Episodes
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, how narrow margins in Congress and deep polarization nationwide could make governing difficult in the next Trump administration. Then, why American evangelical Christians are such staunch supporters of Israel. Plus, one refugee's desperate journey from his home in war-torn Cameroon to a new life in Wisconsin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/17/24
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a look at the future of U.S.-China relations as President Biden meets with Xi Jinping for the last time in office. Then, severe drought has sparked blazes in a region of the country not used to wildfires. Plus, the dangerous and sometimes deadly work done by environmental activists around the world. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/16/24
Friday on the News Hour, another former challenger to President-elect Trump joins his administration. The House speaker pushes an ethics committee not to release a potentially damning report on Matt Gaetz. The health community raises concerns about trust in science with RFK Jr. chosen to head the nation's health department. Plus, how Ghana is inundated with waste often disguised as donations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/16/24
Thursday on the News Hour, as President-elect Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the nation's health agency, we delve into his record. Republicans retain their majority in the House, giving the GOP full control of the federal government. Plus, a look at a trend on the rise since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, women prosecuted for what they do while they're pregnant. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/15/24
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Published 11/14/24
Tuesday on the News Hour, Donald Trump begins to choose the people who will carry out his foreign and national security policies, including Marco Rubio as secretary of state. We hear from newly elected Republican and Democratic members of Congress on what they hope to achieve in Washington. Plus, Iranians react to the re-election of Trump and what it could mean for their country and their lives. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/13/24
Monday on the News Hour, President-elect Trump begins to shape his administration, naming immigration hardliner Stephen Miller and others to top posts. As the vote count continues, Republicans edge closer to winning control of both congressional chambers and giving Trump broad powers to implement his agenda. Plus, the United Nations urges immediate action in Gaza to avoid famine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/12/24
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, a look at a new conservative economic school of thought that will have an advocate in the new Trump White House. Then, what the new administration could mean for veterans and current members of the military. Plus, a Massachusetts studio showcases the work of artists with disabilities. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/10/24
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how anger over the war in Gaza may have shaped some voters' choice for president. Then, what a second Trump term means for climate change and the environment in the United States and around the world. Plus, how administrators and law enforcement are grappling with growing threats against schools. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/09/24
Friday on the News Hour, as President-elect Trump chooses Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, what we know about the woman who helped orchestrate his return to the Oval Office. American voters discuss their views on the future of the country in the wake of the election. Plus, Kamala Harris' loss again prompts the question of what will it take to elect a woman to the nation's highest office. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/09/24
PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/08/24
Wednesday on the News Hour, Donald Trump decisively wins the election and prepares to return to the White House with an agenda of sweeping change. Vice President Harris concedes defeat after failing to drive turnout across battleground states. Plus, as Republicans take control of the Senate and possibly the House, we break down what the results will mean for the government and the parties. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/07/24
Tuesday on the News Hour, Americans cast their ballots, and votes are counted in what is expected to be one of the closest elections in living memory. We report from across critical swing states and break down the latest in a contest that could drastically alter the future of the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/06/24
Monday on the News Hour, the presidential candidates and their running mates make their final push in the swing states that will determine who wins the White House. A new PBS News poll shows Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump nationally, but the path to 270 electoral votes remains as tight as ever. Plus, we examine how legal challenges could potentially prolong or disrupt this election. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/05/24
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the effect state restrictions on reproductive rights are having on abortion and infant mortality rates. Then, voters with disabilities are working to boost accessibility and visibility in this year's election. Plus, how faith is shaping evangelical Christians' views of the presidential candidates. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/03/24
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, why anti-transgender ads are dominating the airwaves this election. Then, we check in on the state of the race in Wisconsin as candidates make their final pitch to voters. Plus, a look at the turmoil in Haiti that's driving many to seek refuge in the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/02/24
Friday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump and their running mates all storm critical swing states with only a few days until voting ends. We examine the trends from early voting data and what it signals about this year's election. Plus, the growing political divide over whether to trust election results despite no evidence that the vote has been compromised. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/02/24
Thursday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump head west as the margins remain razor-thin in critical swing states. As the Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls, how unsubstantiated claims of non-citizens voting could affect the election. Plus, we examine the potential economic impact of Donald Trump's promise to deport immigrants en masse. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/01/24
Wednesday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make swings across multiple battleground states with only days left until voting ends. How having a college degree is becoming one of the best predictors of which candidate voters support. Plus, American volunteers fighting in Ukraine offer their views on the election and how a Trump victory could affect the war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/31/24
Tuesday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris delivers her closing arguments on the site of Donald Trump's Jan. 6 speech. Israel bans the United Nations relief agency helping Palestinians as the healthcare system in Gaza further collapses. Plus, with a week to go until Election Day, we examine an issue voters say is top of mind, inflation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/30/24
Monday on the News Hour, Donald Trump faces criticism for his hours-long rally at Madison Square Garden that was rife with racist and sexist rhetoric. The head of the nation's cybersecurity agency warns of efforts to sow doubt and chaos before and after Election Day. Plus, Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha processes the current war in Gaza through his latest poetry collection. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/29/24
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the role a small but vocal number of social media users play in distorting reality and the consequences this election year. Then, the effect Ohio's state Supreme Court elections could have on issues like civil rights and abortion. Plus, how scientists are working to beat a deadly fungus that's devastating North America's bat population. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/27/24
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, Israel's retaliatory attack on Iran fuels fears of a wider war in the Middle East. Then, for the third presidential election in a row, Michigan is playing a pivotal role. Plus, how doctors are using weight loss drugs to treat adolescents. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/26/24
Friday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take a detour from the swing states and head to Texas, laying out starkly different views for the nation. Israeli forces lay siege to northern Gaza, including one of the few remaining hospitals. Plus, we speak with young voters in North Carolina who could be the deciding factor in the state this election year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/26/24
Thursday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue their push in critical swing states as Election Day draws closer. Boeing workers overwhelmingly reject the company's offer to end the strike, complicating the CEO's plan to turn the aerospace giant around. Plus, aided by a new federal law, environmentalists work to detect dangerous methane leaks in energy-producing states. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/25/24