlines fresh examples of questionable ethics from Supreme Court justices and Hunter Biden strikes a plea deal to avoid prison. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The long list of Republicans seeking their party's nomination for president grew by one more Thursday. Former Congressman Will Hurd of Texas is kicking off his campaign with a direct hit at the field's front-runner, Donald Trump. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A longstanding immigrant protection program could be struck down by a federal court in Texas. A judge is expected to hand down a decision this month about the legality of DACA, or the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. It protects undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children from deportation. We hear from some of them struggling with life in limbo as they await the judge's ruling. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. It also marks critical days in the current Supreme Court term with major rulings expected on affirmative action, religious and LGBTQ+ rights. This as trust in the court remains low, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito took an undisclosed trip with billionaire donors, including hedge fund manager Paul Singer who later had business before the court. Coupled with previous reporting on Justice Thomas and megadonor Harlan Crow, it raises more ethical questions regarding the high court. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Josh Kaplan, one of the reporters who broke the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Major decisions expected from the Supreme Court in the coming days could reshape higher education and immigration policy. Geoff Bennett discussed the cases with NewsHour Supreme Court Analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As former President Donald Trump makes another run at the White House, he's partnering with a key U.S. ally on a new business venture that is raising serious ethical questions. The multi-billion dollar deal between Trump, the government of Oman and a Saudi firm would develop a luxury complex, according to a New York Times report. Laura Barrón-López discussed the plan with Eric Lipton. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
School boards have traditionally been the domain of nonpartisan civic service, but in the last few years, they have increasingly become reflections of the nation's divisions. Judy Woodruff reports on a district in Pennsylvania where policies around books, gender, sports and how race and history are taught, have divided some community members. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The president's son is admitting to tax and gun crimes but is unlikely to spend time behind bars after reaching a deal with prosecutors. The deal promises a potential end to Hunter Biden's ongoing legal saga, but the political drama is far from over. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with Carrie Johnson and Adam Entous. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In San Francisco, President Biden convened a meeting of artificial intelligence experts to weigh its risks and opportunities and consider the role of the federal government in regulating the technology. Geoff Bennett discussed the meeting with Ryan Calo, a professor of law and information science at the University of Washington. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New reporting from The Washington Post reveals that in the days and weeks following the Jan. 6 attack, senior officials at the Justice Department and the FBI made critical decisions that might have compromised its investigation of former President Trump and his associates' possible involvement in the historic event. Geoff Bennett discussed the report with Aaron C. Davis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's visit to Pennsylvania as he faces low poll numbers with the 2024 races gearing up. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Biden held the first big rally of his reelection campaign in Philadelphia, Secretary of State Blinken is visiting China for talks aimed at easing tensions, at least 41 people died in an attack on a school in Uganda, warring forces in Sudan agreed to a new 72-hour ceasefire, and Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro said a damaged stretch of I-95 will reopen within two weeks. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As hate groups edge toward the political mainstream, experts say they're employing new tactics and taking on new forms. In June, the Southern Poverty Law Center added 12 conservative "parents' rights" groups to its list of extremist and anti-government organizations. SPLC's Susan Corke joins John Yang to discuss why the center added organizations like Moms for Liberty to their list. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It was certainly a historic week as Donald Trump became the first ex-president to face charges in federal court. A new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll helps explain how American voters view the former president. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The long list of Republican presidential candidates gained its first mayor this week. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says he can usher in a new era for the GOP and the country. Amna Nawaz spoke with Suarez about the launch of his campaign. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump's latest legal battle, the growing presidential field and the legacy of Daniel Ellsberg. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The news of former President Trump's federal indictment comes as the GOP primary field is still taking shape. Judy Woodruff is in Des Moines, Iowa, to listen in on voter discussions led by conservative pollster Sarah Longwell. Trump's indictment is the focus of the first of two America at a Crossroads reports on what Iowa Republicans are thinking. This story was produced with Iowa PBS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 felony counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified information after leaving the White House. The Justice Department says Trump illegally retained secret documents, obstructed the government's efforts to retrieve them and made false statements on the matter. William Brangham was in the courtroom and reports on the proceedings. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tuesday's arraignment was former President Trump's second this year, but his first on federal charges. Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti joined Amna Nawaz to analyze the case. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy seems to have quelled internal rebellion in the Republican conference this week, the result of a handful of hardline members' dissatisfaction with the debt ceiling compromise. Lisa Desjardins reports on what happened and what it means for the House GOP. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With Donald Trump becoming the first ex-president ever indicted on federal criminal charges, the chorus of his Republican supporters asking "What about the Democrats?" has grown even louder. Laura Barrón-López reports on why the Department of Justice charged Trump for his handling of classified materials but not others like Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Mike Pence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump is in Miami ahead of an initial court appearance Tuesday on a raft of federal criminal charges. All of them relate to his handling of classified documents after he left office. Trump and supporters lambasted the indictment and the Justice Department and that has officials in Miami bracing for potential trouble at the federal courthouse. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, Trump said that not even a felony conviction would drive him out of the presidential race, Ukrainian forces say they've retaken a southeastern village from Russian occupiers, former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and questioned as part of an investigation into Scotland's ruling party, and North Carolina's GOP convention voted to censure Sen. Thom Tillis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Trump spoke on the campaign trail a day after his federal indictment was unsealed, Ted Kaczynski died in federal prison, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his country's counteroffensive against Russia has begun, skies over the East Coast have started clearing of smoke from Canada's wildfires, and four children were found alive 40 days after a plane crash in the Amazon. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Justice Department has formally accused former President Trump of grossly mishandling classified documents. The newly unsealed indictment runs to 37 counts in damning detail. They allege Trump showed almost casual indifference to protecting secret material, that he defied demands to return the records and that he asked aides to hide them. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Following the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump, Geoff Bennett discussed the case with two experts in national security and handling classified documents, Oona Hathaway, a former special counsel at the Pentagon, and Jamil Jaffer, who served in the National Security Division at the Justice Department and as associate counsel to President George W. Bush. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor and columnist Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss the historic federal indictment of former President Trump and the political fallout that's to come. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges connected to classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago estate by the FBI last August. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had been indicted and summoned to appear at the federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday. Stephanie Sy discussed the developments with White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court struck down Republican-drawn congressional districts in Alabama that civil rights activists say discriminated against Black voters. The ruling was a surprising departure from opinions over the past decade narrowing the scope of the Voting Rights Act. Geoff Bennett discussed the significance of the ruling with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle and David Wasserman. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Wednesday was one of the busiest days of the Republican presidential campaign as former Vice President Mike Pence and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joined the race. Amna Nawaz discussed the nine GOP candidates now on the stump with Republican strategist Whit Ayres. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The race to the Republican nomination for president is picking up as a growing number of candidates jump into an already crowded field. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie filed his paperwork with the Federal Election Commission Tuesday, becoming the latest to launch his bid. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While the frontrunner sat out, 2024 presidential hopefuls gathered in Iowa for an annual "Roast and Ride" event hosted by Sen. Joni Ernst. Laura Barrón-López reports on an increasingly crowded GOP presidential field. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
"Does Donald Trump show up?" That's the question looming over debates, campaign rallies and all of the traditional events leading up to the 2024 presidential election. A growing field of GOP contenders hope to wrestle the party away from the former President's firm grip. NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A national tool called the Electronic Registration Information Center helps states verify voter registrations, but a conspiracy theory spread online has inspired many state lawmakers to withdraw from the program. NPR's Miles Parks speaks with Amna Nawaz about the potential damage to election safety. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, a Russian missile killed a child and injured many others in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, nearly 80 schoolgirls were poisoned at two schools in Afghanistan, India says a signaling system error led to Friday's train crash, Israel's prime minister called Saturday's shootout on its border with Egypt a terrorist attack, and a body was recovered from a collapsed Iowa apartment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Biden signed the bipartisan deal to suspend the debt limit and avoid a potentially catastrophic default, three Israeli troops and an Egyptian officer died in an unusual shootout on the Israel-Egypt border, more than 280 people died in India's worst train crash in over two decades, and a federal judge struck down a Tennessee law that targeted drag shows. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After hammering out a deal to suspend the U.S. debt limit and avert a default disaster, leaders in both parties are already looking ahead. Bloomberg congressional reporter Erik Wasson and The 19th's founder and editor at large Errin Haines join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the future of both the legislative and executive branches. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Crisis averted. That's the message from lawmakers as the bill to raise the debt ceiling makes its way to President Biden's desk. For the White House perspective on the deal, Amna Nawaz spoke with senior adviser Gene Sperling. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and columnist Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the deal to raise the debt ceiling and the growing field of candidates challenging former President Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The deal to raise the federal debt ceiling is moving toward final passage in Congress. Pressure is on the Senate after the House approved the bill Wednesday night. It has to happen before the government's borrowing authority maxes out on Monday. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Federal prosecutors have a recording of former President Trump discussing a classified Pentagon document he kept after leaving office, multiple outlets report. In the 2021 recording, which the NewsHour has not independently verified, Trump says the document details a potential attack on Iran. Laura Barrón-López discussed the DOJ's investigation into the former president with Oona Hathaway. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the summer campaign season in full swing, the Republican presidential hopefuls are criss-crossing early-voting states hoping to stand out in a growing field of candidates. Amna Nawaz discussed the candidates and voters with Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa and Gavin Jackson of South Carolina ETV. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. House is set to vote on the debt ceiling deal Wednesday night after Republicans got some help from Democrats to pass a crucial hurdle. The vote follows weeks of heated negotiations and criticism from the right and the left. Lisa Desjardins has been tracking it all and reports from Capitol Hill. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The national attention on acts of police brutality often overlooks one group of victims, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. That's because data show that, as a whole, they experience low rates of fatal police violence. But new research shows the risks they face are much higher. Ali Rogin reports from Antioch, California, for our series, Race Matters. A warning: some images may be disturbing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Over the past few years, this country has seen a dramatic rise in partisan animosity with dangerous implications for the health of our democracy. Judy Woodruff profiles some of the work being done to understand what's driving that trend and what might be done to reverse it. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The high-stakes battle over the debt ceiling and budget deal is now in the House of Representatives. The bill faces key votes as a potential national default looms next week. Some in both parties oppose the weekend agreement, but the White House and House Republican leaders say they'll push it to passage. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More than two dozen House Republicans say they will not back the debt limit deal, saying Speaker McCarthy made too many concessions to the White House during negotiations. One of them is Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, chair of the House Freedom Caucus. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his opposition. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The White House is urging House Democrats to support the debt deal ahead of Wednesday's expected vote. But a handful of members have yet to decide if they'll back it. Others are raising concerns over some provisions, including new work requirements for food stamp recipients. One of those Democrats is Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan. She discussed her concerns with Geoff Bennett. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The debt ceiling deal is facing its first hurdle in the House Rules Committee Tuesday. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins has been counting votes and following every twist and turn on Capitol Hill throughout the day. She reports on where things stand. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The White House and Congressional Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling and limit new spending. The deal will avert a potentially calamitous federal default if Congress passes it by June 5. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and NPR's senior political editor Domenico Montanaro join John Yang to discuss the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Ten days now stand between the U.S. and a catastrophic default on debt. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's new estimate moves the so-called "X-date" back to June 5. Even if lawmakers were to reach a deal Friday night, they still may not be able to get it through Congress before the country fails to pay its bills on time. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Leigh Ann Caldwell. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Bribery, dereliction of duty, obstruction of justice. Those are just some of the allegations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after a months-long investigation led by members of his own party. The Republican has faced years of scandal but now he faces 20 articles of impeachment in the final days of the legislative session. Ali Rogin discussed the latest with Sergio Martínez-Beltrán. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The presidential race has a new big-name candidate as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially announced his run Wednesday. The Republican is a headline machine, shaping national fights over COVID policies, education and immigration. But he faces an uphill climb against former ally Donald Trump. Lisa Desjardins discussed the race with former Rep. Carlos Curbelo, who served in Congress with DeSantis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The impact of the U.S. defaulting on its debt would be felt by many Americans. It could include suspension of Social Security checks or a loss of food stamp benefits, to name just a few. Many economists argue it would be devastating to financial markets, tipping the country into a recession and creating global turmoil. William Brangham discussed that with Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Another hat is in the ring as the presidential race starts to take shape. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced Monday that he will be vying for the Republican nomination. He joins several other candidates seeking to be the name at the top of the ticket come 2024. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how Sen. Tim Scott's campaign announcement shakes up the Republican presidential race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Biden heads into his last day of the G7 summit in Japan as debt limit talks stall in Congress, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrived in Hiroshima to gather support from world leaders ahead of a planned counteroffensive to reclaim Russian-occupied territory, and WNBA star Brittney Griner played in her first regular-season game since she was freed from Russian captivity. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the latest on the debt ceiling negotiations between the White House and GOP leaders in Congress and more Republicans join the 2024 presidential race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Montana became the first state to ban TikTok, citing fears that the app's Chinese-owned parent company could be providing Americans' data to the Chinese government. Montana could be a testing ground for other state and national leaders considering bans on the nation's fastest-growing app. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Bobby Allyn of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The actors union SAG-AFTRA has called for a strike authorization vote. If the strike is approved, actors could join the more than 11,000 Writers Guild members already on the picket line putting more pressure on studios and networks. The writers' strike halted production of movies, scripted series and late-night shows. Geoff Bennett discussed what's at stake with Sal Gentile and Jeane Phan Wong. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the country has been reckoning with questions of race, justice and equality, many state legislatures have passed laws restricting how American history, particularly around the issue of race, can be taught in schools. Judy Woodruff visited her native Tulsa, Oklahoma, to see how that city, amid its own reckoning, is navigating this moment. It's her latest installment of America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Special counsel John Durham's report of the FBI's probe into the 2016 Donald Trump campaign was released to the public Monday. Durham was appointed by former Attorney General William Barr to look into what many on the right saw as a politically motivated witch hunt, but the report offered no significant new evidence to support those claims. William Brangham discussed more with Devlin Barrett. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
There are political battles on the state level this week with a handful of primary races heating up and action on abortion laws. We check in with reporters Colin Campbell of North Carolina, Ryland Barton of Kentucky and Katie Meyer of Pennsylvania to help bring us up to speed. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With so much partisan division in our country, "joy" is not a word typically associated with politics, but it is for Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar. She sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss her new book, "The Joy of Politics." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, a massive tropical cyclone barrels toward Myanmar and Bangladesh, Egypt says it brokered a new cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Pope Francis, North Carolina's governor vetoed a state ban on nearly all abortions after 12 weeks, and Brittney Griner played in her first WNBA game since her release from Russia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's been a week of ups and downs for both advocates and opponents of laws that raise the minimum age for purchasing firearms. Lisa Geller, director of state affairs at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, joins John Yang to discuss the impact this type of legislation is having in states that already have age restrictions in place. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The southern border remained mostly calm after pandemic-era restrictions that immediately expelled migrants expired. The Biden administration is implementing new rules that reject asylum seekers who did not apply online or who traveled through another country. That's being challenged in court but confusion for those crossing the border remains. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Cindy Ramirez. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The pandemic-era rule that served two presidents as a border policy Band-Aid is expiring as Congress is up against another ticking clock with the debt limit impasse threatening the national and global economies. Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy is an influential voice in the House Freedom Caucus and the debt debate. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest on the negotiations. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A debate over how journalists should cover former President Trump is underway as he seeks another term. It comes after an unruly CNN town hall where Trump spouted lies about the 2020 election, mocked the woman he was found liable of sexually abusing and dodged policy questions all before a supportive audience in New Hampshire. James Fallows and Mark Lukasiewicz joined Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, voters in several states have shown up to overwhelmingly support abortion rights in ballot measures. Future efforts to enshrine abortion access in state constitutions could soon face higher hurdles as Republican-controlled legislatures are trying to make it harder. Laura Barrón-López discussed that with Karen Kasler and Gabrielle Hays. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Republican Congressman George Santos was arrested Wednesday. A federal grand jury indicted the freshman lawmaker on 13 charges, ranging from wire fraud to money laundering. Rep. Santos was released on bond from a New York court after pleading not guilty to the charges. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The full faith and credit of the United States is on the line as President Biden meets with Congressional leaders in an attempt to avoid an unprecedented default. Republicans demand cuts in exchange for lifting the debt ceiling while Democrats maintain any discussion of future spending must be divorced from paying prior debts. Laura Barrón-López and Lisa Desjardins report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The jury has the case in E. Jean Carroll's civil trial against former President Trump. After two weeks of testimony from Carroll and a handful of other witnesses, lawyers for both sides presented closing arguments Monday as jurors weigh whether or not to hold Trump liable for rape and defamation. Lisa Desjardins discussed the case with Andrea Bernstein of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the end of the Title 42 immigration order and the ongoing showdown over raising the debt ceiling. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Senate Democrats exploring their own ethical code for justices following a series of controversies involving Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the latest on the debt ceiling debate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The fact that our country is divided isn't new. In many respects, it can be traced back to the founding of a nation on the promise of freedom while dependent on slavery, a time when many couldn't participate in the democracy being created. Judy Woodruff examines how that founding contradiction has evolved and what it means for our challenges today. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The battle between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has eclipsed politics and is now playing out in the courts. In a lawsuit, Disney accuses DeSantis and his allies overseeing the company's special taxing district of violating the company's constitutional rights. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with Arian Campo-Flores, who is covering the story for The Wall Street Journal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally announced his bid for the White House on Wednesday. He's the latest Republican to join the race challenging former President Trump for the GOP nomination. Laura Barrón-López reports on how Hutchinson's campaign could shape the Republican primary. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Joe Biden formally announced that he is running for a second term. In Tuesday's announcement, Biden echoed familiar themes from his 2020 campaign. He said the country is still in a battle for the soul of the nation and that democracy is at stake in 2024. Laura Barrón-López reports from the White House and we get insight from two Democratic strategists, Jim Messina and Celinda Lake. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Fox News abruptly announced Monday that its top-rated primetime host Tucker Carlson is leaving the network. The move comes less than a week after Fox agreed to pay $787.5 million to settle a legal battle with Dominion Voting Systems over accusations that its hosts, including Carlson, aired false claims about the 2020 presidential election. Geoff Bennett discussed Fox's decision with Brian Stelter. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the fierce political debate around abortion access and President Biden's expected reelection campaign announcement. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the space of one week in April, four young, unarmed Americans were shot over simple, everyday mistakes: pulling into the wrong driveway, ringing the wrong doorbell, getting into the wrong car. These cases have reignited the debate over self-defense and what justifies the use of deadly force. Robert Spitzer, professor emeritus of political science at SUNY Cortland, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Sudan's army says it's helping evacuate foreigners as the battle for control of the nation enters its second week, Interior Secretary Haaland defended the Biden administration's approval of the Willow oil project, a poll found that nearly 8 in 10 Americans have felt the effects of extreme weather in the last five years, and Australian actor Barry Humphries died at 89. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border are told to use a mobile app to book an appointment, but the app has been plagued by errors since the Biden administration rolled it out in January. Wall Street Journal immigration reporter Michelle Hackman joins Ali Rogin to discuss the new system and how it fits in with the Title 42 policy at the border. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court decided Friday to preserve access to the abortion drug mifepristone, for now. The pill will remain on the market while the Biden administration appeals a lower court ruling that would withdraw the Food and Drug Administration approval of mifepristone. John Yang breaks down the case and the decision. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Wednesday marks 28 years since the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, which remains the largest act of home-grown terrorism in U.S. history. Judy Woodruff reports on how that act of political violence is remembered now, and on the shockwaves of extremism still being felt today. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The defamation trial against Fox News concluded before it even began. Dominion Voting Systems alleged the right-wing network knowingly broadcast lies that its voting machines were used to steal the 2020 presidential election. On Tuesday, Fox agreed to settle the case and pay Dominion $787 million. Geoff Bennett discussed the settlement with NPR's David Folkenflik. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee headed to New York for a hearing honing in on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. He's the prosecutor who brought criminal charges against former President Trump. The hearing was billed as a look at Bragg's record on prosecuting crime, but turned into a back and forth between protesters, witnesses and members of Congress. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, fighting continued between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces for a second day, four people died in a mass shooting at a teen's birthday party in Alabama, Trump spoke at a gathering of top Republican donors in Nashville, Russia and Ukraine marked Orthodox Easter with a prisoner exchange, and "The Phantom of the Opera" has its final curtain call tonight. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Senate returns to Washington next week without its oldest member and calls are growing louder for her to step down. Earlier this week, Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced she would temporarily forfeit her position on the Judiciary Committee while she recovers from an infection. That did not satisfy critics who say she is no longer fit to serve. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The man suspected of leaking highly-classified military documents that revealed details about U.S. spying and intelligence about the war in Ukraine has been arrested. Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member, was taken into custody by heavily armed FBI agents. He's accused of posting hundreds of classified documents online. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing questions again about his failure to disclose transactions with a Republican megadonor. A new report by ProPublica details a 2014 real estate deal in which Harlan Crow's company paid $133,000 to Thomas and his family to buy the home where the justice's mother lived. Geoff Bennett discussed the report with Gabe Roth of Fix the Court. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Jury selection started Thursday in Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation suit against Fox News. The voting technology company is suing the right-wing network for repeatedly airing debunked conspiracy theories that its voting machines were rigged against Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, county commissioners in Memphis voted to return expelled lawmaker Justin Pearson to the Tennessee state legislature, former President Trump is suing his former attorney Michael Cohen, thousands in Indiana were under evacuation orders as a fire burned piles of plastics and Ukraine is investigating a gruesome video that shows Russians beheading a Ukrainian soldier. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden is on a four-day tour of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The pact ended decades of conflict in Ireland known as The Troubles. But the president's visit comes at a moment of political and economic uncertainty. Nick Schifrin discussed the trip with Duncan Morrow of Ulster University in Belfast. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A week after the arraignment of Donald Trump, we're learning new details about a covert effort by Russian and Chinese-backed actors aimed at sowing division among the American electorate and increasing distrust in institutions. Laura Barrón-López discussed the findings with Colin Clarke of the Soufan Center And Zach Schwitzky of the data science firm Limbik. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued Republican Rep. Jim Jordan over a House Judiciary Committee inquiry into the Trump indictment, witnesses say Myanmar government airstrikes killed as many as 100 people including dozens of children and President Biden arrived in Northern Ireland to mark 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A politically charged murder conviction in Texas is testing Gov. Greg Abbott's pardon power. At the governor's request, a state board is looking into whether to recommend a pardon for a man convicted of killing an armed protester during the 2020 George Floyd protests. Laura Barrón-López discussed the case and political implications with Jeff Sharlet. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Before the pandemic, people had to re-enroll for Medicaid every year by submitting paperwork. That was suspended when COVID hit, but starting this month, Medicaid recipients have to make sure they are enrolled again. Not everyone will receive a notice or complete the applications on time and many will fall through the cracks due to changing addresses or language barriers. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
North Carolina is now the 40th state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. The bipartisan expansion, signed into law last month, comes after a decade of Republican resistance in the state. As John Yang reports, it will be life-changing for some uninsured North Carolinians and their providers, but not all. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More details are emerging about an apparent leak of U.S. intelligence documents onto social media. With a Justice Department investigation underway, The Washington Post is reporting that these files, many seemingly from the Pentagon, provide details about the war in Ukraine and how the U.S. allegedly spies on allies and foes. Washington Post reporter Dan Lamothe joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, access to the abortion drug mifepristone is up in the air after dueling rulings from two federal judges, the DOJ launched an investigation into a potential leak of Pentagon documents detailing aid to Ukraine, China sent warships and fighter jets closer to Taiwan, and police in Iran started installing cameras in public places to identify women not wearing veils. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On Friday, a federal judge in Texas invalidated FDA approval of mifepristone, threatening access to the most common abortion pill in the country. Earlier this week, legislatures in Idaho, Kansas and Florida moved to further restrict abortion access in those states. Sarah Varney, senior correspondent for Kaiser Health News, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the latest developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Recent reporting by ProPublica revealed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed, lavish trips funded by a Republican megadonor. This comes as the country waits to see how the justices will rule in a number of contentious cases. Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic joins John Yang to discuss the court's conservative shift, and how that could shape the country's future. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, Israeli authorities said a driver rammed a car into a group of people near a popular park in Tel Aviv, killing one and wounding six others, the U.S. Labor Department reported employers added 236,000 jobs in March while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% and Russian news agencies say Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been formally charged with espionage. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It was a chaotic scene at the Tennessee Capitol Thursday as two Black members of the state House of Representatives were kicked out of office by the Republican supermajority. In response, Vice President Harris traveled to Nashville to meet with Democratic lawmakers, including the ones who were expelled. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Tennessee's House Democratic Caucus chair about the expulsions. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A rule change the Biden administration is proposing could make broad bans on competition by transgender athletes illegal, but would still allow restrictions in some cases. The proposal would affect Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination by schools that receive government funding. William Brangham spoke with LGBTQ+ reporter Orion Rummler of The 19th News about the restrictions. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and columnist Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Trump's hold on the Republican party as he faces legal issues and the expulsion of two Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Private jets, lavish trips and access to exclusive clubs were provided to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for more than two decades by a Republican megadonor, according to reporting by ProPublica. The trips were valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and went unreported on Thomas' financial disclosures. Geoff Bennett spoke with Josh Kaplan, one of the reporters who broke the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, a tornado killed at least five people in southeastern Missouri in the second round of severe weather to strike the region in less than a week, former Vice President Pence will testify in the Justice Department's Jan. 6 investigation and a state report in Maryland concludes more than 150 Catholic priests and others sexually abused some 600 children over 80 years. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Following his arrest and arraignment, former President Donald Trump returned to his Florida estate where he delivered a defiant and embittered address. While his indictment has been written into the history books, the political impact is an account still being written. Geoff Bennett discussed that with two GOP analysts, Whit Ayres and Doug Heye. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump was arrested and arraigned in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday, becoming the first U.S. president to face criminal charges. He pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records relating to hush money payments during the 2016 campaign. With the indictment unsealed Tuesday, we learned new details about the case and the former president's defense. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump's not-guilty plea has set off what is expected to be a lengthy legal battle in Manhattan. Former federal prosecutor Chuck Rosenberg and former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Marc Agnifilo joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the legal issues connected to the arraignment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump's calls for protests regarding his arrest have sparked concerns about the possibility of fresh political violence. Laura Barrón-López reports on how security officials are monitoring and preparing for a host of threats. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The arrest and arraignment of a former president mark a turning point in American history. To put the charges against Donald Trump into a historical context, Geoff Bennett spoke with presidential historian Michael Beschloss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, parts of the Midwest and South braced for a new wave of severe weather days after tornadoes killed 32 people, Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter being held in Russia, met with his lawyers and appeared to be in good health and the U.S. military announced a drone strike killed a senior member of the Islamic State in Syria. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Protests are ongoing in Tennessee after six people were killed in a school shooting in Nashville last week. More than a thousand students in the area walked out of their schools Monday and marched to the state Capitol to call for stronger gun laws. Now, Republicans are moving to expel three Democratic lawmakers who joined protests. Stephanie Sy spoke with one of them, State Rep. Gloria Johnson. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump traveled to New York City Monday where he's been indicted on multiple charges connected to hush-money payments he made to conceal an alleged affair ahead of the 2016 election. He will stay the night in Trump Tower before he makes his first appearance in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday afternoon. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tuesday, voters in Wisconsin will decide the balance of the state's Supreme Court in the most expensive judicial election in history. Judy Woodruff traveled to Wisconsin to see how the state's sharp political divides are shaping what could be the most important election of 2023. It's part of her series "America at a Crossroads." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Chicago voters head to the polls Tuesday for a final chance to cast ballots in the mayor's race. County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is facing off against former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas. Both of them beat a crowded field of nine candidates, including incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot. WTTW Chicago PBS reporter Heather Cherone joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the candidates. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump is set to appear in a New York court this week to face the first criminal charges ever brought against a former president. At the same time, recent polling shows him leading the 2024 Republican presidential field. Former U.S. attorney and FBI official Chuck Rosenberg and Republican strategist Sarah Longwell join John Yang to discuss these topics for our Weekend Briefing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In 2020, Joe Biden promised to move the U.S. away from fossil fuels. But the Biden administration has a complicated relationship with the oil and gas industry -- it has moved forward on plans to drill federally owned lands, auctioned off 73 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico, and approved the controversial Willow project in Alaska. POLITICO energy reporter Ben Lefebvre joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, the AP reports that Trump's sealed indictment includes at least one felony offense, a federal judge temporarily blocked Tennessee's drag ban hours before it was set to go into effect, Sen. Fetterman was discharged from Walter Reed Hospital where he was being treated for depression, and Pope Francis left a Rome hospital after a 3-day stay to be treated for bronchitis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The historic indictment of Donald Trump set off a frenzied 24 hours of reaction from some of the former president's closest allies and GOP rivals. With just a few days before Trump's arraignment, Geoff Bennett has the latest from New York and White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports from Washington. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Following the indictment of former President Trump, Amna Nawaz discussed the legal and political fallout with former federal prosecutor Elie Honig and ProPublica reporter Andrea Bernstein, who has long covered the former president. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty join Amna Nawaz to discuss the political implications of former President Trump's indictment and the arrest of an American journalist in Russia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in a hush-money case involving a sexual encounter, his lawyer says. It's the first time any ex-president has been charged in a criminal case and it comes as Trump is running again. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett discussed the case with two former federal prosecutors, Renato Mariotti and Jessica Roth. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A looming global financial crisis of Congress's own making is still months away, but time is already running short on Capitol Hill. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins caught up with lawmakers before they left town for the long Easter break. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A federal judge in Texas ruled that employers can not be required to cover key preventative health care benefits under the Affordable Care Act. It jeopardizes free coverage of a wide range of preventative services for some 160 million Americans. The Biden administration is expected to request a stay on the ruling. Amna Nawaz discussed the case with Larry Levitt of the Kaiser Family Foundation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the head of the UN nuclear agency says the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine has worsened since September, the U.S. Senate moved to reclaim war-making powers for Congress, Pope Francis has been hospitalized in Rome for a respiratory infection, and the U.S. and Israel faced a rare public flare-up over a court overhaul plan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
