Politics May 13 Democrats plan to keep abortion rights front and center in battleground states Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, Republicans have banned abortion in 14 states and restricted it in more. But when given the chance, voters have supported ballot initiatives to protect access to the procedure. This election year, abortion will…
Nation May 09 Biden proposal would expedite deportation of migrants ineligible for asylum The Biden administration proposed new changes to the asylum system that would expedite the removal of certain migrants. The new rules would apply to migrants with criminal histories or deemed as national security risks and would be unlikely to receive…
Nation May 07 Biden condemns antisemitism, affirms support for Israel in Holocaust remembrance speech President Biden marked the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Annual Days of Remembrance, remembering the six million Jewish people who were killed. In his speech Tuesday, Biden affirmed America’s support for Jewish people, Israel and condemned antisemitism. Laura Barrón-López reports.
Politics May 02 How young Michigan voters feel about Biden, Trump and the upcoming election Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 make up roughly 20 percent of eligible voters. A majority of them voted for President Biden in 2020 and are typically a reliable vote for Democrats. In Michigan, NewsHour sat down…
Nation Apr 17 Columbia University president faces House committee investigating antisemitism on campus When presidents of several top Ivy League schools testified about antisemitism on their campuses during a tough hearing this winter, the president of Columbia University was traveling. Wednesday, it was her turn to appear before a House Committee. She strongly…
Politics Apr 03 Primary protest votes hint at November challenges for Biden and Trump Tuesday, voters in Wisconsin, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island turned out for their states’ presidential primaries. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on what the results mean for the upcoming election and discusses the latest NewsHour/Marist poll on voter…
Politics Apr 02 New book explores the evolving role of America’s First Ladies Part policy messenger, part campaign whisperer, part style icon. Expectations of America's First Lady shift with each administration. In her new book, "American Woman The Transformation of the Modern First Lady from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden," Katie Rogers explores…
Nation Apr 01 State laws create disparities in access to government food benefits SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is one of the nation’s largest welfare programs helping to feed more than 40 million low-income Americans. But for people in need, what that assistance looks like, and who can access it, varies greatly…
Politics Mar 29 Georgia lawmakers pass more voting rules ahead of 2024 election Georgia was ground zero for false claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The state is in the spotlight again as President Biden and Donald Trump head for a rematch and election laws just passed there could add…
Politics Mar 27 How a second Trump presidency could impact the LGBTQ+ community On the campaign trail, Donald Trump has been outlining what he plans to do if elected in November. That includes rolling back the rights of millions of LGBTQ+ people. It’s part of a wider playbook to undo many modern civil…