Nation Nov 20

New Mexico is one of many states taking urgent action this week against new surges of COVID-19. As case counts soar and hospitals near capacity, Amna Nawaz talks to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on her latest stay-at-home order, how officials…

Politics Nov 20

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including President Donald Trump’s continuing and baseless claims about election fraud, how Republicans and Democrats have reacted and the long-term…

Nation Nov 20

As we do every Friday during the pandemic, a tribute to the lives of five individuals killed by the coronavirus pandemic, which is worsening as we approach the holiday season.

Episode Nov 19

Thursday on the NewsHour, U.S. health experts express worry as coronavirus rages and holiday gatherings approach. Plus: The pandemic's public health and economic toll, President Trump’s latest attempts to challenge election results, the legal questions around vote counts, U.S.-Israel policy,…

Health Nov 19

Unless more federal aid is approved soon, COVID-19 relief measures like unemployment assistance will expire by Christmas. More than 10 million jobs have been lost since the pandemic began, and many Americans are facing food and housing insecurity. Dr. Richard…

World Nov 19

In our news wrap Thursday, Hurricane Iota’s death toll has passed 40 across Central America. Search teams continue to find bodies in landslides triggered by flooding. Entire communities in Honduras and Nicaragua were overwhelmed, with thousands left homeless. Also, a…

Politics Nov 19

Failing to prove any widespread fraud, President Trump’s allies have turned the post-election spotlight to the people who canvass and certify votes. Now, Wisconsin officials formally ordered a recount in two heavily Democratic counties. Stephanie Sy reports and William Brangham…

Politics Nov 19

Political polling is under scrutiny once again. While pre-election surveys set expectations of a Democratic landslide, the presidential contest and many Senate and House races came down to the wire instead. In fact, Republicans gained ground in the House. To…

Episode Nov 18

Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump and his allies continue to pursue legal challenges to the election, but Congress is moving forward to a new term. Plus: Trump’s termination of a top cybersecurity official, the fallout of Krebs’ firing, Georgia’s…

World Nov 18

In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. imposed another round of sanctions on Iran, targeting the country’s intelligence minister and a charity that’s allegedly a regime slush fund. The move comes after a United Nations agency reported centrifuges at Iran’s…