North Carolina became the latest in a growing number of states to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Gov. Roy Cooper signed the bill into law marking a major victory for Democrats in their efforts to expand federally assisted healthcare coverage. North Carolina Secretary of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the investment in Medicaid access. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge has reportedly ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify in the DOJ's Jan. 6 investigation, hundreds of thousands of people turned out again in France to protest raising the retirement age, there are signs Ukraine is revving up for a spring offensive and a late-night fire killed at least 40 people at a migrant detention center in Mexico. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Africa this week for a three-country tour focused on economic development and security. Over nine days, she'll meet with leaders in Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia. Her travel follows other high-level trips to the continent as pressure to counter Chinese influence in the region grows. Laura Barrón-López reports on the trip's historic and strategic significance. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As Vice President Kamala Harris tours Africa, Amna Nawaz explores the realities on the ground there and the changing relationship between the U.S. and the 56 nations of the continent with Gyude Moore, the director of the Africa Initiative at the Center for Global Development. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
By many accounts, the political turmoil in Israel over Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposed judicial overhaul is an existential moment for the nation. Daniel Shapiro, former American envoy to Israel, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the crisis created by Netanyahu's government and the state of the country's 75-year-old democracy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Democratic lawmakers are calling out former President Trump for inciteful rhetoric against federal officials and prosecutors, while new polling shows Trump is losing support among swing voters. Lisa Desjardins has more on what this means for his 2024 bid for the Republican presidential nomination. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump's speech in Waco, Texas, sparked concerns over the signal it sent to right-wing extremists and a base that continues to believe the 2020 election was stolen. UC San Diego professor Barbara F. Walter and The Atlantic's executive editor Adrienne LaFrance join Laura Barrón-López to discuss the extremist rhetoric that dominates Trump's 2024 message. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, residents and rescue teams combed through the aftermath of a deadly tornado in Mississippi, Trump spoke at his first 2024 campaign rally in Waco, Texas, the death toll of a chocolate factory explosion in Pennsylvania rose to four, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fired the country's defense minister, and Biden's pick to lead the FAA withdrew from his nomination. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, U.S. airstrikes hit targets in eastern Syria overnight, French President Macron insisted on raising the retirement age despite ongoing protests, Israel's attorney general warned that Netanyahu is breaking a conflict-of-interest law, Rwanda commuted the sentence of human rights activist Paul Rusesabagina, and public schools in Los Angeles reopened after a three-day strike. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced a northern border deal to address the growing number of migrants crossing from the U.S. into Canada. The deal allows Canada to turn away asylum-seekers at unofficial entry points and send them back across the border. Abdulla Daoud, executive director of The Refugee Centre in Montreal, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. House has passed a bill that Republicans say protects parents' rights in school districts, but opponents call it a dangerous move in a culture war. Lisa Desjardins has more on what the bill entails, and speaks with education journalist Jennifer Berkshire about what this means. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the latest developments in former President Trump's legal woes, the debate over parental say in school curricula and the future of TikTok in the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week marks 20 years since the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and many are still piecing together what happened in those days and the years that followed. Researcher Sana Murrani joins Yasmeen Alamiri to discuss "Ruptured Domesticity," a project that collects Iraqis' memories and artifacts of the war and how they held onto the concept of home. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
TikTok is the fastest growing app on the planet with more than 150 million monthly users in the U.S. alone. But that popularity does not extend to Capitol Hill where its defenders are in the minority. Laura Barrón-López looks into the potential personal, political and international fallout should the government outlaw the platform. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the country waits for a Manhattan grand jury's decision in the case involving Donald Trump's alleged hush-money payments, the New York Times reported the former president is said to be invigorated by the possibility of an indictment. It raises questions about his fate and the Republican Party which has tied its future to Trump. GOP strategist Doug Heye discussed the latest with Geoff Bennett. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey has a bone to pick with the marketer of dog chew toys. The distiller of the iconic American liquor wants to muzzle VIP Products over a squeaky dog toy called Bad Spaniels. The case made it to the Supreme Court on Wednesday. As John Yang reports, it raises questions about free speech and commercial trademark protections. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's hard in Iraq to find a town, neighborhood, street or family that hasn't been touched by the U.S. invasion and its turbulent aftermath. But some parts of the country suffered particularly hard under the repeated waves of violence, loss and trauma. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn tells the story of the last two decades through the eyes and memories of two families. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week may bring a historic and high-stakes moment with what could be the first-ever indictment of a former president. Donald Trump wrote he expects to be arrested this week on possible charges from the Manhattan district attorney related to the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Lisa Desjardins reports on that case and has updates on the other investigations of Trump. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In 1980, a prominent Republican sought to sabotage then-President Jimmy Carter's re-election by asking Middle Eastern leaders to get a message to the Iranians; keep the American hostages until after the election and Reagan will give you a better deal. That's according to a New York Times report. Jonathan Alter, author of "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life," joined Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week, Michigan's Senate passed a major gun safety package passed a major gun safety package and sent it to the House, where it is expected to pass. The action was spurred by last month's shooting at Michigan State University that killed three students and wounded five others. Lisa Geller, director of state policy at Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Last August, conservative activist Leonard Leo received the largest political donation of all time, $1.6 billion. Before that, Leo was known for his role in reshaping the Supreme Court. Now, we are learning more about how he is using this massive pot of cash. Lisa Desjardins discussed the latest with Andrea Bernstein of ProPublica. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including turmoil in the banking sector, a flare-up in U.S.-Russian tensions and where we stand three years after the COVID lockdown. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, it was another turbulent day in the financial world with news of rescues of troubled banks on both sides of the Atlantic, prosecutors in Virginia charged 10 people in the smothering death of a Black man at a state mental hospital and the Pentagon released video showing a Russian fighter jet intercepting a U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Many Americans are watching and waiting to see if Congress will address two major issues facing the country right now, the financial security of banks and immigration at the southern border. Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren has spent a career focused on both. She joined Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins to discuss the issues. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the 2022 election, Democrats in Minnesota took control of both chambers of the state's legislature for the first time in nine years. Gov. Tim Walz joined the state's House and Senate leadership in pushing reforms like voting rights for felons and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants. The reform latest safeguards the rights of trans people. Gov. Walz joined Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the EPA issued a rule to curb smokestack emissions that bring smog to downwind areas, the state of Texas announced it's taking over public schools in Houston, Russia and the U.S. had high-level discussions on the downing of an American surveillance drone over the Black Sea and federal regulators approved the first major railroad merger in the U.S. in more than 20 years. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the potential 2024 presidential matchups gain attention, the battle lines for the House of Representatives are also emerging. Both the Republican and Democratic campaign organizations are figuring out their vulnerabilities and potential districts to win back. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the key races. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, inflation shows fresh signs of easing but prices are still well above where they were a year ago, millions of Americans bore the brunt of foul weather from atmospheric rivers to nor'easters, the state of Ohio is suing Norfolk Southern over last month's train derailment and Facebook's" parent company Meta announced it's cutting 10,000 more jobs this year. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden visited Monterey Park, California, where a mass shooting in January killed 11 people. He announced an executive order to tackle gun violence, building on the bipartisan Safer Communities Act that he signed last year. Biden called for more background checks on gun purchases and a crackdown on dealers who violate existing laws. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the first time, the federal government is on the cusp of regulating a class of deadly, so-called "forever chemicals" out of America's drinking water. The EPA's proposal applies to six of those chemicals, known as PFAS compounds, and would require water utilities to clean any detectable level out of their systems. Annie Snider from Politico joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the new limits. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, new winter storms are bearing down on both coasts, the U.S. and South Korea launched their biggest joint military drills in years provoking furious protests from North Korea, Australia will buy as many as five nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States to counter China's growing naval reach and an FBI survey shows hate crimes surged in 2021. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Biden administration officially approved a controversial oil drilling project in Alaska known as Willow. It is expected to produce some 600 million barrels of crude oil over the next three decades. Supporters hail the energy and jobs it would create while opponents say it would accelerate emissions and the climate crisis. Liz Ruskin of Alaska Public Media joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pressing federal banking regulators after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. And while the divided Congress is giving a divided response, they are finding bipartisan agreement on some issues. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins has been following it all. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, Mike Pence criticized Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 capitol attack at an annual dinner with Washington journalists, Treasury Secretary Yellen said there will be no federal bailout for Silicon Valley Bank, eight people died when two migrant smuggling boats capsized off the San Diego coast, and Israeli forces fatally shot three armed Palestinians in the West Bank. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As battle lines are being drawn for the 2024 presidential election, critical junctures are fast approaching in Congress on spending, the national debt, immigration policy and the military. Montana's Democratic Sen. Jon Tester joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss some of the upcoming fights. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, former President Trump faces a possible indictment as he decides whether to testify before a grand jury in New York over his alleged role in hush money payments, China's President Xi Jinping was awarded a third term, police in Germany searched for a motive in a deadly shooting in Hamburg, and reports of sexual assaults shot up last year at U.S. military academies. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 2024 Republican presidential primary is already heating up in early voting states. Prospective candidate Ron Desantis traveled to Iowa Friday, and declared candidate Nikki Haley also met with voters there this week. Among those considering bids for the White House is former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who joins Amna Nawaz to discuss a potential candidacy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the impact of former President Trump potential testimony before a New York grand jury, how President Biden's budget is a preview of his reelection platform and Republican's 2024 presidential field. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lawmakers are making political and financial calculations Thursday after President Biden released his $6.9 trillion budget plan for 2024. The White House proposal calls for raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans to invest in the working class. NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith joins Amna Nawaz to breakdown the highlights and make sense of it all. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, Russia launched its biggest barrage in a month across Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was hospitalized in Washington after a fall, the Senate confirmed President Biden's pick to lead the IRS, the FBI is investigating whether hackers accessed Congress members' data, and General Motors will offer buyouts to most of its white-collar workers in the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Part of President Biden's budget focuses on attacking hepatitis C, a disease that's almost completely curable with drugs. Left untreated, it can lead to chronic illness and even death. But roughly 2.4 million Americans still live with it amid barriers over cost and access. Dr. Francis Collins, former National Institutes of Health director and now an adviser to Biden, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, Russian mercenaries claimed they have gained control of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, President Biden will propose slowing the growth of federal deficits by $3 trillion, worker strikes in France paralyzed parts of the country, tens of thousands in Greece protested a train disaster that killed dozens, and the world marked International Women's Day. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A U.S. Senate vote on Wednesday means, for the first time in 30 years, Congress and the president will use their power to block a Washington, D.C. local law. The bill would overhaul the city's criminal code as city leaders brace for more potential challenges. Lisa Desjardins explains the policy and politics at play. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
America's divisions often go beyond disputes over policy, regularly spilling into clashes over identity and culture and pitting friends and family against one another. Judy Woodruff explores how that came to be and what it means for our shared future in her latest installment of "America at a Crossroads." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said high inflation and a robust economy may mean more interest rate hikes, Mexican officials confirmed two kidnapped Americans have been found dead, President Biden proposed raising taxes on those making more than $400,000, Israeli troops killed six Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, and workers in France staged a massive strike. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Gov. Chris Sununu from the purple state of New Hampshire is considering a run for the GOP's presidential nomination. He joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the presidential race and the future of the Republican Party. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan ruled out a presidential bid earlier this week saying he fears a large Republican field could help former President Trump win the nomination. He joins Amna Nawaz to discuss Trump's candidacy and the current Republican field. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Fox personality Tucker Carlson this week is releasing security video from the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol, using footage provided exclusively to him by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, to falsely portray the riot as a peaceful gathering. James Sasso, who served as senior investigative counsel for the Jan. 6 committee, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Presidential primary voters will cast their first ballots in less than a year. As the field begins to take shape and pressure mounts, divisions within the GOP are becoming clearer. Doug Heye, former communications director to House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and the RNC, and David Avella, chair of GOPAC, a Republican Super PAC that trains and assists candidates, join Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, officials warn some residents in the mountains of Southern California could be snowed in for another week after a historic blizzard, recovery efforts continued in East Palestine, Ohio, author Marianne Williamson announced she is running for president again, actor Tom Sizemore died at the age of 61, and disability rights advocate Judy Heumann died at the age of 75. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, Israeli troops used stun grenades and tear gas to disrupt a rally by Israeli left-wing activists in the occupied West Bank, the besieged city of Bakhmut in Ukraine appears to be on its last legs as Russian artillery fire rained down and Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering his wife and son. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Walgreens, the nation's second-largest pharmacy chain, said it will not dispense abortion pills in several states where the drug remains legal. The decision comes after nearly two dozen Republican attorneys general wrote to the company threatening legal action. Sarah Varney of Kaiser Health News joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the decision. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
One of the first Black military officers to lead an elite unit in combat received the nation's highest award for bravery on the battlefield. The awarding of the Medal of Honor rights what advocates say was a decades-long injustice. Geoff Bennett has the story and a conversation with retired Army Col. Paris Davis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For nearly 50 years, conservative grassroots activists have gathered to hear from GOP leaders at the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. As Republicans debate who is the best candidate to help them win back the White House next year, Laura Barrón-López reports on what's gaining traction with the conservative base. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including insights on CPAC, the future of the Republican Party and the Supreme Court case on President Biden's student debt relief plan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, the block-by-block battle for Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine raged on in the streets of the ruined city, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced protesters as anarchists, the death toll from a train disaster in Greece climbed to 57 and a Pennsylvania congressman is calling for the EPA to expand a testing zone around the train derailment site in East Palestine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, voters in Chicago oust Mayor Lori Lightfoot as two other candidates go to a runoff, police in Israel used force against crowds protesting an overhaul of the nation's courts, rescuers in Greece spent the day searching for survivors and bodies after a train crash that killed 43 and a Ukraine adviser suggested commanders might pull back from the besieged town of Bakhmut. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Across the country, at least 150 bills have been filed by Republican legislators targeting transgender Americans. Roughly 100 of those bills specifically restrict doctors and other providers from offering transition-related health care for minors. We hear from concerned parents whose children are most impacted and William Brangham discusses the bills with Erin Reed. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The fate of student debt relief promised for some 40 million Americans is in the hands of the Supreme Court. The justices heard arguments in high-stakes cases over the legality of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. John Yang discussed the arguments with NewsHour Supreme Court Analyst Marcia Coyle and Danielle Douglas-Gabriel of The Washington Post. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House gave federal agencies 30 days to remove TikTok from all government-issued devices citing security concerns, a Ukrainian commander says Russian forces are trying to encircle Bakhmut, Ukraine has received over $100 billion in U.S. aid and senior Pentagon officials say it's being well spent and President Biden says he'll nominate Julie Su for Labor Secretary. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A court filing in the defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News revealed Rupert Murdoch acknowledged that several hosts knowingly repeated false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. It comes as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has given Tucker Carlson first access to 44,000 hours of Jan. 6 security footage. Laura Barrón-López discussed the latest with Timothy Heaphy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It was another deadly weekend in Chicago with at least 14 people wounded and three of them killed by gun violence. More than 70 people have been murdered in Chicago already in 2023. As John Yang reports, crime has become the top issue in Tuesday's mayoral election in the city. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, the death toll from heavy rain in Brazil that devastated coastal areas has risen to 54, parts of California saw blizzard and flood warnings as a storm intensified across the western U.S., the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation rose more than expected and First Lady Jill Biden gave the strongest signal yet that the president will run for reelection. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Republicans began relitigating what happened at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy delivered 44,000 hours of video footage to a Fox anchor. Tucker Carlson has been a megaphone for baseless conspiracy theories that deflect blame from former President Trump. Lisa Desjardins reports on how the deal happened. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the larger implications of Tucker Carlson's access to the Jan. 6 footage and what the year of war in Ukraine can tell us about the future of conflict in the world. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The nation, and lawmakers, are facing some critical moments on major issues, including how to act on the debt ceiling. Some new numbers in our PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll give a sometimes glaring sense of where the public is on the issue. Lisa Desjardins joined Amna Nawaz to go through the results. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Every second, the U.S. falls about $43,000 deeper into debt. Lawmakers will need to raise the country's borrowing limit in the coming months to avoid a catastrophic financial fallout at home and around the world. Republican Rep. Tom Cole is vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and chair of the House Rules Committee. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the debate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With abortion banned or severely restricted in 18 U.S. States, abortion pills have become the new battleground for the anti-abortion movement. In a story co-produced with the PBS NewsHour, Kaiser Health News correspondent Sarah Varney reports on a new lawsuit brought by a conservative Christian group that could end access to the medication nationwide. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, a massive winter storm is bearing down on a huge swath of the U.S., President Biden called Russia's decision to withdraw from the nuclear arms control treaty a "big mistake," Palestinian officials say an Israeli raid killed at least 10 and wounded over 100 others and a daughter of Malcolm X filed notice that she intends to sue the FBI, CIA and other government agencies. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With less than a year until the first primaries of the 2024 presidential contest, the battle lines are becoming clearer. As President Biden readies for a reelection campaign, his would-be Republican opponents are figuring out which voters could back them. That's the focus of a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the results with Domenico Montanaro of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Consumer protection drove Sen. Elizabeth Warren's academic work, launched her entrance into politics, and served as a central plank in her 2020 run for president. In President Biden's State of the Union, he pledged to tackle something long on Warren's issue list, junk fees. The senator joined Amna Nawaz to discuss that effort, the economy, immigration and her plan to shore up Social Security. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After deciding to step away from the anchor desk, Judy Woodruff wanted to use this time to hone in on a topic she feels is the most urgent one facing our country: the deep divisions and distrust among us. She begins with a look back at our recent history, and some of her own, to try to better understand the nature of the divides we face. It's part of our new series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, the Biden administration formally proposed restrictions to asylum seekers at the southern border, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it is now up to Iran to end a deadlock over restoring the 2015 nuclear deal, deaths from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria climbed past 47,000 and a judge ruled 9/11 victims cannot seize assets belonging to Afghanistan's central bank. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court heard a case that could radically alter the internet and social media. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act protects websites from lawsuits over material posted by users. But the family of a victim killed in an ISIS attack says that immunity should not apply to recommendations YouTube's algorithms make. John Yang discussed the case with Marcia Coyle and Sheera Frenkel. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday just days ahead of the one year anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine. The administration says it informed Moscow before Biden arrived for the first visit by a U.S. president to Ukraine in 14 years. Nick Schifrin reports from Kyiv with the support of the Pulitzer Center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Voters in Wisconsin will head to the polls Tuesday for a crucial primary race. What would normally be a little noticed judicial election is now a high-stakes battle for control of the state's Supreme Court. The race is expected to shape abortion rights and could help decide the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Geoff Bennett discussed the race with Zac Schultz of PBS Wisconsin. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Over the weekend, Republicans in the key state of Michigan voted to make a well-known election denier their new party chairman. Kristina Karamo ran on her doubts of the 2020 election process and her refusal to concede her own loss for secretary of state last year. As Lisa Desjardins reports, Karamo is not the only new party chair fanning those flames. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A new court filing shows top executives at Fox News and leading network personalities privately dismissed former President Trump's false claims of voter fraud after the election even as they peddled those same lies on TV. The filing is part of an ongoing defamation lawsuit filed against the network by Dominion Voting Systems. David Folkenflik of NPR joined Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
We may still be a year away from the first presidential primary contests, but the Republican field is officially taking shape. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley kicked off her campaign this week. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter was there and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss South Carolina becoming the focal point for the 2024 election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including new details emerge about the false claims of fraud from the last presidential election, bids for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination ramp up and Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman seeks treatment for depression. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden gave his most detailed assessment yet of the Chinese spy balloon and other objects that have crossed into U.S. airspace. The president said three unidentified objects shot down were likely linked to private companies or scientific research, not foreign surveillance, but he made no apologies for ordering the takedowns. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, a special grand jury in Georgia concluded one or more witnesses lied under oath about Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, police shed more light on the shootings that killed three at Michigan State University and a suburban Chicago man pleaded not guilty to reckless conduct after his son allegedly killed seven people at a Fourth of July parade. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman announced Thursday that he is in the hospital after voluntarily seeking treatment for clinical depression. Millions of Americans struggle with depression but few politicians ever share their stories publicly. Geoff Bennett discussed this with Jason Kander. He stepped away from a mayoral campaign in 2018 after acknowledging struggles with depression and PTSD. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Congressional Budget Office offered a bleak reassessment of the U.S. economy, a white supremacist was sentenced to life without parole for killing 10 black people in Buffalo last May, the Justice Department closed a sex-trafficking probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz and the acting head of the FAA said the agency is working to prevent a repeat of a major systems failure. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, inflation at the consumer level eased in January from a year earlier, President Biden is naming two new economic policy advisers, U.S. senators got a classified briefing on the series of unidentified objects shot down in American airspace and former Vice President Pence has reportedly decided to fight a special counsel's subpoena in the Jan. 6 investigation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former South Carolina governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley announced her candidacy for president Tuesday, making her the first Republican to challenge former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination. Lisa Desjardins spoke with Republican strategist Whit Ayres about what Haley brings to the race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
House Republicans have had a busy start to their majority, from investigations into the Biden White House to early negotiations around the debt ceiling. Now they've turned their focus to the administration's handling of the Chinese spy balloon. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina joined Amna Nawaz to discuss her party's agenda. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, Ukrainian troops fought to hold back intense Russian assaults in the eastern part of the country, the CDC warns of a wave of sexual violence and trauma among teenage girls in the U.S., officials in Georgia will have to release findings on former President Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election results and President Biden fired the Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Intending to address the nation's soaring rent prices, the Biden administration announced a new effort to protect tenants and make renting more affordable. The plan comes after a year of meetings with industry and tenant advocates. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, the U.S. military is searching for the remains of an unidentified object shot down off the coast of Alaska Friday, Trump's legal team turned over more classified materials to federal investigators, and police in Raleigh, North Carolina released video footage of the violent arrest of a Black man who died shortly after officers repeatedly used stun guns on him. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, Russia launched a new wave of aerial attacks across Ukraine targeting cities and power facilities with missiles, bombers and drones, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insisted that Russian athletes be barred from next year's Olympics in Paris and migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have dropped sharply since December. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former Vice President Mike Pence is at the center of two DOJ investigations this week. The FBI found one additional classified document during a search of his Indiana home Friday, and reports surfaced that Pence was subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating former President Trump's efforts to hold on to power. Geoff Bennett spoke with Neal Katyal about the investigations. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's a microcosm of the larger debate about changing the nation's criminal justice system. This week, Republicans in the House took steps to block a new criminal code in Washington, D.C. which lowers some maximum criminal penalties. The law passed the city council overwhelmingly, but the Constitution gives Congress oversight of D.C.'s local policies. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden taking his message on the road after the State of the Union address and a new poll has an early look at the Republican primary. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy made an emotional appearance before the European Parliament in Brussels appealing for new support, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has been showing off his country's largest nuclear-capable missiles during a parade and Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was taken to the hospital in Washington after feeling lightheaded Wednesday night. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Democrats and Republicans have been sparring for months over the federal government's two main safety net programs, Social Security and Medicare. In the State of the Union address, President Biden said some Republicans want to target the programs for cuts. His remarks drew jeers from the GOP leading to an unusual moment of live policy negotiation and apparent agreement. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Fresh off his State of the Union address, President Biden sat down with Judy Woodruff for an interview that touched on the economy, relations with China, the coming political season and her new project on the country's divisions called "America at a Crossroads." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy rallied support in London and Paris and renewed his appeal for more advanced weapons as Ukraine braces for a new Russian offensive, the U.S. military says the Chinese balloon shot down off South Carolina was part of a global surveillance effort and a Texas man pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes for a mass shooting in El Paso. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, China stepped up its complaints about the U.S. shooting down a suspected spy balloon, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands said they will send at least 100 refurbished Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine's military, and thousands of demonstrators in France staged new strikes against raising the official retirement age from 62 to 64. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tuesday night, President Joe Biden will deliver his assessment of where the country's been and where it's going. Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-López joined Geoff Bennett to discuss what to expect from the State of the Union address. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is the second-highest-ranking Republican in the Senate. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss what he'd like to hear from President Biden's State of the Union address. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the State of the Union, President Biden is expected to highlight what he's accomplished during his first two years in office and talk about his future plans. White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the speech. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, Russian forces kept up pressure in eastern Ukraine possibly building toward a new offensive, Israeli forces killed five Palestinian gunmen in the latest raid on the occupied West Bank, tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance workers in Britain are back on strike and a landmark national security trial began for some of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy activists. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Chinese surveillance balloon, the federal debt ceiling and Tuesday's State of the Union address are the topics for today's Weekend Briefing with congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Defense Department officials are tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon that is making its way across the central part of the U.S. Senior officials say it's maneuverable, designed for surveillance and Beijing was "trying to fly this balloon over sensitive sites." Secretary of State Blinken decided to postpone a high-profile trip to China in response. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Beyond headlines about a Chinese surveillance balloon and the Secretary of State's canceled trip to Beijing lies the broader relationship between the world's largest economies. Nick Schifrin spoke with two leaders of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party about the U.S. and China competing for influence on many fronts. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This was an important week in the battle out west over water use. Seven states along the Colorado River basin were supposed to reach a collective agreement on how to use less water from an ever-shrinking river, but they failed to do so. William Brangham spoke with Rhett Larson for our series on water issues, Tipping Point. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In some parts of the country, access to abortion care depends on how far a person can travel. Missouri has banned the procedure, but in neighboring Illinois, abortion remains legal and providers there will soon be working along the state border to be able to reach more patients. PBS NewsHour Communities Correspondent Gabrielle Hays reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Trump's third run getting off to a sluggish start and Democrats map out a new path to the White House. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, the South is finally expecting relief after an ice storm that's disrupted travel and claimed at least 10 lives this week, House Republicans voted to oust Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Pentagon said it's tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon over the continental U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have reached their highest level in 40 years. Using funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is spearheading the allocation of $5 billion to state and local governments through a federal grant known as Safe Streets and Roads for All to try and prevent roadway deaths. Buttigieg joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the program. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
House Republicans have been busy on Capitol Hill launching some of their top agenda items of the year. Just this week they kicked off committee hearings into the Biden administration's handling of the southern border and have been navigating talks with the White House on addressing the debt limit. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the GOP's top priorities. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Democrats will soon vote to rearrange their calendar for the presidential primaries in 2024 and beyond and it could have major ramifications for the party. The plan moves South Carolina to the top of the calendar and would be the first time in more than 50 years that Iowa and New Hampshire won't be the first caucuses and primary. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by just a quarter point and said more hikes are likely, a winter storm disrupted life across the southern U.S. for a third day, the FBI searched President Biden's vacation home in Delaware but found no additional classified documents and a Russian rocket strike smashed into a residential building in eastern Ukraine, killing 2. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
We're learning more this week about the strength of the economy and whether high inflation and rising interest rates are pushing it into a recession. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by another quarter of a point and the next labor report will show whether job growth is still slowing. National Economic Council Director Brian Deese joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, the death toll reached 100 in Monday's suicide bombing at a mosque in Pakistan, police are searching for the gunmen who wounded 11 people in Florida, embattled New York Congressman George Santos told fellow Republicans that he's stepping down from his two House committee assignments and another major storm is pounding New Zealand with heavy rain. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As part of the new Congress, House Republicans will begin scrutinizing nearly every policy step taken by the Biden White House and Congressional Democrats over the past two years. Lisa Desjardins reports on what to expect. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden was in Baltimore Monday to highlight a major railway tunnel reconstruction project that will be paid for, in part, by the bipartisan infrastructure law. The project will replace a century-old tunnel connecting Philadelphia and Washington, a familiar route for the president who spent years as a senator commuting via train between Washington and Delaware. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This weekend, former President Trump held his first campaign rallies since announcing he was running again. When Trump first ran for president, much of the evangelical community backed him. William Brangham spoke with Ralph Reed of the Faith and Freedom Coalition to see if that support remains. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The impact of the baby boom generation is impossible to ignore. The roughly 76 million people born between 1946 and 1964 have reshaped American society at each stage of their lives. Philip Bump of The Washington Post takes a closer look at the generation's impact in "The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America." Bump joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the book. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 2022 was one of the deadliest years on record for journalists around the globe, with a nearly 50 percent increase in killings from the previous years. Lisa Desjardins speaks to Jodie Ginsberg, president of the CPJ, about the increasingly dangerous environment for journalists worldwide. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
