Episode Dec 17 December 17, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, new details on a dangerous cyberattack in the U.S., President-elect Biden names key climate officials for his administration, examining the many historical reasons for reluctance surrounding immunizations in communities of color, and a look at solutions…
Nation Dec 17 Massive cyberattack 'detrimental' for U.S. national security There is new and troubling information on a massive cyberattack in the U.S.. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has determined that the attacks on the government, critical infrastructure and the private sector, pose a serious risk to national security.
World Dec 17 What Russia stands to gain from a cyberattack against the U.S. As the U.S government and major companies continue to unravel the extent of a dangerous cyberattack, many of the hallmarks of the operation point to Russia. William Brangham spoke with Fiona Hill, the former National Security Council senior director for…
Nation Dec 17 News Wrap: FDA panel backs Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use In our news wrap Thursday, a second COVID-19 vaccine moves closer to emergency authorization, President-elect Biden rounds out his environmental team, Vladimir Putin denies ordering opposition leader's poisoning, more than 340 boys kidnapped in Nigeria are freed, the family that…
Politics Dec 17 Local governments face cutbacks without federal aid While Congress continues to debate another round of COVID economic relief aid, funding for state and local governments appear to be on the chopping block. Judy Woodruff spoke with Dayton Ohio Mayor Nan Whaley and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Mayor David…
Politics Dec 17 Biden names key climate officials in departure from Trump President-elect Biden has said that tackling climate change, the environment and green energy are top priorities for his administration. And so far, his team appears to be a mix of some familiar faces and some not-so-familiar faces. John Yang spoke…
Nation Dec 17 Battered by COVID-19, but skeptical of vaccinations In the race to get COVID vaccines out the door, public health experts have labored over who should receive vaccinations first. But they also hope to find solutions to deep-rooted unfairness laid bare by the virus, with Black, LatinX and…
Episode Dec 16 December 16, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, an economic aid package is in reach as Congress moves closer to a deal, despite a surge in infections and deaths local officials face some backlash against vaccinations from politicians and the public, and a look…
Politics Dec 16 Congress closes in on a deal for an economic relief bill Lawmakers in Washington inched closer to an elusive deal on an economic relief bill during the pandemic, with both sides making concessions including the possibility of direct-payment checks to Americans. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest.
Nation Dec 16 News Wrap: U.S. negotiates with Pfizer to secure more coronavirus vaccine doses In our news wrap Wednesday, Trump administration officials confirmed they are negotiating to buy more of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo self-quarantines after coming in contact with the virus, President-elect Biden formally introduced Pete Buttigieg as his…