World May 05 U.S. shifts goals on war in Ukraine amid concerns over Russia's nuclear capabilities During the past few months the Biden administration's rhetoric about its ultimate goals for Ukraine appears to have shifted, with more talk about winning the war against Russia. Evelyn Farkas, executive director of the McCain Institute at Arizona State University,…
Episode May 04 May 4, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates in an effort to curb rising costs across the economy. Then, Russian forces bombard eastern Ukraine, killing more civilians while the European Union proposes a possible ban on Russian oil.
Nation May 04 News Wrap: Secretary of State Antony Blinken tests positive for COVID In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for COVID-19, Beijing shut down dozens of subway stations and bus routes as it tries to stem a COVID outbreak, Wall Street shot higher after Fed chair Jerome…
Politics May 04 What Ohio's primary election portends for the 2022 midterms A busy month of primary elections kicked off Tuesday with a marquee Republican race in Ohio. It was a critical test for former President Trump and his influence on the Republican Party. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball…
Health May 04 Anti-abortion and abortion rights advocates reckon with a potential Roe v. Wade reversal If the Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade it will have a major impact in states across the U.S. that have already signaled their intention to restrict or ban abortion. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership…
Episode May 03 May 3, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, a leaked opinion shows the majority of the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade, a move that would trigger widespread restrictions on reproductive rights. Then, lawmakers in blue and red states respond to the…
Nation May 03 News Wrap: White House deems Russia is wrongfully detaining American basketball star In our news wrap Tuesday, the Biden administration has determined that Russia is wrongfully detaining pro basketball star Brittney Griner, voters in Ohio and Indiana took to the polls, former President Trump's inaugural committee and business will pay $750,000 to…
Episode May 02 May 2, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, evacuations of Ukrainian civilians from Mariupol continue as Russian forces resume their attack on a major steel plant and the war's global impact worsens. Then, former President Trump pushes Republican candidates in the Ohio Senate primary…
World May 02 News Wrap: Jan. 6 committee calls on more GOP House members to testify In our news wrap Monday, the Jan. 6 congressional committee has asked three more GOP House members to testify, a federal jury in Washington, D.C. convicted a retired New York police officer of assault and other charges in the Jan.
Politics May 02 Amy Walter and Annie Linskey on primary election season, Tucker Carlson's role in the GOP Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Annie Linskey of The Washington Post join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including Tucker Carlson's role in the Republican Party, a closely watched primary election in…