People across the nation are struggling to come to grips with the shocking display of excessive force by Memphis police in the beating death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. Thaddeus Johnson, professor of criminal justice and criminology at Georgia State University, joins John Yang to discuss the use of force in policing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus and her Post colleague Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the deadly police beating in Memphis and mass shootings in California as America once again reckons with its chronic struggle to prevent violence and hold the powerful accountable. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. economy shows new signs of slowing after repeated interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, 11 people died in Ukraine during a wave of Russian missile and drone attacks, the FBI says it took down one of the world's leading ransomware networks and the National Archives asked former presidents and vice presidents to recheck their records for classified material. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has cleared the way for former President Trump to return to the platforms in the coming weeks. It comes two years after Trump was suspended following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Twitter also reinstated Trump's account, but he hasn't tweeted since the decision. Sheera Frenkel of the New York Times joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Congress has just started its new term, but many senators and Senate hopefuls are already thinking about the next election. Rep. Adam Schiff became the second Democrat to jump into the race for Senate in California, and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego announced he's running against Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter joined Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Members of the Republican National Committee are meeting this week to determine the party's next leader. But the race for RNC chair between incumbent Ronna McDaniel and challenger Harmeet Dhillon is revealing deeper divisions in the GOP as Republicans hope to build a winning strategy for the 2024 campaign. Erik Iverson, former chair of the Montana Republican Party, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Historic levels of drama played out over the first few weeks of the new Congress. Legislative leaders are just now beginning to get into the day-to-day of Capitol Hill. This week, Speaker Kevin McCarthy sparked outrage when he locked out leading Democrats from key committees. Lisa Desjardins has a look at what's happening now and what's to come. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In Washington state this week, legislators held public hearings to form a domestic violent extremism commission that, if implemented, would make Washington the first in the nation to target extremism with a public health and civic engagement approach. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson about what his state is doing and how it could be a model for the nation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Aides to former Vice President Mike Pence said they discovered a number of classified documents at his Indiana home during a search conducted last week. Pence's attorney said the documents were "inadvertently boxed and transported" at the end of the Trump administration without his knowledge. Larry Pfeiffer of the Hayden Center joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A former senior FBI official will appear in a federal court, but not as an investigator or a government witness. Charlie McGonigal is charged with hiding $225,000 he received from a former Albanian intelligence officer while he was still with the FBI. McGonigal is also accused of money laundering and violating Russian sanctions. Retired FBI agent Frank Montoya joined Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, Poland stepped up the pressure to send tanks to Ukraine forces, the FBI's former top counter-intelligence agent in New York is accused of aiding Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, the White House fended off new questions after FBI agents found more classified items during a search of President Biden's home in Delaware and prosecutors won more guilty verdicts in Jan. 6 cases. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As President Biden enters his third year in office, there's a change coming at the top of his leadership team. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain will leave his post in the coming weeks. It comes as the president prepares for the State of the Union Address and deals with questions about his handling of classified material. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his administration's decision to block a course on African American studies from the state's public schools. He said teaching Black history is required in Florida schools, but the Advanced Placement course amounted to 'indoctrination.' The fight is just the latest in the ongoing identity and culture war in Florida that has become a hallmark of DeSantis' agenda. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An FBI search of President Biden's Wilmington, Delaware home turned up more classified documents on Friday. The search was coordinated between the FBI and Biden's personal attorney and underscores the seriousness of a special counsel's investigation into Biden's handling of classified material from his days as vice president and senator. Laura Barrón-López joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Fifty years ago today, the Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v. Wade gave constitutional protection to the right to seek an abortion. But after a different Supreme Court overturned Roe last year, ending a pregnancy is now a crime in at least 13 states and severely restricted in at least 12 more. Sarah Varney, senior correspondent for Kaiser Health News, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Anti-abortion activists descended on the National Mall for the annual March for Life on Friday. It was the first time the march has been held since the overturn of Roe v. Wade rescinded the constitutional right to abortion. In a report co-produced with the PBS NewsHour, Kaiser Health News correspondent Sarah Varney spoke with those gathered in Washington about what this moment means for them. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The House Oversight Committee, under new Republican leadership, has announced its first hearing to look into the management of pandemic relief funding. The committee's new chairman, Kentucky Republican James Comer, says his passion is tackling waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars in the federal government. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the issues in the committee's crosshairs. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the latest on President Biden's classified documents investigation and the debt ceiling debate in Congress. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The United States government reached its debt limit Thursday, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. This means her agency must use accounting tactics to keep the government solvent while it waits on Congress to act. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on what's next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It was a political earthquake last May when the draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked almost two months before the ruling was handed down. Chief Justice John Roberts launched an investigation but said the court has not been able to identify the leaker. Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle joined John Yang to discuss the report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lawmakers in New Zealand are negotiating over the country's next prime minister after Jacinda Ardern made a surprise announcement she would step down before the end of her second term. She has been New Zealand's youngest prime minister in 150 years. Nick Schifrin looks at why she's leaving and her legacy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, there are fresh signs that inflation is easing as U.S. wholesale prices slowed again, some major California roadways remained closed after weeks of storms and flooding and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition suffered a setback when the nation's supreme court ruled he must fire a key ally. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More than 200 mayors have traveled to Washington for the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Winter Meeting. During the meeting, they will discuss policy initiatives for cities and meet with federal officials, including President Biden. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, a Republican, and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, a Democrat, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss this week's meetings. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The White House has been plagued in recent days by the slow drip of developments related to classified documents from President Biden's days as vice president. It all comes as a new book takes us inside the inner workings of the Biden administration. Amna Nawaz spoke with Chris Whipple, the author of "The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. is expected to bump into its borrowing limit in just a few days. The Treasury Department said it is taking "extraordinary measures" to allow the country to keep paying its debts for now, but Congress must vote to raise the debt ceiling. Wendy Edelberg of the Hamilton Project and Neil Bradley of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss the concerns. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This month, governors around the country are being sworn-in to new terms, and in many states, the divisions of last fall's election are still front and center. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter is following these inaugurations and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss how they could shape future elections. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Police in Albuquerque, New Mexico, linked a series of drive-by shootings that damaged the homes of local Democratic politicians to a defeated Republican candidate. The case spotlights the troubling rise in extremist violence targeting elected officials across the country. New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver joined Geoff Bennett to discuss combatting election disinformation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The death toll from a Russian strike in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro rose to 40, with dozens still missing. The rescue efforts continue, but officials acknowledge little hope of finding anyone alive. It was one of the deadliest single incidents of the war and comes at the beginning of a pivotal week for Western efforts to provide Ukraine with heavy weapons, including tanks. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Republicans and Democrats have called for investigations into President Biden's handling of classified material after additional documents with classified markings were discovered at his Wilmington, Delaware, home last week. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López has the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The playoffs are underway in the NFL, with some exciting games these past few days. But for Black coaches, last week brought negative news and tough questions about the league's record on hiring for top spots. Michael Lee of The Washington Post joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss the disparity of Black representation among players and coaches. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, California is bracing for more heavy rain amid weeks of storms, the death toll from Russia's attack on an apartment building in Dnipro, Ukraine rose to 30, Israelis protested their government's push to overhaul the justice system, at least 68 people died in a plane crash in Nepal, and President Biden spoke at a historic Atlanta church ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York City Mayor Eric Adams took office a year ago with a focus on driving down crime. His first year was marked by challenges from the COVID pandemic to a homelessness crisis and an economic downturn. Adams joined Geoff Bennett to discuss his $103 billion budget proposal for the city. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including questions about President Biden's handling of classified documents, the scandals around GOP Rep. Santos and an attempted coup in Brazil. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More classified documents from President Biden's time as vice president were found inside his Delaware home, the White House said. This came after the disclosure earlier this week of documents found inside a Washington office. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to determine whether anyone broke the law. Laura Barrón-López reports on the new phase of the investigation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, U.S. air travel returned to close to normal after a government computer system broke down and grounded all flights for a time, the mayor of Selma, Alabama, reports significant damage from a large tornado that struck the city and the U.S. House voted to bar the sale of oil from the strategic petroleum reserve to companies linked to China. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More Republican lawmakers are calling for New York Congressman George Santos to resign, just days after the scandal-plagued freshman was sworn in to the House. Santos is under investigation by state and federal authorities after he admitted to lying about key parts of his resume and background. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the scandal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The anti-regime protests in Iran have been quieter in major cities following an intense crackdown. Students and activists are vowing to continue their resistance, and have shared details of brutal abuse and torture. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports. A warning: some images and accounts in this story are disturbing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, newly-elected GOP Congressman George Santos insisted he will not resign after Republican Party leaders in his New York district called for him to quit, the Supreme Court agreed to let New York state continue enforcing a gun ban in sensitive locations and Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from a Buffalo hospital and sent home to continue his recovery. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Scenes of Jair Bolsonaro's supporters storming Brazil's capital were eerily reminiscent of the Jan. 6 insurrection almost two years to the day. Both attacks were inspired by lies of election fraud, but the ties between the two are deeper. Former President Trump and the defeated Brazilian leader share allies and a playbook. Ruth Ben-Ghiat joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While Republicans in the House were fighting over the vote for speaker, two states faced their own high-stakes tensions as they chose who to lead their statehouses. Karen Kasler of Ohio Public Radio and TV and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the political battles in their states. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As federal, state, and local leaders seek solutions along the southern border, the effects of the migrant crisis are being felt well within the nation's interior. More than 4,000 migrants who crossed into the U.S. from Mexico arrived in Denver over the last month. Mayor Michael Hancock joined John Yang to discuss how his city and the state of Colorado are handling the situation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, at least 17 are dead as Pacific storms have battered California for 10 days, the Biden administration announced more measures to address record numbers at the southern border and the World Health Organization urged countries to recommend passengers resume wearing masks on long-distance flights as a new COVID subvariant is spreading. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After a tumultuous start to its term, the Republican-led House is targeting its biggest priorities. GOP lawmakers started work on their top agenda items and launched key subcommittees that would focus on China as well as investigations into the Biden administration. Washington Post reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell joined Geoff Bennett to discuss what's in store. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Potentially classified documents were discovered at an office President Biden used after he was vice president. The Justice Department is now reviewing the papers found as Biden's personal attorneys cleared out the office. GOP Rep. Mike Rogers called for a "damage assessment" into the documents and potential violation of laws. National security attorney Mark Zaid joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the center of power in Brazil's capital, demanding the military take over and evict current president Lula da Silva. More than 1,500 have been arrested, and Bolsonaro, who is currently in Florida, was admitted to the hospital. Gustavo Flores-Macias joined Nick Schifrin to discuss the developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, California faces another round of storms with serious flooding in parts of the state, Iran sentenced three more anti-government protesters to death after hanging two men on Saturday, Russia rejected claims it is floating a possible peace deal with Ukraine and police in Virginia are still trying to figure out what drove a six-year-old boy to shoot his first-grade teacher. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden and his Mexican and Canadian counterparts kicked off a leaders summit where migration will be a key issue. The talks come after Biden made his first visit to the southern border since taking office. Sunday, he joined border patrol agents at the ports of entry in El Paso, Texas, and met with migrant advocates and local officials. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the first big test of Kevin McCarthy's speakership, the House is voting on a controversial rules package that will set the procedural plans for this new Congress. The package includes provisions from closed-door deals made with hardliners in the Republican conference, conditions that many worry could lead to more gridlock. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A watchdog group filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing newly sworn-in Rep. George Santos of illegally using campaign funds and masking the source of those funds. The North Shore Leader, a small paper on Long Island, broke the scandal before the November election. By the time other outlets picked it up, Santos had been elected. Grant Lally joined Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden is making his first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office today, to meet with border officials about migration and drug trafficking. The trip comes days after Biden announced policies designed to discourage migrants from seeking asylum at the border. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After four days of defeats, Republican Kevin McCarthy was finally elected as Speaker of the House on the 15th vote, the most attempts since before the Civil War. His dramatic victory came after a series of concessions that will give hardline conservatives greater influence in the House. Sarah Binder, a political scientist at George Washington University, joins John Yang to discuss what this means. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After four days and 13 rounds of voting, the House made some progress Friday but has still failed to elect a speaker. More than a dozen Republicans switched their votes to support Congressman Kevin McCarthy, but a handful of hard-right members refuse to back down. As Lisa Desjardins reports, McCarthy is hopeful he will soon be able to convince some of those holdouts to back his bid for speaker. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Friday marks two years since the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The anniversary was marked in ceremonies in front of the Capitol building itself and at the White House. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, asylum seekers from Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti ran into new restrictions along the southern border that sends them back to Mexico if they cross illegally, Mexican authorities are working to restore order in Culiacan after drug cartel gunmen turned it into a warzone and Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and able to talk four days after his heart stopped during a game. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Indian journalist and Washington Post contributor Rana Ayyub is one of the main critics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist government. She recently won the highest award for press freedom from the National Press Club but is now headed back to India to face trial for sham charges of money laundering. Ayyub joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the government's latest attempt to silence her. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Two years on from the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on where efforts to hold those responsible stand. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the political fight in the House unlike any seen since the Civil War and the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After three days and hundreds of votes cast, the house has still not elected a speaker. There is no sign that Kevin McCarthy has broken his GOP opposition, leaving the Republican party divided and Congress paralyzed. Lisa Desjardins reports on where things stand. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The White House unveiled a new immigration plan that will increase expulsions at the southern border. The plan cracks down on those who enter the country illegally but also allows 30,000 migrants from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Haiti to enter the country each month as part of a humanitarian parole program. Krish Vignarajah joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the announcement. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week marks two years since the Jan. 6 attack. One of the groups raising alarms in advance was the so-called fusion centers, a national network of state and locally-run intelligence hubs created to gather and disseminate information across multiple jurisdictions. The centers are coming under increased criticism for undermining the civil rights of some Americans. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the first general election after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, many of the most high-profile election deniers lost their races. But threats to democracy remain as extremist political factions remain emboldened, Trump's presidential bid is built on lies and cities are reporting record numbers of hate crimes. Cynthia Miller-Idriss and Kim Lane Scheppele joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After two days and six rounds of votes, the House of Representatives has still not elected a speaker. Nearly two dozen Republicans have blocked Congressman Kevin McCarthy from taking the gavel and there's no end in sight. Lisa Desjardins reports on the continued battle between GOP leaders and the party's hardliners. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Hundreds of miles away from the chaos in Washington that is consuming the new GOP House majority, President Biden took a victory lap with an unlikely Republican ally. He appeared in Kentucky alongside Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to promote new infrastructure projects. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Buffalo Bills shared positive news about Damar Hamlin's recovery saying he remains in intensive care with signs of improvement, prominent Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti has been released after nearly three weeks in jail for supporting anti-government protests and Twitter announced it will ease its three-year ban on political advertising. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the first time, retail pharmacies will be allowed to offer prescribed abortion pills in the United States. The FDA announced the regulatory change on Tuesday, which could significantly expand abortion access through medication. John Yang discussed the development with Dr. Jennifer Villavicencio of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Friday marks the second anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Steven Sund was the chief of the Capitol Police that day and he described the events as "the worst mass attack on law enforcement" in his nearly 30-year-long career. Sund joined Geoff Bennett to discuss his new book on the attack, "Courage Under Fire." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tuesday marked the start of a new Congress with Democrats retaining the Senate and Republicans taking control of the House. Republican Kevin McCarthy has aimed to be Speaker for years but a group of his own party members adamantly opposed him. The rebellion from far-right lawmakers left McCarthy short in multiple rounds of votes so far. Lisa Desjardins reports from Capitol Hill. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Kevin McCarthy came up short in three rounds of voting for House Speaker on Tuesday. One supporter of his bid is Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan. First elected to Congress in 2020, McClain voted against certifying Arizona and Pennsylvania electors for President Biden's victory and has denied the valid results of the election that year. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the Speaker vote. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Five days after taking office, Israel's new national security minister made a rare visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. The site is revered by both Muslims and Jews, who call it the Temple Mount, and has for decades been at the center of tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. Nick Schifrin has more on the visit and why it is so controversial. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tuesday marks the start of a new Congress, but the story at the Capitol is a familiar one: chaos. This time inside the incoming Republican House majority, as leader Kevin McCarthy vies to become Speaker of the House. Capitol Hill Correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López joined Geoff Bennett to discuss McCarthy's troubles. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The start of this new year is bringing with it some new state laws. Thousands of bills were passed in state legislatures in 2022, but there are a few issues that stand out for which many states have decided to take action. Stephanie Sy has a look at some of the changes on the way. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Much is known about the storied career of legendary journalist Barbara Walters, who died over the weekend at the age of 93. But less is known about who she was as a person and the high cost her professional success took on her personal life. Biographer Susan Page joined Amna Nawaz to discuss Walters' life on-camera and off. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
When the new Congress convenes on Tuesday, one of the first orders of business in the House will be selecting a new speaker. Normally, the role goes to the leader of the majority party, but House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is still rounding up votes. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As we wrap up 2022, we take a look back at some of the biggest moments that shaped the past year, and how the PBS NewsHour covered them. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Following a long legal battle and public debate, House Democrats released six years of former President Trump's tax returns. Thousands of pages show his personal and business taxes from the years he ran for and served as president. Russ Buettner of The New York Times and former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss the documents. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As we close out one year and look to the next, we bring you some reflections from our viewers on some of their high moments and low ones in 2022, as well as their hopes for themselves and the country in 2023. Their stories were collected by our producer Frank Carlson. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to reflect on the year in politics and look ahead to 2023. Plus, they share their favorite memories as Judy departs the NewsHour anchor desk. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, Ukraine was hit with the biggest wave of Russian missiles in weeks, South Korea staged large-scale military drills after North Korean drones violated airspace this week, the Jan. 6 committee withdrew its subpoena of former President Trump and a mandatory recount in Arizona confirmed that Democrat Kris Mayes narrowly won the state attorney general race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in Thursday as prime minister of Israel, but his cabinet and his government's platform are controversial. David Makovsky is a long-time Israel watcher and director of the Project on Arab-Israel Relations at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Makovsky joined John Yang to discuss the new Israeli government. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 117th Congress is coming to an end and with it ends the Democrats' full control of the legislative branch of government. Despite the narrow margins of the last two years, lawmakers ushered through historic legislation like the bipartisan infrastructure act. In Alaska, infrastructure money is set to help tribal communities withstand the effects of climate change. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
When he retires this January, Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy will leave the presidential line of succession and the seat he's called home for nearly half a century. But before he steps down, he takes a moment to sit down with Judy Woodruff and reflect on a career few in our nation's history can match. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As 2022 comes to an end and President Biden reaches the halfway point of his first term in office, 43% of Americans approve of the job he is doing, according to polling averages. But the president will face a new reality next week when Republicans take over the House majority. Laura Barrón-López reports on the White House's challenges and accomplishments so far and looks ahead to 2023. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In one of the world's most popular sex tourism destinations, sex workers, nonprofit organizations and politicians are part of a growing movement to decriminalize the industry. It's an attempt to help sex workers earn basic rights and protections. Special correspondent Neha Wadekar reports from Thailand. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The push for legalizing marijuana at the state level gained more momentum in 2022. This fall, Missouri approved legalization for recreational use, making it the 21st state to do so. NewsHour Communities Correspondents Gabrielle Hayes in Missouri, Adam Kemp in Oklahoma and Frances Kai-Hwa Wang in Michigan joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the changes across the country. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court said the COVID-era rule barring migrants at the southern border from seeking legal asylum will stay in place indefinitely, Russia is again demanding conditions for peace that Ukraine is sure to reject and South Korea's military apologized for failing to shoot down North Korean drones that crossed the border on Monday. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An incoming New York congressman says he still plans on taking his seat despite misleading voters about his credentials. Republican George Santos admitted to lying in his campaign about his college and work experience. Santos acknowledged he never graduated from college and never worked for Citigroup and Goldman Sachs. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
When the new session of Congress gavels in next week, dozens of lawmakers won't be returning to the chamber. Republican Rodney Davis is one of them. He has represented Illinois for the past ten years but is leaving after losing his primary race to a Trump-backed candidate earlier this year. Rep. Davis joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss the state of politics and the Republican Party. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Last week, rapper Tory Lanez was convicted of three felonies for shooting rap star Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. Much of the trial played out online where commentary on the case sparked a larger conversation about the way Black women survivors of abuse and violence are treated in society. "Misogynoir Transformed" author Moya Bailey joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This weekend, the Taliban ordered that women can no longer work for non-governmental organizations, including relief agencies. Any such group that continues to employ women will lose its license, according to the economic ministry. Vicki Aken of the International Rescue Committee and former Afghanistan Parliament member Fawzia Koofi joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the candidates teasing runs for the White House in 2024 and a look back at what Congress accomplished in 2022. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer led the Manhattan Project to develop nuclear weapons during World War II and is perhaps best known as the "Father of the Atomic Bomb." But he was a complicated man. As William Brangham explains, there are new assessments of his role in history. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In 2019, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam faced a scandal involving a racist photograph in his medical school yearbook. But he decided not to resign, and instead focused on reconciliation, becoming one of the most consequential governors in Virginia's history. Margaret Edes' new book, "What the Eyes Can't See," examines Northam's redemption story and Virginia's racial history. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, blizzards and frigid temperatures gripped much of the U.S., Russian shelling killed at least five people in Kherson, China plans to ease border restrictions with Hong Kong despite a wave of COVID infections in the mainland, Kurds protested in Paris after a deadly shooting at a cultural center, and the Taliban has banned women from working for NGOs in Afghanistan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, the House of Representatives passed the $1.7 trillion spending bill avoiding a government shutdown, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is back home in Kyiv after a trip to Washington that helped secure a new $1.8 billion military aid package and health officials in China are warning that COVID-19 infections will likely peak there next week. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol released its final report Thursday night. The committee lays the blame squarely on former President Trump, writing none of the events would have happened without him. The members conclude with 11 recommendations to prevent a similar attack. Rep. Zoe Lofgren served on the committee and joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's trip to Washington, the Jan. 6 committee report and if Congress should consider barring Trump from holding office again. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was released on $250 million bond as he awaits trial on charges of fraud and money laundering, the U.S. economy is showing more signs of strength despite inflation and rising interest rates and President Biden delivered a Christmas address from the White House with a message of unity and optimism. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With Congress coming down to the wire to keep the government open, there were questions Thursday if the $1.7 trillion spending bill would be derailed in the Senate. But it cleared the chamber and heads to the House of Representatives where a vote is expected Friday. John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine made a surprise visit to his nation's most important partner in its fight against Russia. Zelenskyy arrived in Washington on Wednesday to meet with President Biden and address Congress. It comes as U.S. lawmakers are set to pass a major funding increase for Ukraine and the administration prepares to send more weapons. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, thousands of migrants waited along the southern U.S. border hoping for the end of a pandemic-era asylum ban, a second massive winter storm in as many weeks is rolling into the nation's midsection, labor troubles in the UK became more serious as ambulance workers went on strike across England and Wales and Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris died at the age of 72. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 committee will be releasing its final report Thursday, outlining the findings of its 18-month long investigation into the attack on the U.S. Capitol and former President Trump's role. The release comes two days after members referred Trump to the Department of Justice on four criminal charges. Committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's surprise trip to Washington started with a meeting with President Biden at the White House. Amanda Sloat, the National Security Council's Senior Director for Europe, joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the meeting and what's next for Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Newly released information from a Congressional investigation shows that the IRS did not pursue timely mandatory audits of former President Trump during his term in office, as required. Russ Buettner of The New York Times joined William Brangham to discuss what we're learning about Trump's finances and why the IRS oversight didn't take place. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make his first overseas visit since the war began to meet with President Biden and address Congress on Wednesday, the Taliban in Afghanistan banned women from public and private universities and Palestinians staged a general strike in the occupied West Bank after a former leader died of cancer in an Israeli prison. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lawmakers are working around the clock to pass a massive $1.7 trillion government funding bill before heading home for the holidays. Over 4,000 pages of legislative text were released overnight and include key spending measures for defense, Ukraine aid, disaster aid and more. John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News joined Judy Woodruff to go over the omnibus package. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In normal times, asylum seekers who make it to the U.S. border are entitled to a hearing. But during the pandemic, emergency rule Title 42 allowed officials to deport certain migrants. Monday, the Supreme Court put a hold on a lower court's decision to end Title 42, but that may only last a few days. El Paso Deputy City Manager Mario D'Agostino joined William Brangham to discuss the situation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A major attraction for visitors to Washington is the National Statuary Hall Collection. Housed in the United States Capitol, it honors two notable people from each state, most of whom are white and male. Nebraska will soon help diversify the collection, both with the subject of its sculpture and the artist. Special correspondent Cat Wise has the story for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol is winding up its investigation after 18 months, more than one thousand interviews and ten public hearings. Monday, members voted to approve their final report and recommended that the Department of Justice charge former President Trump with four crimes, including aiding an insurrection. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What are the next steps for the Jan. 6 committee's criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump and his allies to the Department of Justice? Mary McCord of Georgetown University's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and Jamil Jaffer of George Mason University joined Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, Kyiv was targeted again by early morning Russian drone attacks, the FBI is warning of a spike in online sexual extortion of teenage boys, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa won reelection as the leader of the ruling African National Congress party, and the Biden administration announced a new push to address homelessness. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Annie Linskey of the Wall Street Journal join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including a high-stakes week ahead in Congress, the Jan. 6 committee report and work continues on a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After nearly 18 months of investigations, the House select committee on the Jan. 6 attack is set to hold its final public meeting Monday. The committee is expected to take the unprecedented step of making criminal referrals, urging the Department of Justice to prosecute former president Donald Trump on multiple charges. Lisa Desjardins looks back at what we've learned so far and what the committee's final report may reveal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lawmakers and staffers are working through the weekend on Capitol Hill as they close out the Congressional term. Democrats are hoping the last-minute dealmaking will give them a final chance to secure an elusive policy goal: expanding the child tax credit. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Five current and former state troopers in Louisiana are now accused of brutalizing and killing a Black man and obstructing investigations. The arrest of Ronald Greene generated allegations of cover-up and multiple investigations. Roby Chavez reports from New Orleans. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, President Biden signed a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown by keeping federal agencies open through next week, basketball star Brittney Griner left a medical center in Texas after recovering from her time in a Russian prison and Russian missiles blasted Ukrainian cities in one of the war's largest aerial assaults. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The House panel investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is preparing to release its final report. Questions remain over how much the committee will focus on the federal law enforcement response to the insurrection and if they could have done anything to prevent it. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Jan. 6 committee prepares to vote on recommending criminal charges against Trump, Congress tries to avoid a government shutdown and the front-runner to be the next Speaker of the House still does not have a clear path to the gavel. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
We are three weeks away from the start of a split congress with Republicans controlling the House and Democrats controlling the Senate. Our latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll asked a divided electorate for their takes on the future of democracy, what they want to see from this new congress and how they view the two parties. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the numbers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working against the clock to figure out funding bills and an assortment of other key measures before the end of the year. Leaders are hoping to avoid a looming government shutdown. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the negotiations. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Ten years ago, a mass shooting forever changed the small town of Newtown, Connecticut. Twenty students and six educators were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history. William Brangham spoke with one of the parents who lost a child that day. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
House Democrats have a list of priorities they want to complete before the end of the year. Majority Whip James Clyburn, the third-ranking Democrat in the House, joined Judy Woodruff to talk about the final weeks of the term and the ongoing budget negotiations. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An extraordinary number of migrants crossed the U.S.-Mexico border into El Paso over the weekend. It's stretching an already-taxed system to new limits. Over a yearlong period, federal agents have reported a record 2.4 million encounters. Rep. Veronica Escobar, a Democrat representing Texas's 16th Congressional District, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the situation along the southern border. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including what the White House called a 'very good week' for President Biden's reelection hopes and a jolt to the new 51-seat Democratic Senate majority in Sen. Kirsten Sinema's party switch. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Russian drone strikes knocked out energy infrastructure across southern Ukraine, a major storm system moving inland from the Pacific Coast threatens severe weather across the U.S., and Republican Kari Lake has asked a court to throw out Arizona's election results after she lost the race for governor in November. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Over the past few months, activists have targeted priceless works of art to call attention to the climate crisis. These viral moments are grabbing attention, but is the message getting through? We look at how these protests could be both helping and hurting in the fight against climate change. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Democrats now have an asterisk on their 51-seat majority in the U.S. Senate, with Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announcing she will switch her party affiliation from Democrat to independent. She will be the third independent senator, joining Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Angus King, who both caucus with Democrats. NewsHour's Lisa Desjardins and Stephanie Sy join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Dr. Anthony Fauci is stepping aside from job after a five-decade-long career in public health. He's been one of the leading public health voices since taking the role of director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in 1984, and he's advised seven U.S. presidents. His exit comes amid the worst flu season in a decade and a new COVID surge. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how a win in Georgia expands Democrats' majority in the Senate despite the loss of a party member in Arizona and the release of wrongly detained basketball superstar Brittney Griner. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, the House passed a record $858 billion defense authorization bill in a sweeping bipartisan vote, the FDA authorized new COVID booster shots for children as young as 6 months old, Iran executed its first prisoner arrested during anti-government protests, Chinese and Saudi Arabian leaders met, and hundreds of New York Times employees staged a one-day walkout. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Congress gave final approval to a bill requiring all states to recognize same-sex and interracial marriages. It passed the House with nearly 40 Republicans joining Democrats in support. On the floor, arguments focused on protecting marriage rights against a conservative Supreme Court versus protecting religious freedoms. Kate Sosin, a reporter for The 19th, joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Sen. Raphael Warnock's decisive win has solidified Georgia's status as a battleground state and gives Democrats a critical 51-49 advantage in the Senate beginning next month. NewsHour's Laura Barrón-López reports and Judy Woodruff speaks with Stephen Fowler of Georgia Public Broadcasting to discuss what this means for Democrats in Georgia and beyond. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, Peru's Congress ousted President Pedro Castillo and replaced him with the country's vice president, more classified documents from the Trump White House have turned up in Florida near the former president's estate, China formally rolled back strict COVID restrictions, and Indonesia authorities paroled a militant who helped in the 2002 Bali bombing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a case that could have far-reaching effects and dramatically reshape the country's elections. It involves whether state lawmakers have absolute authority to shape election districts and hinges on interpretations of wording in the Constitution. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Review and Nate Persily of Stanford University join John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A massive U.S. defense-related bill was rolled out Tuesday and is making its way through Congress. Bipartisan negotiators released the 4,000 plan to fund the annual National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, which sets parameters for the military. This year it also includes major policy changes. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More than two dozen people suspected of plotting an armed coup have been arrested in raids carried out across Germany. The suspects are linked to a far-right extremist group and had allegedly begun preparations to carry out a plot that included storming the capitol and executing the chancellor. Heidi Beirich, co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A New York jury has found the Trump Organization guilty of 17 counts of criminal tax fraud for a scheme top executives used to dodge personal income taxes. The verdict comes as a separate investigation into the former president's illegitimate attempts to remain in power appears to be entering a new phase. Investigative journalist Andrea Bernstein joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The last U.S. Senate contest of the 2022 midterm elections is finally coming to an end Tuesday night. The runoff in Georgia brings an end to a tight and bitter race between Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. The result will determine Democrats' margin of leverage in the Senate. Laura Barrón-López joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what to watch as polls close. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
