World Oct 09 News Wrap: Afghanistan earthquake survivors search through rubble for loved ones In our news wrap Monday, people across western Afghanistan struggled for a third day to find survivors after a catastrophic earthquake, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy now says he'd serve in that post again if his fellow Republicans want him…
Episode Oct 06 October 6, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, the United States adds far more jobs than expected in September but questions remain about the overall health of the economy. Immigration again becomes a political flashpoint after the Biden administration announces it will build more…
Nation Oct 06 News Wrap: UAW holds off expanding strike after GM makes major concession In our news wrap Friday, the United Auto Workers held off expanding its strike after General Motors made a major concession, House Republicans face a weekend of weighing who should be the next speaker as Trump endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan…
Episode Oct 05 October 5, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, a Russian strike kills dozens of civilians in Ukraine while the fight for House speaker puts U.S. military aid for Ukraine at risk. The secretary of the Army discusses a major overhaul to boost recruitment. Plus,…
World Oct 05 News Wrap: Biden administration clears way for new border wall construction in Texas In our news wrap Thursday, the Biden administration cleared the way to allow 20 miles of border wall construction in Texas, the U.S. will resume deporting people to Venezuela if they enter the country illegally and a panel of federal…
Episode Oct 04 October 4, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees go on strike to protest staffing shortages, low wages and burnout. The Republican party faces no clear choice for a new leader after Kevin McCarthy was ousted. Plus, we…
Politics Oct 04 News Wrap: Pope Francis begins meetings on future of church and his reform agenda In our news wrap Wednesday, Pope Francis kicked off a meeting on the future of the Catholic Church with his reform agenda on the line, President Biden hinted he may try to bypass Congress to get more money for Ukraine…
Episode Oct 03 October 3, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, Kevin McCarthy is ousted as Speaker of the House days after he defied far-right Republicans and secured a deal to avoid a federal government shutdown. Laphonza Butler is sworn in to replace the late Democratic Sen.
Politics Oct 03 News Wrap: Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal gun charges In our news wrap Tuesday, Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he lied about drug use when he bought a handgun in 2018, a state judge in New York imposed a limited gag order on former President…
Episode Oct 02 October 2, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, the future of Trump's business empire is in question as he appears in court for a civil fraud trial. House Speaker McCarthy faces a revolt from far-right Republicans after making a deal to avoid a government…