PBS NewsHour
America's first and longest running hour-long nightly news broadcast known for its in-depth coverage of issues and current events.
Monday on the NewsHour, U.S. schools weigh the risks, and the Food and Drug Administration approves booster shots for more children as COVID cases soar. Then, Americans reflect on what led people from their communities to take part in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol a year ago. And, a new law aims to keep patients from getting hit with unexpected and exorbitant charges for medical treatment.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, U.S. school districts are forced again to choose between in-person and remote learning amid the surge in COVID cases. Then, how the growth of far-right groups led to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and continues to threaten American democracy. And, what Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' fraud conviction means for other tech startups that often rely on high-risk investments.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, how politicians and Trump supporters have spread false narratives about what happened on Jan. 6. Then, a record number of U.S. children are hospitalized with COVID-19, as doctors warn the risk to young children isn't being taken seriously enough. And, a museum's decades-long effort to restore a 1,500-year-old statue of the Hindu god Krishna.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden urges Americans to reject lies about the 2020 election and defend America's democratic ideals. Then, we take an hour-by-hour look at the events of Jan. 6 and speak to a panel of seasoned political observers about its aftermath. And, an exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on the Capitol attack and the White House's pandemic strategy.
Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on the federal government's vaccine mandates for health care workers and large employers. Then, Kazakhstan's leader vows to quash unrest as violent protests erupt against the government's authoritarian policies. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart weigh in on the way forward after the nation remembers the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Monday on the NewsHour, some medical experts warn the CDC's latest guidance on COVID-19 is creating confusion, as infections, hospitalizations and deaths increase across the country. Then, diplomats from the U.S. and Russia meet amid stark disagreements over Ukraine, and deepening polarization prompts efforts to bridge the gap in U.S. politics by tapping into people's shared experiences.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden and Vice President Harris make a new and urgent push for voting rights legislation amid an uphill fight in Congress. Also, COVID hospitalizations reach a record high as the White House rushes to ramp up at-home testing, and we look at a Chinese city under some of the world's toughest COVID restrictions to examine the human toll of a zero-COVID policy.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, calls for new approaches to combat COVID-19 grow louder as the number of infections and hospitalizations climb daily. Then, we speak to the president of a regional Federal Reserve bank as inflation increases at its fastest rate since the 1980s. And, leaders from Russia and NATO meet as a threat of an invasion hangs over eastern Ukraine.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Supreme court blocks vaccine requirements for large businesses but permits them for most health care workers. Also, a far-right militia leader is arrested on the first seditious conspiracy charges for the Capitol riot, voting right legislation advances in the House, and the threat of Russian military escalation looms large as diplomatic efforts make little progress.
Friday on the NewsHour, health systems buckle under the latest surge of hospitalizations from COVID-19 as schools struggle to keep the virus at bay. Also, millions of Kenyans face hunger and ethnic conflict exacerbated by the global climate crisis, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the push in Congress for voting rights and the Supreme Court's decision on vaccine mandates.
Monday on the NewsHour, as the nation honors Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader's son makes the case for why Congress should pass new federal voting legislation. Then, authorities in the U.S. and U.K. Investigate why a British citizen held a rabbi and congregants hostage at a Texas synagogue. And, we ask a doctor to spell out best practices for masking and testing amid COVID spikes.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. Senate begins debate on voting rights but Republicans unanimously oppose the legislation and efforts to allow a simple majority to rule. Then, calls for new approaches to managing the virus grow louder as U.S. hospitals struggle and parents navigate an uncertain time. And, skyrocketing inflation grips Turkey as its president implements unorthodox countermeasures.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden defends his government's track record amid worsening approval ratings and a host of setbacks one year after his inauguration. Then, Democrats' push for voting rights legislation faces stiff opposition in the evenly divided U.S. Senate. And, the secretary of state reassures Ukraine of U.S. support but warns Russia may launch an attack at any moment.
Thursday on the NewsHour, we look at what's gone well, and what hasn't over the past 365 days of the Biden administration. Then, disagreements between NATO allies prompt widespread uncertainty as the threat of a renewed Russian invasion looms over Ukraine. And, jury selection begins in the federal case against three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the murder of George Floyd.
Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. and Russia remain in a heated standoff over Ukraine after a meeting between the American secretary of state and his Russian counterpart. Then, how Taliban rule, a historic drought and bitter cold worsen food scarcity in Afghanistan. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart take stock of the president's first year and the failed voting rights push in Congress.
Monday on the NewsHour, the United States puts thousands of troops on heightened alert as the threat of Russian invasion grows more severe. Then, markets take a major tumble amid possible interest rate hikes and ongoing inflation. And, Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss both parties' moves to punish their own members and President Joe Biden's pledge to get out and talk to voters more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the United States delivers more military aid to Ukraine as fears of a Russian invasion remain high. Then, the fight over reapportioning congressional districts grows more intense amid lawsuits, vetoes and widespread gerrymandering. And, under Taliban rule, the lack of opportunity for Afghan girls forces one doctor to choose between her patients and her children.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Justice Stephen Breyer will announce he is stepping down from the Supreme Court, setting up a senate confirmation battle for his replacement. Then, the Federal Reserve signals it will soon raise interest rates to counteract surging prices across the economy. And, pandemic-induced staffing shortages and delivery delays plague the already beleaguered U.S. Postal Service.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Justice Breyer's retirement makes way for President Biden to fulfill his campaign promise and nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. We examine the potential causes and solutions as many U.S. Cities grapple with a steady increase in crime. We return to tornado-ravaged Western Kentucky to examine the lingering aftermath and the difficult path toward healing.
Friday on the NewsHour, Russia says it won't start a war in Ukraine but warns Western powers against ignoring its interests. Then, Texas' restrictive new voting law sparks confusion, forcing election officials to reject hundreds of applications for mail-in ballots. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and what his retirement may mean.
Monday on the NewsHour, the U.N. Security Council convenes to discuss Ukraine as tens of thousands of Russian troops remain positioned along its border, the U.S. calls for direct negotiations with North Korea on its weapons programs following a test of a missile that could reach Guam, and unpredictable weather patterns worsened by climate change threaten long-standing traditions in hockey.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, vaccines could soon be available for children under age 5 raising hopes and new questions for parents. Also, diplomatic efforts are intensifying across Europe amid the threat of a Russian invasion in Ukraine, and new reports reveal former President Trump proposed seizing voting machines in an attempt to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. approaches 900,000 COVID deaths with a mortality rate far higher than other wealthy nations, as the vaccination campaign stagnates. Then, a former NFL head coach sues the league for racial discrimination after being fired by the Miami Dolphins, and scientists uncover rampant COVID infections in white-tailed deer, raising questions about the pandemic's future.
Thursday on the NewsHour, we examine the collateral damage and the future of the fight against ISIS after the terrorists group's leader is killed in a U.S.-led raid. Also, senators weigh the need for sanctions and express concerns after receiving a classified briefing on Russian aggression against Ukraine, and Afghan women demand the right to go to school and work amid brutal Taliban repression.
Friday on the NewsHour, the White House chief of staff discusses the latest jobs report and President Biden's domestic priorities. Then, the Chinese government continues its strict and ambitious quarantine system to try and keep the coronavirus out of the Olympics. Also, Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy consider the president's Federal Reserve board nominees and efforts to combat rising crime.
Monday on the NewsHour, U.S., European and Russian leaders hold separate high-level talks in ongoing attempts to defuse tensions over Ukraine. Also, jury selection begins in the federal hate crimes trial of the three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, and pharmacists struggle to keep up with demand for COVID vaccines and other services amid widespread staffing shortages.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, France's president acts as mediator between Russia and Ukraine in an effort to prevent war in Eastern Europe, the Supreme Court sides with the Alabama Republicans in a redistricting case despite a lower-court ruling that the new map disadvantaged Black voters, and China aims to sue the Olympic Games to bolster its reputation but activists cite rampant repression.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, parents remain divided on face coverings in schools as more states repeal their requirements amid declining COVID infections. Then, a new report details the scale of the opioid crisis and the daunting challenge of cracking down on drug trafficking. Also, we look at how inflation is disproportionately impacting senior citizens and young people trying to make ends meet.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Russia initiates massive military drills along Ukraine's border, stoking fears of an invasion. Then, a congressional committee launches an investigation into documents recovered from Mar-a-Lago and whether former President Trump attempted to destroy records. Also, the loss of seagrass and environmental collapse leads to an unprecedented number of manatees dying.
Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. issues its starkest warning yet about war in Ukraine and urges Americans to leave in the next 48 hours. Then, ongoing trucker blockades at the Canadian border hamstring the auto industry and have economic impacts on both sides of the border. Also, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the widening divide in the Republican Party over the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Monday on the NewsHour, the U.S. moves its embassy operations out of Kiev as Russia's aggression toward Ukraine destabilizes the region before an expected invasion. Then, the Olympic Committee allows a Russian figure skater to compete despite testing positive earlier for a banned substance. Also, we examine the career of one of the judge's on President Biden's short list for the Supreme Court.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine is still possible despite Moscow's claims that it's pulling back some of its troops. Then, we look at the life and legal work of a California judge who appears to be on a short list for the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy. Also, African Americans and African immigrants in Minnesota coalesce to amplify their voices.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Ukrainians celebrate a day of national unity as the threat of Russian invasion remains. Then, several members of the San Francisco Board of Education are ousted in what opponents decry as misplaced priorities during the pandemic. Also, many Black students find their voices are constricted amid a wave of regulations limiting how race is taught in public schools.
Thursday on the NewsHour, shelling in eastern Ukraine sparks dire warnings that Russia could be concocting a pretext for invasion. Then, we ask Dr. Anthony Fauci about the uncertain future of COVID-19 amid changing of public health guidelines. Also, the other former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd are cross-examined about whether they should have intervened.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Biden says war in Ukraine will come soon as the U.S. blames Russian-backed separatists for inflaming conflict in eastern Ukraine. Then, China claims to allow athletes to voice their views on the internet but critics remain skeptical, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart weigh the congressional response to Russian aggression and gun violence in the United States.
Monday on the NewsHour, Russia's leader Vladimir Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine after recognizing two separatist regions as independent, prompting Western nations to impose sanctions. Also, as airlines grapple with pandemic disruptions their workers contend with unruly passengers, and a journalist delves into new public documents to craft a comprehensive history of the Watergate scandal.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. ramps up sanctions on Russia for what President Biden called the beginning of an invasion of Ukraine, but will the measures be enough to deter Vladimir Putin? Then, a jury finds the three men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery guilty of federal hate crimes. Also, multiple cyclones and historic drought wreak havoc on Madagascar and bring widespread food insecurity.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. warns Russia is prepared to launch a full-scale invasion as Ukrainian forces mobilize for a possible war, new reports indicate wildfires will drastically increase in the coming years while dangerous methane emissions from the energy sector are being underreported, and millions of older Americans decide to leave the workplace early during the pandemic.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Russian airstrikes bombard Ukraine as ground forces advance on the nation's capital, and elsewhere, forcing civilians to flee for their safety. Then, U.S. and European leaders announce new, harsher economic sanctions on Russia. Also, the three Minnesota officers who failed to intervene in George Floyd's death are found guilty of violating his civil rights.
Friday on the NewsHour, as Russian forces close in on Kyiv and Ukrainians struggle to repel the invasion, we talk to the head of NATO about the West's response. Then, President Biden chooses federal Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill the coming U.S. Supreme Court vacancy. Also, new CDC guidelines recommend that Americans in most parts of the country can safely stop wearing masks indoors.
Monday on the NewsHour, Ukraine fiercely resists advancing Russian forces as the two countries engage in diplomatic relations and the West levies tough sanctions. Also, the UN releases a dire climate report highlighting faster environmental degradation than had been anticipated, and Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the war in Ukraine and its impact on President Biden's State of the Union address.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, resistance holds strong in Ukraine even as Russia struck civilian targets in its increasingly brutal shelling. Then, President Biden prepares to deliver his first official State of the Union address amid the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and economic uncertainty.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Russian armed forces bombard Ukrainian cities with heavy shelling as Ukraine's president warns that Russia is trying to erase his country's history. Then, an increasing number of Russians are protesting the invasion of Ukraine despite the repercussions they could face. Also, on the heels of his address to Congress, President Biden takes his message on the road.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Russian forces stall in their push toward Kyiv as brutal shelling continues elsewhere in Ukraine, while police in Russia crack down on independent media. Then, we explore how Ukraine's President Zelensky became the country's leader at a moment of crisis. Also, the House Jan. 6 committee lays out potential criminal conspiracy charges against former President Trump.
Friday on the NewsHour, Russia forces attack a nuclear power plant risking a major disaster as talks of a ceasefire fizzle. Then, United States jobs growth exceeds expectations, and unemployment drops, but inflation still grips the overall economy. Also, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the war in Ukraine and President Biden's priorities following his State of the Union address.
Monday on the NewsHour, Russia offers to open evacuation corridors, a move widely dismissed as a ruse, while bombing continues and Ukrainians defiantly face the onslaught. Then, Ukrainian leaders ramp up calls for a no-fly zone, but what would that move mean for the U.S. and NATO countries? Also, Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss growing calls for the U.S. to ban imports of Russian oil.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden announces a ban on Russian oil as sluggish evacuations continue and Ukrainians fortify the cities Russia could attack next. Then, we examine the critical events that led up to Russia's invasion amid rampant revisionist history coming from the Kremlin. Also, on International Women's Day, a new UN report details the gender discrimination women still face.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, evacuations from Ukraine become more desperate as Russian shelling continues on civilian targets. Then, we examine the long career of Russia's leader from his beginnings in the KGB to his increasingly totalitarian rule as president. Also, Congress moves forward on major legislation including government funding, aid for Ukraine and U.S. Postal Service reform.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Russian forces continue bombarding Ukrainian cities, slowly advancing into new territory, as humanitarian aid struggles to reach civilians most in need. Then, Vladimir Putin tightens his grip on Russian news media to further spread propaganda about the war in Ukraine. Also, a new report reveals that minority groups were significantly undercounted in the 2020 census.
Friday on the NewsHour, Russian forces widen their offensive into western Ukraine as they continue to inflict deadly strikes on other parts of the country, turning residential areas into ruins. Then, the U.S. bans more Russian imports and a growing number of companies close operations in Russia. Also, Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy discuss the domestic impact of Russia's assault on Ukraine.
Monday on the NewsHour, Russia forces edge closer to Ukraine's capital as the bombardment of cities across the country continues and civilian suffering intensifies. Then, millions of Ukrainian refugees face a bleak and uncertain future after escaping the brutal war in their homeland. Also, despite a return to normal for many Americans COVID-19 continues its deadly spread.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Russian forces escalate their bombardment of Kyiv as civilian casualties mount, and we speak with the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine about Russian motives and Ukrainian resistance. Then, the White House and Congress spar over COVID-19 funding, and we look at how COVID-19 is straining a mental healthcare system already under-resourced.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky implores Congress to increase support in the battle against Russia. Then, we speak with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell about the war in Ukraine and President Biden's Supreme Court nominee. Also, a year after deadly shootings at an Atlanta-area spa Asian Americans continue to face physical and verbal abuse nationwide.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Russia's push to capture major Ukrainian cities stalls as the civilian costs grow more pronounced amid indiscriminate shelling. Then, Dr. Anthony Fauci weighs in on pandemic funding and whether an uptick in COVID cases globally could be a harbinger for the U.S. Also, museum officials scramble to save priceless artifacts as Russia's war in Ukraine damages cultural sites.
Friday on the NewsHour, Russian forces strike an aircraft facility in western Ukraine as civilians continue to come under attack and the West's sanctions hamstring Russia's economy. Then, American basketball star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia raises questions about political prisoners. Also, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the U.S. response to war in Ukraine and COVID funding.
Monday on the NewsHour, Ukrainian forces reject demands for surrender in Mariupol as civilians continue to suffer the worst of Russian bombardments of cities. Then, as millions of Ukrainians flee their homeland, we speak to Poland's ambassador to the U.S. about the refugee situation and the war. Also, President Biden's Supreme Court nominee faces the scrutiny of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Ukraine claims to retake a critical Kyiv suburb as Russia intensifies air assaults and a prominent Kremlin critic has his prison sentence extended. Then, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson defends her record as a judge before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also, Russia's war in Ukraine disrupts worldwide food prices and supply with poorer countries hit hardest.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Kyiv is hit by a new wave of Russian shelling as civilians bear the brunt of the assault on Mariupol in the increasingly deadlocked conflict. Then, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, the first woman to ever hold the position, passes away. Also, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces another round of interrogation from the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Ukrainian forces claim to sink a Russian ship in the Black Sea as President Biden and other world leaders hold emergency meetings, pledging more humanitarian aid. Then, the mass exodus of Ukrainians strains the capacity of nearby nations, including in neighboring Moldova. Also, several states resort to calling in the National Guard to mitigate the shortage of teachers.
Friday on the NewsHour, Ukrainian civilians endure Russia's attacks as President Biden visits Poland and Western leaders discuss reducing dependence on Russian energy. Then, scientists and industry executives look to geothermal energy as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Also, David Books and Jonathan Capehart discuss the president's handling of war in Ukraine and Supreme Court hearings.
Monday on the NewsHour, Russia makes no significant gains in Ukraine as fierce fighting continues in several major cities and peace talks are set to resume. Then, we speak to Vladimir Putin's spokesman about the uncertain future of Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Also, people of color with eating disorders face additional cultural and medical challenges in confronting their conditions.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Russia and Ukraine discuss a potential path to peace as Ukrainian forces retake a critical Kyiv suburb. Then, an anti-lynching bill bearing the name of slain teen Emmett Till is signed into law by the president nearly 70 years after his murder. Also, Rep. Adam Schiff talks about the probe into former President Trump as the committee on the Capitol attack gathers evidence.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, attacks on Ukrainian cities persist despite Russian pledges to de-escalate as the number of civilians displaced by the war grows. Then, teachers in Florida face new restrictions after the "Don't Say Gay" bill is signed into law. Also, how inconsistent data collection and reporting masked the pandemic's effect on Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Russia repositions some troops but increases attacks in the Ukraine's south as civilians resort to desperate attempts to evacuate from the war zone. Then, President Biden announces plans to release 1 million barrels from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to lower gas prices. Also, we discuss the latest on the Jan. 6 probe with Rep. Zoe Lofgren.
Friday on the NewsHour, Russia claims Ukrainian air forces struck a fuel depot inside Russia as peace talks make little progress. Then, China orders the millions of residents of Shanghai to shelter in place, testing its zero-COVID policy. Also, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart weigh in on the Biden administration's changing immigration policy and the probe into the Capitol insurrection.
Monday on the NewsHour, international outrage grows over atrocities apparently committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Then, a UN panel on climate change calls for a drastic shift away from fossil fuels to avoid a catastrophic global temperature increase. Also, prehistoric human tracks in New Mexico have the potential to upend conventional wisdom about how long humans have inhabited North America.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Ukraine's president speaks to the United Nations as Russian forces refocus their attacks and more atrocities are uncovered. Then, the Biden administration, joined by former President Obama, proposes an expansion of the Affordable Care Act. Also, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. live in legal limbo because they are not recognized as citizens of any nation.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Russia refocuses attacks in Ukraine as Western nations announce more sanctions in response to the atrocities against civilians. Then, U.S. lawmakers grill oil executives about the sharp rise in gas prices that are squeezing Americans' wallets. Also, multiple states across the nation advance legislation prohibiting certain literature, highlighting the cultural divide.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Western nations pledge more military aid for Ukraine as investigators gather additional evidence of war crimes, including Russia's apparent use of civilians as human shields. Then, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first Black woman elevated to the Supreme Court. Also, the former Soviet state of Moldova welcomes refugees from Ukraine but worries about what's next.
Friday on the NewsHour, Russian forces attack thousands of fleeing civilians at a Ukrainian rail station as the country's president warns of more atrocities. Then, economists sound the alarm over cryptocurrency's volatility as the future of digital assets remains in question. Also, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation and restrictive new abortion laws.
Monday on the NewsHour, a miles-long Russian convoy is heading toward eastern Ukraine as civilians desperately try to escape ahead of an expected major military offensive. Then, the U.S. Postal Service gets a reboot with new laws aimed at fixing long-standing budget woes and shipping delays. Also, 50 years after Title IX became law girls are still experiencing discrimination in sports.
Friday on the NewsHour, the United States begins 2021 with ever-increasing COVID-19 infections and deaths, a new report details the many failures in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ healthcare system, breaking down the long-awaiting COVID relief bill, and highlighting the best music of 2020.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump asking Georgia officials to find votes raises serious questions and condemnation from both side of the political aisle, the coronavirus vaccine rollout remain sluggish across the country, Iraqi militias grow hostile toward the U.S. a year after an Iranian general is killed by an American drone, and control of the Senate rests in the hands of Georgia voters.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Georgia voters head to the polls to decide the U.S. Senate and much of President-elect Joe Biden's agenda, the U.S. sets another daily record for COVID-19 infections as the vaccination campaign lags behind projections, lost revenue and cutbacks from pandemic-related closures compel many struggling educational institutions to make big cuts.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a violent Pro-Trump mob storms the U.S. Capitol as Congress certifies electoral votes, Democrats capture control of the U.S. Senate with victories in Georgia, President Trump continues his false claims about the election, and a look at what is fueling the extremist elements of Trump's base.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the nation begins the process of recovery after a violent pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, calls to remove President Trump from office grow among lawmakers, the breach at the Capitol prompts demands for answers about security, and a look at the tactics used by law enforcement at the Capitol and those often employed during peaceful racial justice protests.
Friday on the NewsHour, a Capitol Police officer dies from injuries sustained in the violent insurrection inspired by the president as talk of impeachment emerges, the coronavirus claims more than 4,000 Americans in a single day as the vaccination campaign struggles, we talk with President-elect Biden's pick for his Council of Economic Advisers, and Brooks and Capehart on the week in politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, the U.S. House introduces an article of impeachment against President Trump for inciting violence against the government, we speak to the mayor of Washington, D.C. about the threats to safety and security ahead of the transfer of power, and the violent attack on the Capitol forces a reckoning on radical, right-wing political factions.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. House urges a reluctant vice president to invoke the 25th Amendment as it moves toward impeachment proceedings, the slow pace of the U.S. inoculation campaign raises questions about priorities and unrealistic expectations, and the many economic hardships wrought by the pandemic disproportionately impact students of color at colleges nationwide.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. House of Representatives votes to impeach President Trump for fomenting the violent mob that attacked Congress, the delayed response by the Pentagon and the National Guard to riots at the Capitol raises concerns about security ahead of the inauguration, and doctors scramble to solve the mystery “long haulers" from COVID-19.
Thursday on the NewsHour, more arrests as investigations and calls for justice pick up after the Capitol riot that led to President Trump's second impeachment, Michigan's former governor is charged with criminally mishandling the deadly Flint water crisis, and a growing number of businesses distance themselves from the president and the Republican Party following last week's violent insurrection.
Friday on the NewsHour, extraordinary security measures are put in place amid nationwide threats of violence as the presidential transfer of power approaches, we discuss President-elect Biden's plan to control COVID and provide economic relief with one of his top advisers, and a look at the potential impacts of the drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Monday on the NewsHour, tensions remain high nationwide ahead of the presidential transfer of power amid threats of violence and consequences for the insurrection in Washington, the U.S. nears 400,000 deaths as the vaccination campaign continues to struggle, and the poet tapped to speak at the inauguration discusses her message during this fraught moment in America.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, an unprecedented security apparatus is now in place in Washington as at least a dozen National Guard are removed from duty, the Senate holds confirmation hearings for the treasury secretary and critical national security officials amid a time of instability, and on the final day of his administration we look back as President Trump's impact.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Joe Biden calls for unity as he and Kamala Harris are sworn in to office, the new president confronts the many challenges facing the country with a list of initiatives and executive orders, the transition of power is ensured with a massive show of force in Washington and across the country, and public installations stand in for crowds in a ceremony subdued by COVID-19.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a new presidency begins with a flurry of executive orders that overturn many of former President Trump's policies, we discuss the new administration and the Democrats taking control of the U.S. Senate with voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, and the disconnect between production and distribution leads to an alarming backlog of coronavirus vaccine doses.
Friday on the NewsHour, the new president continues a flurry of executive orders with actions aimed at counteracting the economic damage wrought by COVID-19 and former President Trump leaves office with mounting debt, devalued assets and a scarcity of lenders. Also, Brooks and Capehart on the week's historic inauguration, the Biden administration's early actions and a looming impeachment trial.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Biden lays out his plan to push to buy American-made products to confront the economic crisis, infections and deaths continue to rise as the vaccination campaign lags behind projections, and hundreds of thousands of farmers protest new laws deregulating agriculture in India.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Biden administration continues its flurry of executive actions, a discussion with White House adviser Susan Rice on driving the goal of equity, COVID infections and deaths dip amid sluggish pace of inoculations, the vulnerabilities the U.S. still faces after the recent cyberattack, and the pandemic drives demand for short-term college programs.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Biden administration lays out its plan to tackle the global climate crisis, we break down what's driving the volatility in the stock market, and mothers leaving prison face an uphill battle reentering society and reconnecting with their families.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Biden administration makes changes to the availability of health care including reopening the insurance marketplace in response to the pandemic. Also, we examine evolving recommendations on masks, social distancing and ventilation for avoiding exposure to the coronavirus, and a shortage of people who want to work in skilled trades gets worse by the day.
Friday on the NewsHour, Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses new COVID vaccines and virus variants, President Biden suggests he's willing to push through a $1.9 trillion aid package without Republicans, a chance encounter reunites one of our correspondents with an asylum seeker she met on one of the world's most dangerous migration routes, and Brooks and Capehart analyze Biden's first full week in office.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Biden pushes to ramp up economic relief to the pandemic as he faces Republican lawmakers who want a smaller package, a new report shows signs of coordination leading up to the storming of the U.S. Capitol last month, and we explore the legacy of one of President Trump's most controversial policies and how the Biden administration wants to change going forward.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden signs executive orders reversing Trump administration policies on family separation, border security and legal migration. Also, Sen. John Barrasso discusses negotiations over a major COVID relief bill, and debates over the risks and benefits of returning to in-person classes in schools reach a fever pitch.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, even as lawmakers paid respects to a fallen Capitol Hill police officer Republicans face a defining moment for the party's future, the U.S. and Russia agree to extend the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty, and policy changes leave the future of former President Trump's border wall and migration to the U.S. in question.
Thursday on the NewsHour, despite calls for unity the two parties are staking out different positions on COVID relief as Republicans battle openly over one of their own. Also, a disconnect between supply and demand leads to confusion for the inoculation rollout in Virginia, and we examine some the consequences rioters are facing in the wake of the Capitol insurrection.
Friday on the NewsHour, the economy faces an uneven recovery as daily coronavirus deaths top 5,000 for the first time, and Congress begins to move closer to passing a relief package. Also, six months after a massive explosion in Beirut a worsening pandemic complicates the city's long recovery, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the Republicans Party's identity crisis.
Monday on the NewsHour, Congress and the American people prepare for the second impeachment trial of former President Trump, we speak to the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools about the challenges of reopening, and a look at America's longest war from inside Taliban territory.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump becomes the first former president to face judgement from the Senate as both sides begin to make their case on his role in the Capitol insurrection, West Virginia emerges as a leader in the inoculation fight against COVID-19 as new variants spread, and a campaign of targeted assassinations against civil society creates climate of fear in Afghanistan's capital.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the second Senate judgement of former President Trump intensifies as Democrats make their case over his incitement of the Capitol riot, we discuss the proposed changes to the vaccine campaign with a senior member of the White House pandemic team, and Afghan warlords and militias fill the security vacuum left by a weak central government and the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Democrats wrap up their argument in the impeachment trial of former President Trump, violence persists and democracy remains elusive in the Middle East a decade after the Arab Spring uprisings, and an Afghan air force pilot searches for a new life in the U.S. after running afoul of Afghanistan's government and the Taliban.
Friday on the NewsHour, former President Trump's defense makes its case for acquitting him saying he does not bear responsibility for provoking the Capitol assault, Sen. Patty Murray discusses for the first time hiding from the violent mob that was inches away inside the Capitol, the impact of cuts abroad to a key anti-censorship agency, and Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s second impeachment trial.
Monday on the NewsHour, an unusually large winter storm causes freezing temperatures, power outages and extreme weather across the U.S., we discuss General Motors' big push toward zero-emission vehicles, the Chinese government's crackdown in Hong Kong extends to its education system, and Tamara Keith and Amy Walter breakdown the aftermath of the Senate impeachment trial.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, millions remain without power in frigid temperatures as the U.S. continues to grapple with the effects of a major storm, the governor of New York admits underreporting the often-deadly impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state's nursing homes, and the simple task of obtaining identification becomes a major roadblock to re-entering society for former prisoners.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, lower-income neighborhoods bear a disproportionate burden of the effects from the ongoing winter storm, protests against the military coup in Myanmar grow despite internet restrictions and police crackdowns, and NASA sends another probe to Mars with ambitious goals in mind, including learning whether life ever existed on its surface.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the winter storm gripping much of the country leaves many without power and hits Texas especially hard, COVID-19 causes a sharp decrease in average life expectancy in the U.S. but an even larger drop for communities of color, and an increasing focus on college education and a disdain for manual labor create a serious dearth of skilled tradespeople.
Friday on the NewsHour, Texas continues to struggle in the wake of devastating storms as millions remain without drinking water and power is slowly restored, public health officials try to rebuild trust among Indigenous Americans as the COVID inoculation campaign accelerates, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the legacy of Rush Limbaugh and President Biden's first month in office.
Monday on the NewsHour, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 reaches 500,000 as experts warn safety measures may remain for longer than anticipated, major questions about energy infrastructure and emergency response remain in Texas following the winter storm, and we speak with Bill Gates about the ongoing pandemic response and the consequences of inaction in the global fight against climate change.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, law enforcement officials testify on the many security failures that allowed a violent mob of Trump supporters to storm the Capitol, manufacturers face questions about supply and efficacy of treatments as the inoculation campaign accelerates, and the pandemic exacerbates the many health and economic stresses of grandparents raising children in the United States.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Biden continues to push for COVID relief and a minimum wage increase as a Cabinet nominee faces opposition in the Senate, global disparities and uneven distribution of COVID vaccines becomes more visible as the first shipment of doses arrives in Africa, and the pandemic highlights the discrimination African Americans encounter in the health system.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the debate continues on raising the federal minimum wage amid growing inequality, we look at the reasons why many health workers remain hesitant to receive COVID-19 inoculations, and millions of students with limited broadband access are at risk of falling further behind during the pandemic.
