Episode Oct 27 October 27, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, the risks of political violence and voter intimidation loom over the electoral process. Florida residents face the long process of cleanup and decisions on how or if they will rebuild after Hurricane Ian. Plus, Indigenous communities…
Nation Oct 27 News Wrap: U.S. GDP grows in third quarter, European Central Bank raises interest rates In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. economy is showing pockets of strength as the GDP grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, the European Central Bank raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percent to help…
Politics Oct 27 Risks of political violence and voter intimidation loom over midterms Old lies about the 2020 election are posing new threats of political violence and voter intimidation in this year's midterms. Mary McCord is Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and a former Justice Department prosecutor. She…
Episode Oct 26 October 26, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the critical role secretaries of state will play in the upcoming midterm elections, especially if candidates refuse to concede defeat. The future of the Amazon rainforest is at stake as Brazil heads to the polls for…
Nation Oct 26 News Wrap: Russia holds first nuclear drills since invading Ukraine In our news wrap Wednesday, fears of escalation mount in Ukraine as Russian President Putin oversaw his first nuclear drills since the invasion, Islamic State gunmen killed at least 15 people at a major Shiite holy site in Iran and…
Episode Oct 25 October 25, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, two weeks ahead of Election Day, Pennsylvania's closely-watched Senate race is neck and neck. We speak to voters about the issues influencing their vote. Hospitals are under strain as they care for high numbers of children…
Nation Oct 25 News Wrap: Putin pushes to boost production of weapons and supplies for Ukraine invasion In our news wrap Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin pushed for faster production of weapons and supplies amid a report that its forces are running low on artillery ammunition in Ukraine, Rishi Sunak was formally installed as Britain's new prime…
Politics Oct 25 The role mail-in voting could play in the midterms We may not see final results of the midterms on election night due to different state laws on counting ballots. Jessica Huseman is the editorial director of Votebeat, a news organization dedicated to following elections and the voting process. She…
Episode Oct 24 October 24, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, Rishi Sunak is set to become the United Kingdom's third prime minister this year. National test scores fall dramatically as a result of the COVID pandemic, erasing decades of improvements in students' math and reading skills.
Nation Oct 24 News Wrap: Two victims killed in St. Louis school shooting In our news wrap Monday, a man shot and killed two people and wounded six at a St. Louis high school before police killed him, Myanmar's military launched air strikes on a concert killing up to 80 people and the…