Nation Sep 01 News Wrap: Parts of Florida may be without power for weeks after Hurricane Idalia In our news wrap Friday, a power company in Florida said it could take two weeks to repair electrical grids in rural areas damaged by Hurricane Idalia, The White House is asking Congress for another $4 billion in disaster aid,…
Episode Aug 31 August 31, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, we report from Florida where residents are assessing the damage Hurricane Idalia left in its wake. A New Hampshire lawsuit tests the idea of using the 14th Amendment to keep former President Trump off the ballot…
Nation Aug 31 News Wrap: McConnell cleared to continue working a day after news conference freeze up In our news wrap Thursday, Sen. Mitch McConnell got the green light to continue working a day after he froze up during a news conference, the White House asked Congress to pass a stopgap funding bill and prevent a partial…
Episode Aug 30 August 30, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Idalia sweeps across Florida bringing devastating storm surge, winds and rain. Gabon's military ousts its president immediately after his reelection, the latest in a recent spate of coups in African nations. Plus, Judy Woodruff explores…
Politics Aug 30 News Wrap: Maui receives $95 million grant to strengthen electrical grid In our news wrap Wednesday, the White House announced a grant of $95 million to strengthen the electrical grid on the island of Maui following the wildfires there, a federal judge ruled Rudy Giuliani defamed two Georgia election workers by…
Episode Aug 29 August 29, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia as it rapidly advances toward the Gulf Coast. The Biden administration takes aim at drug prices, naming the first ten prescriptions now subject to Medicare negotiations. Plus, how former Trump chief…
World Aug 29 News Wrap: Jan. 6 victims speak in court ahead of former Proud Boys leader's sentencing In our news wrap Tuesday, victims of the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol had their say in a federal court a day before former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three others will be sentenced for their roles in…
Episode Aug 28 August 28, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, a federal judge sets a trial date in the case accusing former President Trump of election interference, setting up a major legal battle before the next election. Russia's influence in Africa begins to shift following the…
Nation Aug 28 News Wrap: Florida prepares as Idalia expected to strike Gulf Coast as major hurricane In our news wrap Monday, dozens of counties in Florida declared emergencies as Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and strike the state, crews are still struggling to contain a record number of wildfires in drought-stricken…
Episode Aug 25 August 25, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, with hundreds still missing, Native Hawaiians worry their needs will be forgotten as Maui recovers from devastating wildfires. Russian dissidents fight alongside Ukrainians against Putin's invasion, but some of their extremist views raise alarms. Plus, Spain's…