House Republicans are stepping into power in part because of wins from candidates of color as well as in some hard-fought swing districts. Those who won now have a seat at the table over the future of their party. Michigan Rep.-elect John James will be the first Black Republican elected to Congress in the state. He joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss the performance of his party in the midterms. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, the CDC reported that U.S. hospitalizations for the flu are the highest they've been in a decade this early in the season, Pfizer asked the FDA to authorize its updated COVID booster for children 6 months to 4 years old, a three-day general strike has begun in Iran, and 10 men went on trial in Belgium for the 2016 suicide bombings in Brussels. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The rights of same-sex couples are once again before the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices on Monday heard arguments in a case that wrestles with the blurred lines separating free speech, religious beliefs and discrimination. John Yang looks at the history of the case and speaks with Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal to discuss the legal arguments on both sides of the debate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Georgians on Tuesday will decide the final uncalled race of the 2022 midterm elections. The runoff contest between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker comes after neither received a majority of the vote in November. Unlike last year, the race will not determine the balance of power in the Senate, but has seen record numbers with early voting. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the Georgia runoff election for U.S. Senate, Republicans' reactions to former President Trump's comments about suspending the Constitution, and President Biden's newly proposed primary calendar and the potential impact on the nominating process. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, Iran's state media pushed back on a top official's comment that the country's morality police has been disbanded, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson returned to play after being suspended for allegations of sexual misconduct, a volcanic eruption in Indonesia forced evacuations, and France and England advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court will hear two cases this week -- Creative v. Elenis and Moore v. Harper -- that have the potential to reshape anti-discrimination laws and the future of federal elections nationwide. John Yang joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Georgia voters set a new record for single-day early in-person turnout ahead of Tuesday's runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Laura Barrón-López joins Geoff Bennett from Atlanta to discuss the latest developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More than a year after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, journalist Maria Ressa still faces a series of criminal charges in her native country of the Philippines. She spent much of her time reporting on former President Rodrigo Duterte's regime and the war on drugs. Ressa sat down with Judy Woodruff and discussed her book, "How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 2022 midterms saw the greatest number of Muslim Americans elected to office. According to a report from Jetpac Resource Center and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, 153 Muslim Americans ran for office across all levels of government. Ruwa Roman was recently elected to the Georgia House of Representatives and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her motivation to run for office. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Democrats' plan to shakeup the road to the White House, President Biden and Congress halt a potential railroad strike and lawmakers shield gay marriage. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, a bill to prevent a railroad strike is headed to President Biden after it passed the Senate, but Senators rejected a separate measure to grant seven days of paid sick leave to workers, the Supreme Court will rule if the Biden administration's plan for student debt forgiveness is constitutional and more cities in China loosened COVID restrictions after mass protests. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former Vice President Mike Pence has said he's considering running for president in 2024, but he's been notably quiet about the events of January 6, saving his take for his newly released book, "So Help Me God." Pence sat down with Judy Woodruff to talk about the book, his last conversation with former President Trump and why he supported legal challenges to the 2020 election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Georgia's runoff election for a U.S. Senate seat has broken records for the most people voting early on a single day. In total, more than one million people have already cast their ballots in the race between incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Laura Barrón-López has been on the campaign trail with both candidates and reports from Atlanta. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, House Democrats elected New York Representative Hakeem Jeffries as their new leader making him the first Black lawmaker to head a major political party in Congress, the Islamic State group says its latest leader has died in a battle and President Biden pledged $135 million to relocate Native American villages affected by rising sea levels and other climate threats. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Congress moved swiftly to head off a nationwide railroad strike. The U.S. House of Representatives voted to impose a compromise settlement on freight railroads and a dozen labor unions and approved more paid sick leave for rail workers. The measures now head to the Senate. Lisa Desjardins reports on some of the key issues in the dispute. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
LGBTQ people are incarcerated at a rate three times higher than the general population. But when they are released from prison, experts say many reentry programs fail to meet their unique needs. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports for our series, Searching for Justice. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Back from the Thanksgiving holiday, the Democratic-controlled Congress is up against a ticking clock. There are now just five weeks until Republicans take over the majority in the House of Representatives. There's a long list of priorities lawmakers are trying to pass before the end of the year. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A federal jury convicted the founder of the Oath Keepers militia, Stewart Rhodes, of seditious conspiracy in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mary McCord, director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, monitored the trial in Washington and joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the verdict. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, universities in Beijing and other Chinese cities sent students home after weekend protests against COVID restrictions and the country's leaders, a new Pentagon report estimates China is rapidly building its nuclear arsenal and closing the gap with the U.S. and the city of Houston, Texas lifted a boil-water notice for more than two million residents. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court is weighing border security and the extent to which states can challenge federal policy. Texas and Louisiana are contesting the Biden administration's guidelines on who should be prioritized for deportation. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal and Theresa Cardinal Brown of the Bipartisan Policy Center joined John Yang to discuss the arguments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Arizona has been a hotbed for election denialism since 2020, and misinformation is now disrupting what is typically a routine election procedure. One of the state's 15 counties failed to meet Monday's deadline to certify this year's midterm election results and Kari Lake, who lost the election for governor, filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The largest protests in more than 30 years rocked China as tens of thousands of demonstrators across the country filled the streets to denounce Beijing's zero-COVID quarantine and testing policies. But some of the demonstrations quickly evolved into demands for political change, including the removal of President Xi. Nick Schifrin spoke with long-time China watcher Minxin Pei about the protests. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, a white teenager pleaded guilty to killing ten Black shoppers and workers at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, unrest in China sent a shudder down Wall Street as major stock indexes dropped, Ukraine is warning of another hard week with more Russian missile strikes against power and water systems and Mauna Loa in Hawaii is erupting for the first time in nearly 40 years. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
One week after former President Donald Trump announced he would seek reelection, he dined at his Mar-a-Lago home with two men known for their racist and antisemitic beliefs: Nick Fuentes and Ye. Mary McCord of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and Stuart Stevens of the Lincoln Project joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss what this means for Republicans. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the GOP's future after Trump's dinner with Nick Fuentes and Ye and lawmakers return to Washington for the lame-duck session. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, Dr. Anthony Fauci called attention to two new subvariants of COVID-19 that now represent more than half of all U.S. cases, protestors in Shanghai clashed with police over China's restrictive COVID lockdowns, intense Russian shelling continues in Ukraine as residents evacuate Kherson, and the U.S. soccer federation took a brief stand online in support of Iran's protests. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
n our news wrap Friday, two days of missiles attacks in Kherson killed at least 11 people two weeks after Russians from the city in southern Ukraine, the death toll in Indonesia hit 310 after an earthquake struck western Java earlier this week and police say the gunman who killed six coworkers at a Virginia Walmart left a "death note" on his phone claiming he'd been mocked and harassed at work. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Two of the nation's largest grocers are looking to become one, new supermarket giant. Kroger wants to buy Albertsons in a nearly $25 billion deal to compete with retailers like Walmart, the top U.S. grocery seller, and Amazon, which is expanding its food operations. Sam Silverstein of Grocery Dive joined John Yang to discuss the merger and what it could mean for shoppers and food prices. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
There is a national shortage of Adderall, a drug used to treat several attention-deficit disorders. Intermittent manufacturing delays and a lack of supply to meet market demand in the U.S. left those who rely on the drug unsure about how they'll be able to get the medication they say they need to function. Dr. Craig Surman joined William Brangham to discuss the shortage. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The chemical mercury is considered so dangerous to humans and the environment that more than 100 countries have agreed to try to end its use. But across the world, millions of miners are still exposed to the toxic metal. In Zimbabwe, a majority of miners depend on it to help them extract gold. Nick Schifrin reports in collaboration with the Global Press Journal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including recent mass shootings in America and what can be done during the lame-duck session of Congress. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the U.S. and other nations try to end the Russian war in Ukraine, there has been a renewed focus on Russian President Putin. Who is he, where did he come from and what does he want? Andrew Weiss tries to answer those questions in his new graphic novel with art by Brian Box Brown called, "Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin." Weiss joined Nick Schifrin to share his perspective. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, Russian lawmakers approved new restrictions on anything seen as promoting LGBTQ rights, the U.N.'s Human Rights Council condemned Iran's violent repression of protests as activists say more than 400 people have been killed and thousands arrested, and Ford recalled more than 634,000 Bronco and Escape SUVs because of a risk that cracked fuel injectors can ignite fires. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This midterm cycle, young voters turned out in historic numbers and helped Democrats stave off the Republican red wave. They were still a small portion of the electorate, but voters under 30 have shown increased participation in the last few elections. John Della Volpe of the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics and Victor Shi of Strategy for Voters of Tomorrow joined John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Earlier this month, Russian soldiers in Ukraine withdrew from the southern city of Kherson. It was the only regional capital Moscow was able to seize since the beginning of the war. But before retreating, Russian troops looted homes and businesses throughout the city and emptied one of Ukraine's most valuable art museums. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Keith Wattley is the founding executive director of UnCommon Law, a group that helps people who are serving life sentences navigate the parole process. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on changing the narrative about people who commit violent crimes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A bill limiting the enforcement of non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment disputes is headed to President Biden's desk after the House of Representatives passed the legislation in a bipartisan vote. Lisa Desjardins reports on the Speak Out Act and who it will impact most. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, President Biden is extending his pause on federal student loan payments while his plan to cancel billions of dollars in student debt is tied up in courts, the Supreme Court cleared the way for a congressional committee to get former President Trump's tax returns and Ukraine warned that rolling blackouts could last until March as Russian missiles pummel the power grid. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A record number of Black women ran for office this year for U.S. House, Senate and governor. And while some made history with their wins, Black women are still underrepresented in public office. Nadia Brown, the Director of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at Georgetown University, joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss the issue. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In some states, juveniles are automatically charged in adult court for certain serious crimes. It's a practice known as direct file. In Pennsylvania, there is a push to change that rule to prevent children from ending up with adult records. William Brangham reports for our series, Searching for Justice. A warning: this report contains descriptions of self-harm. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The suspect in the shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs is being held by police on murder and hate crimes charges. Anderson Aldrich is accused of killing five people and wounding nearly 20 others. Stephanie Sy reports on the investigation and speaks with Nadine Bridges of the LGBTQ advocacy group One Colorado. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, rolling blackouts spread across Ukraine with half of the country's power systems knocked out by Russian air strikes, an earthquake in Indonesia killed at least 162 people, millions are under lockdown in China facing a new COVID-19 outbreak and the World Cup is underway in Qatar but much of the focus has been off the field with protests and other issues. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what GOP leaders said at the Republican Jewish Coalition meeting and the deadly attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Americans are expected to gobble up more than 40 million turkeys between now and the end of the year. But two massive birds will escape the holiday season thanks to presidential intervention. Stephanie Sy has a look at the history behind the turkey pardon. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, COP27 came to a close with a breakthrough deal that will create a climate disaster fund for the world's poorest nations, new Twitter CEO Elon Musk reinstated Donald Trump's personal account on the platform, western New York continues to dig out from record snowfall, the FIFA World Cup kicked off in Qatar, and President Joe Biden turned 80 years old. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former president Donald Trump launched a third bid for the White House this past week as he faces multiple investigations. Meanwhile, Democrats are eyeing a generational shift in House leadership as Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek reelection to the role of Speaker. Beverly Gage, a professor of history and American studies at Yale University, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On Friday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland tapped longtime federal prosecutor Jack Smith as special counsel to head up investigations involving former President Donald Trump. Smith's appointment came three days after Trump launched his third run for the White House. Neal Katyal, former acting U.S. Solicitor General, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Department of Justice investigations into former President Trump are entering a new phase. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to oversee probes into Trump's interference in the electoral college vote and the handling of classified documents. Former U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss the development. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, climate talks set to wrap Friday have been extended into the weekend as resolutions remain up in the air, North Korea firing another missile that landed near Japanese waters, Ukraine said Russian strikes have disabled nearly half of its energy system and a powerful storm paralyzed parts of western and northern New York with at least three feet of lake-effect snow. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The State Department issued a legal opinion that said Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has immunity from U.S. Courts. The prince has been sued by the fiancée of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered and dismembered in Saudi Arabia's Istanbul consulate. John Bellinger and Gregory Stanton joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the opinion. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The World Cup starts Sunday in Qatar, but controversies have shadowed the event. To host, the nation went on a stadium-building spree, bringing in thousands upon thousands of migrant laborers. There are numerous stories about the workforce being mistreated and more than three dozen died on the job. We partnered with independent filmmakers Fat Rat Films to hear from some of those workers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Many formerly incarcerated people lose their rights as parents, and some argue that the situation was made worse by the Adoption and Safe Families Act, signed into law 25 years ago. Geoff Bennett reports on the challenges many face after incarceration in our ongoing series, Searching for Justice. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post columnists Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a special counsel appointed to investigate former President Trump, the balance of power in Washington and the battle for leadership on Capitol Hill. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It was a day of momentous change in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans began laying plans after finally nailing down a majority and with the loss of the House confirmed, Speaker Nancy Pelosi surrendered her longtime position as Democratic leader. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, Los Angeles voters elected Karen Bass as the city's first female mayor, air raid sirens blared across Ukraine as Russian missiles struck more power and gas plants and civilians, a Dutch court convicted three men of murder for shooting down a Malaysia Airlines jetliner over eastern Ukraine in 2014 and Starbucks workers staged a one-day strike at more than 100 U.S. stores. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
U.S. and Chinese climate negotiators met formally for the first time in months at the COP27 global climate summit. Beijing had blocked bilateral climate discussions back in August, but they resumed after President Biden's meeting earlier this week with Chinese President Xi. Nick Schifrin reports on the collaboration and China's outsized impact on climate change. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A criminal justice reporter is using her background to build trust with men and women behind bars and to highlight conditions inside prisons. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports from Texas for our series, "Searching for Justice." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the G20 summit ended with President Biden and other leaders condemning the war in Ukraine and blaming the conflict for worsening the global economy, Senate Republicans reelected Mitch McConnell as their leader over Florida Sen. Rick Scott and the Senate is advancing legislation to ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are legally recognized nationwide. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump's announcement that he will run for office again was met with mixed reviews from some Republicans. His latest bid begins at a moment of political weakness in the wake of midterm election losses from several of his endorsed candidates and multiple civil and criminal investigations. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A record number of migrant apprehensions at the border is challenging the Biden administration and a new ruling by a federal judge has further complicated the landscape. Title 42 is a pandemic-related policy and has been used to turn away more than one million people, but a judge ruled it violates federal regulatory law and must end. Nick Miroff of The Washington Post joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As nearly 200 countries negotiate at the COP27 climate talks on reducing emissions, there's a call for greater regulation and transparency around prior and future pledges. A United Nations report targets governments, corporations and banks for what's called "greenwashing," or making false or exaggerated claims of progress. Jamie Hannan of Fossil Free Media joined William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Taylor Swift fans hoping to score tickets to her upcoming tour have met a confusing and chaotic system. The problems sparked widespread criticism of Ticketmaster's grip on the market. Diana Moss of the American Antitrust Institute joined John Yang to discuss the issue. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. and western allies said they're looking into reports of an explosion in NATO-member Poland. It happened as Russia conducted missile strikes across Ukraine. Local Polish media reported the explosion at a grain facility in an eastern village about four miles north of the Ukrainian border. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With all but a handful of races decided, next year's Congress will be one of the most evenly divided in the country's history. Legislative leaders will wrangle with fragile coalitions within and across parties, complicating even basic functions. But first, leaders will need to convince their colleagues to put them in charge. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Disappointing midterm outcomes for Republicans prompted the party to question its future and its leaders. Nearly all of former President Trump's hand-picked candidates in key races were defeated, but he may soon announce another run for the White House. Republican strategist Barrett Marson and Daniel McCarthy joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss the Republican party and Trump's role in it. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A highlight for Democrats in this year's election was flipping three governor's mansions from red to blue. One of those winners is Maryland Governor-elect Wes Moore. He's the state's first Black governor and will be the only sitting Black governor nationwide. Moore joined Judy Woodruff to discuss his win. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, CIA Director William Burns met with his Russian intelligence counterpart to convey the consequences if Moscow were to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine, police arrested a Syrian woman suspected of carrying out the bombing in Istanbul that killed six and the U.S. Supreme Court will allow the Jan. 6 Committee to get phone records from the head of Arizona's Republican party. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden and Chinese President Xi held their first in-person meeting as the U.S. and China increasingly confront each other over technology, Taiwan and human rights. The two sides did not agree to step back from their respective positions but did commit to managing tensions. Bonnie Glaser and Yun Sun joined Nick Schifrin to discuss the significance of the meeting. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after a drawn-out midterm battle for power. Democrats kept control in the upper chamber, but a Georgia runoff will determine if they gain a seat or return to a 50-50 Senate. The balance of power in the House is still pending as several races are still being counted. All of this has put several key leadership issues in flux for Republicans. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Nearly a week after Election Day, we're getting a clearer picture of the winners and losers. We're also seeing how the candidates who spread baseless lies about the last presidential election are faring. Tammy Patrick of the non-partisan Democracy Fund joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the results. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what happened in the midterm elections and what to expect in Congress over the next two years. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Leading up to the midterms, many news outlets projected major gains for Republicans, driven in part by polls that showed the economy as voters' top concern. But Democrats defied predictions on Election Day. What did the media get right and wrong in their coverage, and what are some best practices moving forward? "Newsroom Confidential" author Margaret Sullivan joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In Florida's 10th Congressional District, Maxwell Alejandro Frost became the first member of Gen Z ever elected to Congress on Tuesday. Frost, a 25-year-old Democrat, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss his historic win and what's next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Close races for the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate remain uncalled as election workers continued their count through the Veterans Day holiday on Friday. Lisa Desjardins and Amna Nawaz take a look at the latest numbers in key races. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, Ukrainian forces swept into the southern city of Kherson dealing a major blow to Russia's war effort, the Biden administration has stopped taking applications for student loan forgiveness a day after a federal judge in Texas blocked the debt relief program and the world's third-largest cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As results of the 2022 midterm election continue to come in, one trend is clear: it was a historic year for LGBTQ candidates vying for state and federal office. Laura Barrón-López reports on the races and speaks with Montana Representative-elect Zooey Zephyr. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the red wave that failed to materialize and what it means for former President Trump's role in the Republican party. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Half of the people whose first language is Kodiak Alutiiq have died over the last few years. The Alaska Native Sun'aq Tribe estimates fewer than 20 remain, but that is not stopping new speakers from learning the endangered language and passing along a distinct culture and worldview to the next generations. KTOO Public Radio's Claire Stremple reports for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More results from the midterm elections trickled in Thursday, but the ultimate majorities in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives remain in question. Geoff Bennett reports on the latest tally as Americans await the results, while Amna Nawaz and Lisa Desjardins analyze the key races. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, a rare November hurricane smashed into Florida's Atlantic coast, President Biden will meet China's President Xi for their first in-person encounter since Biden took office and the District of Columbia filed a civil suit against the Washington Commanders over sexual harassment and other workplace misconduct. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While the GOP underperformed expectations nationwide in the election, stronger than anticipated performances in New York could ultimately make the difference when it comes to the control of Congress. Republican Representative-elect Michael Lawler won in a blue district just outside New York City, knocking out a Democratic leader in the process. He joined Judy Woodruff to discuss his victory. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
About 80% of the vote has been tallied in Nevada where the Senate race could decide control of the chamber. Republican Adam Laxalt has an extremely narrow lead over Democratic incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, but election officials warn it may take several more days until all the mail ballots have been tallied. Jon Ralston of the Nevada Independent joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, the latest look at the U.S. economy shows hiring still going strong despite soaring inflation and rising interest rates, Twitter began sweeping layoffs under Elon Musk's ownership, federal agents say they identified a man who posted online threats against synagogues in New Jersey and hospitalization rates for the flu are the highest in a decade for this early in the year. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A new poll from The Washington Post and ABC finds that nearly nine in ten Americans are worried about an increased danger of politically-motivated violence. Election officials in Michigan are especially worried as the midterms approach and multiple election deniers are on the ballot. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The race for governor is in a dead heat in Oklahoma, where incumbent Republican Kevin Stitt is facing a challenge from Republican-turned-Democrat Joy Hofmeister. Hofmeister's campaign is bolstered by the first-ever collective endorsement from Oklahoma's five largest Native American tribes. Oklahoma City Communities Correspondent Adam Kemp joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Indigenous Child Welfare Act, many Native Americans anxiously await the outcome. The law governs the removal of Native American children from their homes and where they are subsequently placed. It's an effort to keep them with other family members and their tribes. Stephanie Sy reports on the challenge that could dismantle it entirely. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the final hours of the midterm campaign and the factors that could determine the outcome. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, final results in Israel's elections confirmed Benjamin Netanyahu's victory, political tensions spike in Pakistan after a gunman tried to kill former Prime Minister Imran Khan, at least two more people died in the latest mass protests in Iran and North Korea fired six more missiles into the sea in a war of nerves with the U.S. and South Korea. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Democrats and Republicans are hitting key messages on the campaign trail in the final push before the election. Issues like the economy, crime and abortion are top of mind for voters, but President Biden continues to hone in on the threats to democracy. Republican strategist Doug Heye and Democratic strategist Joel Benenson joined Judy Woodruff to weigh in on how this is all translating to voters. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Turnout typically determines results in any given election year. If recent trends hold, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders could sway this year's midterms more than ever before. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Christine Chen of APIAVote and Karthick Ramakrishnan of the University of California, Riverside to look into what's driving AAPI voters to the polls. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Heading into the final days of the midterms, large parts of the Republican base remain tethered to former President Trump's lies about the last election. Lisa Desjardins sat down with Robert Draper, author of the new book, "Weapons of Mass Delusion: When the Republican Party Lost Its Mind." They discussed what he calls "the politics of hysteria." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, U.S. Capitol Police said it was not watching cameras monitoring the Pelosi home when an attacker broke in because the speaker herself was not there, Benjamin Netanyahu remains headed for a decisive win in Israel's election and Ethiopia's warring parties agreed to end two years of fighting after widespread atrocities and thousands of victims. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the sixth interest hike this year, it's been decades since the Federal Reserve has acted this aggressively to slow inflation. Markets reacted strongly to Fed Chair Jay Powell saying rates will be higher than previously expected. Swings tied to interest rates can be hard to understand and it affects people's net worth. Economics correspondent Paul Solman helps break down how investors see it. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With less than a week to go until Election Day, our latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll is giving us a look at the landscape and key issues playing out in the midterm elections. It reveals the political mood and how turnout among young voters could sway the outcome. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the results. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Just 11% of Americans who are voting this year say abortion is the number one issue deciding their vote, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. But abortion is on the ballot in some states after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Zoe Clark of Michigan Radio and Ryland Barton of Kentucky Public Radio joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the debates taking place at the state level. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Voters under the age of 30 are projected to keep up or break records on turnout during this year's midterms. That's according to a newly-released poll of young voters conducted by Harvard University's Institute of Politics. Laura Barrón-López reports on what's motivating young voters this year. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Iran's ongoing crackdown against protestors continues as nationwide demonstrations sparked by the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody are now in their seventh week. Nick Schifrin and producer Zeba Warsi have been speaking with students there and report that despite Iran's attempts at suppression, the protests persist. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, Israel held national elections and exit polls show former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be returning to power, the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other state charges and Halloween night gun violence in Texas claimed the life of Grammy-nominated rapper Takeoff of Migos. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro spoke publicly Tuesday for the first time since his reelection defeat. Former two-term President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva claimed victory in the close race. Bolsonaro did not concede the election and did not call off protests by his supporters. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Early voting has been underway in Arizona for weeks, with reports of voter intimidation at ballot drop box sites continuing. The stakes are high with a Senate race that could determine the chamber's balance of power and a governor's race that has a Republican election denier leading in polls. Stephanie Sy reports on the issues energizing voters in the Grand Canyon State. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the midterm elections one week away, political rhetoric reaching new levels and the coming release of the report by the January 6 committee, there is a lot of politics playing out across the country. One key player in all of this is Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming. Judy Woodruff sat down with Rep. Cheney and discussed the rising political violence and the attack on Paul Pelosi. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
High gas prices are on the minds of Americans a week before the election. At the same time, oil and gas companies are reporting record-breaking profits. President Biden lashed out and called for a new windfall tax if companies don't use some of that money to lower energy costs for American consumers. New York Times energy correspondent Cliff Krauss joined William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
By any measure, U2 is one of the world's biggest bands, and lead singer Bono is one of music's biggest stars. He's telling his own story in a new memoir, "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story." Bono sat down with Jeffrey Brown to talk about it. This is part one of that interview for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, a crowd surge on a narrow city street in South Korea led to the deaths of more than 150 people, police in western India arrested nine people in connection with the collapse of a 143-year-old pedestrian bridge that left at least 134 people dead and a barrage of Russian strikes knocked out Ukrainian power and water supplies today in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other cities. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday that could overturn years of precedent. Past decisions indicated colleges can use race in admissions as long as they don't use quotas or give applicants benefits based solely on race. Plaintiffs are asking the justices to rule that any consideration of race is unconstitutional. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal joined John Yang to discuss the cases. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The man who attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband in his home on Friday is facing federal criminal charges. David DePape will also face additional charges, including attempted murder, filed by local authorities. Lisa Desjardins has an update on what we know and on the flood of false claims and disinformation being spread on the right. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Brazil will have a new president come January and he knows the job well. Former two-term President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beat incumbent Jair Bolsonaro by two million votes in Sunday's closely-watched runoff election. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports with producer Charles Lyons. This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Americans are used to having a drawn-out election season, but in Israel, it has been nonstop for four years. Tuesday, the country's fifth consecutive election will get underway and Israelis will have to make a stark choice between different world views. Many voters are weary of going to the polls yet again, but that doesn't mean this election won't matter. Special correspondent Nurit Ben reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news as we enter the final week of campaigning before the midterm elections. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With just eight days left until the midterm elections, a tight race for an open Senate seat in North Carolina has largely stayed under the radar. Republican Congressman Ted Budd is facing former state Supreme Court Justice Cheri Beasley. Jeff Tiberii, capitol bureau chief for North Carolina Public Radio, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, more than 140 people died in a stampede at a Halloween festival in Seoul, two car bombs killed scores of people in Somalia's capital city, Iran's Revolutionary Guard issued an ultimatum to protestors, Russia said it would back out the Ukraine grain export deal, Paul Pelosi remains hospitalized after being assaulted, and Guantanamo Bay's oldest prisoner has been released. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was severely beaten with a hammer Friday morning when an attacker broke into their San Francisco home. The speaker was not there at the time. Authorities said the suspect specifically targeted the home and shouted "Where is Nancy?" before assaulting her husband. As Lisa Desjardins reports, the attack comes as threats to lawmakers are at an all-time high. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, stocks rallied on Wall Street boosted by a string of better-than-expected earnings reports, a Miami Beach condominium on the same avenue where a building collapsed last year was evacuated after the city deemed the structure unsafe and a judge in Arizona refused to bar a group from monitoring outdoor ballot boxes saying it would violate the group's constitutional rights. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Latino voters have long propelled Democrats to statewide victories in Nevada. But concerns over inflation and cost of living have made Democratic incumbents as vulnerable as ever in the state. Lisa Desjardins traveled to Las Vegas to talk with Latino voters about the contests that may well determine the balance of power in congress. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the final days of the midterm campaign and the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. economy is showing pockets of strength as the GDP grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, the European Central Bank raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percent to help curb rampant inflation and Ukraine's national energy agency says the main network of its central region's power grid has been damaged after intense Russian strikes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Old lies about the 2020 election are posing new threats of political violence and voter intimidation in this year's midterms. Mary McCord is Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and a former Justice Department prosecutor. She joined Judy Woodruff to discuss how local officials can protect their residents and the vote. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed he had no plans to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, despite previous threats to do so. His comments came as the U.S. Department of Defense released a set of major strategy documents. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl joined Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This weekend, millions of Brazilians will go to the polls to vote in the final round of a hugely consequential presidential election. Special Correspondent Jane Ferguson takes us inside the Amazon to explore how this election could impact Indigenous people there. This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, fears of escalation mount in Ukraine as Russian President Putin oversaw his first nuclear drills since the invasion, Islamic State gunmen killed at least 15 people at a major Shiite holy site in Iran and the man who drove into a Christmas parade in Wisconsin last year was found guilty of killing six people and injuring more than 60 others. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Two years later, former President Trump continues to push baseless claims that the 2020 election was rigged, and many Republican candidates vying for office this year are repeating his lies. Amna Nawaz explores three key secretary of state races with Colton Lochhead of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Mary Lahammer of Twin Cities PBS and Stephen Fowler of Georgia Public Broadcasting. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As many Republican candidates sow doubt about America's democratic elections system, questions have arisen about whether those in key midterm races will refuse to concede if they lose on Election Day. Cynthia Miller-Idriss of American University's Polarization and Extremism Research Innovation Lab joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss concerns about the potential for violence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the second time in a matter of weeks, the people of the United Kingdom are about to get a new prime minister. The governing Conservatives selected Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss who was forced out following a catastrophic budget. The 42-year-old is the first prime minister of color and the first of Indian descent. Malcolm Brabant reports from Brighton, England. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, a man shot and killed two people and wounded six at a St. Louis high school before police killed him, Myanmar's military launched air strikes on a concert killing up to 80 people and the U.S. Justice Department charged Chinese agents with trying to obstruct an investigation of telecommunications giant Huawei. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Chinese President Xi Jinping secured a third five-year term as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party over the weekend. A seven-member Standing Committee was also named and filled with Xi loyalists. Christopher Johnson of China Strategies Group joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Two-thirds of prisoners are rearrested and half are reincarcerated within three years of their release. Addiction, poverty, and a lack of housing all play a role. But as Amna Nawaz explains, in Florida, voting could be what ultimately lands some back behind bars. It's part of our series, "Searching for Justice." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what they're watching during the final days before the midterms. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, Xi Jinping has been named to an unprecedented third term as leader of China, extremist militants stormed a hotel in the Somali port city of Kismayo, Iran's atomic energy agency claims foreign hackers stole information from its email system, peace talks are set to begin to address the war in Ethiopia, and Donald Trump criticized the Jan. 6 committee at a rally in Texas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
