Nation May 09 Lawyer in a landmark abortion rights case discusses a potential Roe reversal A leaked early draft of a coming Supreme Court decision suggests Roe v. Wade could be struck down. The landmark decision established the constitutional right to abortion and the last major challenge to it came in a 1992 case called…
Nation May 09 White House tries to close the digital divide in rural America with more broadband access The so-called “digital divide” remains a major issue in America when it comes to providing high-speed internet, particularly in rural and other low-income communities. The Biden administration on Monday announced new commitments from 20 internet providers to help close that…
Politics May 09 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the fallout after the Roe leak, Democrats' midterm strategy 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 how government at the state and federal levels are reacting after the Supreme Court leak on…
Episode May 06 May 6, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, Ukrainians try to rebuild parts of their war-torn country as first lady Jill Biden begins a visit to European nations. Then, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses what the Ukraine war means for Vladimir Putin…
Nation May 06 News Wrap: April jobs report shows hiring still strong despite inflation In our news wrap Friday, April's jobs report shows the U.S. gained 428,000 net jobs despite inflation, supply shortages and rising interest rates. Also, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will be allowed to seek reelection, the Irish nationalist party Sinn…
Politics May 06 Brooks and Tumulty on Roe v. Wade, culture wars and Trump's impact on the midterms New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the latest developments from the U.S. Supreme Court leaks, culture wars, what early primary election results could mean…
Episode May 05 May 5, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, the World Health Organization reports about 15 million deaths associated with COVID-19, including nearly 1 million in the United States. Then, Russia continues its attacks in eastern Ukraine as the costs of the war rise with…
Health May 05 WHO report finds nearly 15 million deaths associated with COVID-19 worldwide Nearly 15 million people around the world have died from COVID's impact, directly or indirectly, during the first two years of the pandemic, according to a new World Health Organization report. It’s also about three times higher than governments have…
Economy May 05 Stocks plummet in worst day since 2020 as economic forecast darkens The stock market had its worst day since 2020 on Thursday, just one day after the Dow Jones Industrial Index average posted its best day in years. Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
Nation May 05 News Wrap: 3 people killed near Tel Aviv as Israeli police search for attackers In our news wrap Thursday, three people were stabbed to death near Tel Aviv as Israeli police search for for a pair of suspected Palestinian attackers. Also, President Biden named Karine Jean-Pierre as his White House press secretary, dust storms…