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…
Episode Sep 05 September 5, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, a judge grants former President Trump's request to have a special master review the documents obtained in an FBI raid of his Florida home. Then, the United Kingdom's Conservative Party chooses Liz Truss to succeed Boris…
Nation Sep 05 News Wrap: Manhunt in Canada after mass stabbing kills 10, court upholds Kenya election In our news wrap Monday, a manhunt spreads across much of western Canada after a stabbing spree leaves ten people dead, Kenya's Supreme Court unanimously upholds William Ruto's narrow win in the presidential election and the Israeli military acknowledged "a…
Politics Sep 05 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump investigation, Biden's warnings, resurgence of unions NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the investigation into former President Trump’s handling of top secret documents, President Biden’s warnings about threats…
Episode Sep 02 September 2, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, hiring in the U.S. slows as employers in some industries still struggle to fill positions, President Biden calls out former President Trump and extremist Republicans for undermining the nation's democratic values, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart…
Nation Sep 02 News Wrap: Empty classified folders found at Mar-a-Lago, deadly bombing in Afghanistan In our news wrap Friday, the Justice Department says FBI agents found dozens of empty folders marked "classified" at former President Trump's estate in Florida. Pat Cipollone, Trump's White House counsel, went before a federal grand jury in its January…
Health Sep 02 Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses approval of updated COVID booster shots that target omicron Americans twelve and older should be able to start getting updated boosters for COVID within days. The CDC and FDA approved new Pfizer and Moderna shots that will hopefully provide more protection against the latest variants this coming winter. Dr.