Episode Dec 16

Friday on the NewsHour, CIA Director Bill Burns discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine and the intelligence challenges posed by China. Ahead of the January 6 committee's final report, the Secret Service comes under scrutiny for not doing more to…

Nation Dec 16

In our news wrap Friday, President Biden signed a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown by keeping federal agencies open through next week, basketball star Brittney Griner left a medical center in Texas after recovering from her time…

Nation Dec 16

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Jan. 6 committee prepares to vote on recommending criminal charges against Trump, Congress tries to avoid…

Episode Dec 15

Thursday on the NewsHour, the commander of the United States Navy in the Pacific discusses rising tensions with China and an uncertain future in the region. The White House warns of increased infections from RSV, flu, and COVID that are…

Episode Dec 14

Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates yet again in its effort to combat inflation. Congressional leaders hope to avoid a looming government shutdown with a newly unveiled budget deal. Plus, Newtown reflects on the mass shooting…

Nation Dec 14

In our news wrap Wednesday, the new government in Peru declared a state of emergency and suspended basic rights to quell violent protests, a storm system reached the upper Midwest and the Deep South where tornadoes killed a woman and…

Episode Dec 13

Tuesday on the NewsHour, scientists hit a major milestone in nuclear fusion technology that could dramatically alter the energy landscape. The beleaguered CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX is indicted on multiple criminal charges after being arrested in the Bahamas. Plus,…

Nation Dec 13

In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. economy is giving fresh hope that the worst of inflation may have passed, stocks surged on the inflation news then eased back to wait for Wednesday's interest rate decision, a French court convicted…

Episode Dec 12

Monday on the NewsHour, a man accused of making the bomb that brought down a plane full of people over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988 appears in court. A hostage negotiator recounts basketball star Brittney Griner's first moments after being freed…

Nation Dec 12

In our news wrap Monday, a prime suspect in the 1988 Pan Am bombing appeared before a federal magistrate in Washington, a winter storm pushed east today after pummeling northern California and Nevada, Iran executed a second prisoner for alleged…