Friday on the NewsHour, Congress moves closer to passing a sweeping stimulus bill despite the uncertain future of a minimum wage increase, the Biden administration faces early foreign policy tests with a new report on the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and airstrikes in Syria, and we speak to the outgoing editor of The Washington Post about the state of American journalism.
Monday on the NewsHour, a new single-dose inoculation is approved as the CDC chief warns against rolling back safeguards amid concerns of a new potential COVID surge, we discuss solutions to sexual assault in the military as the Pentagon announces a new commission to address rising cases, and former President Trump's return to the stage sets the tone for the Republican Party's future.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the director of the FBI sounds the alarm on the growing threat of domestic terrorism, the Supreme Court hears challenges to voting laws in a key battleground state that could have a major impact on future elections nationwide, and India struggles to reach its ambitious inoculation goals amid widespread hesitancy and misinformation.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the battle begins in the U.S. Senate over President Biden's nearly $2 trillion coronavirus aid package, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken explains why U.S. foreign policy must work to improve the lives of Americans at home, and we explore ideas for tackling the financial burden of student loans.
Thursday on the NewsHour, we talk to key lawmakers about the battle in the Senate over President's Biden's COVID aid bill, new legislation prompts protests from Georgia Democrats as Republicans push to limit access to voting, and a surge in crimes targeting Asian Americans highlights a wave of discrimination since the start of the pandemic.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Senate debate intensifies ahead of critical votes on President Biden's COVID economic relief bill, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reveals what she says is the real unemployment rate and why she supports going big on economic aid to Americans, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the COVID relief debate, the divide on voting rights and police reform efforts.
Monday on the NewsHour, the CDC issued new guidelines recommending that fully vaccinated Americans be allowed to resume some pre-pandemic activities, President Biden's COVID relief bill is on track to clear one last hurdle before he can sign it into law, and Meghan Markle paints some in the British royal family as racist and details her struggles wrought by the pressures of palace life.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden's COVID aid bill is one step closer to becoming law as the House of Representatives scheduled a final vote on the legislation, Iran's top nuclear scientist discusses the Iran deal and his country's controversial uranium enrichment program, and a look at how the pandemic is intensifying depression and anxiety among teenagers.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Biden gets his first legislative victory as the U.S. House passes his $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill without Republican support, questions arise as Denmark becomes the first European country to implement a system allowing vaccinated people to travel more freely, and a new national advocacy campaign uses hip-hop to inspire trust in the COVID vaccine.
Thursday on the NewsHour, one year after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic President Biden signs the historic economic stimulus bill, we get perspectives on the massive aid package from Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons, and Japan reflects on the Fukushima disaster on its 10th anniversary and the many questions that still remain.
riday on the NewsHour, the Biden administration teams up with key global allies to challenge China's vaccine diplomacy dominance, Black Americans and women still face discrimination in skilled trades despite an increasingly diverse workforce, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the historic COVID relief law, the immigration crisis and a year of life in the pandemic.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Biden's team begins their push to sell the historic COVID economic relief law to the American public, the situation in Yemen grows ever-more desperate as the ongoing war leaves millions in dire need of humanitarian assistance, and despite higher infection and deaths rates many states do no prioritize prisoners for COVID inoculations.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden aims to sell Americans on the new COVID relief law by hitting the road with a stop in Pennsylvania, the Homeland Security chief warns attempted migrant crossings will hit a 20-year high, several European nations halt the use of one COVID inoculation, and the Asian American community is on edge after a year marked by hate crimes and xenophobia.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a series of deadly attacks at Atlanta-area spas raise new fears for Asian American and we speak to Republican Sen. John Barrasso about COVID relief, immigration and vaccination. Also, despite being debunked, claims of bat-to-human transmission of COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact on the animal.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Georgia shootings highlight the increasing challenges faced by Asian Americans, spikes in COVID cases in several states raise concerns over new variants and reopening too early, and Rhode Island uses COVID relief dollars to stimulate an economy decimated by the pandemic.
Friday on the NewsHour, the CDC relaxes some social distancing rules for schools, President Biden met with Asian American leaders in Atlanta after the spa attacks, the world's two largest powers square off in a meeting that could signal trouble ahead, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart weigh in on the reluctance of some Republicans to get the COVID vaccine and U.S. immigration policy.
Monday on the NewsHour, our team reports from the southern border, where thousands of unaccompanied minors overwhelm migrant holding facilities. And as another COVID-19 inoculation proves effective, questions remain about distribution in the United States amid a rise of new cases. We also cover the threats and intimidation foreign journalists face from the Chinese government.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Colorado mourns as a suspect is charged in the death of 10 people in Boulder, the country's second mass shooting in less than a week. Then, we report from the border as more unaccompanied minors cross into the U.S. and thousands are sent back to Mexico. Also, questions arise about the AstraZeneca vaccine after reports of incomplete data regarding its efficacy.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, our team is at the southern border as Congress and the Biden administration confront what is at stake with immigration reform. Then, two mass shootings expose the prevalence of firearm violence in the U.S. and the struggle to stop the trauma. Plus, we cover abuse in the military as leaders look to spur ideas from soldiers to stop sexual assault.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden held his first presidential news conference at The White House. He faced a series of questions on immigration, which our team continues to report on from the southern border. Then, how volunteers are helping bridge the vaccine access gap for many. We also look at the struggle minority-owned businesses face in accessing relief funds.
Friday on the NewsHour, a devastating weather system takes several lives, leaving a path of destruction across the U.S. south. Georgia enacts new legislation that critics say rolls back access to the ballot box. Also, how Trump-era sanctions failed to stall Tehran's nuclear ambitions, hitting average citizens the hardest. And Brooks and Capehart weigh in on this week in politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, The CDC voices concern as COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths rise, plus we explore a report into its origins. Then, we cover opening arguments in the trial of the police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, and how Alabama's Amazon employees face the biggest attempt to organize in the company's history. Amy Walter and Tamara Keith join us for Politics Monday.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, witnesses to the death of George Floyd offer emotional testimony against former police officer Derek Chauvin. Then, the University of Southern California is paying out over a billion dollars total to sexual abuse victims of a former campus doctor. Also, clashes between military and protesters grow more violent in Myanmar, while Rohingya refugees face COVID-19 and fires.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, we talk to a key cabinet member about President Joe Biden unveils a massive infrastructure package with a $2 trillion price tag. The Pentagon allows transgender troops to serve, and the Supreme Court hears opening arguments on whether college athlete compensation. Then, the uphill battle for those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities to get a vaccine.
Thursday on the NewsHour, George Floyd's girlfriend testifies to life before his death at the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. We talk to supporters and critics of President Joe Biden's infrastructure overhaul plan about its focus on creating jobs in renewable energy. Then, the Chinese government convicts seven pro-democracy leaders, tightening control on Hong Kong.
Friday on the NewsHour, a strong jobs report offers signs of hope for an economic recovery, new laws across the country try to combat racial discrimination based on how you wear your hair, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider President Biden's new infrastructure plan and Major League Baseball's reaction to Georgia's new voting law.
Monday on the NewsHour, the Minneapolis Chief of Police testifies against former officer Derek Chauvin. Then, more U.S. hospitals struggle with a dramatic rise in new COVID infections, raising concerns about widespread efforts to re-open states. Also, we explore if Oregon, the first state to reduce penalties for possession and use of hard substances, could become a model for the rest of the U.S.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the president moves up an already ambitious vaccine timetable as a Senate rule change could greenlight his infrastructure plan. Georgia's controversial new voting law faces corporate backlash. Race may have been a factor in former NFL players' settlements. And, brutal attacks and killings by Islamist militants displace thousands, causing widespread terror in Mozambique.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, we explore the state of our streets, pipes and bridges as President Biden pursues a push to sell his infrastructure plan, new questions about AstraZeneca complicate global efforts to deliver inoculations, and Ethiopia's military crackdown in Tigray displaces tens of thousands and prompts accusations of ethnic cleansing.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Biden administration announces new initiatives to curb gun violence. Then, many Evangelical leaders work to overcome reluctance to receive inoculations among their followers. The under told story of Jewish women's resistance movement within Nazi run ghettos, the Auschwitz death camp. And a day with Gabby Giffords — grit, joy, music, and a drive to end gun violence.
Friday on the Newshour, the United Kingdom mourns as Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's husband, dies at 99. Then, medical officials testify about the cause of George Floyd's death in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. We look at the inoculation effort for high-risk meatpacking plant workers, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart join us to discuss this week's politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, another police killing in Minnesota sparks protests and focuses attention on the testimony of George Floyd's brother at the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Then, Iranian officials blame Israel for destroying a power generator at an underground nuclear facility as contentious international negotiations continue. And Tamara Keith and Amy Walter join us for Politics Monday.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, injections of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine are halted across the U.S. after several cases of blood clots, another night of unrest in Minnesota after the police killing of Daunte Wright as lawyers launch their defense of former officer Derek Chauvin in the George Floyd murder case, and a Florida community looks for energy independence by harnessing the sun’s power.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Biden administration announces an unconditional withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Then, we discuss the risks and benefits of a nationwide return to in-person classes with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. And, we speak to law enforcement officers about the urgent need for them to address the disproportionate use of force against Black Americans.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the U.S imposes a new set of sanctions on Russia for election interference, the SolarWinds hack and more. Then, the inspector general for the U.S. Capitol Police testifies on the failure to prepare for the January 6 riots. And, we look at how Canada's universal health care system largely avoided the death toll and strain on hospitals wrought by COVID-19 in the U.S.
Friday on the NewsHour, Indianapolis reels from a deadly mass shooting at a FedEx facility, and bodycam video of the police shooting of a Chicago teen is released. Then, dozens of states are seeking to ban young transgender athletes from competition despite widespread public opposition. And, after decades of being shunned by the industry, Black women finally gain prominence in country music.
Monday on the NewsHour, more deadly mass shootings across the country this weekend, as Indianapolis mourns and leaders call for action. Then, the prosecution and defense wrap up their cases in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. NASA scientists celebrate another first. And, playing "Lady Day" on the big screen, revealing the troubling history of The United States vs. Billie Holiday.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, we get national reactions as a Minneapolis jury convicts Derek Chauvin on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. Then, efforts to create electric planes and cleaner jet fuel become more urgent as the climate emergency intensifies. And, former vice president Al Gore remembers the late Walter Mondale and how he helped transform the highest level of American government.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, we talk with George Floyd's family a day after Derek Chauvin's conviction for his murder. Then, the latest from Russia where support for a jailed opposition leader has sparked calls for change. And, we discuss the Biden administration's efforts to combat climate change with new EPA administrator, Michael Regan.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden announces ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions as part of the fight against climate change. Then, India records the highest one day number of new COVID-19 infections of any nation since the pandemic began. And, how single-use items like masks, and gloves, are piling up in landfills, wreaking havoc on the environment.
Friday on the NewsHour, Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the latest on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and U.S. inoculations. Then, the many obstacles to the Biden administration's major push for a transition to electric vehicles. A potential lifeline of federal funding for healthcare and infrastructure is within reach for tribal lands. And, political insight from David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart.
Monday on the NewsHour, India suffers hundreds of thousands of new infections of COVID, overwhelming its hospitals. Then, we break down the results of the latest census that could potentially alter the future power balance in Washington. Questions remain as the White House ends the "Remain in Mexico" policy for refugees at the southern border, and Politics Monday with Tamara Keith and Amy Walter.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the CDC issues new guidance on masks as more Americans are vaccinated and public spaces begin to open. Then, we break down the critical details of the Biden administration's major push for infrastructure investment. Ghana struggles to vaccinate a skeptical population against COVID-19 vaccine. And, a massive, long suspected underwater toxic waste site is discovered.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, what to expect as President Joe Biden addresses Congress and the nation at a critical moment. Then, the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case centered on a high school cheerleader venting her disappointment on social media. And, another police killing of a Black man sparks protests, demands for the release of body camera video, and calls for structural change.
Thursday on the NewsHour, we examine the critical points in the president's address and discuss the administration's future with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. Then, prosecutors in the Derek Chauvin murder trial consider the impact of the verdict. And, the FDA announces a ban on menthol cigarettes, elating public health groups but angering tobacco companies.
Friday on the NewsHour, we hear about the challenges to getting people to take the COVID-19 vaccine from the frontlines in Texas. Then, how taking on forced labor in China creates a backlash against Western brands. Cindy McCain discusses her new book, and we hear from a woman making big waves in the surfing world. David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart also join us to discuss this week in politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, India struggles to handle a second wave of COVID-19 as many question the country's leadership during the pandemic. Then, we discuss policy changes aimed at reuniting separated refugee families with homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. And, we report from the front lines as Houthi rebel forces converge on the government's last stronghold in Yemen.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, we talk with the surgeon general as the U.S. inoculation effort shifts focus to the community level — to rural areas and younger Americans. Then, the National Rifle Association suffers another setback in its bankruptcy trial, calling the organization's future and leadership into question. And, a look at the humanitarian horror wrought by the ongoing war in Yemen.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, we look at the implications of the Biden administration's decision to lift COVID-19 patent protections in order to help other countries in need. Then, we discuss the president's ambitious agenda and other hot button issues with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. And, a look at the decision to suspend former President Donald Trump from Facebook, and whether he'll ever return.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Republican party weighs punishing Liz Cheney for decrying "The Big Lie" of a stolen election. Then, former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Robert Gates discusses American foreign policy, the Biden administration, and the state of the Republican party. And, how Indian doctors in the U.S. are reaching out to their homeland to help during its dire COVID crisis.
Friday on the NewsHour, a sharp drop in the number of new jobs raises questions about the future of the economy and concerns about the labor force. Then, multiple recent attacks against Asian Americans highlight the growing threat of violence and prejudice faced by the community. And, we discuss the ongoing pandemic response and economic recovery with Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Monday on the NewsHour, Hamas fires rockets into Israel, prompting an air strike after hundreds of Palestinians are wounded in clashes with Israeli police. Then, the latest ransomware attack on a major fuel pipeline highlights the vulnerability of U.S. energy infrastructure. And, amid the ongoing war in Yemen, a renewed push to redraw the country's borders, but most simply long for peace.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, clashes turn deadly in Jerusalem as Israel conducts airstrikes in Gaza and Palestinian militants fire rockets. Then, we discuss the nationwide rollout of shots with the Republican governor of a state with one of the lowest inoculation rates in the U.S. And, Australia's success in stamping out COVID offers lessons for other countries yearning for a return to normal life.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Rep. Liz Cheney is ousted from House GOP leadership after criticizing former President Donald Trump. Then, fears of war are rising amid escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem. And, we look at the Biden administration's struggle to counteract seductive messaging from smugglers to Central Americans about easy passage to the U.S.
Thursday on the NewsHour, we talk with the CDC director about new mask guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans. Then, we examine the increasingly deadly fighting between Israelis and Palestinians. We also take a closer look at fuel shortages and ransom claims after the Colonial Pipeline hack, and discuss the increasingly dire coronavirus situation in Brazil with the country's former president.
Friday on the NewsHour, the latest on the unrelenting Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East. We also explore questions around the new CDC mask guidelines and how to navigate this shift. Then, a closer look at Texas, which is poised to become the latest state to severely restrict access to the ballot box. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider this week in politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, we look at the violence in the Middle East as rockets continue to fly into Israel, and Israelis hammer Gaza with heavy airstrikes. Then, we talk to the president of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, as U.S. troops leave his country and violence escalates. And, we explore why Americans are divided on whether or not to follow new CDC guidance relaxing mask and distancing rules.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, calls for a ceasefire are ignored and destruction spreads in Gaza as Palestinian rocket fire and Israeli artillery attacks continue. Then, a new law heads to the President's desk to stop a spike in attacks against Asian Americans. And, the American Medical Association issues a call to fight systemic racism in health care and begins to reckon with its own troubling past.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, we cover the rising death toll in the Middle East as cease-fire between Israel and Hamas may be on the horizon. Then, how partisan politics in Congress hold up investigations into the violent storming of the Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters. And, the devastating impact of colorism on people of color, who face social and commercial pressure to lighten their skin.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Israel announces a cease-fire in the 11 day war against Hamas, spurring hopes for an end to the deadly conflict. Then, South Korea's foreign minister discusses how to engage with the North as the Biden administration recalibrates U.S. policy. And, how demand for workers in the U.S. leads to calls for legal status for America's undocumented workforce.
Friday on the NewsHour, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds, but tensions are high as both sides claim victory. Then, we look at the enormous vaccine gap between rich and poor countries, as the virus surges in the developing world. And, a look at how the emotion and trauma following George Floyd's murder is finding its way into artistic expression.
Monday on the NewsHour, Belarus diverts an international flight to arrest a dissident journalist, prompting accusations of state piracy and terrorism. Then, the father of Michael Brown — who was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri — reflects on how the country has and hasn't changed in the year since George Floyd's death. And, we follow one Central American migrant's struggles to reach the U.S.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the country reflects on the murder of George Floyd as the city of Minneapolis struggles to reform its police department. Then, we speak with Taiwan's foreign minister about the large shadow China casts over the region. And, a report from Brazil as COVID-19 exacerbates the many societal inequities across the country, hitting minority and indigenous communities the hardest.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, at least eight people were killed at a rail yard in San Jose, California in the latest episode of gun violence. Then, how passage of a landmark hate crimes legislation marks a culmination of decades of solidarity between Black and Asian American communities. And, a new wave of innovative electric planes is poised to reduce aviation emissions and change airlines forever.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the proposal for a bipartisan commission to investigate the violent assault on the Capitol by Trump supporters meets Republican opposition. President Biden orders intelligence officials to redouble efforts to uncover the origins of COVID-19. And, hundreds of thousands of veterans return home with illnesses yet struggle to get benefits from the Veterans Affairs department.
Friday on the NewsHour, Republican senators block the push for an independent investigation into the mob attack on the capitol on January 6. The western U.S. faces a critical shortage of water as the threats of wildfires loom on the horizon. Then, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart analyze the failure to investigate the insurrection, how QAnon is breaking up families, and the Biden budget.
Monday on the NewsHour, honoring those who gave all for our country, while celebrating the chance to gather once again for Memorial Day. Then, looking at the painful past and how the racial terror of the Tulsa massacre still resonates 100 years later. And, a new museum strives to remember — but not glorify —the toll of war.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the anniversary of the Tulsa massacre renews calls to address the massive and widening racial wealth gap in the U.S. Then, Latin America sees huge spikes in COVID cases across the region after an explosion of cases in Brazil. And, questions arise about applications and tuition for community colleges amid a precipitous drop in enrollment, especially among students of color.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a new Israeli government coalition of unlikely political partners ousts long-time Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Then, the debate over the efficacy of unemployment benefits intensifies as the U.S. economy recovers and businesses re-open. And, countrywide calls in Haiti for the president to step down go unheeded amid rampant violence and corruption.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the White House outlines a plan to donate unused COVID-19 vaccines to countries in need, reconstruction efforts begin in Gaza amid dire conditions in the wake of the war with Israel and the sharp rise in remote employment places the future of in-person office spaces in question.
Friday on the NewsHour, as President Biden welcomes Friday's jobs report we talk to his chief economic adviser about some of the challenges ahead. Also, the Tiananmen Square massacre casts a long shadow over modern Chinese politics, U.S. border agents increasingly drop migrants off in rural areas without resources, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the latest in politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, FDA approves a controversial treatment for Alzheimer's despite mixed results in clinical trials, a major voting rights bill faces crucial opposition in the Senate as President Biden and Republicans remain far apart on an infrastructure deal, and members of the South Asian diaspora share their experiences trying to help loved ones in India amid the COVID-19 surge.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Senate releases its report on the security failures during the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, Vice President Harris discusses the Biden administration's immigration agenda in Central America as the region struggles with rampant corruption, and as calls for free tuition at the nation's community colleges grow louder the benefits and drawbacks become more apparent.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Biden makes his first overseas trip to Europe to reengage with allies and meet with adversaries, a U.S. Capitol Police officer gives his first interview since the attack on Congress by Trump supporters, and the push for free community college nationwide gains support but questions remain about the effectiveness of the plan.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Biden meets with the prime minister of the United Kingdom ahead of the G-7 summit and announces a plan to distribute vaccines globally, Texas increasingly positions itself at odds with the Biden administration on critical issues, and 40 years after the start of the AIDS epidemic we look at the impact of the virus and what the future holds.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Biden meets with other leaders face-to-face to discuss global vaccination efforts and an initiative to increase taxes on the world's wealthiest, how the Trump administration sought cell phone data from Democratic members of Congress and their families, and two street artists on either side of the sectarian divide in Northern Ireland turn walls into messages.
Monday on the NewsHour, the president works to rebuild alliances at the critical NATO summit. Meanwhile, the G7 summit ends with overtures toward reducing global climate change — but few concrete plans. Then, our Politics Monday team looks at Joe Biden's trip overseas and if it could help his domestic agenda. And, how Afghans supporting U.S. forces are being left behind amid the withdrawal.
Tuesday day on the NewsHour, the U.S. passes 600,000 COVID-19 deaths as more states fully reopen. Then, President Joe Biden meets with European leaders in Geneva to discuss tariffs. We also look ahead at his upcoming high-stakes meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin. And, how a disagreement between a prosecutor and Missouri's attorney general has left a man languishing in prison.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a look at President Joe Biden's meeting with Vladimir Putin at a low point of relations with Russia. Then, we explore the competing infrastructure proposals making their way through Congress and the speed bumps blocking bipartisan agreement. And, despite widespread agreement on at least some immigration limits, an economist argues for completely open borders.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Affordable Care Act survives a third major Supreme Court argument. We talk to the secretary of health and human services about the challenges still ahead. Then, counterterrorism forces in Iraq search for remnants of the Islamic State — with civilians often caught in the middle. And, we examine the emotional toll gun violence takes on youth who have lost a loved one.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Biden warns of the deadly Delta variant, while marking a new milestone in the fight against COVID-19. Then, Iranians vote for their next president as a hard-line candidate looks likely to win. As Americans observe a new federal holiday, a renowned historian shares her personal story of Juneteenth. And, we discuss the week in politics with Brooks and Capehart.
Monday on the NewsHour, we examine the Supreme Court ruling that college athletes can receive additional education related benefits. Then, how the Taliban is seizing more territory from the Afghan government as the U.S. military withdraws. Also, a look at the mental toll of the pandemic and police killings over the past year on Black Americans. And, analysis from our Politics Monday team.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. Senate takes on election reform in a contentious fight. Then, how much of Mosul remains in ruins amid sluggish reconstruction efforts, years after the battle to retake the city from ISIS. And, tribal universities begin to recover from the pandemic that exacerbated their unique struggles to reach students.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden announces a new focus on gun violence, community investment and policing amid a spike in violence across the nation. Then, a look at Myanmar protesters facing violence and arrest in defiance of the military coup. And, how several promising innovations could provide a breakthrough to prevent a majority of plastic waste going unrecycled.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators agree on a $953 billion plan to update U.S. infrastructure. Then, at least 99 people are missing after a building crumbles in Surfside, Florida. The pandemic causes the largest drop in life expectancy since World War II. And, the growing national controversy over teaching critical race theory in public schools.
Friday on the NewsHour, emergency crews continue searching through rubble for missing people after a building collapse in Surfside, Florida. Then, President Biden meets with Afghan leaders as the withdrawal paints a grim and uncertain future for the country. Derek Chauvin is given 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd's murder. And, the week in politics with David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart.
Monday on the NewsHour, rescue teams continue to comb through the wreckage of the Surfside, Fla. building collapse. Then, the Pacific Northwest grapples with a record-breaking heat wave and devastating drought. How the pandemic has a disproportionate impact on Americans living with diabetes. And, the latest in politics from our Politics Monday team.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, rescue crews comb the wreckage as officials look for answers in the collapse of the Surfside, Florida condo. Then, we discuss the ongoing pandemic recovery and threats from new COVID variants with Dr. Anthony Fauci. And, how Black women lawmakers nationwide live with a perpetual feeling of danger after being elected to office.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, at least 100 deaths in western Canada are believed to have been caused by a record-breaking heat wave, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan warns the country could descend into civil war, Bill Cosby is released from prison after his sexual assault conviction is overturned, and school districts intensify summer programs to make up for the learning loss during the pandemic.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court upholds Arizona's voting restrictions. A top Trump Organization official surrenders to authorities as charges are filed in the investigation of the former president's business. Then, we discuss the impending troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. And, how a son of immigrants brings the tech industry to the economies of middle America through apprenticeships.
Friday on the NewsHour, the death toll rises to 20 in the Florida condo collapse. Then, the U.S. Military hands over a critical base after 20 years of war, leaving Afghanistan's future in question. Widespread drought raises concerns of another dangerous fire season as western states struggle to recover from last year's blazes. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart analyze the week in politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, the remainder of the partially collapsed Surfside, Florida condominium is demolished as the search for missing people continues, members of the National Guard discuss their controversial deployment to fight U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn reflect on their lives together and current state of America politics.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, investigations and arrests continue six months after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by a violent mob of Trump supporters. Then, experts search for clues to the structural failure of the Surfside, Florida condo as rescue crews continue to comb the rubble. And, members of the U.S. military reflect on 20 years in Afghanistan — and whether the war was worth it.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Haiti's president is killed in his home as the country's unstable political situation worsens. Then, we speak with Eric Adams after his win in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, making him the heavy favorite to assume the job. And, the impending absence of U.S. troops prompts Afghanistan's government to arm local militias in the fight against the Taliban.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the world passes a grim milestone in the pandemic as governments prepare for a potential new wave of COVID-19 infections from the delta variant. The voting rights fight reaches a crescendo in Texas as the legislature renews debate over strict new laws. Canada confronts a troubling past after discovering hundreds of unmarked graves at former Indigenous boarding schools.
Friday on the NewsHour, new details about the assassination of Haiti's president raise big questions about who killed Jovenel Moïse and who will succeed him. Then, a critical vote in the U.N, Security Council decides the fate of Syria's last humanitarian lifeline. David Brooks and Karen Tumulty examine the week in politics, and how this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee winner made history.
Monday on the NewsHour, Cuba sees its largest protests in decades as thousands gather across the country in a call for freedom. Then, the spread of the delta variant prompts questions about the possible need for booster shots in the future. And, how COVID-19 exacerbates the already daunting challenge of accessing child care for parents in the U.S.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Texas Democrats leave the state to block Republicans from passing a restrictive new voting law. Then, authorities struggle to contain blazes burning across ten states as the Western U.S. grapples with ongoing drought and heatwaves. And, we examine the causes of the high cost for parents and the low wages for workers in the increasingly unequal U.S. child care system.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, critical infrastructure legislation moves forward in Congress after a tumultuous weekend of negotiations. Then, an uncertain future for young Afghans who grew up without Taliban rule, as the group continues its conquest amid the American withdrawal. We look at Britney Spears' conservatorship fight, and explore solutions to the struggle to find child care in rural U.S.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, critical infrastructure legislation moves forward in Congress after a tumultuous weekend of negotiations. Then, an uncertain future for young Afghans who grew up without Taliban rule, as the group continues its conquest amid the American withdrawal. We look at Britney Spears' conservatorship fight, and explore solutions to the struggle to find child care in rural U.S.
Friday on the NewsHour, COVID infections and hospitalizations increase in low vaccination, high misinformation areas. Then, a look at climate change as major flooding turns deadly across Europe. And, advocates wonder if systemic change is possible as the pandemic has laid bare the racial and gender inequities in American child care. David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the week in politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, we speak to Dr. Anthony Fauci amid a rise in COVID-19 cases and disinformation. Then, the global battle after China is blamed for a massive Microsoft hack and surveillance software is used against dissidents and journalists worldwide. And, a war correspondent reports on lockdown life in his English countryside hometown and how villagers see the push to drop restrictions.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, as the Western U.S. battles both widespread wildfires and an escalating drought, we visit some of the nation's most fertile farmland where taps now run dry. Then, Sen. Bernie Sanders joins us as infrastructure negotiations reach a critical moment in Congress. And, a leading Belarusian democracy advocate describes her peoples' ongoing struggle to have their voices heard.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejects two Republican nominees to serve on the committee reviewing the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. As a spike in U.S. COVID-19 cases raises new concerns, we breakdown the basic guidance at this critical moment. And, a unique summer camp that aims to maintain connections between daughters and their currently or formerly incarcerated mothers.
Thursday on the NewsHour, we speak to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the pandemic response as rising infections prompt renewed concerns about COVID-19. Then, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito weighs in on the infrastructure negotiations facing an uphill battle in a divided Senate. And, migrants crossing the Aegean Sea to Greece face increasingly harsh efforts from the coast guard to repel them.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Olympic Games begin with an empty opening ceremony amid the pandemic and recent COVID cases among athletes. Then, how the Chinese government's banning of a children's book in Hong Kong is emblematic of larger repression. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart break down the politics of the January 6 investigation and the infrastructure negotiations in Congress.
Monday on the NewsHour, as the spike in COVID-19 infections and deaths sparks a renewed push for vaccinations, we explore where they will be mandatory. Then, we check in on the latest from Congress' budget and infrastructure negotiations. And, the Greek government targets migrant advocates as Europe struggles with its refugee crisis.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins us to discuss revised CDC guidelines for face coverings amid spread of the delta variant. Then, we hear powerful testimony from the police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol from terrorists in January. And, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles steps aside saying she is not in a good place to compete — a powerful move to prioritize her mental health.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a bipartisan push brings an elusive infrastructure deal closer to completion. Then, millions of tenants and landlords face an uncertain future as the federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire. And, as the U.S. military struggles with how to combat racism among soldiers, we speak to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown about how to address the problem.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases prompts authorities nationwide to push harder for masking and vaccinations. Then, U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee wins gold in the gymnastics all-around in a historic first amid resistance to the games in Japan. And, new laws allowing the killing of gray wolves to protect livestock in several states spark outcries from conservationists.
