Politics Dec 29 How Biden’s Education Department will tackle pandemic and Trump-era policies Addressing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on education will be among some of the most urgent issues facing President-elect Joe Biden when he takes office.
Politics Dec 28 Schumer expected to raise $2,000 stimulus checks before Senate Schumer said he would offer Trump’s proposal for $2,000 checks for a vote in Senate — putting Republicans on the spot.
Health Dec 16 WATCH: Operation Warp Speed officials give COVID-19 vaccine update Approximately 2 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine have been allocated for jurisdictions to use next week.
Politics Dec 14 What a Biden administration could mean for criminal justice reform President-elect Joe Biden will face pressure when he takes office to make swift changes to the Department of Justice.
Politics Dec 09 WATCH: House Armed Services committee reviews findings of Fort Hood probe The hearing follows an announcement by the Army on Tuesday that it has fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas.
Health Dec 09 WATCH: How mayors are preparing to roll out COVID-19 vaccine PBS NewsHour's anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff will moderate a discussion Wednesday about distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health Dec 09 WATCH: Senate Veterans’ Affairs committee holds hearing on VA’s COVID-19 response The VA has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop a coronavirus vaccine distribution plan, which is expected to begin this month.
Economy Dec 04 ‘There’s no end in sight.’ Millions fear loss of unemployment benefits amid pandemic In interviews with the PBS NewsHour, people who have remained unemployed for months said they were worried about covering daily living expenses, especially food and housing, and being forced to choose between earning an income and protecting their health.
Politics Dec 03 In battle for the Senate, Georgia organizers fight to mobilize voters of color Organizers across the state are pushing for large turnout in two runoff races that will determine control of the Senate.
Health Dec 02 WATCH: U.S. Chamber of Commerce holds virtual discussion with the CDC In total, the U.S. has seen more than 13.7 million confirmed coronavirus cases and more than 270,000 COVID-related deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.