Politics Mar 04 Sen. John Thune on COVID relief: 'this is a big, wasteful, bloated bill' As the U.S. Senate moves toward floor debate on this next round of stimulus, we get the perspective of South Dakota Republican Sen. John Thune. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss some of the components of the legislation and other…
Politics Mar 04 Sen. Bernie Sanders: COVID relief bill 'addresses the crises facing working families' For an opposing perspective on COVID relief and the congressional agenda we turn to Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who chairs the Senate's budget committee. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the minimum wage, the Republican response to President…
Episode Mar 03 March 3, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the battle begins in the U.S. Senate over President Biden's nearly $2 trillion coronavirus aid package, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken explains why U.S. foreign policy must work to improve the lives of Americans at…
Politics Mar 03 Senate battle begins over Biden's relief plan amid new security concerns at the Capitol With the Senate set to debate the details of the COVID relief bill, members of Congress received new information about the ongoing security threats facing the Capitol. All of this comes to a head as security officials raise new questions…
World Mar 03 News Wrap: Biden denounces loosening of COVID restrictions in some states In our news wrap Wednesday, President Biden denounced decisions some state leaders are making to loosen COVID restrictions a day after Texas and Mississippi lifted mask mandates, the U.S. House moved to pass major election changes, at least 34 protesters…
World Mar 03 Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the Biden administration's foreign policy priorities In his first speech as secretary of state, Antony Blinken on Wednesday unveiled the Biden administration's top foreign policy priorities, including containing COVID and putting Americans first. Judy Woodruff spoke with Blinken about those topics as well as vaccine diplomacy,…
Nation Mar 03 Answering viewers' questions about COVID-19 vaccines Although the U.S. should have enough vaccines on hand for all adults by the end of May, it may take longer to inoculate enough Americans to provide adequate protection. There are many reasons for that, but key among them, lingering…
Arts Mar 03 Dolly Parton on the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 Beloved country star Dolly Parton, who helped fund the Moderna vaccine, received her COVID-19 shot Tuesday, getting what she called “a dose of her own medicine.” In a video posted to social media, she encourages us all to do the…
Episode Mar 02 March 2, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, the director of the FBI sounds the alarm on the growing threat of domestic terrorism, the Supreme Court hears challenges to voting laws in a key battleground state that could have a major impact on future…
World Mar 02 News Wrap: Texas lifts COVID mask mandate, ends limits on indoor dining In our news wrap Tuesday, Texas lifted its COVID mask mandate and Gov. Greg Abbott ended limits on indoor dining at restaurants, President Biden pitched his $1.9 trillion relief bill to Senate Democrats, the U.S. is imposing economic sanctions over…