Friday on the NewsHour, as new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention exposes how infectious and dangerous the COVID variant of the coronavirus is, we discuss the science. Then, Afghan interpreters arrive on U.S. shores, finding safety after risking it all to help America during the war. And, China tightens its grip on Hong Kong by closing the border to prevent a mass exodus.
Monday on the NewsHour, we examine the massive infrastructure legislation deal reached by a bipartisan group of senators . Then, Florida records its highest number of COVID cases since the pandemic began, straining hospitals and prompting more urgent calls for masking and vaccines. And, the historic drought sweeping the Western U.S. exacerbates disputes between Indigenous communities and farmers.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, New York's attorney general finds Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women as he denies the claims, Biden administration starts a new push to help those facing eviction by targeting the most at risk of losing their homes, and how worsening wildfires in California's wine country threaten low-wage farm workers.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, one of the nation’s top economists weighs in on concerns about housing prices, inflation and labor shortages. A look at how the infrastructure deal aims to make more clean water available. And a year after a deadly Beirut port explosion, Lebanon faces a devastating economic collapse.
Thursday on the NewsHour, we visit Louisiana to report on strained ICU's and talk with the governor of Maryland about how he's addressing the newly resurgent COVID threat. Also, as the White House pushes electric vehicles we take a look at the major climate-related provision in the infrastructure deal, and restrictions on access to the ballot box nationwide raise alarms for democracy advocates.
Friday on the NewsHour, the latests jobs report shows a strong labor market and a falling unemployment rate, we examine the potential investments in the country's aging transportation network as the Senate moves forward with the infrastructure bill, Hungary's crackdown on its LGBTQ community brings condemnation from other European leaders, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart talk politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, a U.N. climate report paints a grim future and calls for dramatic change, the Taliban take control of a critical city in Afghanistan as the country's security forces teeter on the brink of collapse, and we discuss the tenuous housing situation nationwide with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign following multiple allegations of sexual harassment, we talk to U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm about how the infrastructure bill will try to tackle climate change, parents nationwide wonder how to keep their children safe as students return to the classroom, and California relies on prison inmates to combat wildfires.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Democrats push for a broader investment in families and ways to tackle the climate crisis, the Taliban continues to rapidly seize territory in its bid to regain control of the country, and an experimental new technology hopes to harness a brain-machine interface to help people with paralysis.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a string of major Afghanistan cities fall into insurgent hands raising fears of a complete takeover as the U.S. withdraws. Meanwhile, the delta variant continues to spread and Dr. Fauci answers our questions about booster shots and the virus’ threat to children. Also, new data released by the census shows how the nation is growing more diverse.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Taliban captures a critical province bordering the country’s capital and we discuss the nation’s uncertain future with the Afghan ambassador to the U.S. Also, we examine the structural inequality in home ownership in Minnesota, an author examines what it means to be Latino and Capehart and Gerson discuss the week’s news in politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, we examine the wider fallout from Kabul as Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, bringing a tragic and chaotic close to America's longest war. Then, more than a thousand people are dead and thousands more are injured as a major earthquake strikes Haiti. And, Tamara Keith and Amy Walter break down the impact of the fall of the Afghan government on President Joe Biden.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. negotiates with the Taliban to secure "safe passage" of civilians leaving the country. Prominent activist and former Afghan government official Kamila Sidiqi discusses the precarious road ahead for women in Afghanistan. The Biden administration is set to announce vaccinated Americans will soon need a booster shot as the delta variant's spread continues to surge.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Taliban violence raises doubts about their claims of moderation. We talk to the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the Biden administration's plan to administer COVID booster shots for all vaccinated adults amid the delta variant's spread. In Haiti, frustration grows with the government over the lack of aid as the death toll rises days after the deadly earthquake.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Taliban respond to protests by forcefully quashing dissent, limiting airport access for Afghans seeking to flee. Then, COVID-19 hospitalizations skyrocket in the southern U.S., overwhelming already strained intensive care units as the delta variant spreads. And, over 35000 people are forced to evacuate in California as crews struggle to contain rapidly growing blazes.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Taliban targets Afghans who worked with the United States as their desperation to flee the country intensifies. Then, despite soaring levels of new COVID cases in Florida, school officials face backlash to face cover mandates. And, Jonathan Capehart and Michael Gerson break down President Biden's handling of the Afghanistan crisis and the politics of mask mandates.
On the NewsHour Monday, as the FDA fully approves Pfizer shots for all Americans over 16, we talk with Dr. Anthony Fauci on whether this will help increase inoculation.Then, a firefight at Kabul airport complicates the exit for Afghans desperate to flee the Taliban. And, different factions of House Democrats square off on legislative priorities, hampering critical infrastructure and budget bills.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, evacuations in Afghanistan accelerate and pressure builds to extend the deadline for U.S. withdrawal as looming Taliban rule continues to spread fear. Then, moderate Democrats face off with the party's progressives, potentially dooming a critical infrastructure bill. And, Haiti languishes in the aftermath of a major earthquake and faces increasingly dire food shortages.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, chaotic scenes in Kabul as thousands struggle to leave Afghanistan just days ahead of a full U.S. withdrawal. Then, the Supreme Court reinstates the controversial Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers. And, efforts intensify to match Americans without college degrees with employers who need to fill better paying jobs as income inequality widens.
Thursday on the NewsHour, one of the deadliest days for Americans in Afghanistan in a decade after suicide bombings at Kabul's airport. Then, many U.S. law enforcement officers remain reluctant to receive vaccinations, prompting calls to mandate shots. And, record numbers of COVID cases are being reported across the continent of Africa amid a limited supply of vaccines.
Friday on the NewsHour, Afghan evacuations face new challenges after deadly attacks in Kabul with fears of more violence as the U.S. withdrawal nears completion. Then, we break down what the Supreme Court's decision to block eviction protections means for renters. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the Afghanistan withdrawal fallout and the latest on the Jan. 6 commission.
Monday on the NewsHour, as the final U.S. flight ends America's longest war, we get an inside look from Kabul airport on the chaotic exit from Afghanistan. Then, Hurricane Ida ravages Louisiana with blistering winds and massive storm surges, we get the latest on the damage. And, our Politics Monday team explores how President Biden is faring in the face of two major crises amid the pandemic.
Tuesday on the Newshour, President Joe Biden defends the U.S. exit as the Taliban celebrate their return to power in Afghanistan. Then, recovery efforts begin in the wake of Hurricane Ida as more than a million Americans remain without power. And, how naturally dissolving pacemakers present a potential breakthrough in the treatment of heart surgery patients.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Americans living on the Gulf Coast suffer through an arduous hurricane recovery amid rampant food shortages and power outages. Then, thousands of Afghans flee their home country amid widespread scarcity as the Taliban move to form a new Islamic government. And, the surge of migrants into Europe continues, straining the resources of small islands that are points of entry.
Thursday on the NewsHour, as Ida wreaks more havoc in its path across the country with deadly floods stun the Northeast, we look at how climate change has us living at the extremes. Then, what's at stake for women's reproductive rights as the Supreme Court refuses to stay Texas' restrictive abortion law. And, the leaders of two United Nations aid agencies discuss the many plights of Afghan people.
Friday on the NewsHour, Ida's death toll rises as a wide stretch of the U.S., from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast, continues the long recovery from the massive storm. Then, a personal reflection from the chaplain at Dover who oversaw American soldiers' final return home and the human cost of America's longest war. And finally, Jonathan Capehart and Michael Gerson discuss the week in politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, the Gulf Coast and Northeast continue to assess the damage in the wake of Ida's massive storm damage and flooding. Then, as federal unemployment aid expires for millions of Americans, we examine the Biden administration's bid to end child hunger. And, Muslim Americans reflect on the impact of prejudice and fear on their community in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Taliban announces a new government amid protests and an economic crisis. Then, some Gulf Coast Americans regain power but many remain stranded in sweltering conditions as President Joe Biden surveys the damage in the Northeast. And, the New Jersey town that lost more residents in the 9/11 attacks than anywhere else outside New York City reflects on that tragic day.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, U.S. hospitals struggle with a surge of COVID cases driven by the unvaccinated and the highly contagious delta variant. Then, California's governor faces a recall reckoning that could have major political implications for the country. And, the brother of a passenger on board United Flight 93 reflects on the heroism of those who fought back against the 9/11 hijackers.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Taliban orders an end to all protests as they finally allow the departure of some 200 American citizens from Afghanistan. Then, we talk with Dr. Anthony Fauci about the difficult path ahead in navigating the pandemic. And, 9/11 first responders reflect on the trauma of that day and how it compares to the stresses of the current pandemic.
Friday on the NewsHour, how President Biden's inoculation requirements for millions of Americans might be enforced in the workplace, a look at the ways the 9/11 attacks shaped American foreign policy over the last two decades, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the anniversary of 9/11 and the politics of vaccinations.
Monday on the NewsHour, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces congressional scrutiny over the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Then, a sharp rise in childrens' hospitalizations prompts pediatricians to advocate for emergency authorization of COVID vaccinations for those under 12. And, how 9/11 first responders still suffering from toxin exposure struggle to receive adequate health care.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a new book details the extraordinary steps a top U.S. military leader took to keep Former President Trump from sparking a war. Then, the U.S. secretary of state faces senators to defend the Afghanistan withdrawal. California voters decide gov. Gavin Newsom's fate. And, an exclusive look inside Mexico's Sinaloa cartel and its widespread production and sale of fentanyl.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, tensions rise in Asia as the U.S. partners with Australia and the United Kingdom to curb Beijing's ambitions. Then, U.S. gymnasts testify before Congress about the FBI's botched investigation of sexually abusive doctor, Larry Nassar. And, the U.S. struggles to contain the flow of the high-powered opioid fentanyl across the southern border amid a raging addiction crisis.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a new alliance between the U.S., United Kingdom and Australia to counter China's ambitions in Asia angers France, hospital administrators in sparsely vaccinated areas prepare to ration services as COVID-19 continues to overwhelm intensive care units, and the threat of cartels leaves ordinary people on both sides of the Mexico border to take the law into their own hands.
Friday on the NewsHour, we break down the latest recommendations from an FDA advisory committee on who should get the COVID-19 booster vaccine, a crowd of over 10,000 migrants awaits U.S. processing at the Texas border, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the latest in politics, and a look at the remarkable life and career of Muhammad Ali as told by Ken Burns.
Monday on the NewsHour, thousands of migrants who overwhelmed Del Rio, Texas are now being deported, most back to a chaotic Haiti. Then, Pfizer's COVID vaccine is shown to be safe in children as young as five, offering hope to families wanting greater protection. And, as world leaders gather at the United Nations, we talk with the president of Colombia about leading in this moment of crisis.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden addresses world leaders at the United Nations. We talk to Bill Gates about the threats of COVID and climate change. Then, as the U.S. surpasses the number of lives lost to the 1918 flu, we reflect on the different, modern-day response to a pandemic. And, a look at how inmates sent to do their time at home during the pandemic now face a return to jail.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden calls on world leaders and global business to "go big" to get the globe vaccinated and combat COVID-19. Then, leading progressive lawmaker Rep. Pramila Jayapal on conflicting priorities in her party. And, how Louisiana is struggling with an energy and housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the CDC approves a third dose of Pfizer's shot for Americans most vulnerable to developing severe cases of COVID-19. Then, a top U.S. diplomat resigns in protest of the Biden administration's "inhumane" treatment of Haitian immigrants. And, Justice Stephen Breyer shares his retirement considerations, and weighs in on concerns the U.S. Supreme Court is too political.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Biden's agenda stalls in Congress amid disagreements among democrats over his $3.5 trillion spending plan. Then, Angela Merkel's 16 years as Germany's chancellor draws to a close and Germans head to the polls. And, we celebrate David Brooks' 20 years on the NewsHour as he and Jonathan Capehart discuss the week in politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, high-stakes talks are now underway as dueling factions of President Joe Biden's party threaten the survival of his legislative agenda. Then, the disappearances of Indigenous women get a new look, following Gabby Petito's high-profile death. And, for the first time in its 138-year run, The Metropolitan Opera features a production from a Black director and Black composer.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, top U.S. Military leaders take heat from lawmakers and contradict President Joe Biden on America's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Then, progressive Democrats in the House dig in on reconciliation, threatening to vote against the bipartisan infrastructure bill just days before a key vote. And, how school closures in Uganda lead children to being trafficked into forced labor.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the president's economic agenda hangs in the balance as negotiations intensify between Democrats on Capitol Hill and the White House. Then, a former FDA commissioner on the latest strategies to ramp up America's low vaccination rates. And, fire crews in California scramble to contain wildfires threatening to torch some of the oldest trees in the world.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Congress passes a key government funding measure, but Democrats remain divided over critical legislative negotiations. The Centers for Disease Control issues an urgent appeal to pregnant Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. As Mozambique battles an ISIS-affiliated insurgency, we examine the drivers of the conflict and the few options left for everyday citizens. Listen to the Broa
Friday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden goes to Capitol Hill to push for progress on the infrastructure, spending bills. Then, with about 70% of the population in Europe inoculated, the challenge of vaccinating hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants arises. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart on the challenges the president is facing getting his economic and social agenda passed.
Monday on the NewsHour, we look into the deepening standoff between President Joe Biden and Senate Republicans over raising the debt ceiling. Then, a major oil spill off the coast of Southern California threatens wildlife as crews race to contain the damage. And, the Supreme Court takes on abortion, gun rights and more divisive issues as it starts a new term.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a former Facebook employee testifies to Congress about the tech giant's harms and lack of accountability. President Joe Biden visits Michigan to sell his trillion dollar spending bills to moderate Democrats by wooing voters in the key swing state. Universities nationwide begin another school year amid the pandemic, facing tough decisions and hoping to avoid big outbreaks.
Monday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration plans to cut U.S. aid to three Central American countries. Plus: What happens to Honduran migrants to the U.S. who get deported, House committees prepare to issue subpoenas, a political challenge for Joe Biden, Politics Monday analyzes the 2020 Democratic campaign field, the death of a rap legend, a book on an Irish murder and religion in humor.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Senate considers a change to how it approves nominees for federal courts and critical administration positions, but the idea is not without controversy. Plus: climate change drives Honduran farmers to migrate north, Puerto Rico struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria, an unusual children’s literacy program, baseball economics and college students facing hunger.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, why the U.S. relationship with NATO ally Turkey is becoming increasingly tense -- and how Russia is involved. Plus: Chicago elects its first black female mayor, who is also openly gay, what controversy over Joe Biden’s interactions with women says about social norms and how penguins illustrate the effects of climate change on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Thursday on the NewsHour, members of the Mueller team reportedly express concerns about the attorney general’s interpretation of their report. Plus: Indications that a faulty sensor may have caused the crash of a Boeing 737 MAX jet, Syria after the fall of ISIS, NATO at 70, helping sick kids take care of themselves, the film “Hotel Mumbai” and a brief but spectacular take on music and isolation.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump visits California's border with Mexico, reiterating his stance on immigration but steering clear of threats to stop crossings completely. Plus, how strong is the U.S. economy, one-on-one with Rep. Jerry Nadler, the Rwandan genocide 25 years on, life near the San Diego-Mexico border, analysis from Shields and Brooks, plus Hozier finds hope in uncertain times.
Monday on the NewsHour, Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen is forced to resign, as President Trump seeks an even tougher stance on immigration. Plus: What the Homeland Security staff shakeup means for immigration policy, Trump pressures Iran, Israel prepares to vote, the latest from the 2020 Democratic field, Politics Monday and acclaimed biographer Robert Caro on how he does what he does.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Attorney General William Barr appears before Congress and discusses what he might release from the special counsel’s report. Plus: Israel votes in its most competitive election in years, the global rise of hate speech and how to address it, mental health challenges for seniors in long-term care, supporters of Brexit are losing faith and the NCAA men’s basketball champions.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Benjamin Netanyahu secures a fifth term as Israel's prime minister, after a closely contested election. Plus: Astronomers release the first photograph of a black hole, how melting ice in Antarctica could affect coastal communities worldwide, supporting survivors of Mozambique’s recent cyclone, a measles outbreak, Brexit drama and a Kenyan folk singer’s American dream.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the arrest of Julian Assange renews questions about government secrecy and transparency. Plus: The implications of Julian Assange’s arrest, a successful coup in Sudan, rebuilding in the Florida Keys after Hurricane Irma and in the Midwest after major floods, how Americans are handling tax law changes and a brief but spectacular take on the gig economy in a rural area.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump announces a series of moves intended to boost development of new high-speed mobile networks. Plus: How Democratic presidential candidates view the idea of slavery reparations, Shields and Brooks on the week in politics, a new book about Barbara Bush and celebrating the life and career of country superstar Loretta Lynn.
Monday on the NewsHour, fire engulfs the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Also: Violent weather rips through parts of the South, the response to President Trump's attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar, Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang describes his policy proposals, the week ahead on Politics Monday, a comeback victory by Tiger Woods, and Yo-Yo Ma on the power of culture.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a fire at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral is out, but devastation remains. Plus: A rare interview with Russian businessman and reported Putin ally Oleg Deripaska, how climate change is changing life in the African Sahel, a medical delivery breakthrough in Rwanda, David Brooks on emerging from loneliness, gardening with an acclaimed landscape designer and pets of the homeless.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, French President Emmanuel Macron sets an ambitious timeline for rebuilding Notre Dame after a devastating fire. Plus: Nick Schifrin talks to National Security Advisor John Bolton about U.S. policy on Cuba, Venezuela and North Korea, remembering Columbine 20 years later, U.S. drone missions over Niger, the risks of booming Antarctic tourism and a legendary comic pair.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Attorney General William Barr releases a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on possible cooperation between Russian government operatives and members of President Trump’s 2016 campaign. Plus: Legal and political analysis of the Mueller report, as well as how the report is being received abroad.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump blasts former advisers who told the special counsel’s team he had tried to hinder their investigation. Plus: Russian reaction to the Mueller report, analyzing Mueller’s legal arguments, fighting rheumatic heart disease in Rwanda, uprisings in Algeria and Sudan, Shields and Brooks discuss the fallout from the Mueller report and the new film “The Chaperone.”
Monday on the NewsHour, suicide bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday kill at least 290 people. Also, Ukraine elects a political satirist as its next president, Mueller report fallout, 2020 Democrats on impeachment, Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the week in politics, a book about countering extremism, an unusual view of melting Arctic ice and a humble opinion on the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the death toll in Sri Lanka's Sunday bombings surpasses 300. Plus: The Supreme Court considers whether the census can ask about citizenship, how defiance by the president’s advisers protected him, why Democrats are divided on impeachment, a killing sparks fears of more violence in Northern Ireland, frustrated teachers on the brink and a newly revealed slave narrative.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Mueller report confirmed sweeping Russian meddling in the 2016 election, but the Trump administration downplays the threat to 2020 election integrity. Plus: Rohingya refugees still can’t return home to Myanmar, how voters nationwide feel about fallout from the Mueller report, litigation for an opioid distributor, sex abuse in the Boy Scouts and governing Antarctica.
Thursday on the NewsHour, former Vice President Joe Biden officially enters the 2020 presidential race. Plus: Analyzing Biden's candidacy, especially in the context of race and gender, newsrooms document a widespread problem of police misconduct, the current status and strength of ISIS, Louisiana wonders if its business tax breaks are paying off, the emotions of chimpanzees and Gloria Steinem.
Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. is facing its worst outbreak of the highly contagious measles virus since it was considered eliminated in 2000. Plus: Resolving migrant family separations, political scandal in Baltimore, how a Saudi woman fought her country's ban on female drivers, Shields and Brooks on the week in politics and a look at a TV series based on Victor Hugo’s “Les Miserables.”
Monday on the NewsHour, responding to another deadly incident of apparent domestic terror at a U.S. synagogue, this time in California. Plus: Democratic 2020 candidates launch new policy proposals on the campaign trail, an interview with candidate Sen. Cory Booker, Politics Monday, searching for the disappeared in Colombia, producer T Bone Burnett and remembering director John Singleton.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the political power struggle in Venezuela intensifies as opposition leader Juan Guaido calls for the military to turn against Nicolas Maduro. Plus: What’s next for Venezuela amid the Maduro-Guaido political standoff, a new congressional infrastructure plan, changing how students learn to read, violence against houses of worship, and our Now Read This book club.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Attorney General William Barr testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in a hearing about the Mueller report that grew contentious at times. Plus: Analysis and political response to Barr’s Senate committee appearance, what’s next for Venezuela's opposition, a Facebook overhaul, at home with a congressional freshman and NASA’s plan to return to the moon.
Monday on the NewsHour, how residents of Southern California are coping with earthquake aftermath. Plus: The sex crimes case against Jeffrey Epstein, an Obama official weighs in on U.S. border detention centers, the latest from the 2020 campaign trail, Politics Monday with Tamara Keith and Amy Walter, the 'complex' truth of the Apollo 11 mission and a housing shortage that connects generations.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, new charges against billionaire Jeffrey Epstein renew attention to the problem of child sex trafficking in the U.S. Plus: A critical legal challenge to Obamacare, preparing for a devastating earthquake, the wave of states legalizing marijuana, remembering Ross Perot and how a view of the ancient Acropolis has sparked a present-day legal battle.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta publicly addresses his role in the controversial 2008 prosecution of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Plus: The British ambassador to the U.S. resigns, how marijuana affects the brain, the U.S. women’s soccer team celebrates its World Cup victory, making baseball safer for fans and getting energy out of buildings.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump announces he’s ending his legal battle to add a controversial citizenship question to the 2020 census. Plus: An interview with the head of Veterans Affairs, the competitive business of growing marijuana, Rep. Debbie Lesko on the shortage of female Republicans in Congress, how a comic writer addresses reality and a singer on finding identity through music.
Friday on the NewsHour, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns amid furor over his prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein for sex crimes in 2008. Plus: Tropical Storm Barry threatens New Orleans with flooding, how legal marijuana is confronting challenges of racial inequity, the ideological divide within the Democratic party, political analysis with Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru and folk legend Joan Baez.
Monday on the NewsHour, a political firestorm erupts after President Trump tweets racist messages about four women of color in the House of Representatives. Plus: Responses from both parties to the racist tweets, fear of looming ICE raids, an interview with a Huawei executive, black market marijuana in Colorado, the latest from 2020 Democrats and Politics Monday with Amy Walter and Tamara Keith.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, congressional Republicans and Democrats continue to disagree over President Trump’s controversial tweets. Plus: Why federal prosecutors aren’t bringing charges in the Eric Garner case, the struggle of Venezuelan refugees in Brazil, economic and political progress in Colombia, the newest novel from Colson Whitehead and fallout from the Puerto Rican governor’s leaked texts.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, as President Trump stands by his attacks against four congresswomen, a look at the painful history behind his words. Plus: A conversation about the administration’s Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, the troubled relationship between the U.S. and Turkey, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and remembering Justice John Paul Stevens.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump holds an incendiary rally on the heels of his earlier attacks against four members of Congress. Plus: Former Sen. Jeff Flake on Trump’s rhetoric and Republican support, a database reveals the true scope of the opioid crisis, the potential risks of FaceApp, moving the Smithsonian into the future, craft cannabis and the black experience in documentary film.
Friday on the NewsHour, the confrontation between the U.S. and Iran escalates further. Plus: A conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, dealing with the extreme heat that is a byproduct of climate change, new frontiers of space, 2020 campaign updates, political analysis from Mark Shields and David Brooks and a new musical venture from one of the founders of The Black Keys.
Monday on the NewsHour, protesters in Puerto Rico continue to call for Gov. Ricardo Rossello to resign. Plus: A wave of anti-LGBTQ sentiment in Poland turns into violence, new attention on the 2018 resignation of Sen. Al Franken, Politics Monday with Tamara Keith and Amy Walter, conservative columnist George Will's new book, Harlem in pictures and how Detroit is addressing jobs and homelessness.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Congress and the White House reach a two-year budget deal that should avoid a government shutdown but increases debt. Plus: Boris Johnson will become the next British prime minister, questions for Robert Mueller, a former ally of Nicolas Maduro in the U.S., how changing food stamp eligibility will affect working families and a mobile classroom that brings school to kids.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before two House committees about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction by President Trump in the investigation that ensued. Plus: Legal experts and congressional representatives from both parties analyze the Mueller hearings and the latest on the political chaos in Puerto Rico.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Puerto Rico’s Gov. Ricardo Rossello finally announces his upcoming resignation after more than a week of protests. Plus: Democratic and Republican reaction to Robert Mueller’s congressional testimony, the Justice Department says it will resume enforcement of the death penalty, bees in danger, Rotterdam's architecture and a brief but spectacular take on life on Earth.
Friday on the NewsHour, election security is again in the forefront after Robert Mueller and a Senate intelligence report warn of the continued threat of Russian interference. Plus: Turmoil continues over national immigration policy, Poland’s democracy at risk, the 2020 campaign trail grows more contentious, analysis of political news with Mark Shields and David Brooks and a violin virtuoso.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump continued his verbal assault on Baltimore, prompting outrage from members of both political parties. Plus: The immigration policy debate underlying the Trump-Cummings feud, what a staff shakeup means for U.S. intelligence, the safety of the Boeing 737 MAX, a politically polarized couple, Politics Monday and healing South Africa’s racial divide with food.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, questions about how sexual abuse is handled in the military as a general accused of assault is considered for a high-ranking position. Plus: The latest on separated migrant families, Democratic presidential hopefuls take the debate stage, giving juvenile offenders a second chance, book club reader questions, public schools and student lunch debt, and a special pizza oven.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Federal Reserve cuts a key interest rate for the first time in a decade. Plus: Recapping the first Detroit Democratic debate and previewing the second, an interview with the Army officer accusing Gen. John Hyten of sexual assault, turning fog into water, how North Korea's recent missile launches affect relations with the U.S. and remembering producer Harold Prince.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Senate passes a two-year budget that raises spending levels and suspends the debt ceiling. Plus: Highlights and insights from the second night of Detroit's Democratic presidential debates, newly naturalized U.S. citizens on immigration, deadly gun violence in Chicago, the economics of slavery reparations and how an actor finds identity by portraying other characters.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump’s choice for director of national intelligence withdraws from consideration after criticism of his background. Plus: Puerto Rico struggles to find its next governor, a heat wave causes major ice melt in Greenland, what Ohio voters think about Trump’s language on race, political analysis with Mark Shields and David Brooks and special kids' birthday cakes.
Monday on the NewsHour, grief and frustration grip the nation after two mass shootings leave dozens of people dead. Plus: Reports from the shooting scenes in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, analysis of how to prevent future mass shootings, reaction to the tragedies from 2020 Democratic presidential contenders Rep. Tim Ryan and Bill de Blasio, and Politics Monday with Amy Walter and Tamara Keith.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the emotional and political fallout continue from massacres in El Paso and Dayton. Plus: How the city of El Paso and lawmakers on Capitol Hill are responding to the shootings, whether mental illness is a risk factor for violent acts like mass shootings, unrest in Hong Kong, gun legislation, an interview with 2020 Democrat Gov. Steve Bullock and remembering Toni Morrison.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump travels to the bereaved cities of El Paso and Dayton -- but his arrival is not without controversy. Plus: Puerto Rico’s political upheaval continues, reactions from El Paso and Dayton to Trump’s visit, an interview with 2020 Democrat Tom Steyer, Grand Cayman’s health care tourism, director Ron Howard and a vigil for victims of the El Paso mass shooting.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a dire warning about how human land use is exacerbating climate change and jeopardizing the future ability to grow food. Plus: U.S. immigration officials release hundreds of people arrested in raids, addressing mental health in California, the dispute over Kashmir, five years after Ferguson, the music of glaciers and a brief but spectacular take on acting and ethnicity.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump names retired Adm. Joseph Maguire as acting director of national intelligence. Plus: The enduring emotional toll of Michael Brown’s death on Ferguson, 2020 Democrats attend the Iowa State Fair, the latest politics with David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart, reviving Polish Jewish music and a remembrance of the 31 people killed in last weekend’s mass shootings.
Monday on the NewsHour, violence increases in Hong Kong, where protests against Chinese rule have evolved into a popular revolt. Plus: What Jeffrey Epstein’s death means for a federal sex-trafficking investigation, new rules around immigration and public benefits, 2020 Democrats in Iowa, Politics Monday, redefining endangered species, the gymnastic prowess of Simone Biles and N.C. Wyeth's art.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a deadly explosion at a Russian nuclear missile testing facility is shrouded in secrecy -- and reflects the growing U.S.-Russia arms race. Plus: Allegations of sexual misconduct against opera star Placido Domingo, phone gambling apps targeting vulnerable users, a Vote 2020 interview with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the shocking robbery of black-owned farmland.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, political unrest simmers in Hong Kong, prompting questions about whether China will unleash a crackdown. Plus: Volatility in the stock market, the danger of coal ash spilling into drinking water, rising temperatures in certain parts of the U.S., Ronald Reagan's complicated race legacy and a festival of folk art that showcases culture and promotes economic opportunity.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Israel reverses course and won’t allow U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, both Muslim-American congresswomen critical of Israeli policy toward Palestinians, to visit. Plus: How China is responding to protests in Hong Kong, Venezuela’s political deadlock, a water crisis in Newark, the role of faith leaders amid political polarization and parenting by the numbers.
Friday on the NewsHour, India’s crackdown in Kashmir leaves millions confined to their homes. Plus: Allegations of abuse among migrant children in government-funded foster care, an existential conflict about land use in the western U.S., previewing 2020 Senate races, political analysis from Michael Gerson and Karen Tumulty, a brief but spectacular take on imagination in art and Woodstock at 50.
Monday on the NewsHour, Planned Parenthood and other organizations providing reproductive health care services to low-income women cope with a change to Title X funding. Plus: Peaceful protest in Hong Kong, the statute of limitations for childhood sexual assault, campaign moves by 2020 Democrats, Politics Monday, theater connecting police with community and Detroit's art on a grand scale.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the leaders of America's largest corporations endorse a more socially minded vision for business -- but can they practice what they preach? Also: The Trump administration dismisses fears of a potential recession, life on the ground in Gaza, tricks of the trade from the CIA's former master of disguise, and hip-hop artist Common discusses his new book.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump overhauls rules about detaining migrant families and doubles down on criticism of American Jews who support Democrats. Plus: What new immigration policies mean for migrant children, Trump cancels a trip to Denmark after rebuff on Greenland, politics in Native populations, conservation vs. development in Montana and monitoring Atlantic puffins in Maine.