One of the closest races for a seat in the evenly divided U.S. Senate this midterm election is in Pennsylvania. Judy Woodruff joins Geoff Bennett from the suburbs of Philadelphia to share what she has been seeing and hearing over the past few days, in the final stretch before Election Day. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As Election Day draws near, there are two close contests in Arizona. Republican Kari Lake, a former Phoenix news anchor, faces Democrat Katie Hobbs, Arizona's secretary of state, in the race for governor. And Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly is running for reelection against Republican venture capitalist Blake Masters. Arizona Public Media reporter Andrew Oxford joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, the White House is urging people to continue applying for student loan relief after a judge put Biden's plan on hold, residents of Kherson were ordered to evacuate ahead of an expected Ukrainian effort to recapture the city, Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy's prime minister, and China's former president Hu Jintao was removed from the party congress closing ceremony. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, former President Trump is under subpoena to testify before the Congressional Jan. 6 Committee, longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress, Ukraine forces are ramping up pressure on Russian invaders in the south and the U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to demand an end to violence and gang activity in Haiti. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An appeals court temporarily blocked President Biden's plan to erase the student loan debt of millions of Americans while it considers a challenge. Several groups have gone to court to try to stop the forgiveness program. The decision comes as the application process for the relief program opened online. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel of The Washington Post joined John Yang to discuss the plan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post deputy editorial page editor Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the top issues that could decide the midterms and the tumultuous state of politics in the United Kingdom. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
British Prime Minister Liz Truss is on the way out after fewer than seven weeks on the job. Her Conservative Party vows to select a new prime minister by next Friday, but now the Brits are picking up the political pieces. Bronwen Maddox of Chatham House joined Nick Schifrin to discuss the resignation and what's next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, a new barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes knocked out more of Ukraine's electric and water utilities, at least 170 people were killed in southern Sudan amid fighting between rival tribal groups and suicides in the active-duty U.S. military have dropped over the past 18 months. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Politics briefly took a backseat when Hurricane Ian devastated parts of Florida last month. But candidates are back out on the trail in full force making their cases to voters in races up and down the ticket. Amna Nawaz traveled to the Sunshine State and has our look at the race for governor between incumbent Republican Ron DeSantis and Republican-turned-Democrat Charlie Crist. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Candidates in tight races are trying to win Black voters in the midterms. The voting bloc is critical in states that could determine the balance of power in Congress. One of those states is Pennsylvania, where the president traveled to support Senate candidate John Fetterman. Cornell Belcher and Malcolm Kenyatta joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss the battle to court Black voters. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Government forces in the capital of Chad killed dozens of opposition protesters Thursday. Rights groups say the unarmed civilians were massacred as they protested having to wait two years for elections. People there are also suffering from a food crisis made by both man and the climate crisis. Special correspondent Willem Marx reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, New York opened a temporary housing site for migrants, competitive rock climber Elnaz Rekabi returned to Iran after competing abroad without a mandatory headscarf and British Prime Minister Liz Truss apologized for causing economic turmoil and scrapped proposed tax cuts that roiled financial markets. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden announced the release of an additional 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve. The president insisted the move is not politically motivated ahead of the midterms and criticized oil companies for not doing more to ease pain at the pump. Geoff Bennett digs deeper into what the administration is doing and the questions around its broader approach. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Control of Congress is on the ballot in this year's midterms, but so is control of dozens of governor's seats. Democrats and Republicans alike are hoping to flip some of the 36 states that have gubernatorial matchups. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at three of the races with Dirk VanderHart of Oregon Public Broadcasting, Zac Schultz of PBS Wisconsin and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez of The Washington Post. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new memoir, "Bibi: My Story" is out this week. He joined Judy Woodruff to talk about the book and discussed the current state of the Middle East. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, tens of thousands walked off their jobs in France striking for pay hikes to keep up with inflation, ongoing protests led by women and girls in Iran spread to a rock climber who did not wear a mandatory hijab while competing for her country and President Biden vowed that his top priority will be legalizing abortion nationwide if Democrats keep control of Congress. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
We are in the thick of midterm season and with election night just a few weeks away, candidates are taking to the debate stage. But are these debate performances sending the message candidates hope? Republican strategist Brett O'Donnell and Democratic strategist Stephanie Cutter joined Amna Nawaz to discuss how it's playing out. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For many voters this year, the focus has been on contests for governor, senator or local representatives, but voters in 36 states will decide the future of abortion access, health care and even voting itself. Laura Barrón-López sat down with Reid Wilson of Pluribus News to discuss the ballot measures. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the past week, several antisemitic comments from public figures, including former President Trump and Ye, have sparked concern about the real-world implications of the statements. Dov Waxman, a professor and Chair of Israel Studies at UCLA, joined John Yang to discuss the recent rhetoric. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden arrived in Florida Wednesday to survey the damage left behind in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The visit comes as search and rescue crews continue their work in the hardest hit parts of the state. Jennifer Hiner, a member of a Fairfax County, Virginia-based rescue team dispatched to Florida by FEMA, joined William Brangham to discuss the recovery effort around Fort Myers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, OPEC is drastically cutting oil production by two million barrels a day to boost sagging prices, Russian President Putin signed documents today to annex four regions of Ukraine as the Russian military is losing its grip on some of the areas and as many as 65 people were killed in an air strike in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With just a month until the midterms, all eyes are on a few consequential races. Control of the Senate is on the line and with 35 seats up for election, Republicans need to net just one seat to regain power. Judy Woodruff spoke with Stephen Fowler of Georgia Public Broadcasting, Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA and Jon Ralston of the Nevada Independent about the key races in those states. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Premiering Wednesday night on PBS, a special report from NewsHour explores the often unseen impacts of gun violence. It delves into the trauma from mass shootings, community violence and firearm suicides. The documentary is produced by Sam Lane and Sam Weber. William Brangham hosts and joined Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, search and rescue teams are still on the job. More than 100 people were killed in the state during the storm and its aftermath. Utility workers say it will likely take until the weekend for power to be restored to the more than 400,000 customers that remain without electricity. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, Elon Musk reversed course and agreed to buy Twitter after months of legal battles, President Biden and Japan's prime minister discussed the next steps following North Korea's longest-ever ballistic missile test over Japan and a Michigan judge dismissed criminal charges against seven former state government officials linked to the Flint water crisis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a big case about the role of race in drawing congressional maps. The specific question at issue is whether Alabama's map violates what's left of the Voting Rights Act, which bars discriminatory practices and procedures. Lisa Desjardins explains what's at stake and John Yang discusses the oral arguments with Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, has been covering Donald Trump since the 1990s. Her new book, "Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America," chronicles where he came from and how his experiences in New York City impact our nation's politics today. Haberman joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the book. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Donald Trump's influence over Republicans still looms large, but the numerous ongoing investigations surrounding the former president are also raising serious questions for the GOP. Marc Short worked in the Trump White House and was later chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence. He joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the tensions within the party. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Past Supreme Court rulings have allowed colleges to consider race in their admissions processes and about 40 percent do. But the justices will soon revisit the issue and could overturn years of precedent. John Yang visited a university making a big push to improve diversity without the consideration of race or sex in the admissions process. It's part of our series, "Rethinking College." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, an Indonesian police chief and nine other elite officers were removed from their posts for their role in a stampede at a soccer match that killed at least 125 people, Wall Street kicked off the new month on a high note after a recent streak of steep declines and Ukrainian forces gained more ground in the south and east ramping up the pressure on Russia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Four more weeks of a bruising campaign began in Brazil after none of the candidates won 50 percent of the vote in Sunday's first round of the presidential election. President Jair Bolsonaro outperformed polls that showed him losing badly against his leftist rival, former President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court kicks off its first day of the term with fresh arguments and a new face. This as the public's trust in the institution hits a historic low. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal and Josh Gerstein of Politico joined Judy Woodruff to discuss what's to come in the term. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A new book attempts to shed light on an extremely effective but little understood organization. The consulting firm McKinsey & Company has influenced companies and governments behind the scenes for decades. In their new book, New York Times investigative reporters Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe take a rare look into the cloistered company. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Laura Barrón-López to discuss the latest political news, including the politics of hurricane relief aid and lawmakers launching their final midterm messages ahead of election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With just over five weeks left until the midterm elections, we look at Pennsylvania and two high-profile races expected to have a significant impact on both the state and country's political futures. Jonathan Tamari, national political reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Candy Woodall, Congress and campaigns reporter for USA Today, join Geoff Bennett to dig into the dynamics of both races. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, the war in Ukraine sent natural gas prices and overall inflation soaring across the European Union, rare public protests have broken out in Cuba over lingering power outages from Hurricane Ian and Congress gave final approval to a short-term spending bill to avoid a partial shutdown this weekend. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the state and federal response to Hurricane Ian and recent election victories by right-wing political parties across Europe. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, revised government data confirmed the U.S. economy shrank in the second quarter, U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss defended her economic plan that includes billions in tax cuts for high earners without offsetting spending reductions and six Republican-led states sued over President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan saying the administration overstepped its authority. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This year, Latino voters will be critical in deciding a number of key races that could determine the balance of power in Congress. For years, they have voted solidly Democratic, but the preferences of this diverse group are shifting. Progressive pollster Carlos Odio and Republican strategist Mike Madrid join Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After the 2020 killing of George Floyd and nationwide protests for Black lives, calls for police reform echoed through communities. Among America's large police departments, Oklahoma City ranked second in the country for the rate of people killed by officers. In March of this year, they began implementing major reforms. Communities correspondent Adam Kemp reports on the changes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the European Union says it will retaliate against attacks on its energy networks after explosions damaged two pipelines in the Baltic Sea, Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces killed four Palestinians and wounded more than 40 during a raid in the occupied West Bank and the president of Iran is warning people there against any further violent protests. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Russian-installed leaders of occupied regions of Ukraine formerly announced the results of so-called referendums and said they wanted to join Russia. Erik Møse, the official in charge of the U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, joined Nick Schifrin to discuss crimes Russian forces committed in occupied territories. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden unveiled a series of proposals to try and end hunger by 2030, expand nutritional assistance and reduce obesity. The plan calls for more free school meals, new labels on food and would have the government offer medically tailored meals for those on Medicare. Sen. Cory Booker joined William Brangham to discuss the president's proposal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, voting orchestrated by the Kremlin and rejected by most other countries concluded in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, natural gas leaks along Russian pipelines in the Baltic Sea trigger questions of possible sabotage and the U.S. Transportation Department gave final approval to build the first nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Protests mostly led by women are spreading in Iran and around the world. They were sparked by the death of a young woman in the custody of the so-called "morality police." Over the last ten days, images have emerged of women burning their headscarves, cutting off their hair and marching in the thousands, chanting "death to the dictator." Reza Sayah joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the demonstrations. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A short-term funding bill was unveiled late Monday night as the deadline to fund the federal government fast approaches. Preventing a shutdown is just one of a laundry list of items lawmakers are scrambling to tackle before leaving town for the midterm election season. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Like millions of Americans, Karen Robertson of Iuka, Mississippi believed in conspiracy theories. But one day she had an experience that convinced her to challenge her beliefs. She spoke about that moment with student reporter Makenna Mead of Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Youth Media Project. Their conversation is part of our Student Reporting Labs series on misinformation, "Moments of Truth." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, new protests flared in Russia over military call-ups for the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin granted Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden, Iran attacked Kurdish separatists in northern Iraq and accused them of instigating protests across Iran and a 90-year-old Roman Catholic Cardinal is on trial in Hong Kong over anti-government protests there in 2019. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Italians have chosen their first far-right government since World War II. Giorgia Meloni is expected to become the first female prime minister to lead Europe's third largest economy. Her party, Brothers of Italy, draws its roots from the country's fascist history. Monday, she sounded a moderate tone, but as Nick Schifrin reports, her recent rhetoric has many in Italy and Europe concerned. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In Mississippi, political corruption, celebrity and power combined to fleece the state's most vulnerable residents. Tens of millions of dollars meant to assist families in need were instead used for personal expenses and pet projects. Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been connected to the scheme. Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe broke the story and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Recent threats from Russian President Putin and the COVID pandemic are showing the world how swiftly society can grind to a halt. In Sweden, with its bid to join NATO and the war in Ukraine, citizens are being encouraged to get ready just in case. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the upcoming January 6 Committee hearing, its impact on the midterms and how both parties are trying to lure voters. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold at least one more public hearing this week before concluding its work. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a member of that committee, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the midterms 44 days away, we're taking a closer look at some of the most competitive races around the country. Democrat and Republican political strategists Steve Schale and Al Cardenas join Geoff Bennett to discuss Florida's hotly contested races for Senate and governor. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a class action lawsuit for flying roughly 50 migrants unannounced from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, without food, shelter or resources planned. The suit says that DeSantis and other individuals defrauded vulnerable immigrants to advance a political agenda. Oren Sellstrom, one of the attorneys involved in the lawsuit, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, a sell-off swept Wall Street and the world as rising interest rates intensify fears of a recession, counter-protesters marched in support of Iran's Islamic regime following growing unrest over a young woman's death in the custody of so-called morality police and officials in Lebanon and Syria say at least 77 are dead after a boat carrying migrants capsized. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail stumping for Republican candidates who will be on the ballot this November. Amna Nawaz and Lisa Desjardins discuss his latest rally in Wilmington, North Carolina where Trump is supporting Senate candidate Ted Budd. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump appears to be embracing the unfounded theories of the extremely far-right QAnon community and it's raising concerns about future political violence. Mike Rothschild, author of "The Storm Is Upon Us: How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult, and Conspiracy Theory of Everything," joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's rebuke of Russia and Putin at the U.N. and the state of Republican politics. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's morality police as protests continue over the death of a young woman in custody, Republicans in the Senate blocked action on forcing the disclosure of "dark money" donors to political causes and average rates on 30-year mortgage rates have hit their highest level since 2007. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, Donald Trump lashed out at President Biden and the FBI in his first rally since the Mar-a-Lago search, most residents in Jackson, Mississippi now have water pressure but the city still does not have drinkable water, NASA's moon mission is on pause after two scrubbed test launches, and 8.1 million moviegoers hit the theaters on National Cinema Day Saturday. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A new court filing from the Justice Department reveals that more than 11,000 documents in 33 boxes were recovered from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, and that 48 folders marked classified were completely empty. Special correspondent Jeff Greenfield and NPR justice correspondent Carrie Johnson join Geoff Bennett to discuss the ongoing investigation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. job market showed steady growth again in August, but hiring slowed from a torrid pace. Unemployment ticked up to 3.7% even though employers added 315,000 new jobs. That's because more people tried to get back into the workforce. Even so, many employers say they still need more workers. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, the Justice Department says FBI agents found dozens of empty folders marked "classified" at former President Trump's estate in Florida. Pat Cipollone, Trump's White House counsel, went before a federal grand jury in its January 6 investigation. A bombing at a crowded mosque in western Afghanistan killed 18 people, including a prominent pro-Taliban cleric. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Americans twelve and older should be able to start getting updated boosters for COVID within days. The CDC and FDA approved new Pfizer and Moderna shots that will hopefully provide more protection against the latest variants this coming winter. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 2022 midterm election season is in full swing and President Biden says existential dangers are looming large. In a speech Thursday night, Biden raised the alarm about extremist forces within the Republican Party and the escalating threat they pose to democracy. The GOP criticized the president's speech, accusing him of doom and gloom theatrics. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden calling "MAGA Republicans" a direct threat to democracy, the investigation into former President Trump's handling of top secret documents and an upset in Alaska alters midterm forecasts. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A major political upset in Alaska as a Democrat won the state's only seat in the U.S. House. Former state lawmaker Mary Peltola defeated former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in a special election to replace former Congressman Don Young, who died earlier this year. Rep.-elect Peltola joined Judy Woodruff to discuss her victory. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden is set to step up his attack on what he calls "extremist" threats to democracy by former President Trump and his most zealous supporters. A federal judge heard arguments on whether an outside expert should review government documents found at Mar-a-Lago. The U.S. military says reports of sexual assaults rose 13 percent last year over the year before. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The long-term impact of school shutdowns and remote learning during the pandemic is becoming apparent as students return to the classroom. New test results show a significant drop in scores and learning for elementary school-aged children. NPR education reporter Anya Kamenetz joins John Yang to discuss her new book, "The Stolen Year: How COVID Changed Children's Lives and Where We Go Now." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.N. released a report accusing the Chinese government of possibly committing crimes against humanity against minority Muslim Uyghurs. The report reiterated much of what the U.S. and independent researchers have said about Beijing's campaign, but it was the first time the accusations were leveled by the U.N. Nick Schifrin discussed the report with Sophie Richardson of Human Rights Watch. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A major overhaul of Veterans Affairs is making it easier for veterans who are sick from exposure to burn pit smoke and other toxins to get treatment. In the past, veterans had to prove their sicknesses were connected to their service in the military. But with the passage of the PACT Act, that has changed. VA Secretary Denis McDonough joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the reform. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized two updated COVID-19 boosters to target the omicron strain of the virus, life expectancy in the U.S. fell to just over 76 years as the pandemic continued to take its toll and U.N. inspectors are heading to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to safeguard the site which is currently in Russian possession. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In Russia and around the world, Mikhail Gorbachev was remembered on Wednesday. The last leader of the Soviet Union died Tuesday at 91, and his passing brought sharply different reactions. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The legal fight over the FBI search of former President Trump's estate in Florida takes a new turn as the Department of Justice says classified materials were removed and concealed at Mar-a-Lago, possibly amounting to obstruction of justice. In response, Trump insisted he had declassified the documents. Former federal prosecutor and FBI official Chuck Rosenberg joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
South Carolina is the latest state to move toward a ban on abortions in the absence of Roe v. Wade. The state's House of Representatives passed a bill that allows abortions in just a few situations. Lisa Desjardins spoke with Rep. Neal Collins, a South Carolina lawmaker who decided to support the measure after initially opposing it. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In recent weeks, several children's hospitals have become targets of far-right attacks and harassment. Anti-transgender activists have been using social media to spread disinformation about gender-affirming medical care. Jay Brown of the Human Rights Campaign joins Stephanie Sy to discuss violent threats made against the staff at Boston Children's Hospital. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, violence between rival factions in Iraq leaves 30 dead and dozens more wounded in Baghdad, the U.S. Navy says Iran tried to snatch its unmanned surveillance vessel in international waters, fighting raged in Ukraine as Kyiv claimed forces broke through Russian lines around Kherson and Taiwan says it fired warning shots at a Chinese drone flying near an island it controls. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden voiced new urgency in a speech touting the recently-enacted bipartisan gun safety law and promoting funding for police. He drew a stark contrast with some Republicans who have called to defund the FBI. Crime researcher John Roman and former head of Homeland Security and Intelligence for the District of Columbia Donell Harvin join Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The last leader of the Soviet Union has died at the age of 91. Mikhail Gorbachev passed away in Moscow on Tuesday after a long illness. He took power in 1985 and introduced sweeping reforms, but he could not prevent the collapse of the Soviet state at the end of 1991. Andrew Weiss of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace joins Amna Nawaz to discuss Gorbachev's legacy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, some documents seized from former President Trump's home may be protected by attorney-client privilege, a judge in Georgia ordered Republican Governor Brian Kemp to testify before a grand jury on alleged attempts by Trump to alter election results there and the path to restoring the Iran nuclear deal grew more uncertain as President Ebrahim Raisi issued a new warning. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Ukrainian forces launched a counteroffensive to retake territory in the south currently occupied by Russian invaders. Fighting near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has raised concerns that the facility could be damaged in the crossfire. Edwin Lyman, director of nuclear power safety at the Union of Concerned Scientists, joined Nick Schifrin to discuss the risks. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including how recent developments surrounding abortion, gas prices, student loan relief and the investigation into former President Trump could mean competition for control of Congress will be tighter than many expected just a few months ago. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A federal judge will soon decide on former President Trump's request for a "special master" to review the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago. Meanwhile, intelligence officials informed Congress they will evaluate the security risks stemming from Trump's handling of the unsecured documents. Hugo Lowell, congressional reporter for the Guardian joins us to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, a major flood threat faces Mississippi as the Pearl river is expected to crest 8 feet above flood stage on Sunday. Residents in Jackson have been advised to evacuate. Plus, Two U.S. warships sailed through international waters in the Taiwan Strait, and a Mickey Mantle baseball card set a new record at auction. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, U.S. intelligence officials said they will assess potential national security risks related to the classified materials recovered from Trump's residence, new concerns arise over shelling around Europe's largest nuclear plant in Ukraine, the death toll from flooding in Pakistan has neared 1,000, and U.N. talks over a treaty to protect marine life have fallen apart. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark message Friday on inflation, warning that more interest rate hikes are coming and they're going to take a toll. Those statements came during the Fed's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, Moderna announced it's suing Pfizer and BioNTech accusing them of copying its technology for their COVID vaccine, workers at a nuclear plant in Ukraine began reconnecting it to the power grid, Britain says the war in Ukraine means another big jump in energy costs and Pakistan's prime minister asks for international help as floods have killed 900 people there. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An affidavit supporting the August search of the former President Trump's Florida estate was made public on Friday. The U.S. Justice Department released a heavily redacted copy of the 32-page document. Among other things, it says 15 boxes of material taken from Mar-a-Lago in a previous search had contained classified material. National security attorney Mark Zaid joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden's plan to cancel thousands of dollars in student loan debt for millions of borrowers has raised criticism from the Republican ranks. Many have called the plan unfair and believe it could worsen inflation and does little to address the rising cost of college. Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Afghanistan has been a country in chaos since the U.S. withdrawal last August. One year on, nearly half of its people are facing hunger, 6 million of them are at risk of famine. The freeze on assets and international sanctions have crippled the Afghan economy. Health centers are overburdened, children are malnourished and doctors are helpless. Jane Ferguson has the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post editor Ruth Marcus join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week's political news, including the newly unsealed documents that led to the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, President Biden's plan to eliminate student loan debt and how this week's primaries reshaped the November midterms. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, California moves to eliminate most sales of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, President Biden calls for Russia to return a nuclear plant to Ukraine's control, a court rules Pakistan's former prime minister cannot be arrested until September, Rohingya Muslims mark five years since fleeing persecution in Myanmar, and teachers in Ohio agree to end a four-day strike. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A federal judge ordered the Department of Justice to release a redacted document that justified the FBI's search of Donald Trump's home in Florida. National security attorney Mark Zaid joined John Yang to discuss what may or may not be revealed. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Two and a half years into the pandemic, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky is calling for a major overhaul of the agency. The changes would attempt to modernize operations and improve health messaging amid criticism over how the CDC managed COVID-19 and the monkeypox outbreak. Dr. Walensky joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the proposal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Last August, the Taliban swept into Kabul after conquering the country at a torrid pace. Afghan security forces did not resist, the American withdrawal was thrown into further chaos, and the Afghan government dissolved in hours. Ashraf Ghani, the country's former president who fled Kabul in a helicopter, joins with Nick Schifrin to discuss the withdrawal and the Taliban takeover. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden's plan to cancel some student debt for millions of Americans is drawing praise but also criticism. Some say it goes too far while others say it doesn't do enough to address the high cost of college. Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined Amna Nawaz to explain why she believes it's a move in the right direction, but more could be done. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden on Wednesday announced his long-awaited plan on student debt. Borrowers making less than $125,000 a year will be eligible for $10,000 in federal loan forgiveness. That goes up to $20,000 for those with the greatest need. Biden also extended a pause on loan payments through the end of this year. Laura Barrón-López joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, new fighting broke out in Ethiopia's Tigray region after a months-long cease-fire, the U.S. military carried out airstrikes in Syria against militias linked to Iran, a congressional report has more details on how the Trump White House interfered with the FDA early in the pandemic, Jill Biden has COVID-19 again, and football Hall of Famer Len Dawson died at age 87. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
There's just 76 days to go until the midterm elections that will determine which party controls Congress next year. Voters in Florida and New York on Tuesday chose their nominees in House and Senate races, setting up major November showdowns. Lisa Desjardins has more on the results and speaks with New York Democratic Rep.-elect Pat Ryan, who gained an unexpected win in a key swing district. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Russian attack on a train station in Ukraine killed more than a dozen people and left 50 others wounded. The attack coincided with Ukraine's Independence Day and came exactly six months after the start of the war. Amna Nawaz takes a look back at the brutal fight already waged and speaks with Keir Giles of Chatham House about what's next in the conflict. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover of Afghanistan last August caused hundreds of thousands of Afghans to flee their homes. More than 76,000 of them were evacuated to the U.S., with most entering on humanitarian parole, allowing them to live and work in the country for two years. Nick Schifrin and producer Valerie Plesch spoke with two refugees whose lives are now hanging in the balance. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, a Michigan jury convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, a former Kentucky detective pleaded guilty to falsifying the warrant used in the deadly raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment, ceremonies in Moscow paid tribute to a Russian TV commentator killed in a car bombing, and automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 280,000 vehicles. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in Florida, New York and Oklahoma with several highly anticipated races offering a window into midterm matchups. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz with more on the primary races that may have the biggest impact in Washington. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Fear of a nuclear catastrophe in Ukraine has been rising as fighting around Europe's largest nuclear power plant has intensified. This as the U.S., Europe, and Iran are at a critical moment in their negotiations to re-enter an agreement over Iran's nuclear program. Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
School board elections are increasingly becoming proxies for the larger political culture wars on issues of race, gender and parental rights. Several states have recently implemented laws that critics say effectively ban books in schools and libraries. Kelly Jensen, an editor at Book Riot and a former librarian who has been monitoring book censorship nationwide, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
When it comes to gun deaths in America, suicide is still the leading cause. William Brangham recently traveled to Colorado and Wyoming, the state with the highest suicide rate, to look at a movement to change the conversation around mental health and firearms. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A whistleblower says Twitter has "extreme, egregious deficiencies" in its cyber security defense. The complaint says the company is an easy target for hackers and could put users' information at risk. Elizabeth Dwoskin, The Washington Post's Silicon Valley correspondent who helped break the story, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, Pfizer asked the FDA to authorize a new COVID vaccine targeting omicron subvariants, Dr. Anthony Fauci will step down from his post in December, Russia blamed Ukraine for a deadly car bombing near Moscow, Pakistan police filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, flooding hits Texas, and the U.S. and South Korea kicked off military training drills. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Annie Linskey of The Washington Post join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how New York and Florida primary elections are testing the direction of the Democratic Party and how voters are viewing the growing number of investigations into former President Trump. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, Ukraine's president warns that Russian forces could escalate fighting this week and calls for strength ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day, a federal appeals court granted Sen. Lindsey Graham a temporary hold on testifying before a special grand jury in the Georgia election probe, and first lady Jill Biden has ended isolation after two negative COVID tests. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
During Florida's primary election this Tuesday, Democratic voters will decide who takes on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in November and who will go up against Sen. Marco Rubio. POLITICO reporter Gary Fineout joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Russia has said international inspectors will be allowed into the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Islamic militants stormed a hotel in Somalia's capital in a deadly terror attack, the Supreme Court sided with Black voters in a dispute over Georgia election rules, and a federal judge ruled that Sen. Lindsey Graham must appear before a special grand jury next week in Atlanta. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, a British man was sentenced to life in a U.S. prison without parole for the Islamic State killings of four Americans, the U.S. pledged $775 million in additional military aid for Ukraine, the former Roman Catholic archbishop of Quebec, Canada denied sexually assaulting a woman, and the U.S. Transportation Department is urging airlines to do more for delayed travelers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and its agents have become targets of threats after the agency conducted a court-approved search of former President Trump's estate. Much of the heated rhetoric has come from Trump and his allies. One man has already been killed by law enforcement for trying to storm an Ohio field office. Retired Special Agent Frank Montoya joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A 16-year-old's request to have an abortion in the state of Florida has been denied by the courts. A state appeals court this week said she was not "sufficiently mature to decide whether to terminate her pregnancy." Jeri Beth Cohen, a retired Miami-Dade child welfare judge, joins John yang to discuss the details of the case and what it reveals about state abortion laws. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post deputy editorial page editor Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how primary races once again demonstrated the strengths and limits of former President Trump's influence over the GOP, Rep. Liz Cheney's future, and the threats facing federal agents as they continue to investigate Trump. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, a federal judge in Florida says he's inclined to release the affidavit behind the search of former President Trump's estate with redactions, the UN calls for demilitarizing a nuclear plant in Ukraine, the death toll rises to 21 in Kabul bombing, the NFL's Deshaun Watson agrees to an 11-game suspension, and former first lady Rosalynn Carter celebrates her 95th birthday. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg, who had worked with the family for decades, pleaded guilty Thursday to 15 counts involving tax fraud. As part of a plea deal, he will be required to testify in the upcoming trial against the company. NPR's Andrea Bernstein joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With most of the nation's primary elections behind us, a clearer picture of November's midterm races are starting to take shape. Vermont is now poised to send a woman to Congress for the first time, the last state in the nation to do so. But that expected milestone comes as women still struggle around the U.S. to be elected in equal numbers as men. Lisa Desjardins explains. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Candidates who continue to falsely claim the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent are winning Republican primary races in critical battleground states. Their victories have raised the stakes for the November midterms with the possibility that some of them could be granted the power to oversee future elections. Amy Gardner of The Washington Post joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney lost the GOP primary Tuesday in a landslide to Harriet Hageman, who was endorsed by former President Trump. The results were expected for Cheney, who has become one of Trump's loudest critics. Sarah Longwell, founder of the Republican Accountability Project, and Tim Stubson, a Cheney supporter and former Wyoming representative, join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, Rudy Giuliani appeared before a special grand jury in Georgia over his attempts to change the state's 2020 election results, former Vice President Pence implored Republicans to stop attacks on the FBI, the CDC announced a staff shakeup, Syria denied holding American Austin Tice, and CVS, Walmart and Walgreens were ordered to pay $650 million over the opioid crisis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Kenyans went to the polls last week in an election widely hailed as one of the most transparent and peaceful in the nation's history, a major milestone for a country that has experienced significant post-election violence in past years. But the losing candidate, Raila Odinga, has refused to concede and he may challenge the results in court. Special correspondent Neha Wadekar reports from Nairobi. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, former President Trump called for the release of an affidavit supporting the search of his Florida estate, but the Justice Department said that would impair its investigation. Also, first lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID, Kenya's opposition presidential candidate rejected the election results, and the FDA allows millions to buy hearing aids without a prescription. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Primary elections are taking place Tuesday in Wyoming and Alaska as voters decide whether to back GOP incumbents who have criticized former President Trump. Polls show Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney trailing a Trump-backed challenger as Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska tries to hold on. Also, former Gov. Sarah Palin is running for a U.S. House seat with Trump's support. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, former President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is now a target of a criminal investigation in Georgia involving the 2020 election, China's military launched new drills around Taiwan, William Ruto won Kenya's presidential election, Brittney Griner appealed her prison sentence, India marked 75 years of independence from Britain, and actress Anne Heche has died. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It was a year ago on Monday that the Taliban completed its conquest of Afghanistan, capturing Kabul and sending the nation into yet another spiral of turmoil after the chaotic withdrawal of the U.S. and NATO allies. Now, one year on, we begin a series looking back at life under Taliban rule with the plight of Afghan women and girls, whose freedoms have been snatched away. Jane Ferguson reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Seven of the Republican House members who voted to impeach former President Trump have already retired or lost their primary races. There has not been a more vocal GOP critic of Trump than Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, and she is now facing an uphill battle to retain her seat in Congress. Laura Barrón-López traveled to Wyoming to speak with voters ahead of Tuesday's primary election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including this week's closely watched primary elections, President Biden prepares to sign the Inflation Reduction Act, and the continuing fallout from the FBI search of former President Trump's home. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As students and teachers across the U.S. prepare to head back to school, the CDC is relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines. It marks a significant shift in how the nation approaches the pandemic as the new guidance prioritizes keeping kids in class. But some health experts worry the agency has gone too far. Julia Raifman, who leads the COVID-19 U.S. State Policy Database, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Congressional Democrats are celebrating a landmark legislative victory after passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Biden is set to sign into law this week. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is investigating Donald Trump for potentially violating the Espionage Act after classified documents were found in his home. Special correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, a Trump attorney told the Justice Department that all classified documents had been returned, the Southern Baptist Convention's handling of sexual abuse claims is under investigation, Salman Rushdie's alleged attacker is charged with attempted murder, Sen. Sinema's campaign donations from Wall Street come under scrutiny, and Italy's largest lake drops near historic lows. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A federal judge on Friday unsealed and made public the search warrant for former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. A review of the warrant reveals that the FBI collected more than 20 boxes of items, including some material classified as top secret. Sadie Gurman of The Wall Street Journal and Renato Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our new wrap Friday, Democrats are celebrating another legislative victory after House lawmakers gave final approval to the Inflation Reduction Act, author Salman Rushdie was attacked on stage before a lecture in western New York, the polio virus has been detected in New York City's sewage water, shelling continued at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine, and wildfires rage in France. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In response to the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago, Trump supporters have increased calls for a civil war. Those dangerous threats are being fueled by conspiracy theories, and mistrust of the FBI and Justice Department promoted by many Republican politicians. Barbara Walter, professor at UC San Diego and author of "How Civil Wars Start," joins Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Five years ago on Friday, extremists marched in Charlottesville, Virginia in a violent demonstration that forced the city and the nation to confront the growing threats of white supremacy and domestic terrorism. Laura Barrón-López visited the city to see what's changed and how residents think President Biden and the country have reckoned with what they witnessed that summer. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
