Politics Oct 20 Sen. Kaine on next moves for voting reform after GOP blocked Dem measure The partisan divide in Washington was on full display Wednesday as a Democrat-backed voting bill failed to move forward in the U.S. Senate. Every Republican lined up in opposition to the Freedom to Vote Act, which Democrats say would have…
Politics Oct 20 Why Biden's approval rating is sinking and how Americans view democracy, justice A new national poll paints a troubling picture of an American electorate worried about the future of democracy, sharply divided on issues of personal freedom and dissatisfied with President Joe Biden's leadership. Judy Woodruff walks through the results with Ann…
Arts Oct 20 Tuba player Richard Antoine White's journey from homelessness to 'belonging' on stage Jeffrey Brown reports on musician Richard Antoine White’s unlikely journey from the streets of Baltimore, Maryland, to concert halls around the globe — thanks to his mastery of the tuba. This story is part of our arts and culture series,…
Episode Oct 19 October 19, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden holds high stakes talks at the White House with key factions of his party amid growing concerns about his domestic agenda. Then, we examine the jury selection process now underway in Georgia in…
Politics Oct 19 Progressives, moderate Dems close to agreement on Biden's legislative agenda After public feuds between moderate and progressive Democrats cast doubt on a path forward toward agreement on the infrastructure and Build Back Better agenda, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed optimism Tuesday that the dust has settled in his ranks,…
Nation Oct 19 News Wrap: DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19 In our news wrap Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19. He's fully vaccinated and is isolating at home with mild congestion. Kidnappers in Haiti who abducted 17 members of a U.S. missionary group are…
Politics Oct 19 Why the Jan. 6 panel is pursuing a contempt vote for Steve Bannon The special congressional committee investigating the January assault on the U.S. Capitol meets Tuesday to consider whether to recommend charging Steve Bannon with contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena and sit for a deposition. Ambassador Norman…
Episode Oct 18 October 18, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden's ambitious legislative agenda exposes deep rifts within his party ahead of a looming deadline. Then, former secretary of state Colin Powell dies from complications of COVID-19 after battling cancer. We remember his trailblazing…
Nation Oct 18 News Wrap: Jury selection begins in Ahmaud Arbery trial In our news wrap Monday, jury selection began in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Human rights activists disrupted the Olympic torch lighting in Greece - for the Beijing Winter Games. Former President Donald Trump filed suit to block release of…
Nation Oct 18 How Colin Powell was the nexus of America's 'momentous' decisions Judy Woodruff discusses Colin Powell's legacy with two men who knew him well: Richard Haass was the director of policy planning at the State Department when Powell was secretary of state during the George W. Bush administration. He's now president…