Episode Jul 29 July 29, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases prompts authorities nationwide to push harder for masking and vaccinations. Then, U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee wins gold in the gymnastics all-around in a historic first amid resistance to the games…
Nation Jul 29 Partisan attacks over mask mandates, vaccines underscore deep divide over COVID Roughly 2.7 million civilians working for the federal government now have a big choice to make about COVID-19 shots as President Joe Biden moves to require federal workers get vaccinated or face regular testing. That decision, and the return to…
World Jul 29 Vaccine, mask opponents are fueling the delta variant's death toll. Will incentives help? Judy Woodruff discusses the latest on COVID-19's spread in the U.S. — which is surging thanks to the delta variant — and how incentives for those who are unvaccinated and anti-maskers will affect the situation with Dr. Paul Offit, director…
Nation Jul 29 Missouri public health official abused by hostile crowd over support for mask mandate The frustration over masking mandates that has been playing out around the country erupted in Missouri Tuesday night during a county council meeting that focused on the new mask mandates issued just the day before. Dr. Faisal Khan, the acting…
World Jul 29 News Wrap: Congress approves $2 billion in emergency spending for Capitol security In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. Congress gave final approval today to $2 billion in emergency spending for Capitol security. The Biden administration will allow a nationwide ban on evictions imposed during the pandemic to expire Saturday. The U.S.
World Jul 29 What Suni Lee's gymnastics gold win means to Hmong Americans American gymnast Sunisa Lee's gold medal in gymnastics Thursday makes her the first Hmong American to participate and win in the Olympics. Lee said she trains daily for first-generation Americans and wanted to win for Hmong Americans. John Yang reports…
Episode Jul 28 July 28, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, a bipartisan push brings an elusive infrastructure deal closer to completion. Then, millions of tenants and landlords face an uncertain future as the federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire. And, as the U.S. military…
Nation Jul 28 Bipartisan infrastructure deal a 'giant step forward' despite compromise, Sen. Tester says A bipartisan group of senators reached an agreement on a trillion dollar infrastructure plan to invest in public works projects across the country, including $550 billion in new spending over the next five years. As it faces its first procedural…
World Jul 28 News Wrap: Pelosi calls McCarthy a 'moron' as House leaders trade barbs over mask rules In our news wrap Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy traded barbs over the House's reimposed masking requirements. McCarthy called them a bid for "control," and Pelosi referred to him as a "moron." Cooler weather and…
Nation Jul 28 What renters, landlords should expect as the federal eviction moratorium expires Throughout most of the pandemic, Americans who are behind on their rent have been safe from evictions due to a federal moratorium imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over public health concerns. But the Supreme Court said…