European, Iranian and American negotiators flew to Vienna last weekend to see if they could once and for all come to an agreement over Iran's nuclear program. The Biden administration has been negotiating to reenter a nuclear deal from which the Trump administration withdrew. U.S. Special Representative for Iran Robert Malley, the chief negotiator, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the multiple investigations hanging over former President Trump and primary victories by his supporters who are election deniers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday he personally approved the decision to seek a search warrant for former President Trump's home in Palm Beach, Florida. FBI agents executed the warrant at Mar-a-Lago this week. They were reportedly searching for classified documents but more details could soon be revealed. Former federal prosecutor Jessica Roth joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, the average gas price in the U.S. dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time in months, the CDC removes a longstanding recommendation to quarantine after close contact with those infected with COVID, an armed man was killed by police after trying to force his way into the FBI's Cincinnati field office, and parts of the arctic are warming faster than the global average. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While many say the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is the answer to decades of prayer, some faith leaders fear their religious rights will be infringed amid new abortion restrictions. Amna Nawaz spoke with three faith leaders about how their religions approach the issue of abortion. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The debate over gun control in America often centers around firearms production and distribution. But in recent years gun company marketing techniques have come under scrutiny, as major manufacturers seek out a new and arguably vulnerable audience. Paul Solman has the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the House prepares to cast the final vote Friday on the Democrats' sweeping climate and health care bill, we take a look at how the legislation also impacts tax policy. Michael Graetz, a professor of tax law at Columbia University and co-author of "The Wolf at the Door: The Menace of Economic Insecurity and How to Fight It," joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As a young woman in Iran, and later as an immigrant to the U.S., artist Arghavan Khosravi has been subjected to many restrictions. But on the canvas, she renders it all through fanciful and magical layers. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston met up with her at Khosravi's first museum show at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire. It's part of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Wednesday on the NewsHour, former President Trump says he refused to answer questions in a civil investigation into his real estate dealings, inflation in the U.S. has eased with consumer prices up 8.5 percent in July from a year ago, China says it's winding down military drills around Taiwan, Kenyans await election results, and President Biden signed a bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. Justice Department charged an Iranian national with plotting to kill John Bolton, who was national security adviser to President Trump. Federal officials say the suspect was a member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, who allegedly tried to hire a hitman for $300,000 that was actually an FBI informant. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The month of August has been full of surprises, from President Biden's recent legislative victories, to the overwhelming victory for abortion rights in Kansas and the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago. But it's unclear if such events will influence the midterms. South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott, who is up for reelection, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his new book, "America, a Redemption Story." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While inflation eased slightly last month, it continues to remain high and new data shows it's having an outsized, negative impact on Native American, Black and Latino families in particular, according to a poll out this week from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard University. Alonzo Plough, chief science officer of the foundation, joins William Brangham to discuss the specifics. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
There's a $1 trillion gap between what Americans owe in taxes and what the government collects. The Democrats' budget deal would unleash nearly 100,000 new IRS agents to round up all that missing money. Former IRS Commissioner John Koskinen joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss the impact the crackdown on tax evaders will have on the nation's bottom line. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With less than three months until the midterms, Democrats hope recent legislative successes will help bolster their campaigns. But Republicans are betting they can win back control of Congress. Democratic strategist Joel Benenson, who worked with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, and Neil Newhouse, lead pollster for Mitt Romney and John McCain's presidential bids, join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tens of thousands of abandoned oil and natural gas wells sit idle across the United States. Known as orphan wells, they pose significant dangers to nearby residents and the environment after being ignored or forgotten by the companies who drilled them. States and taxpayers are often left to clean them up. Roby Chavez, who has been reporting on this from Louisiana, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence was searched Monday night by the FBI. Reports suggest the search was a part of investigations into whether Trump took classified records from the White House to his Florida home, marking a dramatic escalation into various investigations swirling around him. Carrie Johnson, who covers the Justice Department NPR, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with the Jan. 6 panel, former President Trump and his former Vice President Pence wage another proxy battle in Wisconsin, Kenya held national elections, President Biden signed the CHIPS Act into law, Serena Williams announced plans to retire from tennis, and legendary Motown songwriter and producer Lamont Dozier has died. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden on Tuesday signed the bipartisan CHIPS Act into law, just days before his top health care, tax and climate change bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act heads to the House, where it's likely to pass after proceeding through the Senate along party lines. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who played a key role in getting the bill passed, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Questions are swirling after the FBI searched former President Trump's Florida home. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who served as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas under President Reagan, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the political implications. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, a Democrat who served as the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama under President Clinton, joins Judy Woodruff with some perspective from the Democratic side of the aisle on the FBI search of Trump's residence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo Tuesday as part of a tour across sub-Saharan Africa to unveil the Biden administration's new strategy for the region. It comes as Russia and China try to raise their own influence. Cameron Hudson of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and Kholood Khair of Confluence Advisory join Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After working through the weekend, Democrats are on the cusp of passing an historic, half-trillion dollar spending package. It's a mere fraction of what President Biden first sought more than a year ago, but significant nonetheless. Lisa Desjardins is here to unpack what's in the deal and how party leaders managed to shepherd it to the finish line when losing a single vote would have sunk it. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. is sending $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine as Ukrainians warn the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is in jeopardy, a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza is holding after Israel killed 44 Palestinians, China is planning more military exercises around Taiwan, and investigators in New Mexico search for a car possibly connected to the murders of four Muslim men. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Senate's passage of the Inflation Reduction Act is a major legislative victory for the Biden administration and it comes after months of negotiations on Capitol Hill. Brian Deese, chair of the National Economic Council and President Biden's top economic adviser, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
If the House passes the Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days it will lead to by far the biggest investment the federal government has made on tackling climate change. Several estimates have indicated the initiative may mean a 40 percent reduction in America's carbon emissions by 2030 from 2005 figures. Paul Bledsoe of the Progressive Policy Institute joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Annie Linskey of The Washington Post join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the Democrats' major legislative victory with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in the Senate and what that could mean for November's midterm elections. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, a cease-fire in Gaza has gone into effect after days of Israeli strikes and militant counterattacks, the U.S. Senate passed a sprawling bill to fight climate change and lower healthcare costs, Biden cleared from isolation at the White House after a second negative COVID test, and China carried out military drills near Taiwan for the fourth day in a row. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest investment in climate policy in U.S. history, including more than $300 billion to address global warming. It also sets a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 40 percent by the year 2030 and creates an electric vehicle tax credit. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. of the Hip Hop Caucus joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss what the bill offers and what it leaves out. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
48 million Americans get prescription drugs through Medicare Part D, but Medicare has had no ability to negotiate prices. A provision in the Inflation Reduction Act would change that in some cases. The bill would also cap out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare recipients. Stacy Dusetzina from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, Israeli strikes pounded Gaza killing at least 10 including a militant commander, Russia's foreign minister says Moscow is open to discussing a prisoner exchange involving American WNBA star Brittany Griner, deadly house fire in Pennsylvania kills seven adults and three children, and Alex Jones is ordered to pay over $45 million for claiming Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. has now regained all the jobs it lost during the COVID pandemic, in spite of concerns about rising inflation and a possible recession. Employers added 528,000 jobs last month, more than double what economists predicted. Meanwhile, unemployment fell to 3.5 percent, the lowest since the pandemic started. Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Senate Democrats are one step closer to passing a sweeping tax, climate change, and health care bill now that Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema voiced her support. The last Democratic holdout agreed to vote for the package after party leaders altered some of its tax proposals, giving Democrats enough votes to pass the Inflation Reduction Act as midterm elections approach. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
There is another proposal that could make it into the Senate budget deal that would cap the cost of insulin. More than 7 million Americans with diabetes use insulin and about 1 million put an enormous amount of their paycheck toward that medication. We spoke to some of those who are affected by this crucial medicine's high prices and how a legislative proposal could impact their lives. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the first time since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, Beijing retaliated against the United States, cutting off dialogue on multiple topics including climate change and sanctioning Pelosi and her family. China also launched the largest military exercise around Taiwan in more than 25 years. Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's most senior official in the U.S., joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With more than 7,000 cases reported in the U.S, the Biden administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency. The declaration announced Thursday comes after the administration endured weeks of criticism for its response to this outbreak. Dr. Jay Varma, director of the Cornell Center for Pandemic Prevention and Response at Weill Cornell Medicine, joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's nationalist rhetoric and embrace of culture wars has long made him the black sheep of Europe. But what isolates him among his European contemporaries has endeared him to the American right, and he was welcomed in Dallas, Texas, this week with open arms at the Conservative Political Action Conference, known as CPAC. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how Democrats are moving closer to passing a new climate and spending bill and a look at Tuesday's primary election results and how they could shake up the midterm election landscape. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, the Biden administration declared a public health emergency over monkeypox as the number of U.S. cases passed 6,600, President Biden tests positive for COVID for a sixth consecutive day, China retaliates in a dispute over Taiwan, Puerto Rico's former governor was arrested in a federal corruption case, and Taliban officials deny knowing al-Qaida's leader was in Kabul. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The war in Ukraine has exacerbated a global food crisis with hundreds of millions of people going to bed hungry every night. A recent UN-brokered deal with Russia and Ukraine to allow Ukrainian grain to leave the Black Sea is offering some relief, but the problem goes well beyond that. Samantha Power, administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Russia bombed several key Ukrainian cities Thursday including Kharkiv. The country's second largest city has been under fire since the first day of the invasion, with its proximity to the border making it an easy target for Russia. But newly delivered Western weapons are helping Ukraine slow down the Russian advance. Special correspondent Volodymyr Solohub and videographer Bohdan Kinaschuk report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana was killed in a car crash along with two young aides, President Biden signed an executive order to help women who cross state lines for abortions, the U.S. began annual military drills with Indonesia, the Senate moved to admit Finland and Sweden to NATO, and the WHO reports COVID's total global count of cases fell. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Voters in Kansas turned out in record numbers Tuesday and overwhelmingly rejected a proposed amendment that would have removed the right to an abortion from the state constitution and opened the door for the Republican-controlled legislature to pass restrictions or an outright ban. Ali Rogin reports from Kansas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Candidates who ran on the false claim that the 2020 election was stolen secured victories in Tuesday's primaries up and down the ballot in Arizona and Michigan, two of the states at the center of that conspiracy. This scenario sets up stark contests for governor, Congress and secretary of state in November. NewsHour's Stephanie Sy and Jessica Huseman of Votebeat join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan is one of the most controversial and perhaps consequential visits to Taiwan in decades. She has now left the self-governing island, but the fallout remains. Bonnie Glaser, director of the Asia program at the German Marshall Fund, and Yun Sun, director of the China program at the Stimson Center, join Nick Schifrin to discuss the trip and what comes next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With days left until an August recess, the question looming over Capitol Hill is whether a handshake deal among Democrats will hold, allowing a more than $700 billion piece of President Biden's agenda to pass and become law. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to break it all down. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After a week of delay and debate in Congress, President Biden on Monday will sign legislation that makes it easier for veterans to get VA benefits after becoming sick from exposure to toxins in war zones. But it has been a very long and frustrating road for veterans. Nick Schifrin looks at the PACT Act and the families who have paid a heavy price. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan Tuesday after days of speculation about her visit, prompting an immediate response from China. Pelosi's late-night landing was quickly followed by news of Chinese military drills all around the island. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, at least two more people have been found dead in the wake of a massive wildfire in California, the search continues for victims of Kentucky floods, the first ship carrying Ukrainian grain arrived off Turkey as the U.S. hit Russia with more sanctions, the Justice Department challenges Idaho's abortion law, and President Biden signed the CHIPS Act into law. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A U.S. drone strike that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri last weekend in Afghanistan raises questioned about where this leaves the terrorist group and the Taliban's role in harboring him. Nick Schifrin returns with a deeper look at al-Zawahri's background and al-Qaida's future. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden on Monday announced a U.S. operation that killed Ayman al-Zawahri, the 71-year-old leader of al-Qaida who was an integral part of the 9/11 attacks. It came as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, escalating tensions with China. Jake Sullivan, assistant to the president and his national security adviser, joins Judy Woodruff from the White House to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Voters in five states headed to the polls Tuesday to pick their nominees in major races. Among them were key congressional primaries in Arizona, Missouri, Michigan and Washington, while voters in Kansas are deciding on the future of abortion policy in their state. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins breaks them down. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Iraq has been reeling from unrest after the powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for a revolution, taunting his Shiite rivals and demanding sweeping changes to the current political system. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from Baghdad. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, Nancy Pelosi begins Asian tour in Singapore amid reports that she plans to make a stop in Taiwan, Texas man tied to a far-right militia sentenced to seven years in federal prison in Jan. 6 probe, thousands of Iranian-backed protesters filled the streets of Baghdad, and President Biden continues isolating after his COVID case rebounded. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain set sail from Odesa for the first time since Russia's invasion more than five months ago. It followed last month's agreement with the United Nations and Turkey to allow shipments through the Black Sea, with the deal aiming to ease a global food shortage. Volodymyr Solohub reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have long been working to pass the PACT Act, a key bill that would expand health care access to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. But what was supposed to be easy passage on a bipartisan measure has turned into political football over spending. Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, who chairs the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After the Supreme Court struck down the national right to abortion access in June, the issue was returned to states, which have since implemented a patchwork of protections, restrictions or total bans. Abortion rights will now be on the ballot in at least five states this year. Ali Rogin reports from Kansas, the first state holding a vote since the end of Roe. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Laura Barrón-López to discuss the latest political news, including the Democrats' race to pass the $740 billion Inflation Reduction Act before the campaign season heats up and how competitive Republican primaries are pitting candidates loyal to former President Trump up against those who voted to impeach him. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, the McKinney Fire in northern California forces thousands to flee their homes, at least seven deaths in Oregon are suspected caused by excessive heat, the death toll from flooding in Kentucky rises to 26, Ukraine's president urges civilians to evacuate Donetsk amid fierce fighting with Russian forces, and NBA legend Bill Russell has died at the age of 88. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, catastrophic flash floods across eastern Kentucky and wider Appalachia have killed at least 25 people, President Biden tests positive for COVID again in a rare rebound case, protestors storm Iraq's parliament for the second time this week, Pope Francis contemplates early retirement due to physical ailments, and New York declares a state of emergency over monkeypox. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
When Marlena Stell suffered a miscarriage last year in Texas, she says she begged her doctor for help but instead was forced to go for weeks with fetal remains inside of her because of strict anti-abortion laws. It's a story that could become more common after Roe v. Wade was overturned. She joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our new wrap Friday, extreme heat in the Pacific Northwest kept temperatures at or above 100 degrees again with extreme condition expected through the weekend, another major inflation gauge is pointing to price hikes for some time to come, Exxon-Mobil and Chevron reported record profits, and shelling in the eastern Donetsk region killed scores of Ukrainian prisoners of war. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the first time, the U.S. government could have the power to negotiate prices for some of the costliest drugs covered under Medicare. The proposed legislation would also help Medicare recipients by imposing penalties against drug manufacturers who raise prices too quickly and removing some copay requirements. Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News joins Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Arizona voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the state's primaries. Leading Republican candidates in some key contests have doubled down on far-right conspiracies denying the results of the 2020 election. Stephanie Sy reports on how these candidates are shaping the race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As Russia weighs a prisoner swap to free detained Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, a third American has been held in a Russian prison for more than a year. Marc Fogel, 61, a teacher who's lived and worked in Russia for nearly a decade was sentenced to 14 years of hard labor by Russian authorities in a case strikingly similar to Griner's. His sister Anne Fogel joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how an apparent Senate deal to address health care costs and climate change revives some of President Biden's legislative agenda, and why the economy is baffling experts as it lurches further into uncharted territory. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Senate Democrats are lauding a deal on a spending package to reduce the deficit, lower health care costs, raise corporate taxes and combat climate change. It's a stunning development after more than a year of negotiations had failed to win the support of West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López and John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News join Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New data out Thursday shows the U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter, raising concerns that the nation might be nearing, if not already in, a recession. The White House pushed back against that idea, pointing to strong job growth in recent months. Gene Sperling, a senior advisor to President Biden and the American Rescue Plan coordinator, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, House Democrats back $280 billion bill to bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry, parts of Appalachia faced flash flooding after days of rain, the Pacific Northwest heat wave persists, Russian said there no agreement yet on a prisoner swap, President Biden spoke with China's president Xi Jinping about Taiwan, and Jet Blue agrees to by Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A deal formed late Thursday among Senate Democrats would bring substantial new money to boost the expansion of renewable energy and provide more incentives for people to buy electric vehicles. But it also expands more fossil fuel development projects. David Roberts, who covers the politics of climate change in his Substack newsletter and podcast called "Volts," joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced an agreement with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on legislation for health care costs, climate change, deficit reduction and more. Also, President Biden left isolation after testing negative for COVID, the WHO urged precautions for monkeypox, and two former Minneapolis police officers were sentenced in George Floyd's death. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. is now offering to trade prisoners with Russia to bring home basketball star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine from Michigan. Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia during the Obama administration, and Jonathan Franks, a crisis management specialist who worked to free a former U.S. Marine from Russia earlier this year, join Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New reports indicate that the Department of Justice is investigating former President Donald Trump's actions as part of its larger criminal probe into the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Pope Francis continues his week-long tour of Canada where he's apologizing for the Catholic Church's role in running residential schools -- very similar to ones across the United States -- that tried to eradicate Native cultures. While the pope's apology was welcomed, Indigenous leaders and former students say it's only the first step toward healing a painful past. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, rising humidity slowed the spread of the Oak Fire burning near Yosemite National Park as a new heat wave scorches the Pacific Northwest, heavy rains inundated the St. Louis area, the Senate is set to pass a $280 billion bill to boost the semiconductor industry, the European Union agreed to ration natural gas this winter, and President Biden's COVID symptoms improve. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the first time since leaving office, former President Trump on Tuesday returned to Washington, D.C. to deliver a keynote policy speech that laid out his agenda for the GOP as he hints at another White House run. It came just hours after former Vice President Mike Pence took center stage nearby. Sarah Longwell, a longtime Republican strategist, joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade, Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been working to pass legislation that upholds protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin, is at the helm of getting her Republican colleagues on board. She joins Judy Woodruff to discuss those efforts. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's plans to travel to Taiwan has created a stir in both Beijing and Washington. Susan Shirk, chair of the 21st Century China Center at UC San Diego and a former member of the Clinton administration, and Daniel Blumenthal, a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former senior director in the Defense Department under George W. Bush, join Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Russia says it will officially withdraw by 2024 from participating in the International Space Station. The country's space chief says Moscow will focus instead on building its own orbiting outpost, spurring concerns. The announcement Tuesday was expected, amid tensions between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, Ukraine will resume exporting grain under an agreement with Russia despite weekend missile attack on the port of Odesa, President Biden's COVID symptoms are almost completely resolved, Pope Francis made a historic apology in Canada for abuse at Indigenous schools, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against major poultry producers, and actor Paul Sorvino died at 83. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's been a year and a half since the military in Myanmar launched a coup, deposed the democratically elected government and restored a dictatorship. And today, an ominous move towards further repression amid countrywide upheaval with the execution by hanging of four pro-democracy activists. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former President Trump's return to the nation's capital this week, just days after the Jan. 6 panel wrapped a summer full of hearings putting him at the center of a conspiracy to subvert the 2020 election results. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As a debate continues in the U.S over reproductive rights, teenage girls in the Republic of Mongolia are fighting for the right not to be subjected to so-called "virginity tests" in schools. The practice was officially banned by the government last year but it continues nevertheless. Stephanie Sy reports in collaboration with the Global Press Journal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is being asked to help solve several major challenges, from a supply chain crisis to a summer of flight delays and cancellations. The former presidential candidate and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, also has the task of overseeing one of the most significant investments in America's infrastructure in more than 50 years. He joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
If tech-industry watchers are right we'll soon be living in the metaverse. Glimpses of the virtual environment are already among us, from virtual concerts and fashion to popular immersive games. While the virtual world could revolutionize work and play, it could also supercharge conspiracy theories and disinformation campaigns. Dot Dot Dot Media CEO Laurie Segall joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, a federal jury convicted former Trump adviser Steve Bannon of contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas from the Jan. 6 panel, President Biden's COVID symptoms are improving, a heat wave continues in parts of the U.S., Sri Lankan troops clear protestors, and Rep. Lee Zeldin is back campaigning for New York governor after being attacked. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol concluded its first round of public hearings Thursday night, with a nearly three-hour presentation centered on a crucial 187 minutes on that day featuring first-hand accounts inside the White House. This as new information showed that some law enforcement feared for their lives. Lisa Desjardins breaks it down. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump's onetime adviser Steve Bannon was convicted Friday for contempt of Congress. It came a day after the Jan. 6 panel focused on Trump's inaction during the Capitol attack. Former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, a Democrat, and former Virginia Rep. Barbara Comstock, a Republican, join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Russia and Ukraine signed agreements Friday that cleared the way for exporting millions of tons of desperately needed Ukrainian grain, as well as securing Russian exports of grain and fertilizers. Ukraine's one of the world's largest exporters of wheat, corn and sunflower oil and halting its supply hurts global food security. UN Undersecretary-General Martin Griffiths joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The House on Thursday passed a bill guaranteeing women the right to buy and use contraceptives without restrictions, though its path in the Senate is unclear. But many advocates say it's time to codify such protections into federal law and give women access to an over-the-counter contraceptive without a prescription. Dr. Jennifer Villavicencio joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Jan. 6 committee concluded its first set of public hearings and President Biden announced executive action on climate change as congressional negotiations fall apart. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news warp Thursday, President Biden gets COVID for the first time, U.S. heat indexes hit triple digits, Italy's prime minister resigned after the ruling coalition fell apart, House passes a bill to protect contraception access, a former Minneapolis police officer is sentenced for his role in George Floyd's death, and a scientific group warns the monarch butterfly is an endangered species. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 committee is holding a prime-time hearing Thursday evening, bringing an end to a summer-long series of testimony highlighting an organized conspiracy that led to the Capitol insurrection. The case they have laid out puts former President Trump at the center of that conspiracy. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 committee on Thursday plans on revealing more about what former President Trump did and did not do during the Capitol insurrection. Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, a member of the committee who is co-leading the presentation during Thursday's hearing, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For a preview on the Jan. 6 hearings Thursday, we turn to two individuals who have been following the proceedings closely. Carol Leonnig, an investigative reporter at The Washington Post, and Jamil Jaffer, a law professor at George Mason University and former associate counsel to President George W. Bush, join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska appealed directly to the Congress for more weapons and financial support, Ukrainian forces used U.S.-supplied rockets to blast a bridge critical to Russia, the UN says Afghanistan has seen some 700 killings since the Taliban seized power, and Sri Lankan lawmakers chose the prime minister to be president despite calls for his ouster. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and 50 years of precedent on abortion rights, Justice Thomas suggested the court should also reconsider other cases like the decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. This spurred the U.S. House to vote Tuesday on protecting marriage equality, while some same-sex couples are turning to lawyers with concerns. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Ten years ago today, a gunman opened fire in a crowded movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, killing 12 and wounding 70 people. At the time, it was one of the worst mass shootings in the country's history, and sparked familiar conversations about gun control and mental health. A decade later that massacre continues to take a daily toll on both individuals and the community. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden this week signed an executive order to improve efforts to free more than 60 U.S. nationals held hostage or who are wrongfully detained abroad. Diane Foley's son was an American journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2012 and killed by ISIS in 2014. She now advocates for the freedom of Americans held abroad with the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, and she joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, Russia targets Ukraine's cities killing scores of civilians, Russian President Putin meets with Iran's leaders amid sanctions, the WHO issued new warnings about super-infectious COVID subvariants, a CDC panel is considering who should receive a COVID vaccine from Novavax, and the House approved federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A CDC report finds overdose deaths rose significantly for people of color from 2019 to 2020. The synthetic opioid fentanyl is largely to blame, combined with a disruption in treatment and prevention programs during the pandemic. Dr. Edwin Chapman, who specializes in treating addiction, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden last week met with the leaders of several Middle East countries accused of human rights violations. It's raising questions about what the U.S. got out of his Middle East trip, and the balance of human rights and pragmatic foreign policy. Nick Schifrin delves into the debate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Three weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, doctors in states with abortion bans have struggled to figure out how to care for patients with high-risk pregnancies, including miscarriages, and are worried about being prosecuted for performing some procedures. Dr. David Hackney, a maternal fetal medicine specialist based in Ohio, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
When the Obama administration withdrew U.S. forces from Iraq in 2011, it declared it was turning the tide of war. But by 2014, the group that calls itself the Islamic State seized territory across Iraq and Syria. Reluctantly, the U.S. went to war again using a new approach. These details are captured in a new book "Degrade and Destroy." Author Michael Gordon joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, Russia continued its campaign of heavy shelling in Ukraine that killed more civilians as Russian President Putin remained defiant over western sanctions, the acting president of Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency that gave him broad power even as protesters demand his resignation, and several large Chinese cities are rolling out new mass COVID testing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
From Indiana to Texas to Florida and many other places, communities, families and individuals are coping today with the aftermath of violence that remains all too routine amid the continuing epidemic of shootings and gun-related deaths in America. Amna Nawaz reports on the latest gun violence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Texas House committee investigating the Uvalde elementary school massacre released a 77-page report Sunday detailing "egregiously poor decision making" by law enforcement. The report found 376 officers responded that day, representing 20 different agencies. But there was a lack of effective incident command. Austin American-Statesman reporter Tony Plohetski joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Steve Bannon is the first member of former President Trump's inner circle to go on trial for defying a Jan. 6 committee subpoena. Jury selection moved slowly on Monday, with Bannon's attorney questioning potential jurors about the committee's public hearings. Devlin Barrett, who covers the Justice Department for The Washington Post, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 panel recently presented new evidence on how former President Trump stoked violence leading up to the Capitol insurrection. But the escalation and normalization of violent rhetoric has extended beyond Trump, becoming a dangerous feature of Republican campaigns and party messaging. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the death toll rose to 53 in San Antonio, Texas, after migrants were found in an abandoned truck, the Supreme Court allows an Army veteran to sue Texas over claim that burn pits in Iraq cost him his job, Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson prepares to be sworn in and the last Medal of Honor recipient from Word War II died. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization's 30 leaders on Wednesday officially invited Finland and Sweden to become members, and released a new strategic vision that called Russia the alliance's most significant threat. Meanwhile, the U.S. announced it would deploy thousands of additional troops to Europe. Nick Schifrin reports from Madrid, where the annual NATO summit is being held. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week's remarkable testimony from White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson painted an incriminating picture of former President Trump's actions around the Capitol insurrection, raising key questions about possible criminal charges and other consequences for Trump and his inner circle. Attorney and former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the legal implications. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden promised to do everything in his power to protect abortion access after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In the days since that historic ruling, pressure from Democrats in Congress and outside advocates is mounting on Biden to take executive action on the issue, as some states move to restrict and ban the procedure. Laura Barrón-López joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 panel met Tuesday for a quickly scheduled hearing, its sixth this month, to present new and "urgent" evidence about what former President Trump knew before, during and after the Capitol insurrection. The hearing included the testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-López join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