Thursday on the NewsHour, tensions between Japan and South Korea heighten with the end of an intelligence-sharing agreement. Plus: The latest from the 2020 campaign trail, economic consequences of the rising U.S. deficit, the risks of guns with high-capacity magazines, regulating European cruise ships, the long economic legacy of slavery and a brief but spectacular take on social anxiety.
Friday on the NewsHour, the trade war between the U.S. and China escalates as both countries announce new tariffs. Plus: The state of the American economy, what’s at stake for Trump at the G-7 summit, devastating fires in the Amazon, the legacy of GOP donor David Koch, Shields and Ponnuru on politics, evaluating the success of global anti-poverty programs and Jeff Daniels as Atticus Finch.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump departs a G-7 summit in which harmony was on display -- but deep divisions lay underneath. Plus: A major opioid ruling against drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, the fundraising race among 2020 Democrats, Politics Monday, women reporters in the Middle East, the surprise resignation of a star NFL quarterback and the National Gallery's Oliver Lee Jackson exhibition.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a conversation with the former Republican congressman who says he’ll challenge President Trump for the party’s 2020 nomination. Plus: Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers tell their stories in court, the health risks of forest fires in the Amazon, how Jair Bolsonaro is changing Brazil, Puerto Rico braces for a tropical storm, Trump’s business interests in politics and school yoga.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Dorian makes its way through the Caribbean, likely sparing Puerto Rico but taking aim at the mainland U.S. Plus: How Trump’s trade wars affect U.S. farming and retail, ongoing British political drama over Brexit, the field of 2020 Democrats shrinks before the September debate, health benefits of spending time outside and a Now Read This book club discussion.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Dorian appears poised to hit Florida. Plus: Kevin McAleenan’s trip to El Salvador to discuss migration, a conversation with Ken Cuccinelli about the Trump administration's immigration philosophy, on the frontlines of war in Ukraine, what less regulation of methane means for the environment and whether greater public R&D investment can revitalize the economy.
Friday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Dorian continues to strengthen, becoming a Category 3 storm as it approaches Florida. Plus: Colombia’s peace deal with the FARC may be coming apart, what New Jersey voters are telling their congressional representatives about impeachment, political analysis with Shields and Brooks, a sculpture that walks and a brief but spectacular take on incarcerated youth.
Monday on the NewsHour, the southeastern U.S. prepares for a possible hit from Hurricane Dorian. Plus: Hurricane Dorian slams the Bahamas, where rescuers have been unable to get to many of the stranded, a conversation with former Defense Sec. James Mattis, another mass shooting in Texas, Brexit drama in the UK, 2020 Democrats talk gun laws and Politics Monday with Tamara Keith and Amy Walter.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Dorian leaves unprecedented destruction in the Bahamas after lingering for days. Plus: How the southeastern U.S. is preparing for Hurricane Dorian, a conversation with acting DHS Sec. Kevin McAleenan, stemming Central American migration to the U.S., intensifying violence in Afghanistan, Texas copes with a mass shooting and the work of designer Alexander Girard.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the southeastern U.S. watches as a weakened but still potent Hurricane Dorian skirts the coast. Plus: Hurricane relief efforts in the Bahamas, confusion around the UK's path to Brexit, Hong Kong drops its controversial extradition bill, Brazil's Amazon burns, what Middle America voters are saying about politics and remembering the victims of the Odessa mass shooting.
Friday on the NewsHour, as more Americans worry that climate change is a crisis, we sit down with Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager galvanizing a global movement to address it. Plus: A conversation about U.S. higher education, a Democratic debate wrap-up, political analysis with Mark Shields and David Brooks, and producer Ken Burns on country music, the subject of his latest PBS documentary.
Monday on the NewsHour, a strike by 50,000 General Motors workers at plants across the country puts the brakes on production. Plus: Airstrikes on two major Saudi oil fields increase U.S. tension with Iran, Israelis go to the polls for the second time in a year, Politics Monday, the first woman of color on network late-night TV and an artist’s brief but spectacular take on his unique visual medium.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testifies before the House Judiciary Committee -- but doesn't say much. Plus: What's at stake in Israel's second election of the year, Texas gun owners talk about universal background checks and red flag laws, how government detention can hurt children and remembering journalist and beloved NewsHour friend Cokie Roberts.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Fed cuts its benchmark interest rate for the second time in three months to keep the economy growing. Plus: Will attacks on Saudi oil sites prompt a U.S. military response, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom on President Trump's change to emissions rules, Maine lobsters suffer in warming waters, mining sand in Cambodia, teens on vaping dangers and a special retirement message.
Thursday on the NewsHour, how months of mass protest have contributed to political gridlock in Iraq. Plus: Why U.S. territories in the Caribbean are still recovering from 2017 hurricanes, Zimbabwe's worsening food crisis, experimentation in the economics of development, a critically acclaimed memoir, rare J.M.W. Turner watercolors on display and a Brief But Spectacular take on Beach Boy life.
Friday on the NewsHour, how Iran is responding to internal pressure from mass protests and external pressure from U.S. sanctions. Plus: What the outcry over a new Indian citizenship law says about the country’s secular values, Mark Shields and David Brooks review the politics of 2019 and preview 2020 and a new film imagines the interactions between Popes Benedict and Francis.
Monday on the NewsHour, weekend attacks on Jewish and Christian congregations send shockwaves nationwide, reiterating fears of violence toward religious groups. Plus: The fallout from U.S. airstrikes on an Iran-backed militia group in Iraq, 2020 Democrats campaign in Iowa and New Hampshire, Politics Monday with Susan Page and Domenico Montanaro and our Now Read This book club for December.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Iraqi unrest continues, as supporters of an Iran-backed militia attempt to storm the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad. Plus: Two perspectives on U.S. policy on Iraq, what life is like for Afghans under Taliban control, economic trends of the past decade, behind the American decline in charitable giving, a book about power and consent and practicing radical empathy.
Monday on the NewsHour, anti-government protests continue across Iran, leaving at least a dozen dead. Also, what signals did North Korean leader Kim Jong Un send with his New Year’s speech? And in the U.S., states ring in the New Year with a batch of brand new laws.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Iran’s supreme leader breaks his silence about the growing tensions within his country, blaming “enemies” for nationwide protests and a rising death toll. Also: how the U.S. is responding to Iran’s unrest, the budget issues facing Congress after the holidays, and how having a dog could make you live longer.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Donald Trump takes aim at Steve Bannon on Twitter, saying the former White House chief strategist “lost his mind” after Bannon described a meeting between the Trump campaign and a group of Russians as “treasonous.” Also: how the president’s tweets on foreign policy resonate around the world and a new low-cost way to fight cavities.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a massive winter storm blasts the East Coast with blizzard conditions stretching from the Carolinas to Maine. Plus: Judy Woodruff sits down with former Vice President Joe Biden, the Trump administration proposes opening large swaths of ocean to offshore drilling, and business leaders get a lesson on teamwork through music.
Friday on the NewsHour, new details emerge in the Russia investigation, intensifying focus on possible obstruction of justice. Also: Judy Woodruff talks with former TV anchor Gretchen Carlson about the #metoo movement and her new role as chair of the Miss America Organization, Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the week’s news, and a look at how music can help patients with dementia.
Monday on the NewsHour, Judy Woodruff sits down with Michael Wolff, author of the explosive book “Fire and Fury,” which explores the first year of the Trump presidency. Also: Lebanon sees an economic opportunity in Syrian rebuilding efforts, how loss of temporary protected status will affect the more than 260,000 Salvadorans living in the U.S., and the Politics Monday team looks at the week ahead.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump negotiates immigration policies with congressional leaders. Also: New talks between the two Koreas, Sen. Feinstein releases a key testimony in the Russia probe, TV actor Tracee Ellis Ross on the #MeToo movement, teachers selling their lesson plans for profit, another national championship for Alabama and Errol Morris' Brief but Spectacular take.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, rescuers search for survivors as deadly mudslides slam Southern California. Also: Two leading conservatives react to fallout from “Fire and Fury,” a look at bipartisan efforts to protect the next election, Boston tries to protect itself from more extreme flooding, voter rights come into question in Ohio and using cameras to see how urbanization affects animals.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a bipartisan group of senators say they have an immigration deal, but the White House is not on board. Also: The death toll rises from California’s mudslides, the House votes to maintain a key intelligence gathering tool, an update on recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, the impact of the drug war on Mexico’s top tourist beaches, the economic impact of #MeToo and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump sparks global outrage with reportedly vulgar comments about the home countries of some U.S. immigrants. Haiti’s ambassador responds. Also: The Trump administration’s latest moves to destabilize the Iran deal, an unprecedented wave of murders in Acapulco, Mark Shields and David Brooks on this week’s politics, and an immigrant’s path to belonging.
Monday on the NewsHour, accusations of racism against President Trump threaten the Republican Party's immigration efforts. Also: Kentucky's governor discusses implementing work requirements for Medicaid, undocumented immigrants seek sanctuary in churches, the political battle over DACA, an Iraqi minority finds a new home in Nebraska and a conversation with a star of the sitcom “black-ish.”
Tuesday on the NewsHour, an immigration deal moves farther out of reach as a government shutdown looms. Also: Ohio Gov. John Kasich and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discuss threats to democracy at home and abroad, a look at whether the U.S. is prepared for a nuclear disaster, actor John Lithgow talks about his one-man show and children’s dependence on mobile screens.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Republicans scramble to avoid a looming government shutdown, pushing a short-term bill that would leave out the so-called “Dreamers.” Also: Sen. Dick Durbin on President Trump’s disparaging remarks, Navy officers face homicide charges in deadly ship collisions, sexual abuse against people with disabilities and tracking sea turtle poachers using 3-D printed eggs.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the countdown begins on a potential government shutdown as Republicans struggle to pass a short-term funding fix. Also: A former CIA officer arrested on suspicion of helping China, USA gymnasts confront the man who abused them, President Trump's influence on the national economy, the science of perfect timing and seeing the world through the eyes of a child with autism.
Friday on the NewsHour, it's deadline day and President Trump and leading lawmakers are scrambling to reach a deal to avert a government shutdown. Also: The complicated Syrian war takes on a new dimension, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news and dramatizing the decision to publish the Pentagon Papers.
Monday on the NewsHour, the Senate reaches a compromise to end the government shutdown in exchange for immigration talks. Also: The status of President Trump’s proposed border wall, Vice President Pence's tense trip to the Middle East, the political stakes wrapped up in the shutdown, and the real story behind “The Post.”
Tuesday on the NewsHour, new details bring the Russia investigation to President Trump's Cabinet for the first time. Also: Sen. Susan Collins on dealing with Democrats after the shutdown, voters on the first year of the Trump administration, a sheriff who supports immigrants in Trump country, the Pope under fire for comments about sexual abuse and remembering the father of South African jazz.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, former U.S. Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar is sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after more than 150 women testified about his abuse. Also: Mayors push back against a Justice Department threat to sanctuary cities, eyes on Davos ahead of President Trump's debut, the first female spokesperson for Saudi Arabia, and finding a new home for dolphins.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump brings his message of American success to Davos. Also: Gymnastics moves forward after sexual abuse, the classified document causing a stir on Capitol Hill, Puerto Rico still without power months after Hurricane Maria, kickstarting a sluggish New Mexico economy, insights into the Bush dynasty and a Brief but Spectacular take from a Holocaust survivor.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Donald Trump denies trying to fire special counsel Robert Mueller. Also: Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the week’s news, a new book on Israel’s secret assassination program, how the United States became the hip-hop nation, and a humble opinion on planning for life’s end.
Monday on the NewsHour, FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe steps down amid mounting criticism from Republicans and President Trump. Also: Fitness apps are revealing sensitive information about U.S. military bases,Texans still displaced five months after Hurricane Harvey, what Michigan State officials knew about Larry Nassar, government jobs left unfilled by the Trump administration and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address before a deeply divided nation. We preview what’s at stake, plus a historical look at presidential speeches. Also: The U.S. publicly names business people with ties to Vladimir Putin, an Ohio community responds to the opioid epidemic, teachers try to support "dreamers," and the science of perfect timing.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the FBI pushes back on the accuracy of a controversial memo created by Republicans. Also: Breaking down the key moments from President Trump’s first State of the Union address, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ reaction to the speech, renewed attention on harmful diesel emissions and reading “Sing Unburied Sing” as part of the NewsHour/New York Times book club.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the potential release of a controversial memo pits Republicans against national security. Also: Turkey clashes with U.S.-backed Kurds, the economics of fighting cancer, the #MeToo movement comes to the art world and a singer influenced by both Indian music and R&B.
Friday on the NewsHour, the stock market plunges to one of the worst weeks the U.S. has seen in years. Also: Republicans release their controversial and highly disputed memo, changes to U.S. nuclear weapons, outgoing Fed chair Janet Yellen on the nation's economy and Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news.
Monday on the NewsHour, a volatile day leaves the stock market down more than 1,100 points, the largest one-day drop ever. Also: How computational propaganda is central to Russia's information warfare, Houston prepares for the next big flood, a look at an effort to showcase more female playwrights and the Philadelphia Eagles finally celebrate a Super Bowl victory.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the stock market gained back more than 500 points in another dizzying day on Wall Street. Also: How Houston could prepare for the next big flood after Hurricane Harvey, the plights of Puerto Rican students after Hurricane Maria, the gang that's become the focus of political debate and the most powerful rocket to launch in 45 years.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Senate leaders reach a two-year budget deal, which will face political headwinds in the House. Also: The president's plan for a military parade, the fall of casino mogul Steve Wynn, a spike in crime is blamed on migrants in Germany and a new book on love and marriage in India.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Congress rushes to make a deal to keep the government open before funding runs out at midnight. Also: A White House aide resigns amid abuse allegations, why the U.S. coalition struck Syrian government forces, the stock market’s wild ride, what to watch in the Olympics, a spy thriller in Nazi Germany, and a Brief but Spectacular take from one of the “2 Dope Queens.”
Friday on the NewsHour, President Donald Trump defends a former White House insider accused of domestic abuse. Also: What the new budget deal means for the federal deficit, tense diplomacy in the background of the Olympic Games, a look at the worst flu season in nearly a decade, a rural artist center maintaining its mission through tough times and Shields and Brooks discuss this week in politics.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump unveils his latest spending proposal that adds new plans to fix roads, bridges and airports, while discarding the goal of balancing the budget. Also: The Russian TV personality who is challenging Vladimir Putin for president, the Trump administration scales back the consumer protection bureau and a former border patrol agent's new book.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, top intelligence officials say the White House clearance system is broken, as questions swirl around disgraced aide Rob Porter. Also: The Senate kicks off immigration debate, Baltimore’s deteriorating school buildings, police officers convicted in a corruption scandal, the upcoming Medicaid work requirements in Indiana and snowboarder Chloe Kim dazzles at the Olympics.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a shooting at a Florida high school results in numerous fatalities. Also: Trump administration officials use taxpayer money for lavish travel, the science of counting North Korea's nuclear weapons, Sen. David Perdue on the immigration debate and an Olympic snowboarder brings home the gold but faces past sexual harassment allegations.
Thursday on the NewsHour, 17 die at a Florida high school and authorities investigate the shooter's violent past. What has made the U.S. from making meaningful change after so many murders? Also: People of color systematically refused home loans and a quirky art collective in Santa Fe.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Justice Department indicts more than a dozen Russian operatives for trying to influence the 2016 election. Also: The FBI apologizes for failing to follow a tip about the Florida school shooter, talking to kids about mass shootings, reports of an affair an coverup involving President Trump, Corn and Ponnuru on the week's news and the blockbuster movie “Black Panther.”
Monday on the NewsHour, survivors of the Florida shooting call for increased action on guns. Also: President Trump criticizes President Obama following the indictment of 13 Russian officials for meddling in the 2016 US Presidential election, how the home loan process affects gentrification in Philadelphia, Tamara Keith and Shawna Thomas discuss the week’s political news and a preview of the new documentary ‘Tell Them We Are Rising.’
Tuesday on the NewsHour, as Robert Mueller’s probe wins another guilty plea, a look at how Russian bots are still influencing U.S. politics. Also: President Trump announces new directives on guns, a trip to India by the president’s son under scrutiny, states debate teaching climate change, Morocco harnesses the sun, U.S. Olympic wins and disappointments and a novel about a marriage torn apart.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, survivors of the Parkland shooting demand change to the nation’s gun laws as President Trump meets with stakeholders about school safety. Also: How Scotland tackled gun violence after a school shooting in 1990, analyzing the real power of North Korea’s weapons, and the life and legacy of Billy Graham, likely the most influential preacher of the 20th century.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the NRA backs President Trump's calls for arming teachers as the debate over gun control heats up. Also: Trump wants to change a migration system that benefitted his in-laws, an Oscar nominee about the only U.S. bank to face criminal charges from the 2008 financial crisis, what to expect from the final days of the Olympics and including women in the quest for peace.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump doubles down on arming teachers, as Florida’s Republican governor breaks with the NRA to call for raising the age to purchase a gun. Also: A former Trump campaign aide pleads guilty and plans to cooperate in the Russia probe, Brooks and Marcus on the national gun debate, a drama depicting the hunt for Osama bin Laden before 9/11 and more.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump puts pressure on Congress for gun reform in the wake of the Florida school shooting. Also: How the NRA shaped Florida's gun laws, China moves to eliminate presidential term limits, American forces aid Somalia's fight against al-Shabab, what the Democratic memo means for the Russia probe and the female director behind "Homeland."
Tuesday on the NewsHour, students of the Parkland Florida High School take to Capitol Hill as lawmakers struggle to move forward on gun control. Also: Jared Kushner loses his top security clearance, a Supreme Court case on privacy and overseas data, the debate over arming teachers, Salvadorans caught in the middle of a changing immigration policy, and author David Grann takes readers’ questions.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, students return to the Florida high school after a deadly shooting, as President Trump meets with senators to talk new gun measures. Also: Whether states can secure their voting systems in time for midterm elections, spying on North Korea, a mysterious disease affecting sugarcane workers in El Salvador, and a new look at race in the U.S. 50 years after a seminal report.
Thursday on the NewsHour, tensions brew among White House staff as one of the president's closest aides leaves. Also: President Trump's controversial new tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, Russia's boasts about new weapons, Jared Kushner's business dealings, women claim pattern of discrimination at the U.S. Forest Service, corporate responses to the gun debate and why music is key to learning.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump declares "trade wars are good," rattling Republicans and global markets and prompting talk of retaliation. Also: The unimaginable destruction of a Damascus suburb, women face retaliation in the U.S. Forest Service, developing a coffee plant that is climate-change resistant, Shields and Brooks on the week's news and Jennifer Lawrence plays a Russian spy.
Monday on the NewsHour, court rulings delay the deadline for DACA. Also: A victory for populism and the far-right in Italy, political stakes of President Trump's steel tariffs, a Salvadoran garment factory that's offering jobs and hope, West Virginia teachers on strike, getting Afghan women into public service and a call for inclusion at the Oscars.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's top economic advisor resigns after disputes over trade. Also: How Congress might roll back banking regulations, North Korea puts denuclearization on the negotiating table, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the U.S., stemming preschool teachers' anxiety about teaching math and science and a spike in opioid overdoses.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Justice Department sues California over its immigration policy. Also: An industry stakeholder weighs in on proposed tariffs, why famine is becoming more frequent in East Africa, a documentary series on the nation's opioid crisis and more.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump raises the stakes in a potential trade war amid warnings from his own party and threats of global retaliation. Also: America's secret wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist sketches the faces of homelessness, a small women's college basketball team plays for more than wins and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump's decision to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un changes the U.S. approach to nuclear negotiations. Also: Changes at the U.S. Forest Service after claims of sexual misconduct, Mark Shields and Kathleen Parker analyze the week's news, director Ava DuVernay brings us "A Wrinkle in Time," and Swedish skaters test thin ice.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump moves ahead on plans to arm school officials, while dropping his call for a new age limit for purchasing guns. Also: A dead heat in a Pennsylvania special election, Politics Monday with Amy Walter and Tamara Keith, two governors weigh in on the opioid crisis and writer Ann Patchett on our dwindling attention spans.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is abruptly shown the door after months of tension. We explore the president's decision and the ramifications for U.S. diplomacy around the world. Also: Rep. Adam Schiff on the end of the House Intelligence Committee's Russia probe and a look ahead at a planned nationwide student walkout.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, students across the nation walk out of school to protest gun violence, one month after a mass shooting at a Florida high school. Also: The UK retaliates for the death of a former Russian spy, remembering the life of Stephen Hawking, Germany's plan to combat growing anti-Semitism and a program that teaches self-defense to people with disabilities.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration hits Russia with new sanctions targeting hackers and spy agencies for Moscow's election meddling. Also: Turmoil at the top of the Veterans Affairs Department, the potential for conflict between Israel, Hezbollah and its allies and the market focused on the sneaker trade.
Friday on the NewsHour, an exclusive interview with South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha about President Trump's trade threats and diplomacy with the North. Also: Could Russia shut down the U.S. power grid, Shields and Brooks on the White House's revolving door, a view of the border from Arizona's first poet laureate and why a high-end tailor is giving his suits away.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump takes aim at special counsel Robert Mueller for the first time. Also: What the firing of Andrew McCabe means for the Russia probe, President Trump lays out a plan to combat the opioid crisis, Vladimir Putin's landslide election victory, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith on Politics Monday and writing your own story after a traumatic event.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a data firm linked to the Trump campaign exploited millions of personal information from the social media giant Facebook. Also: Congress races toward another deadline to pass a spending bill, an abortion case before the Supreme Court, keeping chronically absent students in the classroom, and two Nigerian women who survived kidnapping by Boko Haram tell their stories.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a bombing suspect in Austin blows himself up after being cornered by police. Also: Mark Zuckerberg breaks his silence on a data firm scandal, what's in Congress' massive spending bill, safeguarding state elections against Russian interference, taking 3D printing to the next level, setbacks for black boys even if they grow up in wealthy families and more.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump hits China with $60 billion in tariffs for stealing U.S. technology and trade secrets. Also: Congress rushes to pass a $1.3 trillion spending bill, a view from South Korea as the U.S. considers talks with the North, what a journalist's family background reveals about China, a father of a Parkland school shooting victim speaks out and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump signs a $1.3 trillion spending bill that sets a record for funding the military. Also: Trump's pick for national security adviser, students from around the nation prepare to protest in gun violence, Shields and Brooks on the shakeups at the White House and cutting-edge technology reveals Bermuda's shipwrecks.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump expels 60 Russian diplomats and closes a consulate in a worldwide effort to punish Moscow for poisoning a former Russian spy in the UK. Also: Could lawsuits from Stormy Daniels and other women undermine Trump, American farmers' hopes and fears about NAFTA renegotiations, inside the Yemen conflict and what it means to live every day like it's your last.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, California sues the Trump administration over a new census question on citizenship. Also: Former President Jimmy Carter discusses North Korea and President Trump, low-wage workers struggling to keep a roof over their heads, friends who survived mass shootings and National Geographic addresses its own racist history.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Kim Jong Un meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his first trip outside of North Korea since becoming its leader. Also: The Supreme Court takes on gerrymandering, Egyptians head to the polls, Jimmy Carter on the upcoming midterm elections, a Scottish island welcomes refugees and antibiotic use spikes worldwide, flaming superbug fears.
Thursday on the NewsHour, outgoing VA Secretary David Shulkin discusses what led to his departure and where the department goes from here. Also: Unrest in Sacramento after a controversial police shooting, New Orleans' mayor confronts the South's confederate past, big money in the sneaker business, American Indian history intertwined with today's culture and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, the latest on Russia's diplomatic retaliation against the West and the fallout from the deadly mall fire. Also: The large-scale cyberattack against Atlanta, the government command center that fends off hackers, Shields and Brooks analyze the latest Trump Cabinet shakeup, author Mohsin Hamid on "Exit West" and the accountant who got to play in the NHL.
Monday on the NewsHour, the stock market takes a plunge after China retaliates with higher tariffs on U.S. goods. Also: The Trump administration rolls back fuel standards, the president's tweets about immigration, teachers in Kentucky and Oklahoma strike, how Sinclair Broadcasting is shaping the news, ongoing harassment in the Marines, helping children with autism and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's statements to the news media raises many questions, from guarding the border with the military to attacking Amazon. Also: The EPA chief under scrutiny, the U.S. role in war-torn Syria, how Canada integrates foreign students, politics in the "Roseanne" reboot and a photographer captures scenes from the border.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, as American anxiety rises over a looming trade war, we talk with President Trump's lead adviser behind the latest tariffs and get the view from China. Also: Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and whether solar energy can bring Puerto Rico out of the dark months after Hurricane Maria.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg addresses the storm of questions around how the social media giant protects users' data. Also: President Trump orders the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border, a new Tiger Woods biography, a civil rights attorney remembers Martin Luther King Jr.'s last month and an actress who listens to real people.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration announces new sanctions against Russia while simultaneously proposing new tariffs on Chinese imports. Also: Investigating the Trump business, inside the intricate bureaucracy of ISIS, Mark Shields and Reihan Salam on the week's news and Harry Belafonte remembers Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday on the NewsHour, the FBI raids the office of President Trump's longtime lawyer, seizing legal records. Also: Trump threatens action in Syria after another chemical weapon attack, scrutiny of Facebook ahead of Mark Zuckerberg's testimony, the Denver Post takes on its owner, Kansas City works on treatment of the mentally ill, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith, and the value of learning Latin.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before senators amid serious privacy concerns for millions of users. Also: The latest on the FBI raid of President Trump's lawyer's office and residence, how one school district is taking measures to secure students and chronicling the human toll of the Syrian civil war.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, House Speaker Paul Ryan announces the end of his 20-year congressional career. What will it mean for the future of the GOP? Also: President Trump warns of impending strikes in Syria, Mark Zuckerberg's second day of Capitol Hill testimony, an Ethiopian musician returns to his roots and the science of the placebo effect.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump's pick for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, faces tough questions on Russia and North Korea in his confirmation hearing. Also: A Kansas senator on President Trump's trade policy, Missouri's governor accused of sexual assault, consumer protection chief Mick Mulvaney gets grilled, the rise of cryptocurrency, Americans who joined the Islamic State and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, former FBI Director James Comey slams President Trump in a new memoir. Also: The president pardons Scooter Libby, teachers in several states protest for higher wages and improved school conditions, Shields and Brooks break down a packed week of politics, a novelist's politically prophetic writings and portraits by painter David Hockney.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump trades barbs with former FBI director James Comey following an interview that targeted the commander-in-chief. Also: The latest on Syria about the weekend bombing campaign, the musical culture of the Tuareg people of Mali, a brewing scandal over the arrest of two black men at Starbucks, Politics Monday and a #MeToo survivor on speaking out.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Rep. Charlie Dent announces his resignation, joining a growing number of GOP lawmakers leaving office. Also: A Supreme Court case that would allow states to tax online retail, Fox News’ Sean Hannity named as a client of President Trump's lawyer, Chicago principals enact education reform, asylum requests from female abuse victims, the trial of Bill Cosby and more.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump confirms CIA director Mike Pompeo met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Also: The enduring legacy of first lady Barbara Bush and the strikingly high infant and maternal mortality rates among black Americans.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Republican senators defy Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to push a bill to protect special counsel Robert Mueller. Also: Cuba's future after the Castros, an island-wide power outage in Puerto Rico, how a trade battle could shift the U.S. economy, the Southwest pilot who safely landed after a fatal incident, India’s youth going back to their rural roots and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Democratic National Committee sues Russia, the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks for meddling in the 2016 election. Also: James Comey’s memos released, The UN human rights chief on crises in Yemen and Syria, students stage another walkout to protest gun violence, Shields and Salam analyze the week's news and a blind poet details life with his guide dog.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump's pick to be secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, faces confrontation in the Senate. Also: Iran's foreign minister warns the U.S. not to withdraw from the nuclear deal, five years after a tragic Bangladesh garment factory fire, preserving India's agricultural future, the killing of Ricky Boyd by police and threading poetry through our everyday lives.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump welcomes French President Macron to the White House. Also: The Veterans Affairs nominee faces scrutiny from the Senate, the desire of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees to go home, a historic transplant for a soldier wounded in Afghanistan, schools wrestle with Facebook's privacy concerns, and Karen and Charlotte Pence’s new book.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, we break down the Supreme Court arguments testing the limits of President Trump's travel ban authority. Also: An interview with the former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, the president defends his embattled Veterans Affairs nominee, child marriage in Rohingya refugee camps and what Facebook is doing to counter the spread of misinformation.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Bill Cosby is found guilty on all three charges of sexual assault and lashes out in court. Also: Lawmakers grill embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt, what to expect ahead of the summit between North and South Korea, the plight of young Rohingya girls in the Bangladeshi sex trade and whether there is a bitcoin bubble.
Friday on the NewsHour, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un steps over the border into South Korea to meet his counterpart in a historic meeting. Also: The plight of Rohingya refugees, a caravan of asylum-seekers at the U.S. border, Mark Shields and Mona Charen on the week's news and a new monument reckons with America's history of systematic lynching.
Monday on the NewsHour, Israel's prime minister claims Iran has been lying and violating the nuclear deal. Also: Former FBI Director James Comey speaks out, a costly health side effect of the opioid crisis, political fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and the author of "The Death and Life of the Great Lakes."
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the questions special counsel Robert Mueller wants to ask President Trump. Also: More of our interview with former FBI Director James Comey, what’s next for the caravan of migrants. rethinking what it means to be a college student, the DA who spent years pursuing the Golden State Killer and Ronan Farrow’s take on the “War on Peace.”
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's lead lawyer in the Russia probe is stepping down. Also: The former energy secretary on consequences of ending the Iran deal, public defenders overwhelmed in Missouri, the EPA's chief's questionable dealing with lobbyists and a website that churns out hyperpartisan content.
