Politics Jul 08

A new law in Florida has instituted restrictions on how schools and businesses can teach race-related concepts. The law, called the Stop Woke Act, limits instruction on critical race theory. It's the latest part of Republican Gov. Ron Desantis’ extensive…

Nation Jul 08

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the mass shooting in a Chicago suburb and gun violence in the United States and President Biden's…

Episode Jul 07

Thursday on the NewsHour, Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson succumbs to pressure from his own Conservative Party to resign after multiple scandals. Then, the Biden administration's top pandemic adviser discusses the rise in new variants and how the U.S. can…

Nation Jul 07

In our news wrap Thursday, American WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court to drug possession, Ukraine raised its national flag on Snake Island, Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years in prison on federal charges, U.S.

Health Jul 07

With vaccinations, boosters and drugs, COVID has become a far less deadly risk for most Americans than earlier in the pandemic. But COVID still presents numerous problems, particularly for some of the most vulnerable people, with an average of more…

Nation Jul 07

As the Highland Park community mourns after the July Fourth shooting, there are many questions about the gunman. Illinois has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, but that didn’t stop the suspect from obtaining high-caliber firearms. Lake…

Politics Jul 07

In a post-Roe America, Democrats are increasingly turning to the White House for solutions and urging President Biden to use executive action to protect and expand abortion access. While Biden's power is limited, a group of veterans argues he could…

Episode Jul 06

Wednesday on the NewsHour, red flag laws are brought into question following revelations that the suspected Highland Park shooter passed multiple background checks. Then, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains defiant in the face of calls to resign. Plus, Phoenix…

Nation Jul 06

In our news wrap Wednesday, former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone agreed to testify Friday before the Jan. 6 committee, report details how a Uvalde police officer missed his chance to shoot the gunman, the FDA says U.S. pharmacists…

Health Jul 06

After the Supreme Court ruling on Roe, physicians in states with near-total abortion bans are having to navigate medically and ethically murky waters. In Texas, for example, a law set to go into effect makes all abortions illegal, including in…