Episodes
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Biden Administration warns Israel to change the way it is handling the war with Hamas or risk losing U.S. support. An exclusive conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on efforts to increase security cooperation in Asia. Plus, we go to the southern border with migrants who've made the grueling journey through Mexico and those trying to help them. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 04/04/24
Wednesday on the Newshour, Israeli officials say their deadly strike on an aid convoy in Gaza was a result of misidentification. President Biden and former President Trump win primaries but both see protest votes that hint at challenges come November. Plus, our report on major shifts in immigration follows asylum seekers from around the world moving through Mexico to the U.S. border. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 04/03/24
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Israel accepts responsibility for a strike that killed World Central Kitchen workers delivering aid in Gaza. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on efforts to rebuild Baltimore's Key Bridge and reopen the port. Plus, Florida's Supreme Court paves the way for a six-week abortion ban but also allows an initiative expanding access to be on the ballot this fall. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 04/03/24
Monday on the NewsHour, Iran accuses Israel of striking its consulate in Damascus, Syria, a potential major escalation of the regional conflict. We speak with the former official who ran the Pentagon investigation into Havana Syndrome among U.S. government personnel. Plus, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Democrats' push to protect reproductive rights in this critical election year. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 04/02/24
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Published 03/30/24
Friday on the NewsHour, efforts to curb carbon emissions turn to heavy industries, like cement and steel, that greatly contribute to climate change. Gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of thousands of people and traps Americans trying to flee. Plus, a new investigation details how police tactics meant only to stop people often end up killing them. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/29/24
Thursday on the NewsHour, disgraced cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison for defrauding investors. The sister of the American journalist jailed in Russia for a year speaks out about his detention. Plus, the legacy and impact of the late senator and vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/28/24
Wednesday on the NewsHour, investigators try to understand what went wrong leading up to the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse. A look at the tenuous nature of Trump's newest business venture, turning his social media platform into a publicly traded company. Plus, a normally raucous holiday in Israel turns somber as families reflect on the war in Gaza and the loss of loved ones. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/27/24
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a Baltimore bridge collapses after being struck by a container ship. Reproductive rights are back before the Supreme Court with access to a commonly used abortion pill at stake. Plus, Israel's defense minister meets his American counterpart in Washington as the two nations are increasingly at odds over the war in Gaza. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/27/24
Monday on the NewsHour, the rift between the U.S. and Israel widens due to a United Nations resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza. Former President Trump gets a break on his multi-million dollar bond while he appeals a civil fraud ruling. Plus, how a pandemic-era child tax credit lifted some families out of poverty, but only temporarily. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/25/24
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, with the Supreme Court set to hear arguments Tuesday in a case about mifepristone, we look at the ways the executive branch can shape reproductive rights and abortion access in post-Roe America. Then, as a cease-fire remains elusive, what the Israel-Hamas war is doing to education in Gaza. Plus, fears of a wider regional conflict rise as fighting in the Congo worsens. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/24/24
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the deadliest massacre in Russia in decades leaves the country on edge, just days after President Putin was re-elected. Then, we look at working conditions for migrant farm workers and the role they play in U.S. economic growth. Plus, how the residents of a small Wisconsin town are dealing with a surge of migrants. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/23/24
Friday on the NewsHour, Congress works to avoid a partial government shutdown, but could it cost House Speaker Johnson his gavel? Princess Kate announces she has cancer after weeks of speculation about her health. Plus, the first Muslim nominated to be on the federal appeals court hits a roadblock with both Republicans and Democrats voicing concerns. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/22/24
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Justice Department and 16 state attorneys general sue Apple for maintaining a monopoly. With a vote to avoid a government shutdown set for Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson works to keep his chaotic majority intact. Plus, an Arizona lawmaker talks about why she publicly announced her decision to terminate her non-viable pregnancy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/21/24
Wednesday on the NewsHour, legal limbo on the southern border after an appeals court puts a Texas law allowing police to arrest and deport migrants back on hold. Congress and the White House reach a deal to fund the government, but will it pass before a shutdown? Plus, a look at some of the down-ballot results from Tuesday's primary elections. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/20/24
Tuesday on the NewsHour, an immigration ruling from the Supreme Court means Texas police can now arrest and deport migrants. Experts warn of famine in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fights to keep his grip on power. Plus, how social media influencers are playing an outsized role in this presidential election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/19/24
Monday on the NewsHour, Russian President Vladimir Putin extends his reign after securing a landslide but rigged seventh term. A look at former President Donald Trump's use of violent and discriminatory language. Plus, why federal housing assistance is shrinking at the same time rental prices, and homelessness, are at historic highs. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/18/24
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, with hundreds of thousands of Americans relying on Catholic hospitals, why some people are facing barriers to reproductive health care. Then, we look at concerns over declining support for LGBTQ+ rights, reversing years of increasing support. Plus, how pioneering chemist Stephanie Kwolek followed her passion and invented a revolutionary fiber. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/17/24
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we examine the safety and reliability of helicopters after a string of fatal crashes. Then, the myth of plastic recycling and how the plastics industry knew for decades that it wasn't a viable solution. Plus, the human implications of a shark conservation success story off the coast of Cape Cod. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/16/24
Friday on the NewsHour, a ruling in former President Trump's Georgia election interference case allows DA Fani Willis to stay on. Also: An exclusive interview with Secretary Mayorkas, hostage talks continue as an aid ship reaches Gaza, efforts to put a third-party candidate on the ballot, a new book on Jewish faith and identity, plus the political analysis of Brooks and Capehart. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/16/24
Thursday on the NewsHour, we hear from the European Union's top diplomat on global efforts to get more aid into Gaza and to support Ukraine. A legal settlement allows Florida teachers and students to talk about LGBTQ+ issues, but some restrictions remain. Plus, the pregnancy struggles of both Israeli survivors of Oct. 7 and Gazans under siege. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/14/24
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a bipartisan majority in the house passes legislation that could result in a TIkTok ban in the U.S. if its Chinese owners don't sell. The race for the White House is officially a rematch of 2020 after Biden and Trump clinch their parties' nominations. Plus, the dangerous journey migrant children take, many on their own, seeking safety in the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/13/24
Tuesday on the NewsHour, we report from the U.S.-Mexico border, where migrant arrivals are straining resources and dividing communities on how to respond. A look at bipartisan legislation that could force TikTok's chinese parent company to sell or face a nationwide ban. Plus, a look at how the illegal trafficking of high-caliber guns from the U.S. is helping to fuel the gang violence in Haiti. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/12/24
Monday on the NewsHour, we reported from Mexico's border with Guatemala where we meet migrants from around the world and a smuggler helping to move them to the United States. Regional leaders meet to discuss the crisis in Haiti as armed gangs expand their control, moving the beleaguered nation to the brink of collapse. Plus, a look at the bureaucratic burdens preventing some families living below the poverty line from accessing government aid. PBS NewsHour is supported by -...
Published 03/11/24
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, ahead of the 96th annual Academy Awards, we look at the role and recognition of women in front of and behind the camera. Then, a new book examines the relationship between Saddam Hussein and the U.S. across four administrations. Plus, what's behind the recent push for legislation that gives fetuses the legal rights of a person. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 03/10/24