During the Jan. 6 committee hearing Tuesday, Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows presented the most compelling and detailed account yet of the actions of the former President Trump's inner circle. Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the "Will Be Wild" podcast, and Jamil Jaffer, a law professor at George Mason University, join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, primary elections are being held in six states with several marquee races including in Colorado and New York, rescuers in Ukraine searched for survivors in the ruins of a burned-out shopping mall hit by Russian missiles, the UN says 300,000 civilians were killed in the first decade of Syria's civil war, and Ghislaine Maxwell is sentenced to 20 years in prison. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. and Mexican governments are investigating the deadliest human smuggling case in modern U.S. history. At least 51 people died after they were trapped in a sweltering tractor-trailer abandoned on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, policy director of the American Immigration Council, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss the context in which these migrant deaths occurred. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the days since the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, one state after another has outlawed abortion. Illinois is one of the few states in the middle of the country where people can legally access abortion care. In a report co-produced with the PBS NewsHour, Kaiser Health News correspondent Sarah Varney went to Illinois to see what's happening there. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Historic news from the NATO meeting in Spain took place on Tuesday when Turkey removed its opposition to Sweden and Finland joining the alliance. The Scandinavian nations sought membership after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and a deal has now been struck. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff from Madrid, where a NATO summit begins this week. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As NATO's annual summit begins in Madrid this week amid the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the focus of member countries will be on historic shifts in European defenses. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has set off a frenzy of responses across the country. From anger and protest by some to celebration by others, the effects of this decision are reverberating throughout all corners of America, especially at the state level. Our latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll shows how Americans are reacting. Lisa Desjardins walks us through the numbers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Louisiana is one of the states with a trigger law where the ban on performing abortions went into effect on Friday. A state judge on Monday granted a request from the Hope Medical group for women in Shreveport, one of the state's three abortion providers, to block the law for now. Kathaleen Pittman, Hope Medical Group's clinical administrator, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Leaders of the G-7 announced new measures Monday to try and punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The steps are designed to target Russia's economy and military long term. But in the meantime, Russia's total war in Ukraine marches violently on. Alina Polyakova, president of the Center for European Policy Analysis, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and and Annie Linskey of The Washington Post join Laura Barrón-López to discuss the latest political news, including what the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for November's election, President Biden's meeting with G-7 nations and support for Ukraine, primary races and testimony from Jan. 6 committee hearings. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
WNBA star Brittney Griner appeared in a Russian court Monday and had her detention extended six months, while the court also set a trial date for July 1. Russia accuses her of cannabis oil possession, but the U.S. says she is "wrongfully detained." Sarah Kate Ellis, president of GLAAD, an advocacy organization countering LGBTQ discrimination, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss efforts to free Griner. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Democrats on Capitol Hill are urging President Biden to take immediate action to protect abortion rights following the Supreme Court decision. It also comes after Justice Clarence Thomas said in his concurring opinion the court should reconsider other precedents such as same-sex marriage. Kenji Yoshino, a professor of constitutional law at the NYU Law School, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After the Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade, Americans seeking reproductive health care are facing profound logistical, legal and medical obstacles. Women's health clinics in several states are already canceling appointments overs fears of violating state laws that now restrict or ban abortion. Dr. Jamila Perritt, president of Physicians for Reproductive Health, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As conservatives across the country celebrate the Supreme Court's decision to end the nationwide right to abortion, Democratic leaders are quickly moving to make sure they ensure access to reproductive care where state laws and politics allow it. Geoff Bennett speaks with California Attorney General Rob Bonta about his state's plan to preserve abortion access. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, President Biden signed bipartisan gun legislation marking the most extensive move toward gun control in years. A federal court blocked the FDA from banning sales of Juul electronic cigarettes, which the agency says are marketed to promote smoking among young people. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Today saw a tectonic shift on abortion rights. The U.S. Supreme Court remade the legal landscape, throwing out the precedent laid down 50 years ago in Roe v. Wade. John Yang explores the decision, the praise, the protest and how the day unfolded in Washington and around the nation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn abortion law in the U.S. rocked the nation, but the court's conservative majority wasn't unanimous. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal explains how Chief Justice Roberts responded to the decision and how the liberal dissent argues against creating a patchwork of laws across the nation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An estimated 26 states are certain or likely to ban abortion following the Supreme Court's ruling. What's next in the legal battle over abortion? Mary Ziegler, law professor at the University of California and author of "Dollars for Life: The Anti Abortion Movement and the Fall of the Republican Establishment," joins John Yang to discuss the future of abortion laws. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After celebrating a victory in the Supreme Court, activists will work in every state to further restrict access to abortion according to Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. Dannenfelser spoke with Judy Woodruff about public support for banning abortion and how states should support women and children in post-Roe America. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
No one gets to stay neutral in this moment, Alexis McGill Johnson President of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund says in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Johnson says pro-choice advocates are mobilizing to fight the "extremism" behind nationwide efforts to ban abortion. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Michael Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right to Life, has been working toward the goal of overturning Roe v. Wade for more than a decade. On the day when federal protections for abortion have been overturned, he joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the need for a robust social safety net in his state, where an injunction was just lifted on its six-week ban. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As abortion is banned in many parts of the U.S., it is "unconscionable" to ask states' pandemic-strapped health care systems to absorb more patients, said Kelly Davis, executive director of New Voices for Reproductive Justice. Davis joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the realities and growing burdens facing many women who seek abortions, and why it's not so simple as vowing to increase support. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, the House of Representatives gave final approval to a $15 billion gun violence bill, the first of its kind in nearly three decades. The measure curbs gun sales to people convicted of domestic violence, and helps fund state laws to take guns away from people who are deemed dangerous. Also, Ukrainian forces conceded control of the city of Sievierodonetsk to Russia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Post opinion columnist Michael Gerson join Judy Woodruff to discuss what the Supreme Court's decision to overturn abortion rights means to the nation in a moment of great political and cultural discord. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. Supreme Court today struck down a New York handgun law, expanding the constitutional right to carry a gun outside the home. The ruling has far-reaching implications across the country, and comes as recent mass shootings have renewed the debate over gun safety measures. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While Thursday's Supreme Court ruling on gun restrictions is expected to affect laws in only seven states and Washington, D.C., those states are home to nearly 90 million people, or more than a quarter of the population. Three other states have similar laws but the court's majority said they won't be affected. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the impact. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In its fifth public hearing, the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack detailed its findings of how former President Trump pressured the Department of Justice to overturn the 2020 election results. NewsHour's Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-López join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Three top Justice Department officials on Thursday recounted how former President Trump wanted the department to undermine the 2020 election. Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the "Will Be Wild" podcast and a frequent NPR contributor, and attorney Michael Zeldin, host of the "That Said With Michael Zeldin" podcast who previously served in the Justice Department, join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, rescuers searched for survivors after Afghanistan's worst earthquake in 20 years, Russian forces gained more ground in eastern Ukraine, EU leaders designated Ukraine and Moldova as candidates to join the bloc, former COVID coordinator said former President Trump underplayed the pandemic, and a Florida judge approved $1 billion settlement in a deadly condo collapse. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It was 50 years ago on Thursday that Title IX became law and forever changed the landscape of education and athletics. Its impact has been enormous but parts of it are subjects of debate, including sexual assault claims on campus and the rights of transgender students. Amna Nawaz reports on the legacy of the landmark legislation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed new rules for how schools must treat sex discrimination under Title IX. If approved, the regulations would reverse Trump-era rules that limited the scope of sexual assault investigations on campuses. The Washington Post's Moriah Balingit joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the administration's proposal to level the playing field. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden is calling on Congress to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax. The president told reporters at an event Wednesday that he knows the proposal isn't a permanent solution to rising prices at the pump. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López has been reporting on the plan, and joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Congress appears poised to deliver the biggest overhaul to the nation's gun laws in nearly three decades. It's a development few observers believed possible, even as mass shootings like those in Buffalo and Uvalde shook the country. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to explain what's in the bill, what's not, and where this proposal goes from here. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock gained national attention in January 2020 when he won a high-profile Senate runoff race. But before that, he was best known as a senior pastor at Atlanta's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. He is running for reelection this year. His new book "A Way Out of No Way" looks at his personal and professional career. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday held its fourth public hearing on the U.S. Capitol insurrection, focusing on the pressure former President Trump exerted on state legislators and state and local election officials to throw out the 2020 election results. NewsHour correspondents Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-López join Judy Woodruff to discuss what we learned. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After former President Trump's false claims about fraudulent 2020 election results, local and state elections officials continue to face unprecedented pressures ahead of this year's midterms, including wide-scale threats. New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Tolouse Oliver, a Democrat, and former Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson, a Republican, join Judy Woodruff to discuss the challenges. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, Multiple states are holding primary and runoff elections including Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas and Virginia. Also, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland met with Ukraine's prosecutor general, historic monsoon floods submerged more of Bangladesh, floods in China displaced tens of thousands of people, and railway workers in Britain staged the largest strike in decades. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In light of the leaked Supreme Court opinion that would reverse the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, the country faces the prospect of a future where abortion will no longer be legal nationwide. Amna Nawaz spoke to women who remember what life was like for them before Roe. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For the first time in its history, Colombia has elected a leftist president. Gustavo Petro is a former guerrilla who became mayor of Bogota and then a senator. He defeated right-wing populist Rodolfo Hernández. As Nick Schifrin reports, his election overturns the center-right political establishment that has long run Colombia, and it could usher in a dramatic change with its U.S. relationship. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including how Republican midterm campaigns are ramping up their rhetoric to appeal to the base amid a fight over the party's vision. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Mark Shields, a syndicated columnist and commentator, was a fixture on the NewsHour for 33 years, providing insights into our nation's politics each Friday night before his retirement in December 2020. He died on Saturday at the age of 85. His daughter Amy Doyle, and his longtime sparring partner, New York Times columnist David Brooks, join Judy Woodruff to remember his life and legacy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, an ethnic mass killing in Ethiopia has claimed the lives of more than 200 Amhara people, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects an economic slowdown but not necessarily a recession, voters in Colombia head to the polls in presidential runoff, Yellowstone National Park will partly reopen after flooding, and world swimming adopted new rules for transgender athletes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the first COVID-19 vaccines for children under age 5, the Federal Reserve doubled down on its pledge to curb soaring inflation, former Trump adviser Peter Navarro pleaded not guilty to contempt of Congress, and the British government approved the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S on spying charges. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The European Union's executive arm on Friday recommended putting Ukraine on a path to membership. This comes as the U.S. and Europe pledged earlier this week to support Ukraine militarily. Jeremy Shapiro, research director of the European Council on Foreign Relations who was on the State Department's policy planning staff during the Obama administration, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Post opinion columnist Michael Gerson join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including new revelations after the third public hearing on the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and a framework for gun regulations is beginning to splinter as senators try to turn broad agreements into law. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 committee held its third public hearing Thursday afternoon. The focus was on the role of former Vice President Mike Pence during the counting of the Electoral College votes, and public and private efforts led by former President Trump and his allies to pressure Pence to throw out the results. NewsHour's Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-López join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Thursday spelled out how former President Trump repeatedly pushed Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election. Rep. Adam Schiff of California, who is one of seven Democrats on the committee investigating the insurrection, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 committee heard a third day of testimony Thursday as it sought to link former President Trump to the Capitol attack and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Garrett Graff, author of "Watergate: A New History," and Ned Foley, who directs Ohio State University's election law program, join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania visited Kyiv and pledged to back Ukraine's bid to join the European Union, the World Health Organization reports COVID deaths are rising around the globe, the Senate voted to expand benefits for military veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, and women's pro basketball legend Sue Bird will retire after this season. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Last month, a leaked draft opinion showed that the Supreme Court may soon overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that provided a right to abortion across the country. That decision is not yet final, but as special correspondent Cat Wise reports, the work by abortion-rights opponents to arrive at this moment has been decades in the making. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday ramped up its efforts to fight inflation with a notable interest rate hike. Officials voted to raise rates by three-quarters of a point, a jump higher than expected just a week ago. Fed chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the ongoing rate hikes might slow growth later this year, as the Fed projected unemployment would rise to 4 percent by 2024. Paul Solman reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, a white man accused of shooting 10 Black victims in Buffalo will face federal hate crimes, President Biden pushed oil companies to produce more gasoline, Michigan police officer charged with murdering Patrick Lyoya was fired, federal jury indicts man accused of plotting to murder Justice Kavanaugh, and the U.S. will send a $1 billion military package to Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Nearly half of the country has now chosen party nominees for November's midterm elections. Tuesday's primaries, from South Carolina to Nevada, made clear that for many Republicans, loyalty to former President Trump is still the key to success. The Washington Post's Annie Linskey joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Capitol Hill have agreed on a framework to reform the Electoral Count Act. It governs the way Congress counts and certifies Electoral College votes during the presidential election, and it has become the subject of scrutiny after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to explain. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Atlantic hurricane season started June 1, but people in southeast Louisiana are still recovering after being hit last year by one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in the state. Communities correspondent Roby Chavez went back to visit the rural, coastal areas where Hurricane Ida's 150 mile-per-hour winds left behind a housing crisis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The challenges for U.S. foreign policy at this fraught moment in history are many, from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and energy production and human rights in the Middle East to competition with China and Iran's nuclear program. All of those issues are being tackled by America's top diplomat at the State Department. Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Judy Woodruff to discuss in more detail. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Teachers from around the country told our team of producers they have long been frustrated with the larger public response to shootings and school safety and many have been particularly angry about the way this has long played out in Washington and state capitals. Tragically, the shooting in Uvalde reinforced and exacerbated many of these concerns. Here's what some of them had to say. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
If Congress approves a bipartisan agreement on guns and school safety, it would provide new resources to try and prevent shootings like the massacre in Uvalde. That would likely mean new money for mental health care, violence prevention and training for educators. But many educators want to see more action. Becky Pringle, National Education Association president, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The House select committee's investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection is one of the highest-profile investigations of its kind since the commission on the 9/11 attacks nearly 20 years ago. That bipartisan group worked for almost two years, holding public hearings before releasing its findings. It was chaired by former New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean, who joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
There have been several recent incidents where far-right, white supremacist groups have targeted LGBTQ people, including last weekend at a pride event in Idaho and a during a drag story hour at a library in California. J.M. Berger, a writer and researcher who focuses on extremist ideologies and has written four books on the topic, joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For nearly a year, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has worked mostly behind closed doors, gathering more than 140,000 documents and talking to more than 1,000 witnesses. On Monday, the committee shared new details from some of former President Trump's inner circle about the spread of the false narrative that the 2020 election was stolen. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the second day of Jan. 6 committee hearings complete, we get two perspectives on the day's events. Ben Ginsberg, one of Monday's witnesses and a longtime Republican elections attorney who has worked with the RNC and multiple presidential campaigns, and Cynthia Miller-Idriss, who runs American University's Polarization and Extremism Research Innovation Lab, join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, 31 members of a white supremacist group are free on bail in Idaho after being charged for planning violent disruptions at an LGBTQ event, senior officials in Iraq try to form a government after more than 70 lawmakers resigned, an Iraqi man held at Guantanamo Bay pleaded guilty to war crimes, and China struggles with new COVID outbreaks. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, thousands of people in cities across the U.S. gathered for "March for Our Lives" rallies to demand action on gun control, President Biden visits New Mexico as firefighters battle wildfires and a heatwave hits the Southwest, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline tops $5 a gallon, and the maker of the popular Sriracha hot-sauce suspends production. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 committee will hold its next public hearing on Monday morning. And while the panel's focus is on former President Trump and his closest allies, future witnesses are expected to draw a link between the Trump White House and extremist groups. Hakeem Jefferson, a political scientist at Stanford University, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The intersection of sports and geopolitics continued to play out Saturday during the first-ever LIV Golf series in London. The new competition is backed by the Saudi government and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman amid heavy criticisms of the country's human rights record and the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. USA Today's Christine Brennan joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New inflation numbers out Friday show the nation's economic pain has not peaked, and is still getting worse. The U.S. Labor Department reports consumer prices rose 8.6 percent in May from a year ago, marking the biggest increase in more than 40 years going back to December 1981. Michelle Singletary, a personal finance columnist for The Washington Post, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the impact. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, the Biden administration says overseas travelers to the U.S. will no longer have to test negative for COVID-19 within a day before they fly after the CDC determined the requirement is no longer necessary, the U.S. and other Western Hemisphere nations announced principles for handling migrants and refugees at the Summit of the Americas, and fighting raged in east Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 congressional committee is set to lay out its evidence in detail starting Monday after a dramatic opening night. In primetime Thursday, the panel accused then-President Trump of an attempted coup. In turn, the former president went online today to deny he urged supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Opposition to the select committee is nearly unanimous from House Republicans, who've attacked the work as illegitimate and politically motivated. Indiana Rep. Jim Banks was House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's pick to serve as ranking member on the committee, but Speaker Pelosi blocked his appointment. Banks, one of the most vocal critics of the Jan. 6 panel, joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is unveiling the first details of its findings in a prime-time televised hearing. It is the culmination of nearly a year of investigation into the events on and before Jan. 6, as former President Donald Trump worked to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff with a preview. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
While House Democrats plan to shed new light on the events of Jan. 6 during the public hearings, much is already known about what happened that day, thanks to thousands of videos and firsthand accounts of people who were there, including some of our own reporters and producers. Amna Nawaz takes a look back at that historic and deadly day. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the Jan. 6 committee begins public hearings, we get two perspectives on what happened during the Capitol attack and the days leading up to it. Donell Harvin, former head of Homeland Security and Intelligence for the District of Columbia and senior policy researcher at the Rand Corporation, and Andrea Bernstein, journalist and co-host of the 'Will Be Wild' podcast, join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, a Grand Rapids, Michigan, policeman faces trial for second-degree murder for killing a Black man during a traffic stop, a GOP candidate for Michigan governor was arrested for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the House debates a bill to provide security for families of Supreme Court justices, and Ukraine forces claim gains in the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Leaders from across the Western Hemisphere are in Los Angeles this week for the Summit of the Americas. President Biden on Wednesday unveiled a new economic plan to respond to the region's most pressing challenges, but that has been overshadowed by disagreements. Former Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhán and former U.S. Ambassador to Panama John Feeley join John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As negotiations on gun legislation continued on Capitol Hill, lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee heard wrenching testimony from those affected by recent mass shootings. Democrats on the committee cited these witnesses as motivation to push for stricter gun laws. But Republicans cautioned against any laws that would impact law-abiding gun owners. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The number of schools that have now dealt with a shooting or a mass shooting keeps growing. And because of that there's a group of school principals known as the Principal Recovery Network. They have dealt with these events and help other schools after tragedies. One member is George Roberts, who was the principal at a Maryland school during a 2012 shooting. He joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
There were intense and expensive contests up and down the ballot and across the country in Tuesday's primary elections as voters hit the polls in seven states. But the recall of a progressive district attorney in San Francisco is now drawing the most attention. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Marisa Lagos of KQED in San Francisco join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Next week is the 50th anniversary of the break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, an event that would bring down a U.S. president. The reporters at the heart of uncovering the Watergate scandal have reissued their book "All the President's Men" with a new forward drawing parallels to former President Trump. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told the Senate Finance Committee inflation will remain high, the Department of Homeland Security warns of potential new threats from domestic extremists, the World Bank lowered its economic outlook, Russia says it now controls most of Ukraine's Luhansk province, and an FDA advisory committee recommended approving Novavax's COVID vaccine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
U.S. senators raced on Tuesday to craft a bipartisan deal on gun law reform, aiming to reach an agreement by the end of the week. This comes as pressure is building on Congress to act on gun violence. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss potential legislation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. Supreme Court is soon expected to issue what could be a momentous decision upending abortion rights. Last month, a leaked draft revealed the conservative justices were preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion regulation to the states. NewsHour's Adam Kemp in Oklahoma City, Gabrielle Hays in St. Louis and Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado in Fresno join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys group was charged with seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 investigation, Russian forces continued their campaign to break through Ukrainian lines, gunmen in Nigeria who killed at least 50 people have escaped, the U.S. and South Korea tested ballistic missiles, and former Washington Week In Review host Ken Bode died at 83. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Gun violence ripped through multiple communities last weekend, with dozens killed or injured in shootings nationwide. A growing number of health care providers say gun violence is a public health issue. Dr. Joseph Sakran, a trauma surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore who survived a life-threatening gunshot wound as a teenager, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It is primary election day Tuesday in seven states and rising crime is a top issue for many voters. That is especially true in a recall race for San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, whose election three years ago brought hopes of criminal justice reform. Instead, his tenure has been tested by a spike in violent crime. KQED politics editor Scott Shafer joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including a potential bipartisan compromise on guns and the Jan. 6 select committee's first televised hearing to present its findings on the Capitol insurrection. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, Russian missiles targeted Ukraine's capital of Kyiv for the first time in weeks, at least eight weekend shootings with multiple deaths and injuries took place in the U.S, an attack on a Catholic church in Nigeria left dozens dead, North Korea conducted missile tests, 49 people died in a Bangladesh fire, and Queen Elizabeth II made an appearance at her Platinum Jubilee. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol attack plans to present unseen documents and provide new witness testimony this Thursday about the insurrection. The committee has interviewed dozens of witnesses behind closed doors during the last year. Hugo Lowell, congressional reporter for The Guardian, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After the racist rampage that killed 10 Black people in Buffalo last month, the shooter admitted he had been radicalized online. As young people spend more time in virtual networks, parents and guardians are looking for ways to keep them safe. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, director of research at American University's Polarization and Extremism Research Innovation Lab, joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, the Justice Department will not charge two of President Trump's former aides, Mark Meadows and adviser Dan Scavino, with contempt of Congress. Also, a Michigan baby formula plant is restarting production, students and staff of Uvalde's Robb Elementary School will be moved to other campuses, and a Tropical Cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico made landfall over south Florida. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the nation mourns the lives lost in Uvalde, Buffalo and Tulsa, Americans are also dealing with gun violence that does not make national news. Since Friday, there have been shootings with multiple people wounded or killed in Arizona, Virginia and Houston, Texas. Joshua Horwitz, co-director of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions at Johns Hopkins University, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's clear that the realities many Americans face are vastly different from some of the economic indicators on paper. The burden of record-high inflation has continued to push the limits for people across the country. We hear from people who have been grappling with a higher cost of living, and Geoff Bennett speaks with NPR business correspondent David Gura about the health of the U.S. economy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, a federal grand jury indicted former Trump adviser Peter Navarro for contempt of Congress, the school police commander in Uvalde, Texas, reportedly did not have a radio following the mass shooting, a congressional committee will hear from parents and survivors of shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo, and the Florida peninsula is under a tropical storm warning. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The May jobs reports showed U.S. employment is still going strong despite higher prices and interest rates. Employers added a net 390,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate remained steady at 3.6 percent. Betsey Stevenson, a public policy and economics professor at the University of Michigan and the former chief economist for the Department of Labor, joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Gun violence and the lasting impacts of mass shootings in the U.S. have consumed much of the nation in recent weeks, after the massacres in New York, Texas, Oklahoma, and elsewhere. The New York Times' Elizabeth Williamson, author of "Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle For Truth," joins Amna Nawaz to discuss how these attacks affect communities for years afterward. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tragically, school shootings have become all too common in America. While the attack at a Uvalde elementary school is the deadliest in nearly a decade, it's also the 27th school shooting this year alone. Our national network of young reporters who are part of our Student Reporting Labs asked their fellow students what adults should know about growing up in this era of gun violence in schools. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's plea for "common sense" gun reform amid a spate of mass shootings and the potential for legislation on Capitol Hill to address the issue. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden addressed the nation Thursday, urging Congress to take action on gun violence. It was his second national address in 10 days after mass shootings in New York, Texas, Oklahoma and beyond. He called for banning high-capacity magazines and assault weapons, among other measures. The Washington Post's Leigh Ann Caldwell and NewsHour's William Brangham join Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden is speaking to the nation in primetime Thursday urging Congress to address mass shootings that have traumatized communities across the U.S., including in New York, Texas and Oklahoma. A shooting in Tulsa Wednesday left at least four people dead. It was the 233rd mass shooting in the country this year. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It has been just over a week since the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, but families and community members are just beginning to navigate their grief. Counselors and mental health services are helping the community cope with the trauma and loss. Dr. Martha Livingston, CEO and clinical director of the San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center, joins Amna Nawaz to talk about her work in Uvalde. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New gun regulations may be more likely to emerge out of state houses than in Washington. Nineteen states have now enacted extreme risk prevention orders, known as red flag laws, that allow guns to be temporarily seized if someone is deemed a risk to themselves or others. Attorney Cole Wist, who tried to introduce law during his time as a Colorado state senator, joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the nation mourns the victims of mass shootings in Tulsa, Uvalde and Buffalo, President Biden is addressing the nation Thursday and urging Congress to pass "common sense" gun laws. This as the House Judiciary Committee reviewed a slate of proposals including raising the age to buy weapons and incentivizing red flag laws. The Washington Post's Leigh Ann Caldwell joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week the Biden administration authorized another $700 million in military aid for Ukraine as its war to fend off Russia's invasion grinds into its fourth month. The U.S. has helped bring together NATO in ways not seen in recent years to support Ukraine militarily, but some cracks are starting to show. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, a grand jury in Buffalo formally charged a white 18-year-old suspect for the massacre of 10 Black people at a supermarket, Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as chief operating officer for Meta, Shanghai residents celebrated the end of a COVID lockdown, President Biden held a roundtable with baby formula makers and Adm. Linda Fagan became Commandant of the Coast Guard. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In Uvalde, it will take two full weeks for the community to hold funerals for the 21 lives lost in the school shooting. But even as the grieving continues the community is awaiting reports about the law enforcement response amid serious divides about the need for more action on gun safety and gun laws. Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Canada unveiled legislation this week that would freeze new handgun purchases and create a mandatory buyback program for semi-automatic rifles. The announcement coincided with the funerals for 19 victims of the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, but it was years in the making. Nick Schifrin reports on how other nations responded to their own mass shootings. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Biden administration unveiled a new $700 million package of weapons for Ukraine, including the most advanced rockets yet to be used in that country's conflict with Russia. The high mobility artillery rocket system, or HIMARS, that the U.S. is sending can hit targets 45 miles away. Amanda Sloat, director for Europe at the National Security Council, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. and Germany on Tuesday moved to send advanced weapons to Ukraine to blunt a Russian offensive in the east. Steven Simon, who worked on the National Security Council staff during the Clinton and Obama administrations and a fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology joins Nick Schifrin to discuss the transfer of arms and the importance of diplomacy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The lie that former President Trump won the 2020 election has played out again and again in Republican primaries for statewide office. Now, reporting by POLITICO details GOP efforts on the local level to challenge and potentially overturn elections. Rick Hasen, a law professor at the University of California, Irvine and the author of "Cheap Speech" joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked Texas from enforcing a new law that would prevent social media platforms from banning users based on their viewpoint. The law is part of the Republican battle over what they say is censorship of conservative and religious views. Carl Szabo of NetChoice and Adam Candeub, a Michigan State University professor, join John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Coral reefs around the world are in growing danger due to rising temperatures connected with climate change. But in Florida and the Caribbean, marine biologists are racing to fight a new deadly threat. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, funerals have begun in Uvalde, Texas, one week after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school. Two 10-year-old victims were remembered in the first of 11 services this week. Also, authorities in Iran cut off internet access to silence public anger over a deadly tower collapse, and Eurozone inflation hit a record 8.1 percent annual rate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden called in the head of the Federal Reserve Tuesday to talk about the worst inflation in 40 years. But he pledged to respect the central bank's independence. The president met with Jerome Powell, who recently won senate confirmation to a second term as chair of the Fed. Brian Deese, director of the White House National Economic Council, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A jury on Tuesday acquitted attorney Michael Sussman on the charge of lying to the FBI, the first case brought to trial by special counsel John Durham, who was appointed during the Trump administration. Former President Trump hoped the probe would uncover illegal behavior by officials who investigated his alleged links to Russia. NPR's Carrie Johnson joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it is launching an investigation of the law enforcement response to the Uvalde shooting. Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security and author "The Devil Never Sleeps," joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Nearly a week has passed since the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers were murdered. The Justice Department said Sunday it will investigate law enforcement's response to the massacre as questions and frustration mount. Tony Plohetski, a reporter with the Austin American-Statesman who has been on the ground reporting in Uvalde, joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, Washington's familiar debate over guns, and former President Trump's influence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Gen. Dwight Eisenhower's prepared remarks if D-Day failed, and warnings President John F. Kennedy would have issued in Dallas had he not been assassinated are among many potential addresses examined in a new book, "Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches that would have Rewritten History." Amna Nawaz spoke with author Jeff Nussbaum, President Biden's former senior speech writer, to learn more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Texas to pay their respects and console a community in mourning, the Justice Department will conduct an independent review of law enforcement's response to the Uvalde mass shooting, President Zelenskyy visited the city of Kharkiv, and two more mass shooting took place in Tennessee and Oklahoma. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Sunday was the final day of The National Rifle Association's annual conference in Houston, Texas. The gathering began on Friday just days after the massacre in Uvalde -- the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. NPR Investigative Correspondent Tim Mak, who reported on the convention, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the NRA's influence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Gun policy continues to be a challenging issue to tackle, even though polling shows Americans of all stripes want something to be done about gun violence and mass shootings. One former gun lobbyist says bridging the divide has much to do with how we talk about gun reform. Richard Feldman, of the Independent Firearm Owners Association and a former NRA lobbyist, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Following the massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Golden State Warriors NBA coach Steve Kerr used a playoffs press conference this week to speak out about gun violence in America. Kelly Corrigan, host of PBS' "Tell Me More," sat down with Kerr to talk about what's behind his passion for this issue and what he thinks political leaders should be doing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Days after the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, devastated families continue to demand answers, after officials admit they did not act quickly enough. Brian Higgins, a professor of disaster management at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a former SWAT team commander and police chief in New Jersey, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Vice President Kamala Harris and the second gentleman joined mourners in Buffalo as 86-year-old Ruth Whitfield, the final victim of a racist attack two weeks ago, was laid to rest. Also, a church charity event in Nigeria ended tragically after a stampede left at least 30 people dead, and at least 15 people were killed in southern China amid torrential rains and flooding. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Thousands of people have been killed by guns in the U.S. so far this year and there have been 216 mass shootings, including in Buffalo and Uvalde. Calls for new gun safety laws often follow these tragedies, but Washington has a long history of failed attempts at such legislation. Reporter Heidi Przybyla, who has for years covered the gun reform debate on Capitol Hill, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Nearly 10 years after her daughter Jessi was killed in an Aurora, Colorado movie theater, Sandy Phillips is visiting yet another mass shooting site. Since her daughter and 11 others were killed in July 2012, Phillips has traveled the country advocating for gun reforms and helping other families of mass shooting victims cope. Amna Nawaz spoke with Phillips near Uvalde's town square. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Friday was supposed to be the first day of summer break for students in Uvalde, Texas. Instead the community is still reeling from the shooting that left 19 children and two school teachers dead. Days after the attack, new details are emerging about the law enforcement response and the terror inside classrooms at Robb Elementary School. Amna Nawaz reports from Uvalde. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Law enforcement in Uvalde, Texas is facing the ire of a grieving community as officers there admitted Friday that key decisions made during the time of the elementary school shooting were wrong. Fred Fletcher, retired Chattanooga police chief and former police commander in Austin, Texas, joins Williams Brangham to help us better understand some of the policing protocols used in school shootings. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will spend another month in pre-trial detention in Russia, South Korea offers medical supplies to North Korea for an apparent COVID outbreak, Israeli police charged and beat mourners before an Al Jazeera reporter's funeral, and Elon Musk is delaying his plan to buy Twitter for $44 billion dollars. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