Thursday on the NewsHour, we follow the money amid conflicting stories from President Trump and his personal attorney about payments to an adult film actress. Also: The former CIA director on the agency under Trump, why Evangelicals support the president, a Canadian plan to give some citizens a guaranteed income, new allegations about Charlie Rose's harassment of women and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani tries to clear up contradictory statements around hush money given to an adult film star. Also: The effect new tax cuts have had on the economy, old wounds from the Bosnian war, Shields and Brooks analyze the news and a new documentary on Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Monday on the NewsHour, Rudy Giuliani says President Trump could defy the Mueller investigation. Also: Trump aides accused of trying to dig up dirt about Obama officials, setbacks for efforts in reconciliation in the Balkans, the science behind Hawaii's erupting volcano, the GOP primary in West Virginia and what being "educated" means to author Tara Westover.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump pulls out of the Iran nuclear deal. Also: New York's attorney general accused of sexual abuse, a university tries to reverse a trend of fewer black men going to medical school and author Barbara Ehrenreich asks whether we are too worried about living longer instead of living better.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's pick to lead the CIA faces questions over her involvement in one of the agency's most controversial activities. Also: The ramifications of the U.S. withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, who consumes junk news, why several companies made large payments to President Trump's personal lawyer and Donald Glover's music video "This Is America."
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will take place in Singapore in June. Also: Israeli warplanes strike dozens of Iranian targets in Syria, the Pentagon's report on the deadly ambush on U.S. forces in Nigér, how populism is affecting economics, the future of Bears Ears National Monument and a new biography of Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
Friday on the NewsHour, a interview with a top State Department official who traveled to North Korea with Secretary Mike Pompeo. Also: President Trump's plan to curb the cost of prescription drugs, Iranians respond to the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal, Brooks and Marcus on the packed week of news, a Syrian man stuck in limbo and rediscovering the art of photography.
Monday on the NewsHour, more than 50 Palestinian protesters are killed along Israel's border with Gaza amid celebrations of the U.S. Embassy opening in Jerusalem. Also: President Trump's plan to reduce prescription drug prices, putting a spotlight on college students' mental health, Capitol Hill staffers on sexual harassment and our Politics Monday discussion.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, protests turn to funerals in Gaza after one of the most violent days on the border in years. Also: Pairing first-generation college students with mentors who have been in their shoes, college students speak out about their struggle with mental illness, remembering writer Tom Wolfe and a difficult conversation about race between a daughter and her mother.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the North Korean regime cancels talks with the South and says it will reconsider a historic summit with the U.S. Also: Key takeaways from a slew of documents released in the Russia probe, on the ground in war-torn Yemen, voters in four states pick midterm candidates, how Facebook tries to tackle the content it won't delete and more.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump admonishes China as the U.S. hosts trade negotiations with top Beijing officials. Also: The American birth rate falls to a 30-year low, Yemen’s health care system torn apart, an argument for deleting your social media accounts, students learn how people their age catalyzed the civil rights movement and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, 10 people are murdered at a high school near Galveston, Texas, and a student is in custody for firing on his classmates. Also: A proposal to ban federal funding for clinics that refer women for abortions, children bear the scars of war in Yemen, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news and the economics behind Britain's royal wedding.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump meets top law enforcement and intelligence officials after he calls for an investigation into the FBI. Also: A Supreme Court ruling making it more difficult to sue your employer, Secretary Mike Pompeo threatens to impose the strong sanctions in history on Iran, new EU privacy laws and the political response to the Texas school shooting.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump raises doubts about the upcoming summit with North Korea during a meeting at the White House with South Korean leader Moon Jae-in. Also: A House Freedom Caucus leader on the divide in the GOP, making sure a diploma means a future in Chicago, a pushback against using cellphones during concerts and Sen. John McCain's new book.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, we talk with former director of national intelligence James Clapper, the latest target of President Trump's attacks on the intelligence community. Also: New NFL penalties for kneeling during the national anthem, why many patients can't get the cure for hepatitis C, the woman trying to become the nation's first African-American female governor and remembering Philip Roth.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump calls off the historic summit with North Korea. Also: Congress is briefed on why an FBI informant talked to the Trump campaign, Colombia's fragile peace, police release video of an NBA player arrested over a parking ticket, an economist who says investors should have "skin in the game" and the pardoning of boxing champion Jack Johnson.
Friday on the NewsHour, the White House legislative director discusses what's next for the Trump agenda. Also: Harvey Weinstein arrested on rape charges, Ireland votes on whether to lift an abortion ban, Colombia's hard road to peace after 50 years of war, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's political news and Mark and Jay Duplass document their Hollywood careers in a new memoir.
Monday on the NewsHour, U.S. officials continue to make plans in North Korea, but will there be a summit? Also: President Trump blames immigrant children for being separated from their parents, honoring the millions of women who have served in the U.S. military, how Americans survive in time of turmoil, an Iraq war veteran asks us all to reflect on the real meaning of Memorial Day and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, more than 4,600 people -- far more than the official toll -- are believed to have died in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria. Also: Starbucks mandates anti-bias training, ABC abruptly cancels "Roseanne," an organization teaches skills needed to keep a job, the Trump administration's immigration policies in context, schools and the #MeToo movement and more.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, we fact-check some of President Trump's most contentious statements from his Nashville rally. Also: Two innocent brothers and the consequence of a plea bargain, creating a new generation of innovators and renewing a campaign first organized by Martin Luther King.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North Korea's delegates meet to smooth out plans for a summit. Also: The EU ambassador reacts to new taxes on exports to the U.S., a conversation with the outgoing ICE director, the economic consequences of educating women, the Cavs and Warriors prepare for another NBA faceoff, author Tara Westover answers your questions and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump says the meeting with Kim Jong Un will take place as a senior North Korean official visits the White House for the first time in almost two decades. Also: Did Trump break the law when he tweeted about the jobs report, Italy ends a political stalemate, Shields and Brooks on the week's news, a faceoff in the Stanley Cup and revitalizing Montgomery, Alabama.
Monday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court decides in favor of a baker who refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple. Also: One-on-one with Turkey's foreign minister, the Democrat's struggle to form a cohesive message, a new study on early stage breast cancer and chemotherapy and British actress Glenda Jackson's return to Broadway.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, we examine the Trump administration's policy of separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border after fresh calls to cease the practice. Also: Super Bowl champions uninvited by the White House, a British double-agent inside al-Qaida, a look back at the life and work of Robert Kennedy and focusing on skills over degrees.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, key takeaways from this year's biggest primary election, as Democrats remain hopeful to take back the House and Republicans secure a top-ticket candidate. Also: A former FBI agent sounds the alarm over foreign misinformation, ancient DNA unlocks the journey of humanity, why arrest rates for homicides are so low in some cities and a family reunion along the Rio Grande.
Thursday on the NewsHour, trade disputes loom large as President Trump and other world leaders head to the G7 summit. Also: Former President Bill Clinton on #MeToo, President Trump and his new novel, one-on-one with former CIA Director John Brennan, lawmakers head toward a bill on immigration and why bitcoin is eating up massive amounts of energy.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump comes face-to-face with the leaders of G7 nations in Canada amid escalating tensions. Also: Anthony Bourdain's death raises awareness of mental health issues, Bill Clinton and James Patterson on their new book, Shields and Ponnuru on the week's news, the Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup and more.
Monday on the NewsHour, a look at what's as President Trump prepares to meet with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un. Also: Fallout from the G-7 summit, the global fight against the HIV epidemic, the political stakes of a Supreme Court decision on purging voter rolls and the argument for traveling alone.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump announces an agreement to denuclearize the Korean peninsula with few details. We get full analysis from U.S. senators and former State Department officials. Also: Russia's struggle to stop the virus from spreading and a AT&T-Time Warner merger gets the green light.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, questions mount as President Trump returns to Washington declaring North Korea no longer a nuclear threat. Also: A push to take back rebel strongholds in Yemen, the winners in Tuesday's primaries, a look at AIDS in Nigéria, failed efforts to stop sexual harassment in science and states step in to help workers save for retirement.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Justice Department's watchdog finds former FBI Director James Comey "insubordinate," but doesn't find any evidence of political bias in the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email in 2016. Also: The city with the highest rate of new HIV cases in the U.S., New York sues the Trump Foundation, an import tax to make U.S. washing machines more competitive and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump gives a wide-ranging impromptu interview, putting the GOP's immigration compromise bill in question. Also: Inside a children's migrant center in San Diego, two North Korean defectors discuss Trump's dealing with Kim Jong Un, beating back the AIDS epidemic in the South, a sexual abuse scandal shakes Chile's Catholic Church, plus Shields and Brooks.
Monday on the NewsHour, amid a growing outcry to end the separation of immigrant families, President Trump defends his policy. We talk with the former head of Border Protection and examine the political stakes. Also: South Korea's view of President Trump's North Korea dealings, Portland tries to make amends for gentrification and remembering Elizabeth Brackett, one of NewsHour's own.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the storm over taking migrant kids from parents at the U.S.-Mexico border rages on. Also: The president of the Koch Brothers' political arm on the ongoing trade battle, whether a diabetes treatment is giving patients false hope, and the successful recipe for giving students a leg up on their education.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump changes course, signing an executive order ending family separations and detaining parents and children together. Also: What causes so many Central American migrants to seek refuge in the U.S., talking with Trump supporters, and providing running water to the Navajo Nation.
Thursday on the NewsHour, children separated from their parents hang in the balance as Republican lawmakers delay votes on a compromise plan. Also: How the immigration debate is playing out in court, Navajo seek to draw new political lines, the new owner of the Los Angeles Times, making sense of the big money behind fans who watch video games and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, questions remain about the fate of minors separated from their families after the Trump administration reverses its policy. Also: The Supreme Court rules the government tracking you through your phone, Saudi Arabia prepares to lift its ban on women drivers, an investment boom on the China-North Korea border, Shields and Brooks, and bringing art to rural communities.
Monday on the NewsHour, Congress prepares for immigration votes and President Trump conveys his support for deporting undocumented immigrants without a court hearing. Also: We follow two immigrant families making their way to the U.S., the Supreme Court weighs in on election maps, Turkey's president consolidates power, the struggle over gun owners with dementia and remembering poet Donald Hall.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court upholds President Trump's travel ban. How will the decision affect immigration policy? Also: Real estate prices spike near the China-North Korea border, White House officials publicly shamed and the nation's political divide, and saving Easter Island from climate change.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, a frequent swing vote, steps down. Also: Can the White House meet a tight deadline to reunite immigrant families, a major upset in New York's primary, preserving Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts and your questions about Pulitzer Prize-winning comedic novel "Less."
Thursday on the NewsHour, a breakdown of the Supreme Court's major decisions and what to expect from the next nominee's confirmation process. Also: The struggle to reunite families separated at the border, using architecture to serve the greater good in rural America, making sense of the nation's wealthiest 9.9 percent and Judd Apatow's Brief but Spectacular take.
Friday on the NewsHour, a 17-year-old immigrant's struggle to reunite with his father. Also: The White House legislative director on immigration and the Supreme Court, the shooting in the Capital Gazette newsroom, Europe's plan to address its migrant crisis, Mexico's presidential election and Shields and Brooks.
Monday on the NewsHour, presidential candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador declares victory in Mexico, opening a new chapter in U.S. relations. Also: Behind rebel lines in Yemen's civil war, the daily and sometimes deadly racial incidents of living while black, the political stakes of the Supreme Court battle and the complicated relationship between president and vice president.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration reverses Obama-era guidelines on college admissions in a move to discourage schools from aiming for racial diversity. Also: Immigrant families in limbo weeks after an executive order halted separations, America's role in Yemen's civil war, advertisers reading what's in your gmail inbox, the World Cup on the world stage and more.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt faces more ethics complaints. Also: The crisis of hundreds of thousands fleeing the war in Syria, Afghan women become breadwinners as a result of drought, diversifying the nation's national parks, advice on caring for a sick child and a documentary about PBS's beloved Mr. Rogers.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt resigns amid ethics breaches. Also: The government's plan to reunite immigrant families, U.S. officials check in on North Korea, a rare look at the rebels fighting the Saudi-led and U.S.-backed coalition, the high costs of going to the emergency room and a Brief but Spectacular take on improving black women’s health.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration asks for more time to reunite separated families. Also: A trade war begins between the world's two largest economies, immigrants who have joined the military in limbo, President Trump makes light of the #MeToo movement, who's on the Supreme Court shortlist, Brooks and Klein analyze the week's news and Dave Chappelle on his return to comedy.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump is set to announce his nominee to replace Justice Kennedy and reshape the high court. Also: the U.S. ambassador to NATO ahead of a likely tense summit with European allies, top UK politicians quit amid Brexit disagreements, and the battle against child pornography.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination is official and the confirmation fight begins. Also: Rulings from federal judges complicate the Trump administration's immigration policies, teaching consent as part of sex ed, President Trump pardons cattle ranchers who sparked an occupation and a Thai soccer team is rescued from a cave.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump sets a combative tone at a summit of European allies, demanding they increase their defense spending. Also: Curtailing methane emissions contributing to climate change, the Trump administration's latest efforts to undercut the Affordable Care Act, Puerto Rico's elderly remain vulnerable, and how to overcome a midlife slump.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump declares victory at the NATO summit, claiming allies will increase their defense spending. Also: Ohio Gov. John Kasich on the necessity of NATO, the government reunites some immigrant families but says others don't qualify, the Emmett Till case reopened amid new evidence, how video game players are making money and Alan Alda’s Brief but Spectacular take.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Mueller investigation indicts 12 Russian intelligence officers for interference in the 2016 election, days before President Trump's meeting with President Putin. Also: Trump attempts to defuse tensions with UK Prime Minister Theresa May after criticizing her over Brexit, Shields and Salam on the president's chaotic Europe trip and the lost music of John Coltrane.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump sides with Russia, questioning U.S. intelligence on Moscow's election meddling, as Vladimir Putin clearly states he wanted Trump to win. Also: A new documentary about the mind of Robin Williams, and advice from David Sedaris.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump tries to contain the fallout from his statements supporting Vladimir Putin. We get reaction from Madeleine Albright. Also: A doctor shortage in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, alleged sexual misconduct by a powerful cardinal, the popular way teens are vaping now and more.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's conflicting statements sow confusion on how the White House views the threat of Russia to U.S. democracy. Also: The risk Russian hackers pose to midterm elections, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross under fire, the plant that could reduce pollution's effects in the ocean, why Google has been hit with a $5 billion fine and newly published letters of Nelson Mandela.
Thursday on the NewsHour, conflicting accounts of President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin raise more questions than answers. Also: Israel's controversial law declaring it the homeland of the Jewish people, the plan to reunite the remaining separated migrant families, the Special Olympics celebrates 50 years, the supply and demand for kidneys and Brief but Spectacular take on homelessness.
Friday on the NewsHour, what President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin may mean for U.S. policy abroad. Also: At least 100 new allegations of sexual abuse at Ohio State University, Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans exposed to toxic particles, Shields and Salam on the Russia controversy and more.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump exchanges threats of war with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani. Also: Italy's new government aims to stop the tide of migrants, a disorder affecting children whose mothers drank while pregnant, the Trump factor in the midterm elections, a historian's second act as an art student and an author who doesn't want to be a role model.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration offers billions to farmers hurt by the president's tariffs. Also: The White House threatens to take away security clearances from former officials, the underestimated risks of drinking while pregnant, duck boats under scrutiny after a deadly accident, pros and cons of year-round school and the deadline to reunite separated migrant families.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo faces senators amid growing questions over the Trump administration's relations with Russia and the U.S. role in the world. Also: The secret recording of President Trump and his relationship to the truth and a kind of liquid water lake on Mars.
Thursday on the NewsHour, how President Trump's trade policies are playing out in America's heartland. Also: Pakistan's contested vote for prime minister, today's deadline to reunite separated families, Facebook's stock plummets amid efforts to fight fake news, low wages for home care workers, the N.J. attorney general on being the target of discrimination and a novel on native life in the city.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump touts strong economic growth in the U.S. and credits his administration's policies on taxes and trade. Also: What President Trump says he knew about his son's meeting with Russians in 2016, wildfires sweeping through the West, sexual misconduct allegations at CBS, Shields and Brooks on the week's news and a museum's look at hip-hop culture.
Monday on the NewsHour, the death toll rises as California deals with multiple spreading wildfires. Also: Violence erupts in Nicaragua amid political discontent, Politics Monday on President Trump's threat to shut down the government, Nígerians risk human trafficking in search of a better life, author Min Jin Lee answers readers' questions and appreciating the small things and the big picture.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Facebook detects dozens of fake accounts and deletes bad actors in the countdown to the midterm elections. Also: President Trump's former campaign manager on trial, 3D printed guns now legal, using lemonade stands to teach kids about finance, congressional gridlock and giving more power to local government and more.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, police open fire on opposition supporters as Zimbabwe waits for the final vote tally. Also: The Trump agenda in inner cities, a conspiracy theory gains followers, residents of the Navajo Nation living off the electricity grid, expanding health care plans with limited coverage and giving new voice to Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman owned by Thomas Jefferson.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration rolls back Obama-era fuel standards. Also: Deadly unrest in Zimbabwe after the election, federal officials promise to secure the 2018 election, the impact of the Trump administration's tariffs, protesters stop rush-hour traffic in Chicago, and a Brief but Spectacular take on what influences an artist.
Friday on the NewsHour, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa declares victory as the opposition challenges the results of the highly contested election. Also: Who is responsible for reuniting separated migrant families, mapping poverty in Kenya, David Brooks and Ezra Klein analyze the week's news and a movie about navigating the tricky world of adolescence.
Monday on the NewsHour, National Security Adviser John Bolton discusses restoring sanctions on Iran after pulling out of the nuclear deal, plus the fallout for Iran's economy. Also: Climate change exacerbates the world's wildfires, President Trump's changing story on his son's meeting with Russians, a new book on the grave threat of cyberweapons, and why men should start reading together more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the largest fire in California's history rages on. Also: Paul Manafort's business partner cross-examined in court, fears of a crackdown in Venezuela after an apparent assassination attempt, the debate over temporarily restricting gun access for some, al-Qaida fighters in Yemen, rising tensions in Chicago, an unpublished Hemingway story and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the largest fire in California's history rages on. Also: Paul Manafort's business partner cross-examined in court, fears of a crackdown in Venezuela after an apparent assassination attempt, the debate over temporarily restricting gun access for some, al-Qaida fighters in Yemen, rising tensions in Chicago, an unpublished Hemingway story and more.
Thursday on the NewsHour, huge fires continue in California as crews work around the clock and evacuated residents seek shelter. Also: Israel and Hamas launch new attacks, the Kremlin responds to the latest U.S. sanctions, addressing the shortage of home care workers, a Nagasaki bomb survivor visits the town where the plutonium was produced, and a new book from two Parkland students.
Friday on the NewsHour, the story of Sofi, a little girl reunited with her family after weeks of separation. Also: Turkey's currency crisis hits the economy hard, white nationalists plan a rally a year after Charlottesville, David Brooks and Ruth Marcus on the week's political news and an artist using landscapes as a statement about surveillance and spying.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump signs off on a defense spending plan with a new focus on China and Russia. Also: Former "Apprentice" star and White House adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman on her new book, Politics Monday on another round of primary elections, sharing food storage techniques with African entrepreneurs, deadly fighting in Afghanistan, and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, vehicles, concrete and steel rain down after a deadly bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy, during a violent storm. Also: Hundreds of Catholic priests named in another sex abuse scandal, White House employees and nondisclosure agreements, a new book about the opioid epidemic, America's role in the Arab Spring aftermath, preparing kids for their first day of school and more.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Democrats deliver diverse candidates historic wins, while Republicans back defenders of President Trump. Also: Closing arguments in the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, a deadly Afghan school bombing, the Pentagon joins forces with Silicon Valley startups and renewed controversy surrounding a Simpsons character.
Thursday on the NewsHour, former CIA director John Brennan claims President Trump is trying to silence critics by revoking his security clearance. Also: Newspapers speak out about being labeled "fake news," what happens to unaccompanied immigrant children, the last rebel strongholds in Syria, the market for kidney donations and remembering Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.
Friday on the NewsHour, more than 500 migrant children are still separated from their parents weeks after a court-ordered deadline. Also: The Catholic Church speaks out about allegations of systematic sexual abuse, what's at stake if the U.K. can't make a Brexit deal, Shields and Brooks on a full week of news and catching up with Flossie, a teacher who shared her Brief but Spectacular take and went viral.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump's personal legal team pushes back after reports that the White House counsel is cooperating with the Mueller investigation. Also: How Catholics view the Pope's response to the Church sex abuse scandal, immigration plays into a key U.S. Senate race in Nevada, and the importance of easing our grip on culture as we know it.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen admits to multiple charges, and a jury convicts former campaign chairman Paul Manafort on eight financial crime charges. Also: The EPA plan to loosen regulations on coal pollution, a reunion for families in South and North Korea, and a crusade against styrofoam take-out containers becomes a community clean-up effort.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, political repercussions continued after guilty pleas and guilty verdicts were announced for Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort. Also, expert analysis of the latest developments around Manafort and Cohen and whether they pose a legal threat for President Trump, Hurricane Lane threatens Hawaii and Microsoft and the DNC announce new cybersecurity threats.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump insists Michael Cohen's crimes don’t implicate him. Also, the U.S. and Russia are at odds over election meddling, Brett Kavanaugh’s record on abortion, murder and immigration politics, China’s plan to lead global tech innovation, what’s driving stock market gains, an unusual romantic comedy and a Brief but Spectacular look at connecting with others.
Friday on the NewsHour, a second top Trump associate receives legal immunity in exchange for sharing information with federal investigators. Also, a U.S.-backed coalition is accused of ‘unlawful’ action in the fight against Houthi rebels in Yemen, Brooks and Klein on the week in politics, how a regional theater company is reshaping its rural community and maintaining solar power with livestock.
Friday on the NewsHour, more than 600 people are missing in the aftermath of California’s deadliest wildfire. Plus: a judge orders the White House to reinstate a CNN reporter’s press pass, new rules about how colleges respond to sexual assault allegations, Facebook’s response to Russian misinformation campaigns, a different kind of heist movie and the analysis of David Brooks and Ruth Marcus.
Monday on the NewsHour, the search continues for the 1,000 people missing in California’s deadliest wildfire. Plus: How the U.S. will respond to the Khashoggi killing, as Saudi Arabia's crown prince appears responsible, an Arkansas work requirement causes thousands to lose Medicaid coverage, analysis of the week’s political news, surviving the Jonestown massacre and the magic of reading aloud.
Friday on the NewsHour, a 7-year-old immigrant girl dies of dehydration and exhaustion while in U.S. custody. Also: Why enrollment in the Affordable Care Act is down, troubling details about the Sandy Hook shooting, two outgoing congressmen on their time in office and how a remote Texas town transformed into an artist colony.
Monday on the NewsHour, a look at Turkey’s struggle to stop terror attacks, as a manhunt continues for for the perpetrator of a New Year’s attack on an Istanbul nightclub. Also: A new year and a new president, a look back at President Obama’s efforts to conserve vast areas of land and water, prosecuting the Rwandan genocide and preserving history and culture in the digital age.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Republican-controlled Congress opens the new session with a fight over ethics. Also: A conversation with CIA Director John Brennan, Turkish soldiers seeking safe-haven following a failed coup attempt, the economics and politics behind Ford's investment in Michigan and President Obama's enduring mark on the U.S. education system.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Obama and Vice President-elect Pence head to Capitol Hill to make opposing cases on the future of health care. Also: CIA Director Brennan looks ahead to the Trump administration's relationship with Russia and U.S. intelligence, Iraqi families ripped apart in ISIS-held areas, protests against Sen. Jeff Sessions and the energy potential of nuclear technology.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Vice President Joe Biden talks about President-elect Donald Trump, Russian hacking and the future of the Democratic Party. Also: The secret to boosting workers' productivity, great risks and rewards of editing human DNA and the unsung black women behind NASA's first mission to space.
Friday on the NewsHour, a gunman's shooting rampage at the Fort Lauderdale airport killed at least five and wounded eight others. Also: Intelligence agencies released their report on Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election, we speak with Secretary of State John Kerry, the political analysis of Shields and Brooks, urging Americans to eat local fish and why we lack black male teachers.
Monday on the NewsHour, a look at how the Trump administration is taking shape ahead of the first confirmation hearings this week. Also: The legacy of Obama's health care overhaul and the upended lives of Iraqi children fleeing war in Mosul.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Jeff Sessions lays out legal limits to President-elect Trump's campaign statements at his confirmation hearing. Also: U.S. intelligence chiefs lay out the case of Russian hacking, Iran mourns the loss of a leading moderate voice, President Obama's criminal justice reform, a preview of the president’s farewell address and using the arts to boost low-performing schools.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, we discuss unverified reports that Russian intelligence has compromising information on the president-elect, gleaned from his visits to Moscow. Also: Attorneys debate Mr. Trump's potential conflicts of interest, the first news conference for the new president-elect, Rex Tillerson’s confirmation hearing, Jeff Sessions’ final day of hearings and Obama’s climate legacy.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Gen. James Mattis delivers a stern warning about Russia during his confirmation hearings. Also, we analyze the threat Russia poses to the U.S., Mattis and Pompeo differ on the Iran nuclear deal, how a senior Obama adviser views the president’s record, considering Obama’s economic legacy, art full of contradiction and a classical pianist on her music’s ‘golden time.’
Friday on the NewsHour, President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks put distance between his views and their own. Also: How eight years of Obama's foreign policy shaped the Middle East, Mark Shields and David Brooks on the week's news, a new film recounts the horror and courage displayed in the Boston Marathon bombing.
Monday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump makes waves overseas, calling NATO obsolete and signaling that the U.S. may ease sanctions on Russia. Also: A preview of Inauguration week on Politics Monday, lessons on race from a city that once forced out its black residents, the difficult task of making Brexit a reality and students who leave for-profit colleges with no degree and a mountain of debt.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, outgoing U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power discusses the crisis in Syria, the threat of Russia and more. Also: Donald Trump's choice for education secretary faces the Senate, reducing health care costs by focusing on the sickest patients and how the first black president changed our views on race.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Obama gives his final news conference, addressing the release of Chelsea Manning and his role in a new era of politics. Also: The Senate grills the president-elect's Cabinet picks, exciting yet elusive possibilities of nuclear fusion, gridlock around Trump Tower and the importance of long-term care for health problems.
Thursday on the NewsHour, on the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration, the nation prepares for a new leader. Also: The president-elect's picks for Treasury and Energy face Senate scrutiny, a rocky presidential transition on national security, one woman's story about losing it all, Josh Earnest's years in the briefing room and a film explores the poetry of everyday life.
Friday on the NewsHour, Donald J. Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. We analyze the events of Inauguration Day as the nation's political power shifts. Also: Scores of inauguration protesters are arrested while inauguration attendees explain their support, a preview of the Women's March and White House photographer Pete Souza looks back.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump turns to trade and the economy after a rocky start to his administration. Also: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the new president, ongoing concerns over Trump business dealings, a combative start to the White House's relationship with the press and why Europe's far right hope to ride a wave of populism.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, while President Trump signs another flurry of executive actions, the Senate grills his picks to run the nation's budget and health care. Also: A shifting U.S. environmental policy starts with the Dakota Oil Pipeline, life after the Oval Office for former presidents, the effect of having police in schools and an unconventional movie musical racks up Oscar nominations.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trumps orders a border wall and moves to crack down on illegal immigration. Also: The president's unsubstantiated claims that millions voted illegally, silencing federal agencies' public communications, a meeting to outline the GOP agenda, using psychedelic drugs to treat illness and remembering Mary Tyler Moore.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Mexico's president cancels a meeting at the White House after President Trump orders the building of a border wall. Also: A conversation with presidential counsellor Kellyanne Conway, advice for middle-class Americans who are really on the edge of financial ruin and an Oscar-nominated movie that weaves together grief and love.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump bans refugees from Syria and halts immigrants from other Middle Eastern nations. Also: The British prime minister's first trip to the White House, tens of thousands march against abortion with support from the vice president, Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the week's news and an Asian-American comedian on everyday racism.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump defends his immigration order as thousands protest. We get full analysis on the travel ban, including views from former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and an Iraqi interpreter for the U.S. military. Also: The lay of the political land amid upheaval over the immigration ban and fighting the smartphone addiction.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration rejects reports of internal confusion over the controversial immigration ban as the acting is fired for refusing to defend the refugee ban. Also: Contenders for Supreme Court nominee, universities warn international students not to leave the country and changing the face of classical music with female conductors.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, in his first television interview since the inauguration, Vice President Mike Pence sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss the first days of the Trump administration and the new Supreme Court nominee. Also: More on Judge Neil Gorsuch and the future of the high court, combating a silent killer in Ghana and a new study on rates of cervical cancer.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump vows to drastically change the way church and state are separated during political campaigns. Also: What we know about a deadly raid by Navy SEALS in Yemen, how the president's aggressive approach affects world leaders, the economic hurdles to replacing Obamacare, a woman's mission to help girls in Liberia and a letter to U.S. presidents who owned slaves.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration levies new sanctions against Iran. Also: Rolling back Obama-era regulations from Wall Street to the environment, the next phase of the fight in Mosul, Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze week two of the Trump presidency, a film about race in America told through James Baldwin and a Muslim Marine who tells people to ask him anything.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump's immigration ban faces court challenges. We examine legal arguments for and against the executive order. Also: A look at the inner workings of the White House on Politics Monday, the elusive Obamacare promise of better treatment at lower costs and a stunning Super Bowl comeback for the Patriots.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a federal appeals court takes up President Trump's controversial immigration order. Also: Fact-checking the claim that the press underreports terror attacks, shocking details of a Syrian prison, how Betsy DeVos could reshape education policy, unique challenges for black children with autism and a new take on Timothy McVeigh's motivation for the Oklahoma City bombing.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, House Speaker Paul Ryan sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss fallout from President Trump’s immigration order, relations with Russia, the Republican tax plan and more. Also: Sen. Elizabeth Warren on clashes over Trump cabinet picks, using the body’s immune system to fight cancer and a massive crack in an ice shelf forces Antarctic researchers to evacuate.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Jeff Sessions is confirmed as attorney general, while fallout mounts from President Trump's attacks on the judiciary. Also: The latest on the president's immigration order, the White House takes heat for a deadly raid in Yemen, outrage over an undocumented mother's deportation, companies in a delicate dance with the president and Steve Bannon's ideology on film.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump's controversial travel ban is blocked by the courts, but he vows the fight isn't over. Also: The White House welcomes Japan's prime minister while dodging a potential rift with China, Michael Flynn's relationship with Russia, changes under the new HHS secretary, Shields and Brooks on the week's news and hitmaker Smokey Robinson on his lifetime of music.
