Nation Apr 27 News Wrap: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy criticized Republicans after Jan. 6 In our news wrap Wednesday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy faces new disclosures that he criticized Republicans after Jan. 6, former President Trump appealed a New York court's contempt finding, a battle over Native American rights returned to the Supreme…
Episode Apr 26 April 26, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, the United States and its allies increase arms shipments to Ukraine, prompting worries about Russia's reaction. Then, wildfires surge across parched states in the American Plains and the Southwest, forcing thousands to flee. Also, colleges review…
Nation Apr 26 News Wrap: Big tech stocks plummet amid Wall Street sell-off In our news wrap Tuesday, a sell-off hit Wall Street as big tech stocks fell sharply amid anticipation of higher interest rates, Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 and will self-isolate and continue working, China intensified its effort…
Health Apr 26 Dr. Fauci on why the U.S. is 'out of the pandemic phase' As COVID cases begin to pick up across the U.S. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday said that three out of every four children have been infected by COVID. This comes as the White House moved to…
Arts Apr 26 A Columbia University professor's Brief But Spectacular take on Black life and literature Columbia University professor Farah Jasmine Griffin was deeply troubled by the political turmoil happening across the U.S. during the 2016 presidential campaign. She began writing a literary memoir, "Read Until You Understand," which explores what democracy means for the lives…
Episode Apr 25 April 25, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, Ukraine braces as Russia widens its attacks to the east and the United States announces American diplomats will return to Kyiv. Then, we explore what Elon Musk's $44 billion purchase of Twitter means for the social…
World Apr 25 How the Czech Republic is supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia The Czech Republic was the first country to provide Ukraine with Soviet-era tanks, while it also supplied artillery and infantry fighting vehicles. Both nations have similar weapons systems, allowing the Ukrainians to use the Czech armaments effectively with little training.
World Apr 25 News Wrap: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy denies asking Trump to resign In our news wrap Monday, the top Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, again denied asking former President Trump to resign over the Capitol attack. Also, a New York state judge found Trump in contempt of court…
Politics Apr 25 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's influence on the GOP NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the midterm elections season and Republican ties to the lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Episode Apr 22 April 22, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, Russian forces loomed over the ghostly ruins of Mariupol while Ukraine braced for more attacks. The Dow saw its worst day since 2020, two Republicans faced questions over their own words following the Jan. 6 insurrection…