David Gergen is known to many PBS NewsHour NewsHour viewers as a long time commentator on the program. But he is perhaps best known for his role serving as an adviser to four American presidents, Republicans and Democrats alike. Judy Woodruff spoke to Gergen this week about his new book, "Hearts Touched With Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Post columnist Gary Abernathy join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the U.S. marks a million deaths from COVID-19, Congress reached an impasse on pandemic funding, and the Jan. 6 committee issued subpoenas for five Republican lawmakers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the U.S. marking the tragic milestone of 1 million lives lost from COVID-19, we wanted to pause to acknowledge this immense, collective loss and remember just some of the Americans who have perished from the virus since the pandemic began. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, the Jan. 6 committee in Congress subpoenaed House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other Republicans, North Korea acknowledged its first COVID outbreak, Palestinians mourn journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who was shot dead during an Israeli raid in the West Bank, and astronomers captured the first image of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Finland announced Thursday it would end its decades-long neutral status and seek to join NATO. A formal declaration will be made Sunday, while Sweden is expected to follow suit next week. Both nations have resisted joining NATO but were spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine to change course. Eric Edelman, U.S. ambassador to Finland during the Clinton administration, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As we approach the tragic milestone of 1 million deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. we wanted to bring you reflections from some of the people we've met over the past two years of this pandemic. A paramedic, a nurse, a single mom, a sister, a daughter, a student -- all facing their own challenges and carrying their own hopes for what comes next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Nearly 250 years ago, America's founders declared that everyone has "unalienable rights." What those rights are has been debated ever since. As the Supreme Court weighs the future of abortion rights the nation's divide has come into sharper focus, as growing political polarization plays out in the midterms. University of Virginia politics professor Sidney Milkis joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Labor Department's April consumer price report shows a slight drop in inflation increases amid 40-year highs, Hong Kong police arrested a Catholic cardinal for endangering China's national security, the Great Barrier Reef suffered its fourth mass-bleaching event in seven years and candidates backed by former President Trump had mixed results in Tuesday's primaries. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked efforts on Wednesday to enshrine abortion rights into federal law. Democrats fell well short of the 60 votes needed to break a filibuster on codifying abortion access, with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin joining all Republicans in voting against the Women's Health Protection Act. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff from the U.S. Capitol with more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the death toll from the coronavirus nears 1 million Americans, we've been exploring why the u.S. Suffered such a terrible loss, especially when compared to other nations similar to us. While there are many reasons for this, one of them is that many Americans have not wanted to be vaccinated. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, President Biden defended his economic policies in the face of the worst inflation in 40 years and said his proposal for taxing billionaires could bring down rising costs. Also, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen argued abortion rights are key to economic health, the rate of U.S. gun killings jumped 35 percent in 2020, and South Korea's new president takes office. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The leaked Supreme Court draft opinion shows justices appear poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, which would result in the biggest change to abortion rights since the 1992 case Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which reaffirmed the right to an abortion with restrictions. Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Ernest Preate, who argued that case and asked the court to overturn Roe, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
During the 18 months Mark Esper served as secretary of defense, he often clashed with President Trump, who wanted to use the military in ways Esper thought were inappropriate. Trump fired Esper in November 2020, a few days after Trump lost the election. Esper sat down with Judy Woodruff to discuss his experiences, which he details in a new book, "A Sacred Oath." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A leaked early draft of a coming Supreme Court decision suggests Roe v. Wade could be struck down. The landmark decision established the constitutional right to abortion and the last major challenge to it came in a 1992 case called Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey. Kathryn Kolbert, an attorney who argued that case for Planned Parenthood, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including how government at the state and federal levels are reacting after the Supreme Court leak on Roe and Democrats change their focus on the midterm elections. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Canceling at least $10,000 of student loan debt per person was a campaign pledge that helped President Biden get elected. Now, the Biden administration is planning to move ahead on this through executive action. While the proposal is not finalized, plans for relief are tied to income. NPR's education correspondent Cory Turner joins Geoff Bennett to discuss who would benefit. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week brings the first big test in the political fight over abortion rights. Senate Democrats will try to pass federal legislation guaranteeing the right to an abortion, an effort that will fail because they do not have the votes. The Boston Globe's Kimberly Atkins Stohr and The Washington Post's Lee Ann Caldwell join Geoff Bennett to discuss the politics of abortion. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, April's jobs report shows the U.S. gained 428,000 net jobs despite inflation, supply shortages and rising interest rates. Also, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will be allowed to seek reelection, the Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein is poised to win elections in Northern Ireland, and the Census Bureau reports the median age of women giving birth has risen to 30. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Vital Voices is a non-profit aimed at promoting women in leadership roles. Judy Woodruff recently spoke with the group's president Alyse Nelson, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the war in Ukraine, women's reproductive rights and the leaked Supreme Court documents. The conversation took place at the opening of the Vital Voices global headquarters. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion striking down Roe v. Wade, Justice Samuel Alito writes that the nation has had an "unbroken tradition" of criminalizing abortion. But as John Yang reports, the history is much more complicated. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the latest developments from the U.S. Supreme Court leaks, culture wars, what early primary election results could mean for this year's midterms and the war in Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, three people were stabbed to death near Tel Aviv as Israeli police search for for a pair of suspected Palestinian attackers. Also, President Biden named Karine Jean-Pierre as his White House press secretary, dust storms engulfed Iraq, parts of Texas and Oklahoma pick up the pieces after tornadoes, and OPEC and its allies plan to continue gradually increasing production. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The draft opinion that was leaked from the U.S. Supreme Court could have enormous implications, especially for abortion providers in 26 states where new restrictions or outright bans would go into effect. Dr. Sarah Traxler in St. Paul, Minnesota, who travels every few weeks to South Dakota to perform abortions, and Dr. Bhavik Kumar, an abortion provider in Houston, join Lisa Desjardins to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for COVID-19, Beijing shut down dozens of subway stations and bus routes as it tries to stem a COVID outbreak, Wall Street shot higher after Fed chair Jerome Powell played down talk of even larger rate hikes, and Ukrainian refugees are crowding into a shelter in Mexico City hoping to gain entry into the United States. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An early draft of a coming Supreme Court decision, leaked to the public late Monday, suggests that by this summer a majority of the justices will overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision of 50 years ago that established a constitutional right to abortion. John Yang reports on the abortion rights debate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A day after a Supreme Court document on abortion became public we look at the legal and political implications. Marcia Coyle, chief Washington correspondent for the National Law Journal, and Mary Ziegler, a Florida State University law professor and author of "Abortion and the Law in America," join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As Democrats and Republicans react to the leaked Supreme Court draft on reproductive rights, we take a look at how a potential end of Roe is being navigated on Capitol Hill. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Arkansas is one of 13 states with a so-called "trigger law" that would immediately ban abortions if the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Supreme Court decision to end Roe v. Wade would mean states can decide who can get an abortion, along with when and under what circumstances for the first time in nearly 50 years. Some states will virtually ban abortions, while others are working to expand and codify access. Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With the Supreme Court considering a decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade, lawmakers who support abortion rights are searching for ways to codify reproductive rights. Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, the highest-ranking female Democrat in the Senate and chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, the Biden administration has determined that Russia is wrongfully detaining pro basketball star Brittney Griner, voters in Ohio and Indiana took to the polls, former President Trump's inaugural committee and business will pay $750,000 to settle allegations over his D.C. hotel, and rolling blackouts in India are cutting power to swaths of the country amid extreme heat. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Even before it was published Tuesday, the new book "This Will Not Pass" has been making waves in Washington with its revelations about the fallout from the Jan. 6 insurrection, lingering tensions within the Republican Party and the first year of the Biden administration. The authors are New York Times reporters Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns, who join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Former President Trump's influence in this year's midterm elections gets its first big test in Tuesday's Ohio Senate Republican primary. As John Yang reports, Trump's surprise endorsement of a one-time self-proclaimed "never-Trumper" has shaken up the race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Every night more than 3 million people tune in to Tucker Carlson's show on the Fox News channel - the most-watched cable news show last year. A new analysis from The New York Times explores how Carlson is using his platform. Nick Confessore, a Times' political and investigative reporter and the author of the assessment, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Annie Linskey of The Washington Post join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including Tucker Carlson's role in the Republican Party, a closely watched primary election in Ohio and Democrats consider revamping their midterm strategy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Workers at a New York City Amazon site on Monday appeared to reject a union. That loss came just weeks after they'd scored a historic win at a much larger, neighboring Amazon warehouse, which created the first-ever union at the massive online company. Maximillian Alvarez, of The Real News Network and host of the Working People podcast, joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, New Mexico has issued mandatory evacuation orders as a huge wildfire east of Sante Fe grows rapidly, forecasters issued severe storm warnings for parts of the South and Midwest, former President Trump is holding a rally in Nebraska, a memorial service is held for former Vice President Walter Mondale, and the White House correspondents' dinner made its grand return. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Prices in the U.S. are climbing at their fastest rates in 40 years, up more than 8 percent from 2021. But for many families across the country that number is more than a data point. We take a look at how one family in Michigan is coping with this new reality. Geoff Bennett has the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Turkish court last week sentenced activist and businessman Osman Kavala to life in prison for attempting to overthrow the government during 2013 protests. Kavala's sentencing is just another example of President Erdogan's crackdown on free speech. Temel Keren, a journalist and author of "How to Lose a Country: The 7 Steps From Democracy to Dictatorship," joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, the Biden administration is considering canceling at least $10,000 in student loans per borrower through executive action, a 22-year-old Marine Corps veteran who joined the war in Ukraine was killed in fighting there, China's capital is tightening Covid restrictions, and millions of people across the Midwest and South are facing the threat of severe storms. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll is out Friday and it has good news for Republicans, but indicates a rocky road ahead for President Biden and Democrats as the midterm election season swings into gear. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including a PBS NewsHour-Marist poll gives insights into what voters are thinking, President Biden asks Congress for a big increase in assistance to Ukraine and the GOP is brushing aside audiotapes that captured party leaders criticizing their own. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden on Thursday said his administration was reviewing ways to convert assets seized from wealthy Russians with ties to Vladimir Putin and use them to help Ukraine with arms and reconstruction. New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski, a Democrat who co-sponsored a bill that passed in the House this week called the Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill this week and were met with a growing list of legislative items to tackle. From funding for Ukraine to more COVID relief, there's a lot they're hoping to accomplish before the legislative calendar is upended by midterm elections. NewsHour congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. and Russia on Wednesday agreed to a prisoner exchange. U.S. Marine Trevor Reed boarded a plane back home after a 2019 arrest in Moscow for allegedly assaulting police officers. He was traded for Konstantin Yaroshenko, a Russian pilot convicted in a U.S. court of drug trafficking. State Department spokesman Ned Price joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the pandemic eases, the influx of migrants on the U.S. southern border is reaching record levels. And the Biden administration is facing new questions from both sides of the aisle about plans to roll back Title 42, the policy that has kept many migrants out of the country. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
At Washington's National Cathedral Wednesday nearly 1,500 people gathered to remember former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who died late last month at age 84. The first woman to hold that post was memorialized by two presidents, one of her successors, and her three daughters -- all through laughter, tears and memories. Amna Nawaz has the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The unfounded belief that the 2020 election was rigged has become an important force in American politics, especially in this year's Republican primaries. John Yang has more on what the non-profit news organization ProPublica and PBS's Frontline found about how the myth of the stolen election grew and spread. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
France's President Emmanuel Macron has promised to unite his divided country after winning reelection for a second five-year term. Macron defeated the extreme right-wing candidate Marine Le Pen by a substantial margin even as she still managed to secure almost 42 percent of the vote. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Paris. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court on Monday once again tackled a question that's lingered since our country's founding: where exactly to draw the line between church and state. Correspondent John Yang breaks down the arguments in this case as they played out on the football field and before the nation's highest court. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the midterm elections season and Republican ties to the lie that the 2020 election was stolen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Jan. 6 Congressional Committee's upcoming hearings that are slated to begin in June, will provide evidence, per Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, that former President Donald Trump and his allies helped coordinate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol as they tried to prevent Joe Biden from taking office. Geoff Bennett speaks with Hugo Lowell, a congressional reporter for the Guardian who has been reporting on the work of the Jan. 6 committee. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
So far this year, there have already been 154 mass shootings in the United States. And new data shows the leading cause of death among children in 2020 was gun-related injuries. Geoff Bennett spoke with Jennifer Mascia, a reporter for The Trace, a nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom focused on America's gun violence crisis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, House Minority Leader McCarthy says he never asked Trump to resign from office after the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol and Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially revoked Disney's special self-governing status in the state after a weeks-long feud over Disney's opposition to the state's bill 'Don't Say Gay' bill. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Friday, stocks took a nosedive on Friday facing disappointing corporate earnings and the threat of rising interest rates. Firefighters across the southwest are battling wildfires fueled by dry conditions and 50 mph winds. A new study finds that firearms were the leading cause of death for children and teens in 2020. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
French voters go to the polls Sunday for a second and final vote between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and far right challenger Marine Le Pen. Le Pen, who has run a Trump-style campaign targeting immigration has been labeled by Macron as a radical. Meanwhile Le Pen charges that Macron is anti-France. Malcolm Brabant reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Leaked audio refuted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's claim that he never considered asking President Trump to resign after the Jan. 6 insurrection. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, facing disqualification from running for reelection over alleged support for the insurrection, was forced to confront her own incendiary remarks in court. Lisa Desjardins and Geoff Bennett report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow spoke with John Yang about her powerful floor speech this week in which she defended herself against false accusations of "grooming" children from a GOP colleague. McMorrow spoke passionately about her responsibility to defend people who are less privileged as a white, Christian woman - and why that made her a target. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including how conspiracy theories are enabling politicians to drive a new culture war, revelations about Minority Leader McCarthy after Jan. 6, the Biden administration's numerous challenges and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's day in court. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Writer Margaret Renkl doesn't have to travel far to appreciate nature. She basks in the nearby parks of her hometown Nashville to draw inspiration for her essays on the environment. Through a regular column in the New York Times, Renkl tackles climate change, racial justice and environmental issues from her "blue dot" hometown in a red state. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Walt Disney Company is more than a giant corporation. To many, it's long been synonymous with family entertainment. It's now caught up in a much larger battle in Florida tied to the country's cultural and political divides, prompted by its opposition to the governor's stance on LGBTQ issues. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With 201 days away from the midterm elections that will determine which party controls the U.S. Congress for the next two years, the process of deciding who will be on the ballot kicks into high gear in a matter of weeks with primary battles in several key states. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How did the Jan. 6 attack happen? A new podcast, "Will Be Wild," explores that question. Correspondent Lisa Desjardins talked to podcast co-host Andrea Bernstein about what we're learning about former President Trump's role in the violence, a trend of white supremacist violence and government inaction that preceded that day, ongoing Congressional investigations and where the country goes now. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Shootings in Pittsburgh and South Carolina this past weekend brought the year's number of mass shootings (in which four or more people were killed) to 146. William Brangham talks to Mark Follman, a journalist who has long covered gun violence, about the deadly mix of political volatility, pandemic stress and rise in gun sales, what people get wrong about mass shootings and how to break the cycle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A federal judge in Florida on Monday struck down a COVID mask mandate for planes, buses and trains, and imposed a nationwide injunction. The judge ruled that the mandate exceeds the authority of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. William Brangham talks to Lawrence Gostin of Georgetown University about what this means for passengers, public health and the CDC's ability to act. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Facing rising prices, the Biden administration is forging ahead with a plan to sell new leases for oil and gas drilling on a small portion of federal land. Some climate activists say President Biden is breaking his campaign promise to end the nation's dependence on fossil fuels, and that it might not do much to lower the cost of gas. Stephanie Sy talks with Coral Davenport of The New York Times. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's predicament of trying to fulfill his climate change agenda while addressing rising energy prices, a new poll finding that Biden is losing support from young people, plus former President Donald Trump's latest political endorsements. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, Judaism's Passover, Christianity's Easter and Islam's holy month of Ramadan are all being celebrated this weekend in a rare religious convergence, 17 Palestinians were injured during ongoing clashes with Israeli police in Jerusalem's Old City, three mass shootings took place across the U.S. in less than a day, and the Avian flu is detected in at least 27 states. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, more than 220,000 migrants arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border in March, setting a 22-year high. Also, nearly 5,000 people are under evacuation orders as a massive wildfire rages across New Mexico, former head of the EPA Scott Pruitt is running for a Senate seat in Oklahoma, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein fires back against claims she is mentally unfit. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A $2 billion investment to Jared Kushner from a fund led by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia has raised questions about the ethics of post-White House business. Kushner's private equity firm secured the investment after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman overruled a host of objections from the sovereign wealth funds' advisers. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's accusations that Russia committed genocide in Ukraine, rising prices in the U.S. continue to outflank the administration's efforts to contain inflation, and Saudi Arabia's $2 billion investment in Jared Kushner. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Restrictive abortion laws continue to pass in state legislatures across the country. Florida signed a 15-week abortion ban into law on Thursday soon after Kentucky's new abortion bill was implemented, one that opponents say effectively shuts down all abortion access. Shefali Luthra, a health reporter for The 19th, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In a survey conducted by the Brennan Center last month, three-quarters of local election officials said they think threats against them have increased. One in six say they have personally been threatened because of their work. In Maine, a new law now makes those threats against election workers a misdemeanor. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Since 2005, the National Urban League has released an annual "Equality Index" to compare how Black Americans are doing in comparison to white Americans. This year, the index shows that Black Americans get only 73.9 percent of what white Americans enjoy. Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Laura Barrón-López of POLITICO join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including a recharged debate over President Biden's nominee to run the agency that regulates guns, legislation on abortion and former President Trump's influence on key races as the primary election season kicks into high gear. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Arizona's Republican governor signed a bill last month requiring proof of citizenship to vote in presidential elections. Voting rights advocates say it could impact some 200,000 Arizonans. It's the latest in a move by Republican lawmakers nationwide to tighten voting rules ahead of the 2022 midterms elections. Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Sunday, France's presidential election is headed to a runoff as the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen closes in on President Emmanuel Macron, uncertainty has taken hold in Pakistan after a no-confidence vote removed Prime Minister Imran Khan from office, voters in Mexico participate in a presidential recall, and former President Trump endorses TV personality Dr. Oz in Senate bid. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Saturday, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan will no longer hold office after the country's opposition secured a narrow majority to vote him down, Marine Le Pen pulls closer to President Emmanuel Macron as French elections begin, Shanghai officials say they will ease COVID-19 restrictions, and for the first time private citizens boarded the International Space Station PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Sarah Bloom Raskin has withdrawn her name from consideration to the Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday after a stalemate in the Senate over her nomination. Fed policymakers are expected to raise interest rates this week, for the first time in three years. Lisa Desjardins has more on the roadblocks the Biden administration is up against. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including bipartisan support for the war in Ukraine and President Biden's struggle to get approval for federal nominees. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy, both columnists for The Washington Post, join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the financial squeeze Americans are feeling amid sanctions on Russia and whether new laws in Florida on race and sexual orientation are part of a roadmap for the GOP in the midterm elections. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lawmakers in Washington are working around the clock to pass a massive funding bill to keep the government open through the fall. The bill includes billions in aid for Ukraine, among other key provisions. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the funding bill and other news brewing on Capitol Hill. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including how mounting pressure to ban Russian oil imports is putting President Biden in a tough situation and former Attorney General William Barr's insight on President Trump's election fraud claims. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Russia's ongoing assault against Ukraine and President Biden's State of the Union address and his agenda moving forward. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More than 30 million Americans watched as President Biden delivered first State of the Union address. And on Wednesday, as he confronts Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Biden hit the campaign trail to promote his domestic agenda, with national polls showing his job approval rating is plummeting . Geoff Bennett reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
More than a year in office, as President Biden delivers his first official State of the Union address Tuesday, he is facing an array of challenges, including pandemic recovery, record inflation, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and his domestic agenda stalled in Congress. Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett and Lisa Desjardins join Judy Woodruff to discuss what's at stake for the president. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden delivers his first State of the Union address amid high inflation, an intensifying conflict in Ukraine and low approval ratings among Americans. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the second-highest ranking Republican in the Senate, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Russian aggression in Ukraine and how Biden is handling the conflict. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden is speaking to the American public during his State of the Union address as the country faces its highest inflation rate in 40 years and a torrent of issues fighting for attention, largely along party lines, from the coronavirus to voting laws and foreign policy to violent crime. Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware joins Judy Woodruff for more on the Democrat's take on Biden's address. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's first State of the Union address, the war in Ukraine and former President Trump's stance on Russia and reaction from the GOP. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Hundreds of Russians have been arrested for demonstrating against Ukraine's invasion across the country. Meanwhile, sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's economy are slowly having an impact: the ruble is fluctuating, people are queuing up outside ATMs and prices are rising. Anton Troianovski, Moscow Bureau Chief of the New York Times, joins. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden on Friday delivered on his promise to nominate the first Black woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. After a month-long search to fill the seat of retiring Justice Stephen Breyer, Biden selected a former Breyer clerk and sitting federal judge, Ketanji Brown Jackson. Geoff Bennett reports on how she was chosen to receive a nomination that was decades in the making. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court is a landmark moment for Black women across the legal field, who throughout American history have made up less than 2 percent of the federal bench. Margaret Russell, of the Santa Clara University Law School, and Marcia Coyle, of the National Law Journal, join Lisa Desjardins to discuss Jackson's nomination. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and President Biden's selection for the U.S. Supreme Court. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As the United States on Wednesday warned Ukraine to be prepared for an imminent Russian invasion, we take a look at how U.S. lawmakers are reacting to the latest situation in Ukraine. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With President Biden's announcement Tuesday that new sanctions are being imposed on Russia, concerns are growing that Moscow could retaliate, including with potential cyberattack against the United States. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the threat from Russia, the Biden administration's shift in immigration policy, and a rise in violence in the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It will be 50 years this summer since Watergate, when five burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters and set off a series of investigations that led to the resignation of then-President Nixon. A new book looks at how the scandal we thought we knew was actually a series of events. Historian Garrett Graff, author of "Watergate: A New History," joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including how President Biden is confronting Russian aggression in Ukraine and how that may impact the political landscape in the United States, and COVID-19 mandates amid falling infection rates. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On Presidents Day, we look at the White House during the Kennedy years. A new exhibit called "First Children" at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, shows how the young residents navigated their new home, and how mother and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy tried to protect her children from the press and public. GBH Boston's Jared Bowen reports for our series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the congressional response to Russian aggression and gun violence in the United States. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As President Biden prepares to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, we revisit another historic first. Constance Baker Motley was the first Black woman appointed to the federal judiciary and the first to argue before the Supreme Court. Harvard law professor Tomiko Brown-Nagin joins Nicole Ellis to discuss her new book on Motley's life and legacy called, "Civil Rights Queen." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A school board election in San Francisco is highlighting the political fallout from COVID school closures, even in a city long-considered politically progressive. San Francisco voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly recalled three school board members, the first recall election to take place there in 40 years. Scott Shafer, politics editor for KQED in San Francisco, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A filing last week from the special counsel investigating the origins of the Russia probe has ignited a misleading media firestorm on the right that Hillary Clinton's campaign was guilty of illegally spying on Donald Trump. In a column this week, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Charlie Savage of The New York Times wrote about the distortion. He joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The longtime accounting firm of former President Trump has cut ties with him, stating they could no longer stand by a decade of financial statements they prepared for the Trump Organization. This latest news comes amid ongoing criminal and civil investigations into Trump's financial assets. Andrea Bernstein, who has long reported on Trump's finances for NPR, joins Lisa Desjardins with more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A new ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court that has major implications for voting rights in this country. The court on Monday reinstated Alabama's congressional map, one that a lower court had found racially discriminates against Black voters. Janai Nelson, associate director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Maryland's Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin gained national attention when he was tapped to lead the second impeachment trial against then-President Trump. The appointment came soon after losing his son to suicide. In a deeply personal book, "Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy," he writes about his son's battle with depression, his death, as well as the Jan. 6 attack. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It was a day for diplomacy on the Ukraine crisis, from Washington to Moscow and beyond. All this as 100,000 Russian troops mass on the border with Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron met for talks as President Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to present a united front. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
French President Macron met with Russian President Putin Monday in an effort to head off a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. What are the prospects for French-Russian talks, and how are these talks viewed by the rest of Europe? Heather Conley, president of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the repercussions after the Republican National Committee censured Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for their work on the select congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, and how the committee's probe is progressing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Friday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and reaffirmed their desire to have closer ties. It comes as Russian troops continue to mass on the border with Ukraine after weeks of intense negotiation between Russia, the U.S. and NATO. Elizabeth Wishnick, a senior research scientist at the Center for Naval Analyses, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy, both columnists for The Washington Post, join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Pence's pushback against Trump, Republican Party's censuring of two members of Congress, President Biden's nominees to the Federal Reserve Board, and rising crime rates. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
U.S. special operations forces conducted a raid overnight Thursday in Syria that ended in the death of the leader of the Islamic State, Abu Ibrahim al Hashimi al-Qurashi. Nick Schifrin examines the collateral damage and the future of the fight against the terrorist group. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Biden administration and military officials were at the U.S. Capitol Thursday briefing senators on the growing tensions over Russia and Ukraine. This comes after President Biden sent 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe to bolster NATO allies. Senators face tough questions about when to come down on the Russian government and how best to do it. NewsHour's Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A court case in New York began Thursday that will pit a Republican political star against a media giant and could put the First Amendment on trial. Sarah Palin versus The New York Times is a case more than four years in the making after the former governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, sued the times for defamation. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 2022 Winter Olympics officially kick off Friday in Beijing. Over the next two weeks, more than 2,800 athletes from 91 countries will compete for their shot at the gold. But with the excitement comes intense criticism of China, its record on human rights and the decision to host the games there. USA Today columnist Christine Brennan joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It is another big week in the U.S. Senate with a major push by President Biden to reshape American courts. As a candidate he pledged to diversify the federal bench and his decision to appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court has dominated recent headlines. NewsHour's Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Moscow's security demands but said he's willing to hold more talks amid tensions over Ukraine. Katarzyna Pisarska, chair of the Warsaw Security Forum, and Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff, vice president and director of the Berlin office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, join Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The New York Times is reporting that six weeks after the 2020 election former President Trump directed his attorney Rudy Guiliani to ask the Department of Homeland Security if it could take possession of voting machines in key swing states. New York Times congressional correspondent Luke Broadwater joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The standoff between Russia and the West over Ukraine sparked a stormy debate Monday. During a United Nations Security Council meeting, Russia accused the U.S. of inciting panic as the U.S. continued to press Russia to de-escalate its troop presence along Ukraine's border. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
NPR's White House correspondent Asma Khalid and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's U.S. Supreme Court selection and how the confirmation process should be handled in the evenly divided Senate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This week, President Biden is traveling to New York City to meet Mayor Eric Adams in the wake of a shooting that killed two NYC police officers. With crime rates including murder, lootings and shootings going up nationwide over the last two years, 'law and order' has become an important issue for the Biden administration heading into mid term elections later this year. Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On the Ukraine crisis, there was a sharp juxtaposition Friday as the Pentagon warned that Russian troops could invade at any time, while Ukraine's president accused the West of sowing panic. Both statements came as Moscow provided its first comments on recent diplomatic moves. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff with more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Joe Biden has made tackling climate change a central piece of his agenda. He's secured more money for renewable energy and proposed tougher regulations on carbon and methane emissions. But it's been a more complicated story when it comes to drilling for oil and gas. William Brangham has a look at how that's playing out. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Later in this midterm election year, voters in 19 states will head to the polls with new, more restrictive voting laws on the books. One of those states is Texas, where the party primaries are just a few weeks away. Some voters and election workers say one provision in the new law in the Lone Star State is already causing confusion. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Texas' new restrictive voting law, the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer and who may replace him on the Supreme Court. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement announcement paves the way for President Joe Biden's promised nomination of a Black woman to the Supreme Court. White House correspondent Geoff Bennett begins the report, and congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff with more on how the Senate may respond to his nominee options. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Justice Stephen Breyer leaves a storied legacy as he prepares to step down after more than 27 years on the bench. To reflect on what his absence will mean for the future of the Supreme Court, Judy Woodruff is joined by legal veterans Gregory Garre, a former U.S. Solicitor General who has argued in front of the court, and Neal Katyal, former acting U.S. solicitor general, who clerked for Breyer. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New reports Wednesday indicate Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, raising questions about his replacement. President Joe Biden said he will wait for Breyer's formal announcement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer cited the president's past words, indicating a desire to appoint America's first Black woman to the court. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said it's too soon to comment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Ukraine's leaders on Monday tried to reassure the country, despite more than 100,000 Russian troops deployed near the nation's northern and eastern borders, and despite new announcements of Russian training exercises. The West considers an invasion as possibly imminent, and that fear is being felt on Ukraine's frontlines. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders