Episode Dec 19 December 19, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Israel-Hamas war spills over into the Red Sea where Houthi rebels are attacking commercial ships. Immigrant rights groups sue over a new Texas law that empowers local police to arrest people suspected of entering the…
Politics Dec 19 News Wrap: Senate deal on Ukraine aid, border security not expected before holiday break In our news wrap Tuesday, Senate leaders say they don't expect a deal on aid for Ukraine and border security until after the holiday break, an earthquake in China killed at least 127 people, bushfires in Australia made the air…
Episode Dec 18 December 18, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, U.S. military leaders pressure Israel to scale back its assault on Gaza with the civilian death toll mounting. The women inspired by Trailblazing Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the barriers they still face in the legal…
World Dec 18 News Wrap: Ukraine commander says weapons in short supply In our news wrap Monday, a commander for Ukraine's army warned troops had to scale back operations as weapons are in short supply, Secretary of State Blinken signed a defense agreement with Finland, Pope Francis approved a policy change allowing…
Episode Dec 15 December 15, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, Rudy Giuliani is ordered to pay $148 million to two election workers for defamation. Displaced Gazan civilians bear the brunt of Israeli airstrikes in areas where they sought refuge as the U.S. calls for a more…
Nation Dec 15 News Wrap: Congressional Budget Office projects inflation will slow to near 2% in 2024 In our news wrap Friday, the Congressional Budget Office projected inflation will slow to near two percent next year, homelessness in the United States soared to its highest levels on record, European Union leaders insisted they will get more military…
Episode Dec 14 December 14, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, intense fighting continues in Gaza and civilians caught in the crossfire confront a new threat with the spread of deadly diseases. Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to press on with his war in Ukraine despite heavy…
World Dec 14 News Wrap: Authorities arrest 7 accused of plotting Europe terror attack In our news wrap Thursday, authorities in Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands arrested seven people accused of plotting terror attacks, the U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a defense policy bill today worth $886 billion, Kenya's military intensified efforts to evacuate hundreds…
Episode Dec 13 December 13, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, several Israeli soldiers are killed in an ambush in northern Gaza while floods add to the suffering in crowded refugee camps. Delegates at the U.N.'s global climate summit agree to transition away from fossil fuels but…
Politics Dec 13 News Wrap: Judge puts election interference case against Trump on hold In our news wrap Wednesday, the 2020 election interference case against former President Trump is on hold while Trump pursues his claim of presidential immunity, the Supreme Court agreed to consider another appeal that could undo key charges against Trump…