Monday on the NewsHour, chaos at the National Security Council. Also, what Michael Flynn’s conversations with Russia mean for national security, flooding fears in Northern California, life under a Nigerian terror group, using technology to verify humanitarian crises, political analysis with Tamara Keith and Amy Walter and the memoir of American fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's National Security Adviser Michael Flynn abruptly resigns, causing upheaval in the White House. Also: A look at possible changes in Mideast policies during the Trump administration, a Kansas school helps homeless students overcome challenges and the UCONN women's basketball team makes history.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's pick for labor secretary withdraws from consideration after facing opposition from both Democrats and a number of Republicans. Also: New reports of Trump aides in repeated contact with Russia during the campaign, the president's evolving approach to Israel and scientists scramble to back up data they say is threatened by the Trump administration.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump takes on charges of Russian connections, the news media and a new immigration order in an animated and wide-ranging news conference. Also: What’s causing more white Americans to die in middle age, sanctuary cities take a stand against the president's immigration policies and an English professor's take on her own life as an immigrant.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump touts his economic plans at a Boeing plant, while the Senate approves Scott Pruitt, a climate change skeptic, to head the EPA. Also: An update on the fate of an Iraqi translator, two Texas cities offer a microcosm of the nation's deep political divide, Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the week's news and a new film about a controversial love story.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump announces his new national security adviser after the controversial ousting of Michael Flynn. Also: Mixed messages about American support for NATO, searching for migrants who don't survive the treacherous journey to the U.S. border, our Politics Monday team takes on the latest news, fighting disease in the most polluted city on Earth and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration outlines an aggressive plan to crack down on undocumented immigrants and strengthen border security. Also: Fears of a spike in anti-Semitic violence, using meditation to improve student learning, banking on the president's promise to bring back jobs, using chess to help troubled youth and more.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, hundreds flee amid flooding in Northern California. Also: A major change on school bathrooms and transgender youth, newspaper editors explain readers' views on the political climate, Syrian refugees who would prefer not to move to the U.S., hope for alien life in a newly discovered solar system and an industrial towns puts its faith in revitalized manufacturing.
Thursday on the NewsHour, conservatives gather at the annual CPAC conference to shape a Trump-era agenda with a Republican-controlled Congress. Also: The administration's new immigration plan, why more white Americans are dying in middle age, an Oscar-nominated documentary on Syrians who risk their lives to save others and a daughter's take on her mother's art.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump takes the stage at CPAC and keeps up his attack on the news media. Also: A look at the future of the Democratic party, grassroots efforts to derail the Trump agenda find inspiration in tea party tactics, Mark Shields and David Brooks take on the week's news and a foster parent who cares solely for terminally ill children.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump calls for a budget significantly boosting money to the military with deep cuts to domestic spending. Also: Congress grapples with calls for an independent investigation into Trump administration ties to Russia, hospitals brace for big losses if Obamacare is repealed and reshaping our view of Africa's great civilizations.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump says the time is right for a new immigration law as he prepares to lay out his priorities in his first address to Congress. Also: White House efforts to support historically black colleges, students who live in one country and go to school in another, seeing the civil rights movement through powerful images and airlifting bison to a new home.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, following President Trump's address to Congress, we explore what policies will take priority. Also: A closer look at the decision-making before a deadly raid in Yemen, Baltimore's approach to battling the opioid epidemic, the successes and struggles of rapidly growing startups and a new plan to send humans to the moon.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Attorney General Jeff Sessions removes himself from any investigations of the Trump campaign after he failed to disclose meetings with the Russian ambassador. Also: A shoe company upends the traditional business model, why the stock market just keeps going up, seeing WWI through art and what it's like to be a female comedian.
Friday on the NewsHour, are allegations over President Trump's ties to Russia stopping the countries from solving global problems? Also: a look at who is carrying out the Philippines' deadly war on drugs, more than a dozen states seek to put limits on protesters, Shields and Brooks analyze the latest political news and how Americans seek spirituality outside of religion.
Monday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration unveils a revised travel ban after the first was blocked by the courts. Also: Making sense of President Trump's accusation that President Obama wiretapped Trump Tower, GOP lawmakers lay out a plan to replace Obamacare, a horror film about race in America and students compete to send science experiments to space.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Republicans roll out a new health care plan to upend the Affordable Care Act. Also: A GOP senator weighs in on the ongoing Russia investigation, WikiLeaks documents show CIA hacking efforts, the military's model pre-K program, a fictional TV series about Russian spies intersects with reality and a French artist lives in a giant rock for a week.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, we take a deep dive into the fight to replace the Affordable Care Act and consider what the Republicans' health care plan could mean for millions. Also: Former CIA Director Leon Panetta discusses the WikiLeaks hack, women show their economic strength by striking, the threat of a growing ice rift in the Antarctic and our enduring fascination with Emily Dickinson.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Republicans win an early victory for their health care bill. We take a look at how it could seriously impact Medicaid. Also: U.S. Marines land in Syria to help take back Raqqa, how our devices may be monitoring us, a hippie doctor's journey from Woodstock to eradicating smallpox in India, and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump touts the GOP's new health care bill as Republicans wrangle over how to replace Obamacare. Also: A growing scandal in the U.S. Marine Corps, Mark Shields and Michael Gerson analyze the week's news, a new art exhibit creates a never-ending world and why the pursuit of happiness should be a search for meaning.
Monday on the NewsHour, the Congressional Budget Office releases projected costs of the GOP's health care bill and the White House and REpublicans question the nonpartisan agency's analysis. Also: The low profile of Secretary of State Tillerson, famine and civil unrest in South Sudan, Al Gore's take on the Trump presidency, our Politics Monday analysis and a marathon over a frozen lake.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a look at where the Republican health care bill stands following a blistering report from the Congressional Budget Office. Also: The first major test for Europe's far-right as the Dutch head to the polls, what school choice looks like in Indiana, an old play sparks new discussions on Mexican-American life and sweaters for chickens living out of their comfort zone.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, what lawmakers have and haven't found in their ongoing Russia investigation. Also: Turkey's decision on expanding power for its strongman president, what's behind the Fed's interest rate hike, computers and brain implants that restore the ability to communicate and the artistic process of putting a face to fossils.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a look at President Trump's budget slashing funding to the EPA and State Department, while increasing funding for defense and border security. Also: What's next for the White House travel ban, previewing a meeting between Chancellor Angela Merkel and the president, when hiring people with disabilities can boost profit and a new book about stepping into a foreign world.
Friday on the NewsHour, German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets with President Trump, setting the tone for talks on trade, NATO and defense. Also: Secretary of State Tillerson's tough talk on North Korea, doctors speak out against the GOP health care plan, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, Neil Gaiman's Norse inspiration and the importance of storytelling.
Monday on the NewsHour, a House committee delves into a possible Russian government role in the campaign that elected Donald Trump. Meanwhile, a Senate panel begins hearings on the man chosen by President Trump to serve on the Supreme Court. Also: A new art exhibit explores contemporary life in the American West, as seen through the eyes of Latino artists.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch gets grilled by Senate Democrats during his confirmation hearing. Also: President Trump lobbies Republicans to vote for the revised health care replacement, new rules for passengers on flights from 10 foreign cities, parents in a poor neighborhood get more from their preschool and the Whitney Biennial offers art amid major national divides.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump turns up the pressure on House Republicans as the vote on the GOP health care bill looms. Also: New allegations of a former Trump campaign manager working to benefit the Russian government, Susan Rice’s warning about the White House’s credibility, more questions for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and the Great Barrier Reef under threat.
Thursday on the NewsHour, House Republicans delay a vote to repeal and replace Obamacare, a setback for President Trump. Also: Calls for an independent investigation after the House Intelligence chair goes straight to the White House, more U.S. troops on the ground in Syria, the potential impact of the GOP health care plan, betting on the Trump presidency and how memories can shape our present.
Friday on the NewsHour, Republicans suffer a defeat as President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan pull the GOP's health care bill, lacking votes needed to replace the Affordable Care Act. Also: how investigating connections between the Trump campaign and Russia split the House Intelligence Committee, Shields and Brooks analyze the week in politics, and a sequel to the '90s hit “Trainspotting.”
Monday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration attempts to move past the defeat on health care only to be hit by mounting questions over Russian ties. Also: Protests across Russia galvanize Putin's critics, claims of civilians killed by a U.S. airstrike in Iraq, patients in limbo without a GOP healthcare plan, political turmoil in Turkey, plus a preview of the week ahead on Politics Monday.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump starts the rollback of Obama-era clean energy policies in a move to create jobs and energy independence. Also: The House Intelligence Committee chair under fire, life under the watchful eye of U.S. Border Patrol, the Supreme Court weighs in on how schools educate students with disabilities and why Turkey is becoming more hostile to Syrian refugees.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Britain officially starts the two-year process of divorce from the European Union. Also: Uncertain prospects of finding common ground in Congress, horrific conditions in Bangladesh's leather tanneries, why stigma persists for veterans with PTSD, the barriers to restoring the Everglades and historic audio recordings are added to the Library of Congress.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Senators slam Russia for interfering in the election, and the House Intel ranking Democrat says White House actions raise profound questions. Also: North Carolina repeals a controversial bathroom law, analyzing President Trump's role in the world, seeking new ways to diagnose PTSD, the best ways to teach your kids about money and Kathleen Turner on women’s equality.
Friday on the NewsHour, what we know and don't know about Russia's influence in the 2016 election. Also: The potential human toll of looser restrictions on airstrikes abroad, Trump supporters grade the president’s performance so far, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, the search for what triggers PTSD and one person’s take on why affirmative action could be hurting Asian Americans.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump welcomes Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to the White House, signaling new U.S. priorities. Also: How the first family turned into presidential advisers, Politics Monday takes on the battle over Neil Gorsuch, solutions to India's growing garbage problem, a new book in search of a fairer America and an Irish poet's monthly variety show.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, dozens of Syrians are killed in an apparent chemical attack. Also: President Trump signs a measure rolling back internet privacy rules, Israel's push for new settlements in the West Bank, new harassment allegations against the former head of FOX News, why Texas puts cameras in many of its classrooms and an acclaimed author gives advice to young writers.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, as the death toll in Syria's chemical attack rises, President Trump appears to take a harder line against the Assad regime. Also: How the FBI has historically handled politically charged investigations, senators debate the Supreme Court nominee, an uptick in tick and the diseases they carry, a pattern of more costly auto insurance in minority neighborhoods and more.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Senate Republicans invoke the "nuclear option" and clear the way for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Also: The Rep. Devin Nunes steps away from the Russia investigation, the cost of protecting President Trump's family and homes, how the president could roll back financial regulations and the power of a photograph.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Trump administration takes on the government of Syria, ordering airstrikes in retaliation for chemical weapons attacks. Also: The president touts deepening relations with China, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, an exploration of Jewish cooking from around the world and a Syrian-American ponders what separates her from today's refugees.
Monday on the NewsHour, in the aftermath of U.S. missile strikes on Syria, a look at next moves amid heightened global tensions. Also: How the newest justice is likely to change the Supreme Court, why Tesla is the new top dog among U.S. automakers, a university in Ghana aims to educate students about corruption, a look at the week ahead with Politics Monday and the last show for a famed circus.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. warns Russia about backing the Assad regime in the wake of chemical weapons attacks. Also: What happens to undocumented immigrants after deportation, new prostate cancer screening recommendations, how ticket rules led to a United Airlines confrontation, a generation torn out of school in Syria, the disease killing bats and making art out of breaking news.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and his Russian counterpart meet to discuss future relations amid disagreements over Syria. Also: NATO's leader discusses today's global threats, Florida battles wildfires, NASA's future under President Trump, thousands of allegations of sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers, what's left in an ancient city after ISIS rule and more.
Thursday on the NewsHour, we examine the international challenges facing the Trump administration. Also: President Trump’s shifting views on domestic policies, how Mexico is securing its own border, what the U.S. could learn from simpler tax systems in other countries, high school students compose music about U.S. internment camps and a lawyer’s Brief but Spectacular take on racial injustice.
Friday on the NewsHour, what a massive bombing says about the U.S. role in Afghanistan. Also: Decades of sexual abuse uncovered at a prestigious private boarding school, preserving convents in Southern Spain, Shields and Brooks analyze the week’s news, basketball great Oscar Robertson on the man who broke his record that has stood since 1962 and making the case for expertise.
Monday on the NewsHour, Vice President Mike Pence warns North Korea to end its nuclear weapons efforts after a failure to launch a test missile over the weekend. Also: Turkey's president wins expanded powers, making essential products for women in India more affordable, a murder posted online and a killer still at large and an author's take on the world in disarray.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, we dig into transparency issues for the Trump White House. Also: The president's efforts to revamp a widely used guest workers program, a call for snap elections in the U.K., pushback against Mr. Trump's upcoming state visit to Britain, Sen. Ben Cardin talks Russia, North Korea and Turkey, and inspiring students in the Navajo nation with hands-on learning.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, we dig into what’s next for Georgia’s special congressional elections. Also: Bill O’Reilly’s exit from Fox News, Prime Minister Theresa May’s approval for an early national election, the debate over whether states should fund repairs at church schools, the continued unrest within Venezuela, and why armed right-wing militia groups are surging across the nation.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a gunman opens fire on police just days before the French elections. Also: Business ties between the Trump administration and large corporations, Russian plans to influence the U.S. election, stark contrasts in where Americans get their news, the airline industry's turbulent business, a new book on race, crime and imprisonment and an artist's take on discovering yourself.
Friday on the NewsHour, with days before France's close presidential race, we look at what you need to know ahead of Sunday's vote. Also: A one-on-one conversation with the new secretary-general of the United Nations, why missing children of color don't get the media attention white children do, Shields and Gerson analyze the week's news and a NewsHour essay about our addiction to technology.
Monday on the NewsHour, Congress battles over budget priorities as a government shutdown looms. Also: Coal miners in danger of losing benefits, insurance companies pushing Congress for health care reform decisions, France's presidential election runoff, a deadly Taliban strike in Afghanistan, a look ahead with Politics Monday and Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg on moving on after her husband's death.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump calms congressional nerves over a government shutdown by softening demands for border wall funding. Also: Sen. Bernie Sanders on what Democrats need to do to get back on top, a new tariff on some Canadian lumber, undocumented students fearful of deportation, a new database that tracks government spending and turning "The Handmaid's Tale" into a TV series.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney explains President Trump's plan to get the budget bill passed and avoid a government shutdown. Also: What the president has accomplished domestically in his first 100 days, a striking new documentary on the Syrian civil war, the proposed wall putting endangered species at risk and remembering director Jonathan Demme.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump steps back from pulling the plug on NAFTA, instead offering to renegotiate with Mexico and Canada. Also: The FCC chairman's plans to reduce government oversight of internet providers, President Trump's first 100 days in foreign policy, making sense of rising health care costs, Ohio Gov. John Kasich on a divided America and a mime's take on silence.
Friday on the NewsHour, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson calls for new sanctions on North Korea, after President Trump warns of a potential major conflict with the asia nation. Also: Pope Francis visits Egypt, laughter at the Supreme Court, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, preserving culture and history with exact replicas and an essay about white privilege.
Monday on the NewsHour, Congress reaches a deal to keep the government funded through September. Also: President Trump's controversial White House invitation to the Philippines' strongman leader, the civil war ravaging South Sudan, an investigation into thousands of sexual assaults at school, a busy week on Capitol Hill starts with Politics Monday and a behind-the-scenes look at Instagram.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a closer look at the ripple effects of what President Trump says and tweets. Also: The world’s newest country devolving into war and famine, questions about a Netflix hit’s portrayal of teen suicide, home visits that cut back on asthma risks and a new perspective on a polarizing president.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, FBI Director James Comey defends his decision to reopen an investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails days before the presidential election. Also: The latest GOP push to replace Obamacare, rape used as a weapon in South Sudan's civil war, a free press under threat, sacrifices of mountaintop mining and how Facebook beats competitors.
Thursday on the NewsHour, House Republicans narrowly pass a bill to overhaul the Affordable Care Act. How will it fare in the Senate? Also: Rep. Adam Schiff on the Russia investigation, a Wisconsin town’s complicated economic recovery, refugees flee to Uganda from South Sudan, summer movies you won’t want to miss and a Brief But Spectacular take from Norman Lear.
Friday on the NewsHour, it's the final push for votes in a presidential race that's upended French politics. Also: Puerto Rico in bankruptcy, options for South Sudan amid brutal civil war, empowering diabetes patients, Shields and Gerson analyze the GOP health plan and a university president's plea for protecting free speech.
Monday on the NewsHour, former acting Attorney General Sally Yates tells the Senate how she warned the White House that Michael Flynn was at risk of being blackmailed. Also: A tough road ahead for France's newly elected president, court arguments on President Trump's travel ban, Politics Monday looks at what's next for the GOP health care bill and moving doctor appointments to the kitchen.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, FBI Director James Comey is fired by President Trump. We get reactions from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Also: South Korea elects a new president and a Cuban drug giving terminal cancer patients hope.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey raises serious questions among Republicans, and has Democrats calling for a special counsel to investigate Russia. Also: The president welcomes Russia's foreign minister and ambassador to the U.S. amid allegations, and what's next for renowned soprano Renee Fleming after retirement from the Metropolitan Opera.
Thursday on the NewsHour, conflicting White House statements add to the confusion following the abrupt firing of James Comey. We take a closer look at how Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein could steer the Russia investigation, plus what it means for the stability of the Trump presidency. Also: Why men avoid work traditionally dominated by women and an artist's take on the magic of migration.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump suggests his White House conversation with James Comey was "taped" in an apparent warning to the former FBI director. Also: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on "Democracy," how tougher sentences affect crime rates and the prison population, Shields and Ponnuru on the week's news and a musician coming to terms with being unconventional.
Monday on the NewsHour, The Washington Post reports that President Trump revealed highly classified material to Russia's foreign minister and ambassador during an Oval Office visit. Also: How a global cyber hack could have been prevented, North Korea's latest missile launch, what happens when radical terrorists go home, new limits on foreign aid to groups providing abortions and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, The New York Times reports that President Trump asked James Comey to shut down the investigation into Michael Flynn. Also: The firestorm over Mr. Trump's reported disclosure to Russian diplomats, Turkey's president visits the White House, push back against seat belts on school buses and Colorado's governor weighs in on the health care battle.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Justice Department appoints former FBI chief Robert Mueller to oversee the probe into any potential connections between the Trump campaign and Russia in the 2016 election. Also: Debating whether the president’s actions constitute obstruction of justice, Sen. Ben Sasse on the recent turmoil and how Israeli intelligence sharing may be affected.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump claims to be the victim of a "witch hunt," as the Justice Department appoints a special counsel to investigate possible Russian ties. Also: What's at stake during Mr. Trump's first trip abroad, the choice in Iran's upcoming election, a comeback for a once-segregated neighborhood, defying the stigma of "women's work" and a professor’s take on white America.
Friday on the NewsHour, new revelations over the Russia connection, as President Trump embarks on his first overseas trip. We get an insider's view on how the former FBI director tried to distance himself from the president. Also: Iran votes for its next president, New Orleans removes confederate monuments, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news and an author's tribute to his parents.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump visits Israel, insisting that peace in the Middle East requires resolving the long-standing conflict with the Palestinians. Also: What's on Trump's budget chopping block, how Medicaid cuts would affect special ed, a political storm at home while the president is overseas, Tunisians revive a treasured city center and finding a sweet way to make a difference.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, an alleged suspect is named after a bombing kills more than 20 in Manchester, England. Also: Former CIA director John Brennan shares concern over Russian election meddling, deep cuts to social programs in President Trump's proposed budget, previewing a presidential visit with the pope and shifting education dollars to school choice.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, new arrests are made in connection to the Manchester attack as police search for a network allegedly behind the bomber. Also: a one-on-one with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, President Trump meets the pope, Montana prepares for a special election, changing the makeup of the EPA, a DNC staffer's death sparks fake news and a festival that melds tech and music.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump reprimands fellow NATO leaders over defense spending, but keeps silent on NATO's joint defense pact. Also: Leaks from the Manchester investigation pause intelligence sharing, Sweden invests in its military over Russia fears, what an assault by a political candidate says about attitudes toward the media, how gender affects risks at work and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, gunmen in Egypt attack a Christian group, killing at least 28. Also: An exclusive interview with Aya Hijazi, what President Trump accomplished on a trip abroad, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, a humorous take on getting out of your bubble, being a veteran of a war that never ends and more.
Monday on the NewsHour, the White House downplays reports that senior advisor Jared Kushner wanted to create a secret backchannel to talk with the Russians. Also: The president's first foreign trip and more on Politics Monday, Norway spearheads an electric car revolution, questions about organ transplants in China and new books you won't want to put down.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the White House fends off questions about Russia, relations with Germany and staff shakeups. Also: One-on-one with the former director of national intelligence, bombings rock Baghdad at the start of Ramadan, rethinking care for premature babies, a governor weighs in on the GOP health care plan and helping Chicago students realize the power of words.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a massive bombing blast rocks Kabul, leaving scores dead and hundreds wounded. Also: Germany's ambassador discusses Europe's changing relationship with the White House, what pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord would mean, Sen. Al Franken's new memoir, changing how mothers interact with premature babies and some of the best graduation speeches of the season.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump breaks from nearly all nations in the world by abandoning the landmark Paris agreement aimed at combatting climate change. Also: The head of the UN refugee agency on the U.S. responsibility to help migrants, a new book that addresses the "new urban crisis," new developments in the Russia file and a Brief but Spectacular take on living with Alzheimer's.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump's decision to abandon the Paris accord has corporations, cities and world leaders vowing to keep up the fight against climate change. Also: What the latest jobs numbers say about the economy, women taking a stand in Trump country, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, a reporter recounts the Six-Day war and binge-worthy summer TV hits.
Monday on the NewsHour, British police raids nab a number of suspects linked to the bridge attack, as terrorism becomes a political football ahead of the U.K. election. Also: Diplomatic relations cut off between Qatar and many Middle East nations, Venezuela's economy in freefall, Politics Monday on the Trump travel ban, Bill Cosby heads to trial and living a full life without limbs.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Congress struggles to complete its to-do list before the August recess. Also: The fight begins in the Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa, teaching students to identify fact from fiction, the danger of aid workers picking sides, the surprise Broadway hit "Dear Evan Hansen," and a student finds ways to communicate despite stuttering.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, James Comey breaks his silence in a statement to the Senate about his conversations with President Trump. Also: Top intelligence officials remain tight-lipped in a hearing about the Russia probe, the Islamic State claims responsibility for terror attacks in Iran, a preview of the U.K. election and a student living with a congenital heart disease.
Thursday on the NewsHour, James Comey speaks publicly for the first time since being fired as FBI director. We break down the biggest moments from the hearing. Also: The United Kingdom votes in a critical election and we meet a 19-year-old bodybuilder with Down syndrome.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump fires back a day after former FBI Director James Comey testified that the president lied and tried to stop the Michael Flynn investigation. Also: Theresa May loses control of Parliament, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, a look at one of this year's Tony-nominated plays and a documentarian who turns his lens on people living with disabilities.
Monday on the NewsHour, Russian demonstrators are detained during massive opposition rallies against the Kremlin. Also: Why America's senior diplomat in China resigned, Democrats discuss GOP health care decisions, the future of Hezbollah in a shifting region, a look ahead with Politics Monday, cancer screening in India and pro baseball teams woo a newborn.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before the Senate over allegations of collusion with Russia and defends firing of the former FBI director. Also: An American student released from North Korea, Uber's CEO takes a leave of absence and what's behind the jobs numbers.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a gunman opened fire during a practice for the congressional baseball game, shooting Majority Whip Steve Scalise and several others. Also: A massive fire at a London apartment tower, how the defense secretary could change troop levels, new tech for capturing carbon and the nation's newest poet laureate.
Thursday on the NewsHour, special counsel Robert Mueller takes a turn in the Russia investigation, probing possible obstruction of justice by the president. Also: Turkish security agents charged after a violent clash with protesters, renewed criticism for a government visa program, how one couple changed marriage in the U.S., lost music from the Holocaust and TV great Dick Cavett.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump rolls back some Obama administration efforts to normalize U.S.-Cuba relations. Also: David Petraeus on the fight in Afghanistan,a not guilty verdict in the Philando Castile case, the difficult road to recovery after a stay in the ICU, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news and choosing to follow love after college.
Monday on the NewsHour, tensions rise in the Middle East after the U.S. shoots down a Syrian jet. Also: President Trump's lawyer on reports about an obstruction of justice investigation, empowering victims of human trafficking, a preview of Georgia's special election and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Republicans scramble to rally votes on a health care bill as senators and the public say they are being kept in the dark. Also: What an American's death means for U.S. relations with North Korea, monitoring students' social media, improving health care in rural communities and David Sedaris’ new book of autobiographical essays.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the former Homeland Security secretary testifies before Congress on the Russia investigation. Also: What Georgia's special election means for Democrats in 2018, cities brace for potential cuts to Medicaid, the heatwave baking the Southwest and Alan Alda's take on effective communication.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Senate Republicans unveil their health care bill. We break down the details and get reaction from an architect of the Affordable Care Act. Also: Starvation in Venezuela, outrage over police shootings of black Americans, why low-income Americans bypass banks and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, new revelations detail what the Obama administration knew about Russian election meddling and their debate about how to punish President Putin. Also: The head of the nation's largest pharmaceutical group on the health care battle, how a Muslim group is rebuilding a Chicago community, Shields and Brooks on the week's news, a reverend's mission to bridge divides and more.
Monday on the NewsHour, Supreme Court justices reinstate a limited version of President Trump's controversial travel ban. Also: A crucial checkup for the Senate health care bill, showing the Syrian refugee crisis through comics, an interview with Warren Buffett and Politics Monday with a look at the week ahead.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, facing revolt from inside the party, Republican senators delay a vote on health care reform. Also: The White House warns Syria about chemical weapons, Warren Buffett opens up about his personal finances, sexual assault at Baylor University, a reporter reaches the Silk Road on his world walk and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jason Isbell's new album.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Senate Republicans scramble to make changes on their health care bill to win enough votes. Also: New poll numbers reveal what the nation thinks about the Trump administration, a massive cyberattack spreads throughout the globe, why there is still no vaccine for Lyme disease and a legal thriller set after the Bosnian War.
Thursday on the NewsHour, parts of President Trump's controversial travel ban go into effect after the high court cleared the way. Also: The president's latest Twitter attack, the Islamic State loses its birthplace mosque, firehouses step up to provide health care for the needy, the problem of gas and oil wells near homes and journalist Ann Friedman gives her Brief but Spectacular take.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump suggests Congress repeal Obamacare, even if they can't craft a replacement. Sen. Roy Blunt weighs in on the health care wrangling. Also: Rebuilding a police force in one of the most violent U.S. cities, the president meets with South Korea's leader, Mark Shields and David Brooks take on the week's news and the dangers of relying on statistics in medicine.
Monday on the NewsHour, as the GOP's health care bill struggles to find its course, the president of the March of Dimes weighs in on what's at stake for patients. Also: A new report on the opioid epidemic, civility in America in the age of President Trump, hope for children with a birth defect in India, an undocumented family comes out of the shadows and a retelling of a Greek tragedy.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, what options remain for the Trump administration after North Korea’s latest missile test launch? Also: A court orders the EPA to put an Obama-era rule into effect, farmers struggling with a drop in crop prices, the Bushmen of the Kalahari fight for their ancestral lands, a new way to make beer and uncovering a creature that roamed California 13,000 years ago.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, tensions mount over North Korea's missile test, as questions on dealing with the nuclear threat follow President Trump on a European trip. Also: Britons rethink the decision to leave the E.U., how the GOP health care bill could affect the opioid epidemic in one state, the toll of insecticides on bees, blues musicians team up on a new album and the first Muslim CoverGirl.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump delivers a stark message in Poland, a day before meeting Russian President Putin. Also: Hobby Lobby is accused of illegally importing artifacts, a city that sees refugees as an economic boon, the lack of diversity in Silicon Valley, Chuck Berry's lasting mark on American music and a Brief But Spectacular take on being blind.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump and Russian President Putin hold their first face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit. Also: We sit down with the U.S. defense minister, Republicans consider alternatives in their fight over health care reform, low-income housing that supports healthy living, Brooks and Marcus on the week's news and a language expert's defense of social media.
Monday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump Jr. defends a meeting last year with a Russian lawyer who promised damaging information on Hillary Clinton. Also: What drives Russian patriotism, how the health care battle is playing out in Virginia's coal country, discussing the future of the Democratic party, the week ahead in politics and baseball's best rookies make themselves heard.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, details emerge around Donald Trump Jr.'s contacts with highly placed Russians who offered "dirt" on Hillary Clinton during the presidential race. Also: Inside Russia's propaganda machine, how changes to Medicaid could affect people with addictions, what's next for Mosul and changes coming to student loans.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a look at the legal questions surrounding Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer and what it could mean for the administration. Also: President Trump's pick for FBI director faces the Senate, an iceberg the size of Delaware breaks off from Antarctica, why so many Russians from one region are joining ISIS and bringing the business of cotton back to the U.S.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Senate Republicans share a revised plan to take the place of Obamacare. We look at what's inside. Also: Questions about President Trump’s son meeting with a Russian lawyer follows him on an overseas trip to Paris, the fate of those who stand up to Vladimir Putin, what Hollywood and Jane Austen can teach us about economic risk and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, new revelations about a former Soviet counter-intelligence officer joining a meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and a Russian lawyer. We continue our series "Inside Putin's Russia" with a look at the complex U.S.-Russia relationship under Trump. Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the week’s news. And we head to Denmark for the world's largest jazz festival.
