Politics Jun 08 Lessons and takeaways from Tuesday's primaries and what lies ahead for both parties There were intense and expensive contests up and down the ballot and across the country in Tuesday's primary elections as voters hit the polls in seven states. But the recall of a progressive district attorney in San Francisco is now…
Politics Jun 08 Woodward and Bernstein reflect on the parallels between Watergate and the Capitol attack Next week is the 50th anniversary of the break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, an event that would bring down a U.S. president. The reporters at the heart of uncovering the Watergate scandal have reissued their book "All…
Education Jun 08 Inspiring words commencement speakers shared with 2022 graduates It is graduation season and that means politicians, actors, athletes and even some of us at NewsHour have been giving commencement speeches, hoping to impart some encouragement and advice to college grads as they head into their next chapter.
Episode Jun 07 June 7, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, Republican lawmakers consider whether to support firearm safety legislation in the wake of multiple major mass shootings. Then, states across the U.S. prepare for sweeping restrictions on abortion ahead of an anticipated Supreme Court decision. Plus,…
Nation Jun 07 News Wrap: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says inflation will remain high In our news wrap Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told the Senate Finance Committee inflation will remain high, the Department of Homeland Security warns of potential new threats from domestic extremists, the World Bank lowered its economic outlook, Russia says…
Politics Jun 07 Lawmakers voice hopes of achieving bipartisan gun safety legislation as pressure mounts U.S. senators raced on Tuesday to craft a bipartisan deal on gun law reform, aiming to reach an agreement by the end of the week. This comes as pressure is building on Congress to act on gun violence. Lisa Desjardins…
World Jun 07 Vatican documents show secret back channel between Pope Pius XII and Hitler A series of recently opened Vatican archives are shedding new light on the relationship between Pope Pius XII and Hitler as he led Nazi Germany during World War II. A new book takes a deeper look at these revelations. Historian…
Arts Jun 07 George Stevens Jr. reflects on his life in Hollywood and Washington in a new memoir Writer and director George Stevens Jr.'s life has long been at the center of culture and politics. He details his extraordinary life and fascinating career in his book, "My Place in the Sun." Judy Woodruff spoke with Stevens about his…
Episode Jun 06 June 6, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, after another deadly weekend of shootings we explore why doctors are calling gun violence in the U.S. an epidemic. Then, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survives a no-confidence vote by his own Conservative Party as the…
Nation Jun 06 News Wrap: Former Proud Boys leader indicted for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 probe In our news wrap Monday, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys group was charged with seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 investigation, Russian forces continued their campaign to break through Ukrainian lines, gunmen in Nigeria who killed at…