Health Dec 03 NIH director on the spread of the omicron variant amid the ongoing pandemic Maryland, Nebraska and Pennsylvania are the latest states reporting cases of the new omicron variant in the U.S., while it has now spread to more than 40 nations worldwide. And the CDC director said Friday the omicron variant could become…
Nation Dec 03 Brooks and Capehart on the future of abortion rights, government funding brinkmanship New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the omicron variant, U.S. government funding, and a major abortion case before the Supreme Court.
Episode Dec 02 December 2, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, the president lays out a plan to counteract the omicron variant, including testing and travel restrictions, as the number of global infections rise. Then, a potential government shutdown looms as Congress remains divided on funding and…
Nation Dec 02 News Wrap: Biden to re-implement Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy In our news wrap Thursday, the Biden administration announced plans to reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers as of Monday. Major League Baseball shut down overnight after the league's collective bargaining agreement expired. The U.S. sounded a…
Politics Dec 02 Sen. Durbin on deal to avoid shutdown, debt ceiling debate, Build Back Better bill Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the second highest ranking Democrat, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest congressional negotiations over government funding to avoid a federal shutdown, debate over the debt ceiling and progress in talks about the Build Back Better…
Episode Dec 01 December 1, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the first case of the omicron variant is detected in the United States as more countries impose travel restrictions. The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on a Mississippi abortion law, setting up what could be the…
Nation Dec 01 Why the Supreme Court may reverse Roe in Mississippi abortion ban case The future of abortion rights took center stage at the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday as justices heard arguments over a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Recognizing one of the most consequential cases about the issue…
Nation Dec 01 News Wrap: Fourth student dies after Michigan school shooting, suspect charged with murder In our news wrap Wednesday, a fourth student died of wounds from Tuesday's school shooting in Michigan. The suspect — 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley — was charged with murder and terrorism. Published reports said former President Trump tested positive for COVID…
Episode Nov 30 November 30, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, health officials doubt whether travel bans can slow the spread of the omicron variant, instead emphasizing the need for global cooperation. Congress faces a potential government shutdown as Democrats struggle to push through the president's domestic…
Nation Nov 30 News Wrap: 3 dead, 8 injured in Michigan school shooting In our news wrap Tuesday, at least 3 students were killed after a shooting at their high school in southeastern Michigan. A federal appeals court upheld California's ban on high-capacity firearms magazines. New York City has become the first major…