Monday on the NewsHour, Republicans are forced to delay a vote on replacing Obamacare, putting final passage in further jeopardy. Also: Russia pressures U.S. on returning two properties, Mosul liberated but left in ruins, Ivanka Trump's record on overseas manufacturing, Politics Monday recaps the Russia controversy, safety violations in naval shipbuilding and remembering George Romero.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump slams Senate Republicans who can't win enough support to replace or repeal the Affordable Care Act. Also: Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses what's next for Obamacare, slapping new sanctions on Iran, the Afghan girls robotic team who were initially banned from the U.S., famine and drought in Somaliland and what paintings of sunrise and sunset can teach us.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump called on Senate Republicans to approve a health care plan despite an impasse. Also: Revelations of the president's undisclosed meeting with Vladimir Putin, two state views on the controversial voter fraud commission, what proposed cuts to food stamps could mean, how a new electric car could shape the industry's future and a new book about Steve Bannon.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump goes public with regret over his choice for attorney general, while blasting the FBI and special counsel investigating Russia. Also: U.S. scraps a plan to arm Syrian rebels, how the Obama administration tried to safeguard state election systems, a crisis of war, cholera and famine in Yemen and Laura Poitras on her documentaries about Assange and Snowden.
Friday on the NewsHour, a shake-up at the White House as the Trump administration struggles to stay on message. Also: The partisanship plaguing efforts to revamp health care, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, race relations in Detroit 50 years since the infamous riots, lessons on life and cooking from Ina Garten and how to talk to your kids about marijuana.
Monday on the NewsHour, Jared Kushner defends his contacts with Russian officials as he meets with the Senate Intelligence Committee. Also: What led to the deaths of 10 migrants in San Antonio, a controversial plan to relocate one of the world's most persecuted minorities, DNC Chair Tom Perez on his party's future and a new film documents Syrian activists battling ISIS.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Republicans muster just enough votes in the Senate to move ahead on health care, but the future of replacing Obamacare is far from clear. Also: President Trump takes aim at Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Jared Kushner answers more questions about Russia contacts, feeding low-income students during the summer and Seattle's sea wall doubles as a science experiment.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump bans transgender people from serving in the military,. Also: What's next in the health care battle, the president signals he will pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, revenge killings in Mosul, a conversation with the former government ethics director, new findings linking brain injury directly to football and Trump supporters in Portland, Oregon.
Thursday on the NewsHour, in a voting frenzy in the Senate, Republicans try to pass even limited health care reform after several failed attempts. Also: A shortage of seasonal workers at a top vacation spot, the feuds dividing the White House and Capitol, a war correspondent's love of Africa and a Brief but Spectacular take on the value of fun art.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump replaces Chief of Staff Reince Priebus with Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly. Also: The Senate fails to pass health care reform, Russia retaliates against new sanctions, Shields and Brooks on the week's news, the 1967 Detroit riots seen through the lens of art and using nature to keep Boston's youth off the streets.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump removes his controversial communications director on the day his new chief of staff takes over. Also: The expanding range of North Korean missiles, Russian sanctions prompt tit-for-tat from Putin, political stakes for the new White House chief of staff, surfer girls making waves in Bangladesh, lessons from Watergate and remembering Sam Shepard.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, The Washington Post reports that President Trump dictated a misleading public statement for his son about a meeting with a Russian lawyer. Also: The lawsuit surrounding a debunked Fox News story, Sen. Jeff Flake calls for a return to conservatism, Venezuelan opposition leaders dragged away, Flint's water crisis and the controversial history of Southern cooking.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump announces new efforts to overhaul legal immigration and vastly reduce the number of people allowed into the U.S. Also: A breakthrough in gene editing, the tug of war between Congress and the White House, attempts to stop superbugs, an Interior Department official speaks out and right-wing activists confronting refugees in the Mediterranean Sea.
Thursday on the NewsHour, special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly using a grand jury in Washington to investigate Russian election meddling. Also: White House policy on Afghanistan in flux, the NAACP warns against travel to Missouri, financial barriers to creating new antibiotics, realistic prospects for tax reform, a museum embraces its industrial past and keeping doctors in rural Africa.
Friday on the NewsHour, what a strong July jobs report and record run on Wall Street mean for Main Street. Also: The attorney general cracks down on information leaking from the White House, the search for profitable ways to make new antibiotics, Shields and Brooks, a visit to the Newport Folk Festival and how people’s posts on social media often don’t reflect the real picture.
Monday on the NewsHour, North Korea vows to press ahead with its nuclear weapons program and retaliate against the U.S. following new sanctions. Also: The special envoy tasked with fighting ISIS, new restrictions put the brakes on Cuban tourism, Politics Monday on President Trump's base of support, how smartphones are affecting a generation’s mental health and the Syrian civil war told in fiction.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump ramps up the rhetoric after new reports suggest North Korea is making missile-ready nuclear weapons. Also: A government report details current effects of climate change, Kenyans head to the polls, the opioid epidemic is personal for Nashville's mayor, the Education Department's changing approach to campus assaults and a novel upends traditional narrative.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's comments on North Korea raise alarms in Asia and elsewhere, and prompt a threat on Guam from Pyongyang. Also: Steps the U.S. is taking to upgrade its own nuclear arsenal, how livestock breed antibiotic-resistant superbugs, a woman who brings health care to others in Somaliland and a new book from a woman who dared to drive in Saudi Arabia.
Thursday on the NewsHour, North Korea's military threatens to target Guam as President Trump says his "fire and fury" statement wasn't tough enough. Also: The economics of using antibiotics in livestock, a new exhibit gives voice to those enslaved at a presidential estate and a Brief but Spectacular take on the passions of a poet and rapper.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump warns North Korea that the U.S. military is ready to strike. What's the Trump administration's plan? Also: Brooks and Marcus on the escalating war of words, an art program helps young women in Baltimore go to college and how parents can respond to racism in classic kids' stories.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump calls out the violence in Charlottesville after criticism that his initial reaction wasn't strong enough. We take a deeper look at the nation's racial divide. Also: Indications that North Korea might have obtained rocket engines from Ukraine, Politics Monday on the president's response to threats abroad and at home, unearthing an ancient Roman town and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump doubles down on blaming both neo-Nazi groups and protesters for violence in Charlottesville. Also: Analyzing clues to Kim Jong Un's intentions, the growing trend of outdoor preschools, Taylor Swift's sexual assault court victory and a former FBI counterterrorism agent on the changing shape of terror.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump ends two business councils following Charlottesville backlash from a slew of executives. We get a reality check about what happened on the ground. Also: A secessionist and a black nationalist come together, results from our latest poll, fighting ISIS for Raqqa and an out-of-this-world solar eclipse.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a van plows through a busy tourist area of Barcelona, killing more than a dozen. Also: City officials grapple with what to do about Confederate monuments, Steve Bannon speaks out, what online shopping means for the millions of workers, what’s behind maternal mortality rates in the U.S., Calvin Trillin's take on writing and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump removes his controversial chief strategist, Steve Bannon. Also: Unraveling a terror plot in Spain, protests and counter-protests in Boston, Dionne and Ponnuru analyze the news, a refugee giving back in his adopted country, what the Ebola pandemic taught us, a film critic explains how to watch movies and why math is fun.
Monday on the NewsHour, the sun goes dark for a moment, leaving millions marveling at a sight not seen in almost a century. Also: President Trump is set to unveil a strategy in Afghanistan, the Navy wants answers on another warship accident, drought threatens to turn off the Eternal City's fountains, novelist Tom Perrotta captures the humor and drama of middle age.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, we look inside President Trump's new plan for America's longest war. Also: Tensions heat up ahead of the president's rally in Phoenix, why students are promising to pay back part of their future salaries, CEOs distance themselves from the commander-in-chief, a tiny solution for housing and a book on whether the U.S. and China are destined for war.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump defends his Charlottesville response while taking aim at the news media and fellow Republicans. Also: The president threatens to shut down the government over the border wall, U.S. and South Korea hold joint military exercises, how one man was wrongly blamed for the Charlottesville attack, Exxon allegations and Billy Bragg on his musical influences.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump continues his attack on Republican leaders in Congress. Also: The Kurds' dual objective to defeat ISIS and gain independence, what it takes to launch a nuclear bomb, rebooting retail to appeal to online shoppers and a Brief but Spectacular take on finding courage after Ferguson.
Friday on the NewsHour, Texas faces Hurricane Harvey, what might be the most powerful storm to hit the U.S. in more than a decade. Also: The growing controversy over what to do with Confederate monuments, Syrians attempting to rebuild their city, Shields and Brooks on the week's news and a novelist explains why fictional characters don't always have to be relatable.
Monday on the NewsHour, historic flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey leaves towns underwater and forces thousands into flee. What President Trump's pardon of Joe Arpaio says about how he views the rule of law, breaking down the legal challenges to the president's military transgender ban and a portrait of three black boys growing up in North Carolina.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the crisis in Houston deepens by the day as Tropical Storm Harvey lurks offshore. Also: How Washington and Seoul are responding to North Korea firing a missile over Japan, a look at the nation's first statewide youth apprentice program, masses of tourists push out locals in Venice and more.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the relentless rains of Harvey move east and a clearer picture emerges of the death and destruction in Houston. Also: The effect of climate change on Hurricane Harvey and political implications of the storm damage, plus the voices that Turkey's president is trying to silence and more.
Thursday on the NewsHour, as flood waters recede in Houston, rescue crews go door-to-door and a chemical plant explosion fuels fears of challenges ahead. Also: Texans begin the long road to recovery, how robots are reshaping the U.S. economy, a young girl's quest for a mother figure in county prison and making scientific tools more accessible.
Friday on the NewsHour, the damage from Hurricane Harvey is still piling up as recovery efforts get underway. We look at how the storm is adding extra uncertainty for Houston's undocumented immigrant community. Also: Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, a musical collaboration puts a modern twist on classic folk songs and helping a loved one with mental illness.
Monday on the NewsHour, the United States and the world struggle with how to deal with Kim Jong Un after North Korea's most powerful nuclear test yet. Also: Clean-up continues in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Politics Monday on President Trump's plans for DACA, plus taking stock of his promises to help the American worker and remembering John Ashbery and Walter Becker.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Tump administration plans to end DACA, the immigration program that permitted undocumented young people to stay in the U.S. Also: The South Korean response to North Korea's nuclear threat, the ongoing aftermath of Harvey's devastation, rethinking college with online masters degrees and the world's most endangered language.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic storm ever recorded, takes aim at Florida. Also: President Trump complicates a packed to-do list for Republicans, the political divide on immigration, using technology to reduce traffic jams and new allegations in the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Irma cuts a devastating and deadly course through the Caribbean, heading for Florida. Also: Sen. Richard Durbin on President Trump making deals with Democrats, why you should care about the debt ceiling debate, one woman's decision to stop hiding her financial struggles, the next generation of American tennis players and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Irma plows ahead toward Florida, forcing mass evacuations. Also: A powerful earthquake hits Mexico, a look at the massive Equifax breach, wildfires blaze throughout the Western U.S., Shields and Gerson analyze the week's news, Dale Chihuly turns glass into art and elevating the value of the sales pitch.
Monday on the NewsHour, Irma batters Florida, leaving millions without power and a growing tally of damage from high winds and flooding. Also: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on the opioid epidemic and lessons from superstorm Sandy, refugees in desperate need of mental health services, Houston's model for pet rescues in disasters and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Irma leaves flooding and more than half of Florida without power as recovery begins. Also: Rep. Mark Meadows on the divisions in the Republican Party, the latest in the Russian election meddling investigation, combating Lyme disease with genetic engineering, retraining coal miners for new careers and Houston's plan to keep pets safe in disasters.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Florida labors to turn the power back on and repair hurricane damage amid news that eight people have died at a nursing home. Also: The Democrats' pitch for universal health care, the spacecraft that's given us stunning images of Saturn, the link between violent online videos and war crimes evidence and two very different takes on what to do with Confederate monuments.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump and Democratic leaders negotiate the future of the nation's "dreamers." Also: A slow recovery after Irma, the strange story of hearing loss for U.S. diplomats in Cuba gets weirder, how big tech companies shape the way we think, Ken Burns' new series on Vietnam and Terry Gross on why she's on radio and not TV.
Friday on the NewsHour, Hillary Clinton looks back at “What Happened” in the 2016 presidential election. Also: The latest on a London subway attack, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, preserving voices from Vietnam in a new Ken Burns documentary and the best way to help storm victims.
Monday on the NewsHour, the acquittal of a white police officer for killing a black man spurs four days of protests in St. Louis. Also: An interview with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, hundreds of thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar for Bangladesh, a judge's take on the growing backlog of immigration cases, Hillary Clinton on why she lost Wisconsin and a grandma sets weightlifting records.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump ramps up his war of words in his first speech before the United Nations General Assembly. Also: A deadly earthquake shakes central Mexico, Hurricane Maria blasts the Northern Caribbean, an interview with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, rethinking college to fit nontraditional schedules and athletes bridging racial divides.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the death toll climbs in Mexico after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake destroys scores of buildings, including a school. We examine the science behind the devastation. Also: Hurricane Maria pummels Puerto Rico, Republicans' latest effort to replace Obamacare, an interview with Michael Bloomberg, Russia flaunts its strength and the business of smuggling across the U.S. border.
Thursday on the NewsHour, rescuers scramble to find survivors after that powerful earthquake caused a school and dozens of other buildings to collapse. Hurricane Maria leaves parts of Puerto Rico completely devastated before regaining strength and turning its fury on the Dominican Republic. And a conversation with Melinda Gates about the impact of tech on teens and the importance of foreign aid.
Friday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Maria leaves Puerto Rico in the dark after the powerful storm devastates the Caribbean islands. Also: Searching for life in the rubble of Mexico's deadly earthquake, Sen. Tim Kaine on the future of health care reform, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news and a look at some must-reads for the fall.
Monday on the NewsHour, the devastation in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria comes into stark focus. Also: New escalation in the war of words between the U.S. and North Korea, the Supreme Court drops arguments over the president's travel ban, pro athletes team up to condemn the president's attacks, Iraqi Kurds cast votes toward independence, protests erupt over the GOP health care bill and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Puerto Rico reaches a state of crisis as millions suffer without basic needs after Hurricane Maria. Also: Whether the war of words between President Trump and North Korea will reach a breaking point, Trump White House staffers caught using private emails, parents push back on vaccine requirements and a new scandal for college basketball.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Puerto Rico grows increasingly desperate for power, gas and drinking water. Also: Congress moves on to tax reform, why President Trump’s pick lost the primary race for Alabama’s open Senate seat, using social media to fight hateful extremism, finding common ground in healing after the Vietnam War and a debut novel from Gabriel Tallent.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the wreckage of Hurricane Maria poses a logistical nightmare for those in need in Puerto Rico. Also: The technology Russia used in the 2016 election under scrutiny, Yemen’s war-induced humanitarian crisis worsens, the influence of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, the woman who sparked debate about discrimination in Silicon Valley and a journalist’s experience with miscarriage.
Friday on the NewsHour, Tom Price resigns as health secretary after coming under fire for using taxpayer money to pay for expensive charter flights. Also: Puerto Rico still waits for help, U.S.-Cuba relations devolve after diplomats get sick, Brooks and Klein analyze the week's news, using verse to capture a rapidly changing city and what led to the opioid crisis.
Monday on the NewsHour, in a harrowing tragedy, an attacker opens fire on a country music festival in Las Vegas killing more than 50. Also: The daunting task of rebuilding Puerto Rico, Politics Monday on President Trump's response to the Las Vegas shootings, a West Virginia city where drugs have taken a devastating toll and remembering rocker Tom Petty.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Las Vegas mourns while authorities struggle to learn a motive for the deadly mass shooting. Also: The guns used in Sunday's attack, President Trump's trip to Puerto Rico, a Supreme Court case that could change the makeup of Congress, a school for students recovering from opioid addiction and remembering rocker Tom Petty.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, police search for a motive in the Las Vegas shooting, while President Trump visits the survivors and first responders. We examine how Las Vegas has reignited the gun debate. Also: San Juan’s mayor discusses hurricane recovery, One on one with Venezuela's president, grading the president's crisis responses and treating pain without opioids.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the NRA joins the White House and top Republicans in asking to review the legality of gun accessories used in the Las Vegas massacre. We explore how the attack raises a host of security concerns. Also: An ambush in Niger kills three U.S. soldiers, the intense battle for the city of Raqqa, major issues on Congress' plate and opioid crisis has cuts into the workforce.
Friday on the NewsHour, activists campaigning to abolish nuclear weapons win the Nobel Peace Prize. Also: The Trump administration rolls back an Obama-era birth control mandate, schools provide services in Puerto Rico, former opioid addicts help others, Shields and Brooks on the week's news and coping with a loved one's addiction.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump lays out his terms for a hardline immigration deal in exchange for protecting "dreamers." Also: The downfall of Harvey Weinstein amid sexual harassment allegations spanning decades, treating chronic pain without opioids, the president's feud with Sen. Bob Corker and the Nobel Prize winner who made economics more human.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, fast-moving flames sweep across Northern California, incinerating homes and business and forcing thousands to flee. Also: Two views on revoking the Clean Power Plan, the Iran nuclear deal in context, new allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, how the largest owner of local TV stations combines news with partisanship and more.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, California's death toll rises as wildfires rage on and the winds kick up again. Also: The Boy Scouts opens its ranks to girls, the EU's foreign policy chief on the Iran nuclear deal, an opioid linked to thousands of overdoses and opposing views on the Trump administration's latest moves.
Thursday on the NewsHour, firefighters struggle to contain flames ravaging Northern California, as the death toll rises and winds force more evacuations. Also: Puerto Rico's governor on the island's recovery, President Trump's executive order on health care, the plight of Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar, Ta-Nehisi Coates on backlash to Obama's presidency and a film about poverty and childhood.
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump deals dual blows to Obamacare and the Iran nuclear agreement. Also: California wildfires show few signs of abating, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, a film about Thurgood Marshall before the Supreme Court and a foreign correspondent rethinks her own country's history.
Monday on the NewsHour, tensions rise as Iraqi troops seize the city of Kirkuk from the Kurds after a vote for independence. Also: President Trump addresses a flurry of news, California businesses sift through the rubble, New Mexico makes progress against opioid addiction and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, two senators push a bipartisan deal to fund Obamacare subsidies for two years. Also: President Trump's claims that past commanders in chief didn't call families of fallen soldiers, Puerto Rico's water crisis, the far right makes gains in Europe, women share sexual harassment experiences and how school reform often sidesteps real issues.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump reverses course and backs away from a bipartisan health care bill that would stabilize insurance markets. Also: Chinese President Xi Jinping cements his power, an Arizona congressman on the Democratic Party, removing bombs in former ISIS strongholds, a first-hand account of being sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein and a rich celestial phenomenon.
Thursday on the NewsHour, White House Chief of Staff wades into the controversy about consoling Gold Star families. Also: President Trump meets with Puerto Rico's governor, the court battle over an undocumented immigrant in Texas who wants an abortion, what food says about our economic status, investigating lead-tainted water in schools and a New Orleans musician trains the next generation.
Friday on the NewsHour, the Senate passes a $4 trillion budget measure creating a path for President Trump's tax plan. Also: After ISIS and the fall of its capital, the U.S. Virgin Islands rebuilds after Hurricane Maria, Californians search for places to live after wildfire, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, Ai Weiwei's project on refugees, the secret power of self-deprecation and more.
Monday on the NewsHour, a look at the questions surrounding a deadly ambush in Niger that left four American soldiers dead. Also: What Tom Hanks has to say about the Harvey Weinstein scandal, military couples find hope in IVF, the latest book in a series that brought us "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," and a West Virginia poet explores the opioid crisis.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Washington watches as Republican rift between President Trump and members of his own party becomes ever more public. Also: Fallout from a massive school cheating scandal, a new look at the figure who defined "renaissance man" and the World Series brings good news to a city in recovery.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump denies a Republican rift as a growing chorus inside the GOP overshadows their attempts to pass tax reform. Also: Chinese President Xi Jinping solidifies his power, a big win for banks and credit card companies, rare wildlife make their home in Cuba and Tom Hanks on his new collection of short stories.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump declares a public health emergency to combat the opioid crisis. Also: A pattern of neglect from hospice caretakers, parents forced to move to give their kids a better future, Pakistan's goal to eradicate polio, helping Afghan women hike, and Khizr Khan's Brief but Spectacular take.
Friday on the NewsHour, Defense Secretary James Mattis makes an unannounced visit to the demilitarized zone that divides North and South Korea. Also: An HBO executive shares her sexual harassment experience, concerns about the upcoming Census, Shields and Brooks weigh in on the Republican divide, Jesmyn Ward's newest novel and a view on compassion for North Korea.
Monday on the NewsHour, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his business partner are indicted, while another former Trump advisor pleads guilty to lying to the FBI. We examine the swift political response to the charges. Also: Spain's crackdown on Catalonia, a journalist's first-hand account of sexual harassment and more.
Monday on the NewsHour, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his business partner are indicted, while another former Trump advisor pleads guilty to lying to the FBI. We examine the swift political response to the charges. Also: Spain's crackdown on Catalonia, a journalist's first-hand account of sexual harassment and more.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a day after the deadly attack on a bike path in New York, more details emerge about the suspect behind the wheel. Also: Social media companies face questions about Russian influence in the 2016 election, Bowe Bergdahl in court, Superstorm Sandy five years on, Obamacare open enrollment under President Trump and a remote community powered on renewables.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Republican lawmakers unveil a sweeping tax reform bill. We look at the biggest changes under the plan. Also: A new leader for the Federal Reserve, transforming one of Pakistan's oldest health care facilities, the tech boom creates a housing crunch and a Brief but Spectacular take on investing in the impossible.
Friday on the NewsHour, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl receives a dishonorable discharge and no jail time for deserting his Army post in Afghanistan. Also: A rare interview with a North Korean defector, a government report on climate change, Alec Baldwin on the need to change sexist work culture, the Trump effect in Virginia, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news and an essay on making love last.
Monday on the NewsHour, police search for a motive after a gunman opens fire on a Texas church over the weekend. Also: President Trump talks trade in Japan, offshore holdings link the U.S. commerce secretary and Russia, Saudi princes arrested in a power grab and lessons learned a year after the divisive presidential election.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Virginia's race for governor draws national attention as a test of the president's popularity. Also: How gun background checks work, President Trump's stop in South Korea, teaching preschoolers tolerance and how Harvey Weinstein hired undercover agents to gather information on female accusers.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, wins in Virginia, New Jersey and elsewhere give the Democratic Party its first boost since the presidential election. Also: The GOP pushes its tax plan in Congress, China rolls out the red carpet for President Trump, an ambassador warns the U.S. diplomatic corps is being depleted and how thriving wildlife could be a boon to Cuban tourism.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a report by The Washington Post claims that Alabama Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore had sexual contact with a 14-year-old decades ago. Also: What's in the Senate tax overhaul, President Trump talks trade with China, the demand for veggie burgers that taste like meat, the outgoing IRS commissioner talks tax reform, Alec Baldwin on playing the president and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, as women speak out about sexual harassment and assault, are we at a turning point in American culture? Also: An effort to clean up toxic Agent Orange, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, South Africa grapples with its own monuments and a photographer captures portraits of fellow veterans.
Monday on the NewsHour, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calls for Roy Moore to step down from his Senate candidacy amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct. Also: The results from President Trump's trip to Asia, the U.S. role in Yemen, how austerity measures have affected lives in Greece and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant on gaining a new musical perspective.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Attorney General Jeff Sessions faces questions from members of Congress and defends his statements about Russian contacts with the Trump campaign. Also: Senators question the president's ability to launch nuclear warheads, representatives address sexual harassment, after-school programs get kids excited about math and science and Amy Tan's unintended memoir.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Republican lawmakers push to repeal a key part of the Affordable Care Act in their tax reform plan. Also: Zimbabwe military leaders seize control from President Mugabe, the creator of the #MeToo movement, astronaut Scott Kelly on returning to Earth, the fallout over Roy Moore and comedian Tig Notaro talks about humor in uncomfortable moments.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Sen. Al Franken accused of sexual harassment, a mistrial declared in the Sen. Menendez case, what an "America First" economy would actually mean, an FCC rule change on controlling mergers and Afghanistan's chief executive on combatting terrorism.
Friday on the NewsHour, as Iraqi forces take back the last ISIS-held town in the country, a new investigation reveals the civilian casualties from coalition airstrikes. Also: anti-terrorism tactics used to protect elephants, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news, inside the Museum of the Bible and Microsoft's CEO on a changing work culture.
Monday on the NewsHour, new allegations of sexual misconduct against high-profile figures. Also: The Justice Department moves to block AT&T's merger with Time Warner, who benefits from the GOP tax proposal, global implications as Germany fails to form a government, the political response to new sexual harassment allegations, using sports to bridge racial divides and art from Guantanamo Bay.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, celebrations break out in the streets as Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe resigns, ending decades of rule. Also: Weighing how we deal with the consequences of sexual misconduct, the FCC's plan to roll back internet neutrality rules, fraternities under fire, Donna Brazile's tell-all book about the 2016 election and a new opera from John Adams.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a former USA gymnastics doctor pleads guilty to sexual assault. Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Syrian civil war is over -- but is he right? Also: ISIS’ youngest recruits still face brutality in a liberated Mosul, how nutmeg made its way from 15th-century infamy to the Thanksgiving table and what students today think about ‘fake news’ and the media.
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Donald Trump spends his Thanksgiving holiday pardoning turkeys in south Florida while celebrations in New York City raise security. Also: Lebanon’s prime minister returns home after his surprise resignation, Houston struggles to find construction workers to rebuild, campsites in San Diego shelter the homeless, what’s changing in the cranberry business and the power of kindness.
Friday on the NewsHour, hundreds are killed in an attack on a mosque in Egypt, one of the deadliest in the country’s modern history. Also, A school in Rwanda empowers women to become business leaders, the NFL's controversy-packed year, Shields and BRooks analyze the week's news, a guide to the best books of the year and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda debuts his political activism.
Monday on the NewsHour, Republicans rush to pass their tax plan as accusations of sexual misconduct continue to cloud the capitol. Also: A fight over the future of the financial watchdog agency, the Pope's delicate mission to Myanmar, take a tour of the first museum of modern art in Africa and more.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Republican tax plan overcomes another hurdle, but will it pass the Senate? We examine how the tax battle could affect student loans. Also: The pope's visit to a country plagued by ethnic violence, distrust in the media and the impact on the electorate, a podcast produced in prison and protecting police dogs from the drugs they sniff out.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump vows new sanctions on North Korea after the communist nation launches its most powerful ballistic missile yet. Also: President Trump re-tweets anti-Muslim messages, cellphone privacy goes before the Supreme Court, Matt Lauer and Garrison Keillor fired over sexual misconduct and a doctor's personal loss to opioids and more.
Thursday on the NewsHour, debate on the GOP tax overhaul heats up ahead of a Senate vote, Republicans sounding more optimistic as the hours go by. We look at who gets the biggest tax cuts. Also: A former Israeli prime minister on the latest turmoil, making sense of the Amazon headquarters bidding war, a Marine and a combat photographer's story of war and talking to white people about race.
Friday on the NewsHour, former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to the FBI about Russia contacts as part of Robert Mueller's investigation. Also: What's in the sweeping Senate GOP tax plan, reactions to an undocumented immigrant acquitted of murder charges, Shields and Gerson on the week's news and an argument in favor of binge-watching.
Monday on the NewsHour, Republican leaders scramble to keep the momentum on their massive tax bill. We look at what's inside. Also: How the president's tweets affect the Russia investigation, Houthi rebels kill a former Yemeni president, what the Mafia has to do with protecting the Vatican against terrorism, rollbacks to two national monuments and Politics Monday on the Alabama Senate race.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump signals plans to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, igniting fears of violence across the Middle East. Also: The case of a wedding cake and a gay couple at the Supreme Court, a woman accuses the president of defamation, Russia banned from the Winter Olympics, the debate over arming teachers and catching up with the man walking around the world.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump recognizes Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, breaking from decades of U.S. policy and igniting calls for violence in the Middle East. Also: Calls for Sen. Al Franken to resign, how the Iraq war has created opportunities for Iran and a recent boom in rooftop solar panels.
Thursday on the NewsHour, California wildfires rage out of of control and thousands around Los Angeles are forced to evacuate. Also: What the Republican tax plan allows oil drilling in an Alaskan wildlife refuge, Iraq's reliance on Iranian-backed militias, low-wake workers facing sexual assault, a state budget crisis blamed on tax cuts and a Brief but Spectacular take from an award-winning poet.
Friday on the NewsHour, a fifth day of fires raging across California prompts more evacuations and leaves behind tens of thousands of acres of scorched land. Also: Reaction in Jerusalem to President Trump's decision, how the U.S. and Iran found a common goal in Iraq, a sprint to the finish in the Alabama Senate race, Shields and Brooks analyze the week's news and the hit TV series “The Crown.”
Monday on the NewsHour, a pipe bomb explodes in a busy New York subway area, injuring four, including a suspect. The director of the National Counterterrorism Center weighs in. Also: The Alabama Senate race comes down to the wire, NATO war games to counter Russia, the tax bill provision that eliminates medical expense deductions and an auto repair shop run by women.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Alabama voters elected Democrat Doug Jones in a competitive Senate race marked by sexual assault claims against Republican Roy Moore. Also: Also: Helping schools prevent school shootings, the global consequences of recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, on the ground with immigration enforcement agents and Nelson Mandela's presidential years.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Doug Jones becomes the first Democrat to win an Alabama Senate seat in 25 years. We break down the political aftershocks. Also: The FBI comes under fire for alleged bias against President Trump, your questions no the Republican tax proposal, the effect of climate change on wildfires and why we might be giving Vladimir Putin too much credit as a political mastermind.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Republicans scramble to iron out the details of their sweeping tax plan and how to pay for it. Also: What Russians living in Brooklyn think of heightened tensions with the U.S., Disney's plan to buy 21st Century Fox, making sense of how the tax overhaul benefits corporations, a mother's mission to reduce gun violence, fake prescription drugs in Kenya and more.
Friday on the NewsHour, Republicans on the verge of a tax cut agreement make final deals in an aggressive push to get it done before the holidays. How will it affect national debt? Also: What U.S. officials are signaling to North Korea, Shields and Brooks analyze the news, reviewing some of the best movies of 2017 and using poetry as a gateway to reading.
