Nation Jun 02 Breaking down the NBA Finals matchup between Denver and Miami In their first championship game in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets outscored the Miami Heat 104 to 93 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The series features two of the most dynamic players in the league, Nikola Jokic of…
World Jun 01 Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan discusses government crackdown on his party Imran Khan, Pakistan’s ousted prime minister, has been caught in a political storm for the past several weeks. He was arrested by paramilitary forces on May 9 on corruption charges, then released when the Supreme Court stepped in. The arrest…
Economy May 31 Deal to raise debt ceiling and curb spending faces crucial votes in Congress The U.S. House is set to vote on the debt ceiling deal Wednesday night after Republicans got some help from Democrats to pass a crucial hurdle. The vote follows weeks of heated negotiations and criticism from the right and the…
Politics May 30 Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell discusses her concerns with the debt deal The White House is urging House Democrats to support the debt deal ahead of Wednesday's expected vote. But a handful of members have yet to decide if they'll back it. Others are raising concerns over some provisions, including new work…
Education May 30 U.S. colleges divided over whether to end legacy admissions In the coming weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling on the use of race in college admissions. The case is focusing attention on other practices used in admissions that may need to change, including the…
Health May 29 The state-level battles brewing in America over LGBTQ+ rights More than a dozen GOP-led states have passed bans with limits ranging from healthcare to sports participation, while Democratic-controlled states have sought to shore up protections for LGBTQ+ rights. Geoff Bennett discussed the efforts with NewsHour Communities correspondents Gabrielle Hays…
Economy May 26 Debt ceiling deadline now June 5, giving more time for negotiations Ten days now stand between the U.S. and a catastrophic default on debt. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's new estimate moves the so-called "X-date" back to June 5. Even if lawmakers were to reach a deal Friday night, they still may…
World May 26 Brooks and Capehart on the chances of reaching a debt ceiling deal before default New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the ongoing negotiations in Washington to raise the nation's debt ceiling and Republicans Sen. Tim Scott and…
Nation May 25 DeSantis presidential announcement highlights Elon Musk's transformation of Twitter Ever since Elon Musk bought Twitter, he’s been clear that he sees his platform as a place for free speech, especially as a space for conservative voices, who he feels have been silenced too often. That was part of the…
Nation May 25 Investigation reveals culture of abuse inside New York state prisons An investigation by the Marshall Project and the New York Times sheds light on an alarming culture of abuse inside New York state prisons. A review of officer disciplinary records found hundreds of incidents of abuse and mistreatment, and a…