Politics Oct 29 Brooks and Capehart on Build Back Better plan, Biden overseas trip, VA Gov. race and more New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including progress on President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion Build Back Better plan, how that affects Biden’s overseas trip and…
Episode Oct 28 October 28, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, the president unveils the framework of his now $1.75 trillion domestic spending bill, and calls for party unity. But key progressives say they may withhold support. U.S. public health agencies will soon approve Pfizer's shot for…
Politics Oct 28 Biden lauds House Dem compromise on Build Back Better plan, but Senate approval uncertain After months of negotiations, Democrats in Washington say they are one step closer to agreement on a sweeping proposal that would touch education, health care, climate change and more. While a number of specifics are still unresolved, President Joe Biden…
Nation Oct 28 News Wrap: Protesters demand climate action in Glasgow ahead of COP26 In our news wrap Thursday, protests broke out in Glasgow, Scotland, ahead of the United Nations' climate change summit that begins this weekend. A U.N. backed report said 10 of the world's great forests, including Yosemite National Park, are emitting…
Health Oct 28 CDC director on vaccinating children, booster guidance, vaccine hesitancy New COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are down nearly 60% and deaths have fallen by nearly a third. Americans are getting boosters, and young children may be able to start getting vaccinated as soon as next week. But the U.S.
Nation Oct 28 Honoring the federal employees who are solving America's biggest problems The past two years have tested the U.S. government’s response to crises after a global pandemic, struggling economy, tumultuous election and natural disasters. And while oversight committees and the media focus on the problems within government, one organization chooses to…
Episode Oct 27 October 27, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, Democrats scramble after a key senator breaks with the president on raising taxes on America's wealthiest to pay for the spending bill. Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro faces criminal charges for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Minnesota…
Nation Oct 27 News Wrap: Immigration arrests inside the U.S. hit decade low under Biden In our news wrap Wednesday, immigration arrests in the U.S. interior hit their lowest level in more than a decade. The White House says states are moving quickly to order Pfizer's low-dose COVID shot for young kids. The top U.S.
Education Oct 27 Politics of masks, critical race theory fueling heated school board elections School board races are usually quiet contests centered around local issues like budgets. But this year, many of these boards are engulfed in nationalized, cultural hot-button fights over issues like mask mandates and teaching critical race theory. Anger at school…
Episode Oct 26 October 26, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, progressives are forced to sacrifice their top priorities as Democrats scramble to reach a deal on the Biden spending bill. Then, a turbulent weather system threatens millions of Americans as a storm moves across the country.