Nation May 26 A look at the life and career of longtime GOP Sen. John Warner Former long-time Republican Senator John Warner of Virginia died of heart failure Tuesday night at his Alexandria home. Apart from serving in Congress for 30 years, Warner was a former navy secretary and veteran of both World War II and…
Episode May 25 May 25, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, the country reflects on the murder of George Floyd as the city of Minneapolis struggles to reform its police department. Then, we speak with Taiwan's foreign minister about the large shadow China casts over the region.
Nation May 25 Race Matters: America After George Floyd | A PBS NewsHour Special On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Judy Woodruff and PBS NewsHour reporters will focus on what has changed, and what hasn’t, since the outrage and protests of last summer, focusing on Minneapolis as well as several other communities…
Nation May 25 A year after Floyd's death, activists in Minneapolis seek end to 'status quo' racism One year ago today, George Floyd's murder by former policeman Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis shocked the country, but those within the community, particularly Black residents, say it was inevitable. They point to a history of racist policies and political gridlock…
Nation May 25 What it will take to reform policing, according to 3 experts Judy Woodruff discusses the history and trends of policing in America — and what reform should look like — with DeRay Mckesson, co-founder of Campaign Zero, Margaret Huang, president and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Georgetown University…
Nation May 25 Looking back at a year-long racial reckoning since George Floyd's killing Around the country Tuesday, Americans marked the anniversary of George Floyd's death. Members of Floyd's family met with President Joe Biden and other lawmakers privately to mark the day, and have taken a lead role in efforts towards police reform.
Nation May 25 Rep. Bass on holding police accountable through the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Before speaking with President Joe Biden at the White House today, George Floyd's family met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and California Rep. Karen Bass. Bass is the House Democrats' lead negotiator on a police reform bill named after Floyd.
Nation May 25 Race Matters — America After George Floyd One year after the police killing of George Floyd, where does America go from here? in the special "Race Matters: America after George Floyd," PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff and our reporters talk to people and experts…
Nation May 25 News Wrap: Moderna says its vaccine effective in children ages 12 to 17 In our news wrap Tuesday, Moderna announced its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects children as young as 12, and plans to seek emergency FDA approval. Airlines began avoiding Belarus after a plane was forced down on Sunday, and a dissident journalist…
Episode May 24 May 24, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, Belarus diverts an international flight to arrest a dissident journalist, prompting accusations of state piracy and terrorism. Then, the father of Michael Brown — who was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri — reflects on how…