Politics Sep 09 Capehart and Gerson on Queen Elizabeth's political impact and new polls ahead of midterms Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Post opinion columnist Michael Gerson join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Queen Elizabeth's impact on the American political landscape and a look at new polls that paint a…
Episode Sep 08 September 8, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, Queen Elizabeth II dies after ruling for more than 70 years. We look back at the life of Britain's longest-reigning monarch. On a surprise visit, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces more support for Ukraine's fight…
World Sep 08 Uncle's abdication led to Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign on the throne Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch in Britain's history, but it was a decision by her uncle that cleared Elizabeth's path to the throne. King Edward abdicated in 1936 so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson, making Elizabeth's…
Nation Sep 08 News Wrap: Deadly shooting spree in Memphis, Steve Bannon charged with fraud In our news wrap Thursday, a gunman killed four and wounded three others in a shooting spree in Memphis, the legal fight over the search of former President Trump's home in Florida takes a new turn as the Justice Department…
Episode Sep 07 September 7, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, a blistering heat wave hangs over California, straining the power grid and raising the alarm about the effects of climate change. We examine the closest Senate races ahead of the November election as Republicans and Democrats…
Nation Sep 07 News Wrap: Putin vows to continue Ukraine invasion, Obamas unveil White House portraits In our news wrap Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin is defying pressure to halt the war in Ukraine and insisting Moscow will forge ahead, former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled their official portraits at the White…
Politics Sep 07 A look at the closest midterm races that could decide control of the Senate Midterm campaigns are in full swing and both parties are vying for control over what is now an evenly-divided Senate. The 35 midterm contests this year could sway that balance of power. Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report with…
Episode Sep 06 September 6, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, inspectors reveal their findings from the nuclear plant caught in the crossfire between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders. We examine legal issues surrounding former President Trump following the appointment of a special master to review documents…
Nation Sep 06 News Wrap: Manhunt for stabbing spree suspect in Canada, Juul agrees to $440M settlement In our news wrap Tuesday, a manhunt in Canada continues for the remaining suspect in Sunday's stabbing spree that killed 10 people, electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million over allegations that its marketing triggered a surge…
Politics Sep 06 A look at the political landscape two months out from the midterm elections As lawmakers return from their summer recess, their focus is turning to the midterm elections. Democrats currently hold a slight majority in the House and Republicans are aiming to reclaim control. But a fluid political environment impacted by a confluence…