Politics Jan 08 Trying to find ways to heal America's economic pain As President-elect Biden prepares to change the federal government's approach to COVID, he's also about to inherit an economy that may be slowing down. Friday's jobs report was the worst in the last eight months and that economic sluggishness is…
Politics Jan 08 Brooks and Capehart on the Capitol attack and Trump's impeachment New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the rampage at the Capitol, President Trump's potential impeachment, and the future of the Republican Party.
Nation Jan 08 Paying tribute to 5 individuals who lost their lives to COVID-19 More than 365,000 people have now died in the U.S. from the pandemic. And as we mark another grim milestone of daily deaths this week, we honor 5 individuals who lost their lives to COVID-19.
Episode Jan 07 January 7, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, the nation begins the process of recovery after a violent pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, calls to remove President Trump from office grow among lawmakers, the breach at the Capitol prompts demands for answers about…
Politics Jan 07 Tensions at the White House 'are as high as they've ever been' President Trump continued to make false claims about election fraud Thursday as more Democrats called for his impeachment a day after the attacks in Washington, D.C. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Judy Woodruff to discuss what the final weeks…
Politics Jan 07 Calls for Trump's removal from office grow louder across the political spectrum Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democrat from Pennsylvania and a member of the House Judiciary Committee, is among a growing number of lawmakers calling for President Trump’s Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office, or for Congress…
Nation Jan 07 Lax security at the Capitol prompts widespread demand for answers There were serious questions Thursday about security in and around the Capitol and why there weren't better preparations ahead of time. William Brangham reports.
Politics Jan 07 Former head of Homeland Security on the dangers of Trump's rhetoric Questions continued Thursday over President Trump's actions -- about how he stoked the mob at the Capitol and whether he's a danger as he continues to hold power. Kevin McAleenan was acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security under…
Nation Jan 07 Police response at the Capitol brings claims of 'white privilege' The treatment of the violent mob at the Capitol by law enforcement versus the heavy-handed tactics employed on peaceful protests over racial justice has been widely talked about since Wednesday. Amna Nawaz spoke with Ibram X. Kendi, director of the…
World Jan 07 News Wrap: U.S. sets a new deadly record from COVID-19 In our news wrap Thursday, nearly 3,900 people died from COVID-19 Wednesday -- the highest one-day total so far, President-elect Joe Biden introduced federal Appeals Court Judge Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general, fresh violence kills at least…