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…
Nation Nov 30 How new revelations in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial reflect on Silicon Valley Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the former health technology company Theranos, faced cross-examination Tuesday in her fraud case. Federal prosecutors have alleged deception that led investors and patients to believe the company could conduct a range of tests using a few…
Episode Nov 29 November 29, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins us as President Joe Biden urges calm and implements a travel ban from eight African nations amid the spread of a new COVID variant. Tens of thousands of children face a difficult…
Health Nov 29 Dr. Fauci on the omicron variant, testing and travel Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, and the president's chief medical advisor, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the U.S. plan to respond to the new omicron variant…
Nation Nov 29 News Wrap: Iran presses for end to U.S. sanctions at nuclear talks In our news wrap Monday, Iran pressed for an end to U.S. sanctions as talks resumed on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. A federal judge in St. Louis blocked a federal COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers in 10…