Monday on the NewsHour, an Amtrak passenger train spills over a Washington state highway on the first day of a new route. Also: National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster on the security strategy unveiled today, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on the Republican tax plan, life after ISIS for an Iraqi religious minority, and Politics Monday on conservative criticism of the Russia probe.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Republicans push forward their tax plan, nearing the biggest change to the tax code in decades. Also: Puerto Rico warns the tax bill will hurt the island's economy, U.S. aid halted for groups in Kenya that mention abortion, giving away free glasses to boost grades, the story of a cousin struggling with the prison system and more.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Republicans pass the most drastic rewrite of the tax code in decades, sending the $1.5 trillion plan to the president’s desk. We explore the bill’s impact on Obamacare. Also: The stunning civilian death toll of defeating ISIS in Mosul, how moving houses can improve your health, reviewing the year in science and a new musical that’s generating Tony buzz.
Thursday on the NewsHour, we break down the fine print and sweeping changes of the final Republican tax bill. Also: The lasting influence President Donald Trump will have on the judiciary, the head of the Equal Employment Commission on sexual harassment complaints, the costs of our meat-loving habits, Daniel Ellsberg warns of nuclear war and hip-hop’s influence on an American poet.
Friday on the NewsHour, the war in Yemen reaches a devastating milestone with a million recorded cases of cholera. Also: A pattern of sexual harassment at Ford auto plants, asylum seekers separated from their children after crossing the border, Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze Congress’ accomplishments and TV critics list the best shows of 2017.
Monday on the NewsHour, an examination of President Trump's claim that he has ended the so-called "war on Christmas." Also: Rohingya refugees living and attending school in Chicago, a Politics Monday look at why the president is lambasting an FBI leader, a new book on the simple pleasures of life and a special armed-services rendition of the “Carol of the Bells.”
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Russian intelligence operations continue to influence U.S. opinion. Also: The Boston Globe investigates how racism still plagues the city, the Church of Sweden moves to stop referring to God as male, the memoir of a young American living in Russia during the 1950s and a dancer's fresh take on an old artform.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the new tax law and its impact on tax deductions in states with high property taxes. Also: A review of the year in politics from the right and the left, a treatment for a female medical problem and a cultural taboo, the year 2017 in tech and the real life story of the infamous Miami drug war.
Thursday on the NewsHour, ISIS suicide attackers strike, killing dozens at a Shiite center in Afghanistan's capital. Also: Will the new tax law turn employers into owners, Maine's governor and Maine voters fight over expanding Medicaid, reviewing the year in Trump foreign policy and a Brief but Spectacular take from an interfaith gospel choir.
Friday on the NewsHour, bitter cold freezes much of the United States as Americans brace for a frigid New Year's. Also: Bombing hospitals as a strategy of war, perspectives on feminism from the ancient Greeks, Shields and Brooks on President Trump's first year in office, reviewing the top music hits of 2017 and why we need more poetry in our lives.
Friday on the NewsHour, Iran vows to expand its missile production despite possible new U.S. sanctions. Also: What civilians who remain in the Syrian city of Aleppo face, Mark Shields and Michael Gerson on a year of political news and the National Book Award winner for fiction.
Former President Bill Clinton made his first solo appearances on the campaign trail in New Hampshire to support his wife Hillary's 2016 campaign. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss the strategy behind Donald Trump’s first television ad, plus Gov. Chris Christie’s pitch to New Hampshire voters.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Obama makes an emotional appeal for background checks and outlines other actions to curb gun violence. Also: A view from Tehran over tensions with Saudi Arabia, New Hampshire grapples with a heroin epidemic, a historic graduation for young Afghan women and MacArthur grant winner LaToya Ruby Frazier documents her struggling hometown.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, North Korea claims it has successfully tested a hydrogen bomb. Also: Why Americans are buying more and bigger cars, efforts to cap sky-high interest rates, a look at life in Mexico after deportation and using cardboard to help children with disabilities.
Thursday on the NewsHour, China's market makes a great fall, routing stocks around the world. Also: How the 2016 election is playing out in advertisements, new guidelines for how to eat, getting happiness by giving to others, the lifelong consequences of segregated schools, a new true crime documentary raises questions about the justice system and how a graphic journalist uses art to tell stories.
Friday on the NewsHour, the last jobs report of 2015 shows signs of sustained growth in the U.S. economy despite global turmoil. Also: Mexican drug lord El Chapo recaptured, sexual assault stoke tensions over migrants in Germany, rising interest in personal health technology and David Brooks and David Corn analyze the week's news.
Monday on the NewsHour, with weeks to go until the Iowa Caucuses, the race between Democrats Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders tightens. Also: A campaign to bridge the partisan divide, the legacy of David Bowie, the Supreme Court considers mandatory union dues, the ethics of interviewing.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Obama prepares to set the tone for his final year in office with his last State of the Union address. Also: A deadly suicide bombing rips through Istanbul, the UN delivers aid to a besieged Syrian city, college graduates help first-generation students with applications, a former convict finds poetry and a new life and why the Internet may not be bad for you.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, 10 U.S. sailors are released after their boats were seized for entering Iranian waters. Also, President Obama uses his State of the Union address to critique the 2016 race, a former NRA chief talks gun policy, Germany’s migrant stance draws local backlash, the St. Louis Rams prepare to return to Los Angeles and architecture’s highest award goes to Alejandro Aravena.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Islamic State militants claimed responsibility for a terror attack that killed seven in Jakarta. Also, the story beyond the tragic image of a dead Syrian refugee that went viral, the White House’s vow to end cancer in America, the Academy Awards struggle with diversity, older women may have more trouble finding jobs and a photographer looks at how his passion has evolved.
Friday on the NewsHour, Chinese market struggles and plummeting oil prices lead to big losses on Wall Street. Also: Donald Trump and Ted Cruz dominate the Republican debate, Shields and Brooks discuss the 2016 presidential race, Silicon Valley tries to fix its diversity problem and Civil War trauma meets medical drama in the PBS miniseries “Mercy Street.”
Monday on the NewsHour, sanctions are lifted and prisoners are freed in what could be a new era of relations with Iran. Also: Democratic presidential candidates meet up for their final debate before voting, a massive natural gas leak displaces families in California and the words of Martin Luther King Jr.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court will hear the case against President Obama’s executive action allowing 4 million undocumented immigrants to stay in the U.S. Also: U.S. Envoy Brett McGurk reflects on the prisoner exchange with Iran, China’s economy grows at its slowest rate in decades, an author explores the autism spectrum and a new nursing program is boosting kids’ brainpower.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has the governor on the defensive and residents outraged. Also: A warning for pregnant women about the Zika virus, rethinking what’s important on the college application, reporters on the campaign trail to go beyond the polls in Iowa and New Hampshire, telling the story of autism and a tribute young photographer killed in Burkina Faso.
Thursday on the NewsHour, a British inquiry concludes that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely approved the killing of Alexander Litvinenko. Also: Sen. Rand Paul shares his secret to winning Iowa, the Buffalo Bills hire the NFL’s first female coach, an author examines the ingredients for genius, dangers for women on the refugee trail and TV ads that make smokers want to quit.
Friday on the NewsHour, Washington joined other parts of the East Coast in declaring a state of emergency ahead of a massive snowstorm. Also: Presidential candidates sharpen their attacks as voting draws closer, Brooks and Marcus discuss the week in politics, a possible new ninth planet, schools add Wi-Fi to busses, a debate over the growing feral cat crisis and why the world needs a Muslim jedi.
Monday on the NewsHour, a look at recovery efforts as the East Coast digs out from a deadly blizzard. Also: The race for caucus support as the Iowa contest nears, Egypt five years after a political uprising, gold wars in Washington state, calls for accountability in the Flint water crisis, ancient sculptures once thought lost forever and a girl changing minds on the football team.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Obama announces plans to ban solitary confinement for youth in federal prisons. Also: Campaigning intensifies as Iowa draws near, how presidential candidates tap into fear, high school vocational training as an alternative to college, the government battles postpartum depression, Mozart reaches 260 years and a student challenges stereotypes with dance.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a confrontation between law enforcement and an anti-government militia in Oregon ends with arrests and one death. Also: Donald Trump opts out of the next debate, Kenya’s war against poachers, Google develops the latest in A.I. technology, a freed reporter works to reclaim his life, D.C. plans a WWI memorial and one student stands out as the only female welder.
Thursday on the NewsHour, the World Health Organization considers issuing an emergency over the fast-spreading Zika virus. Also: An American freed from Iranian prison describes his ordeal, a Republican debate without Trump, how ethanol may fuel Iowa voters, why the U.S. economy’s best days may be over, remembering the Challenger disaster, why radio will never die and two girls who love to build.
Friday on the NewsHour, days before the Iowa caucus, Democratic candidates fight for Iowa women voters. Also: Sen. Ted Cruz plays defense in the latest GOP debate, Brooks and Dionne talk the week in politics, Barbie gets a makeover, prescription drug shortages force doctors to make tough decisions, a Danish dance troupe stands up for refugees and a female JROTC officer takes command.
Monday on the NewsHour, it’s caucus night in Iowa. We preview the nation’s first voting contest with a look at Evangelicals' role in shaking out a crowded GOP field, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith update what's happening on the ground, David Brooks and Michelle Cottle analyze the state of the race, plus a fight over core conservative principles.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, after Cruz and Clinton claim victory in Iowa, candidates shift their focus to New Hampshire. Also: What’s at stake going into the next round of primaries, the Islamic State’s expansion in Libya, San Francisco police face review after a fatal shooting, Oklahoma leads the nation in preschool education and lost photographs illuminate black history.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Democratic candidates debate liberal credentials while Republicans brawl over victory margins. Also: How to fight the Zika virus, Sweden suffers vigilante violence over refugees, Yahoo faces financial struggles, a three-parent DNA treatment raises debate, big data meets modern medicine and how women are changing the way America works.
Thursday on the NewsHour, candidates double down on attacks as the New Hampshire primary approaches. Also: Colombia’s president asks for U.S. aid to help FARC peace efforts, new Syrian hostilities threaten diplomatic talks, the controversy over online daily fantasy sports, a brand new natural wonder, the search for life’s meaning in the face of death and the role of fearlessness in black art.
Friday on the NewsHour, Democrats square off in a contentious debate as Republican candidates jockey for survival days before the New Hampshire primary. Also: A report from the epicenter of the Zika outbreak, the many lives of Syrian refugees living in Lebanon, the political analysis of Shields and Brooks, the psychology of sports teams and their fans and the end of trust in America.
Monday on the NewsHour, presidential candidates make one last push for support in New Hampshire on the eve of the nation’s first primary. Also: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton fight for middle class voters, a look inside the presidential campaigns, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith talk politics, Brazil wages war on the Zika epidemic and a NATO build-up threatens to reignite Cold War tensions.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, presidential candidates make one last push for votes in the New Hampshire primary. Also: GOP factions fight for the future of their party, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith make primary predictions, Granite State voters by the numbers, Shields and Brooks talk New Hampshire influence, a battle for Aleppo could trap thousands and Detroit teachers protest inadequate schools.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, presidential candidates move on to South Carolina after Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders claim New Hampshire victories. Also: Analyzing the next phase of the White House race, checking in on Egyptian leaders of the Arab Spring, assessing the top global threats, the Supreme Court halts Obama’s climate change plan and a new play examines the decline of the Rust Belt.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders ready for PBS’s Democratic debate in Milwaukee. Also: How Egypt’s courts enforce the government crackdown, spacetime ripples prove the theory of relativity, puppies conceived by IVF may help save endangered animals, how economics can help you find love, a look inside the world’s largest refugee camp and comedian Billy Eichner.
Friday on the NewsHour, Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders meet for their sixth Democratic debate. Also: World powers strike a fragile cease-fire agreement for Syria, Egypt’s women fight sexual violence through activism, a moment 1,000 years in the making for two religious leaders, Shields and Brooks talk the week in politics and the Holocaust’s silenced violins speak for horror and hope.
Monday on the NewsHour, what the death of Justice Antonin Scalia means for the future of the Supreme Court and the race for the White House. Also: Attacks on hospitals and schools kill dozens in Syria and why the residents of Freddie Gray's Baltimore neighborhood don't trust the city's big hospitals.
In our news wrap Tuesday, President Obama vowed to nominate a Supreme Court justice to succeed the late Antonin Scalia, despite calls from Senate Republicans to leave the appointment to his successor. Also, a winter storm whipped up trouble overnight. Millions faced an icy morning commute on the East Coast, while tornadoes ripped through the Florida panhandle and Mississippi.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, high-ranking senators weigh in on the fight over nominating Justice Antonin Scalia's successor. Also: Apple opposes a judge's order to unlock the iPhone for the FBI, campaign dispatches from battleground states South Carolina and Nevada, an Apartheid-era police official helps those he once brutalized and film composer Carter Burwell on the craft of storytelling.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Pope Francis calls Donald Trump's immigration ideas un-Christian. Also: An historic presidential visit to Cuba, using political betting markets for White House predictions, righting the wrongs of the civil rights era, a look behind the leading destination for celebrity news, old allegations renewed about Peyton Manning and a playwright and performer on passion.
Friday on the NewsHour, with less than 24 hours to go before polls open in South Carolina’s Republican primary, trailing GOP contenders make one last push for support. Also: a look at South Carolina’s sharp-edged political scene, Shields and Brooks talk the week in politics, Europe works to save refugees in the Aegean Sea, how Iran will choose its next Supreme Leader and the legacy of Harper Lee.
Monday on the NewsHour, following the latest round of voting, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith talk the changing face of the 2016 race. Also: The proposed Syrian ceasefire takes effect next week, the Supreme Court remembers Antonin Scalia, U.K. considers European Union exit, how elephants could help cure cancer, a son celebrates his father’s activism with poetry and a 106-year-old dances with Obama.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Obama announces plans to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, drawing vocal opposition from GOP lawmakers. Also: Republican candidates prepare for the Nevada caucuses, sea levels rise faster than ever before, Los Angeles’ plan to reform special education, how governors are tackling the opioid epidemic and a historic dance company prepares for new steps.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, presidential candidates scramble for votes across dozens of states as Super Tuesday looms on the horizon. Also: A look inside today’s divided political landscape, critics question the extent of America’s nuclear arsenal in a post-Cold War world, how intelligence policies have changed after 9/11 and a former banker wants to dismantle big banks.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Republican presidential candidates prepare for the 10th GOP debate in Houston. Also: Doubts swirl about the looming Syrian ceasefire agreement, how economic fears feed into populist politics, the mother of a Columbine shooter writes on her son, Tijuana police step up efforts against the homeless, a former model’s plan to diversify fashion and why Black Girl Magic matters.
Friday on the NewsHour, Gov. Chris Christie endorses Donald Trump hours after a contentious debate that saw rivals taking aim at the GOP frontrunner. Also: Clinton and Sanders battle for black votes in South Carolina, Shields and Ponnuru talk the week in politics, Iran’s moderates hope for big election gains, an all-white Oscars ceremony draws racial scrutiny and Obama rocks out to Ray Charles.
Monday on the NewsHour, with less than 24 hours before polls open for Super Tuesday, candidates train their sights on Trump. Also: Amy Walter and Tamara Keith talk politics, reformist electoral gains in Iran spark hope, the new face of cybercrime, South Dakota considers a seminal transgender law, African nations fight jihadists and how the investigative journalism of ‘Spotlight’ can survive today.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, presidential candidates make last-minute pushes for support as the nation’s largest primary contest begins. Also: How different generations see the Democratic race, what Super Tuesday voters are talking about, why Super Tuesday became a make-or-break contest, Shields and Brooks talk the stakes of Tuesday’s vote and tension brews over special education in LA schools.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump build on their sizable delegate leads with big wins on Super Tuesday. Also: How Donald Trump is tearing the Republican party apart, the Supreme Court hears its first abortion case in nearly a decade, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations talks North Korean sanctions and astronaut Scott Kelly returns from a year in space.
Thursday on the NewsHour, former presidential nominee Mitt Romney leads the Republican establishment against Donald Trump. Also: A look at the GOP’s deepening schism, scientists hope mutant mosquitoes can stop Zika virus, how the Islamic State is using child soldiers, the glass ceiling drives women away from Wall Street, Diane Rehm talks assisted suicide and Thao Nguyen unleashes the beast within.
Friday on the NewsHour, Thursday night’s GOP debate sees Republican contenders abandon civility in favor of hostility. Also: Brazil’s former president is detained in corruption probe, how the EU is handling the migrant crisis, why rural hospitals are dying out, Trump cancels his CPAC appearance, Shields and Brooks talk politics, better living through criticism and a tour of all the nation’s parks.
Monday on the NewsHour, trailing presidential contenders play catch-up in the weekend’s primaries. Also: Amy Walter and Tamara Keith talk politics, remembering the life and legacy of Nancy Reagan, Europe weighs the threat of terrorists hiding among migrants, a look at a small-town store run by students, how wi-fi buses are helping schools in poor districts and Afghanistan’s Romeo and Juliet.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, presidential candidates prepare for another round of voting Tuesday, with all eyes on the top prize of Michigan. Also: Vice President Biden undertakes a new Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative, the SATs see their first major changes in more than a decade, a look at ‘cities that work,’ a historic dance company prepares for new steps and how homegrown jihadists are made.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Sen. Bernie Sanders triumphs in Michigan just before another Democratic debate while GOP figures clash over Donald Trump. Also: An inside look at the class-action lawsuit against Trump University, how to build a thriving rural hospital, a wave of Palestinian attacks leaves Israel in turmoil, cooking therapy with Ruth Reichl and why pediatricians now screen for poverty.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Sen. Ted Cruz picks up his first senatorial endorsement, from Utah Sen. Mike Lee. Also: Who’s on pace to win Ohio and Florida, the Atlantic examines Obama’s foreign policy legacy, the Federal Reserve considers hiking interest rates, how to handle doubt when you’re on stage, violins speak for the horrors of the Holocaust and eastern Europe closes its borders to migrants.
Friday on the NewsHour, Dr. Ben Carson endorses Donald Trump after an unusually civil Republican debate. Also: The nation bids farewell to former first lady Nancy Reagan, Shields and Brooks talk the week in politics, an exclusive look at the unprecedented cleanup of the Fukushima power plant, the hunt for gold dredges up conflict in Washington state and Syrian artists seek solace in their work.
Monday on the NewsHour, more campaign chaos emerged as candidates readied for Tuesday’s primaries. Also, a look inside the battle for Ohio, Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg talk politics, the migrant crisis continues to worsen as Syrian peace talks begin, how the rigged economy is motivating pessimistic voters and an on-the-go solution for gluten allergies.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a new round of primary voting is likely to breathe new life into failing campaigns or push frontrunners past challengers. Also: Why one Tar Heel family is backing Trump, drastic changes mark the fifth anniversary of the Syrian war, how veterans are getting into elite colleges, the legacy of a UNC icon, a filmmaker brings cinema back to the Congo and an Obama freestyle.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Obama has nominated a judge to fill the late Antonin Scalia’s spot on the Supreme Court, despite opposition from Congressional Republicans. Also: A look at the Supreme Court nominee’s record, Tuesday’s primaries leave Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in pole position, why Bowe Bergdahl left his post and a crumbling Italian town makes a comeback.
Thursday on the NewsHour, House Speaker Paul Ryan insists he won’t stand for the GOP’s presidential nomination at the RNC convention. Also: Congress grills officials on Flint’s water crisis, SCOTUS nominee Merrick Garland visits Capitol Hill, controversy over whether college athletes should be paid, SeaWorld stops breeding killer whales and how Silicon Valley is fixing its diversity problem.
Friday on the NewsHour, the main suspect in November’s deadly Paris attacks is arrested in Belgium. Also: Turkey and the EU reach a deal over the migrant crisis, GOP activists mull plans to block Trump, Shields and Brooks talk politics, a new film examines drone warfare, peer pressure could help students apply to college, home visits by nurses may boost kids’ brainpower and the birth of an eaglet.
Monday on the NewsHour, President Obama meets with Cuban President Raul Castro in a historic trip to the communist island. Also: What Obama’s visit means for Cuba-U.S. relations, Donald Trump meets with GOP lawmakers behind closed doors, Colombia’s FARC rebels prepare for peace, a Marine reflects on living amid terrorism and a jazz club’s 50-year tradition.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Islamic State group claims responsibility for several bombings in Brussels. Also: What the Brussels attacks mean for the fight against terror, Obama calls on Congress to lift the Cuban embargo, help for foster kids who face great educational challenges, uncertainty for refugees facing possible deportation in Greece and West Coast towns prepare for a major disaster.
Wednesday on NewsHour, we take a look at Ted Cruz's announcement that he will run for president; the first Republican to do so. Also: Yukiya Amano of the nuclear watchdog IAEA talks on the Iran deal, Shaken Baby Syndrome under scrutiny, Charlottesville police find no proof of UVA gang rape, how the First Amendment affects your specialty license plate, and Kodak's transformation in the digital age.
Thursday on the NewsHour, European officials hold an emergency meeting to discuss enhancing national security in the wake of the Brussels attacks. Also: The UN convicts Radovan Karadzic of genocide, a new North Carolina law restricts protections for LGBT people, how economic divisions foster populist politics, Barney Frank reflects on big banks and why immortality might be in our future.
Friday on the NewsHour, Belgian authorities conduct raids and make arrests across Brussels in connection to Tuesday’s terror attacks. Also: Fighting ISIS on the battlefield and on social media, Shields and Brooks talk the week in politics, how Kentucky is battling a cancer epidemic, what motivates hate groups in our country and remembering the lives of Garry Shandling and Phife Dawg.
Monday on the NewsHour, the Iraqi army launches an offensive to retake the vital city of Mosul from the Islamic State. Also: Pakistani authorities crack down after an Easter suicide attack on Christians in Lahore, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith talk politics, how to turn poop into renewable energy, inside the international manhunt for Balkan war criminals and a look back at the late Jim Harrison.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, an endorsement and a criminal charge dominate the campaign trail as attention turns to the Wisconsin primary. Also: Unions make an unlikely win at the Supreme Court, the FBI cracks a locked iPhone, Iraqi Christians take up arms, where the candidates stand on immigration, a former foster youth defies the odds and remembering the national response to the crack epidemic.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the presidential candidates stump in Wisconsin and New York ahead of upcoming primaries. Also: A look at what’s driving Trump’s appeal, the past and future of U.S. policy in the Middle East, how a Colombian peace deal could impact the drug trade, the battle for conservation in Coachella Valley and decaying books tell the story of Slovakian Jews in the Holocaust.
Thursday on the NewsHour, rival presidential candidates are turning up the heat on Donald Trump’s controversial statements. Also: Unpacking Trump’s global vision, what women voters want, why tensions are rising within China, an app for college scholarships, Venezuela plunges into economic freefall and wage discrimination in women’s soccer.
Friday on the NewsHour, leaders from around the globe conclude a summit on keeping nuclear material away from terrorists. Also: Two of largest states raise the minimum wage to $15, how a new voter ID law affects Wisconsin voters, Shields and Brooks on the week's news, a visit to Palmyra after the ISIS occupation and Lianne La Havas on her music.
Monday on the NewsHour, Greece begins deporting migrants back to Turkey as some Syrian refugees are transported to Germany. Also: The Panama Papers expose dirty dealings behind shell companies, what’s on the minds of Wisconsin voters, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith talk politics, Kurdistan teeters on the brink of bankruptcy and how the combination of sex and social media affects teenage girls.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, presidential candidates make their final pitches before the Wisconsin primary. Also: Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland visits Congress, how digital education could compromise privacy, exploring the racial care gap in medicine, archaeologists return to sites once held by ISIS, the NCAA tournament makes history, inside the eviction crisis and an underwater art gallery.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, how will Sen. Bernie Sanders’s and Sen. Ted Cruz’s victories in Wisconsin affect the 2016 race going forward? Also: Why diabetes cases quadrupled worldwide over the last 40 years, scientists search for El Niño secrets, weighing peace prospects in Israel, empowering India’s street vendors and remembering country music legend Merle Haggard.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Democratic candidates swap shots over qualifications. Also: The Obama administration takes steps to rein in big business, a Rust Belt town touts revitalization via refugees, questions emerge over U.S. involvement in Yemen’s civil war, Anita Hill 25 years later, how sandstone mining kills Indian workers and Padma Lakshmi celebrates all things female.
Friday on the NewsHour, Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders cool their war of words over presidential qualifications. Also: Pope Francis urges greater tolerance for divorced and remarried Catholics, Alabama’s overcrowded prison system hits a breaking point, inside Kenya’s war with Islamic terrorism, Brooks and Marcus talk politics and robotics help a man run again.
Monday on the NewsHour, GOP candidates ramp up their war over delegates as the nomination race tightens. Also: Amy Walter and Tamara Keith talk politics, corruption runs rampant in Kenya, documenting Syrian war crimes in real time, why poor people in rich neighborhoods live longer, remembering the civil rights legacy of Jackie Robinson and playwright Tracy Letts examines what makes us us.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, House Speaker Paul Ryan rejects the idea that he will seek the GOP presidential nomination. Also: Inside the 2016 delegate dance, how Dodd-Frank isn’t going far enough, why Denmark is the happiest place on Earth, NYC colleges invest in student support, the history of female presidential candidates, art boosts a town’s falling population and the case for political silence.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Democratic candidates court labor unions as Donald Trump lambasts the GOP’s delegate rules ahead of the New York primary. Also: A major windfall for cancer research from Sean Parker, neural engineering works to mend paralysis, a look at America’s nuclear warriors, water ATMs may solve India’s water crisis and Jacques Pépin explains why cooking is all about context.
Thursday on the NewsHour, how the media is shaping the 2016 presidential race. Also: Why the Chicago Police Department has a race problem, all the financial advice you need on one index card, health advocates score a major victory with folic acid, the stories behind Canada’s assisted suicide battle, the Golden State Warriors make history and Danny Strong says write what you don’t know.
Friday on the NewsHour, Democratic presidential candidates eye Tuesday’s pivotal New York primary after their most contentious debate yet. Also: Microsoft sues the Department of Justice over data access, inside the GOP’s nomination process, Shields and Brooks talk politics, the European migrant crisis garners papal attention and a star violinist aids other musicians in need.
Monday on the NewsHour, Ecuador continues to dig out after a devastating earthquake. Also: The Supreme Court takes on the president’s immigration actions, a Politics Monday preview of the New York primary elections, political upheaval in Brazil, scrutiny for the IRS on cybersecurity, religious divisions over India’s sacred cows and confronting the threat of Zika virus in the U.S.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, presidential front-runners hope for big gains in the New York primary. Also: Taliban violence continues in Afghanistan, how the U.S. is supporting Iraq against ISIS, what winning New York means for the candidates, safe water is no safe bet for some U.S. schools, Lesbos braces for economic hardship and inside the Washington Post’s Pulitzer-winning police shootings database.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, trailing presidential candidates vow to fight on despite big losses in New York. Also: Where the race for the White House goes from here, adding Harriet Tubman to the $20 bill, the Supreme Court considers controversial drunk driving laws, Memphis tries rooting out childhood trauma, the link between seafood and slavery and overcoming midlife ennui.
Thursday on the NewsHour, controversies over rules dominate the day on the campaign trail. Also: Inside the electoral battles for Pennsylvania and Maryland, how trade policy is playing out in the race for the White House, why the U.S.-Saudi relationship is under strain, the fight over a carbon tax in Washington state, the co-founder of AOL offers his vision of the future and looking back on Prince at his best.
Friday on the NewsHour, new CDC statistics point to an alarming rise in nationwide suicide rates. Also: Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe restores voting rights to convicted felons, Shields and Brooks talk politics, how al-Shabab is winning the propaganda battle in Kenya, proponents of a new national park in Alabama face an upstream battle and President Obama reflects on Prince’s legacy.
Monday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump rails against an alliance between Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. John Kasich. Also: Deploying more U.S. forces to Syria, echoes of the Democratic presidential fight in Maryland, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith talk politics, corruption stalls Nepal’s earthquake recovery, the impact of Beyonce’s new album and why bipartisan environmentalism is key.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton hope for big wins in five Northeastern states. Also: The 30-year legacy of Chernobyl, preparing for life after college before you enroll, how U.S. farmers are keeping fossil fuels off the fields, danger for Burundian refugees in Kenya and Theaster Gates mixes art with activism to revitalize poor neighborhoods.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump lays out his foreign policy approach after victories in five more states. Also: Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert sentenced for a hush-money scandal, how a Seattle murderer slipped through the cracks, using brain trauma therapy to help autistic patients understand emotions and concussion sensors could change the game for athletes with head injuries.
Thursday on the NewsHour, an airstrike on a hospital is another sign that the Syrian cease-fire is in jeopardy. Also: Bringing the delegate fight to Indiana, how North Carolina’s bathroom law sparked business backlash, criminal justice reforms from the Senate and Obama administration, E.O. Wilson’s plan to save biodiversity and what it means to be unapologetically black.
Friday on the NewsHour, what the Pentagon discovered in its investigation of last year’s bombing of an Afghan hospital. Also: Inside Virginia’s delegate dance, Shields and Brooks talk politics, a global walking tour of human history, “Shuffle Along” revives its predecessor's forgotten legacy and the Senate approves a new national mammal.
Managing editors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff co-anchor live coverage of election results. Joining them are syndicated columnist Mark Shields, New York Times columnist David Brooks, Cook Political Report's Amy Walter, and Andra Gillespie, Emory University's director of the James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference. PBS Newshour Weekend anchor Hari Sreenivasan addresses down-ticket races and national trends with Nathan Gonzalez, editor and publisher of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report. NEWSHOUR correspondents John Yang and Lisa Desjardins will report from the Clinton and Trump campaign headquarters, respectively, with additional reporting by correspondent William Brangham and online politics editor Dan Bush from the newsroom.
President Barack Obama delivered his farewell address Tuesday from Chicago, where he launched his political career eight years ago. NewsHour's Judy Woodruff is joined by syndicated columnist Mark Shields, Chairman of the American Conservative Union Matt Schlapp, and Harvard University historian Annette Gordon-Reed for analysis of the outgoing president's speech.
PBS NewsHour's complete coverage of President Donald Trump's first address to Congress with post-analysis from Mark Shields, David Brooks, Amy Walter, Matt Schlapp and Karine Jean-Pierre.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee about his recusal from the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, the firing of former FBI Director James Comey and much more.
Correspondent Nick Schifrin and producer Zach Fannin take us inside Vladimir Putin's Russia, with an in-depth look at the resurgent national identity, the government's propaganda machine, the risk of being a Kremlin critic and much more.
| Location | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Release | 1975-10-20 |
| Producer | MGM Television |