Economy Oct 07 Americans need a 'robust' federal aid package, says Fed's Kashkari While parts of the U.S. economy have recovered from the pandemic better and more quickly than expected, there are signs that millions of Americans could be without a job for six months or longer. That prospect -- along with the…
Nation Oct 07 News Wrap: Weakened Hurricane Delta crosses Yucatan Peninsula In our news wrap Wednesday, Hurricane Delta is back over the Gulf of Mexico after crossing the Yucatan Peninsula. The storm weakened before making landfall near Cancun, but debris littered the shoreline, boats were capsized and trees toppled. Also, Derek…
Episode Oct 06 October 6, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump downplays the threat of COVID-19 even as he is treated for it with a powerful combination of drugs. Plus: Politics and the pandemic, why some Americans feel virus fears are overblown, coronavirus misinformation, how…
Politics Oct 06 During 1st day back at White House, Trump suspends pandemic aid talks President Trump is back in the White House after a hospital stay for COVID-19 treatment -- and he’s again making headlines, announcing virus relief talks are tabled until after the election. He also repeated misleading claims about the severity of…
Health Oct 06 How Trump administration has undermined public trust on pandemic The United States’ experience with the coronavirus pandemic has been marked by misinformation and disagreement. What do we know for sure about the risks of COVID-19 -- and where incorrect information is originating? Former CDC director Tom Frieden of Resolve…
Nation Oct 06 News Wrap: Florida extends voter registration deadline after system crash In our news wrap Tuesday, Florida extended voter registration to tonight after its online system crashed Monday. The failure may have prevented thousands of people from enrolling to cast ballots. Also, Russian dissident Alexei Navalny says the Kremlin had him…
Politics Oct 05 With White House return, Trump seeks to 'show strength' President Trump returned to the White House Monday evening, after spending just under three days at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for coronavirus treatment. How will his medical care continue outside the hospital, and what does his illness mean…
Episode Oct 05 October 5, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump prepares to depart Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, as confusion about his health persists. Plus: The expanding White House coronavirus outbreak, a former Pence adviser speaks out, two medical experts weigh in, how…
Politics Oct 05 How are White House staffers reacting to Trump's diagnosis? After three nights at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, President Trump is preparing to return to the White House. His release comes after several days of inconsistent updates from the medical team caring for him, as well as news…
Politics Oct 05 'It was just a matter of time' before virus broke out at White House, says former aide Several of President Trump's family members and close associates have tested positive for COVID-19 along with him. What is the atmosphere like at the White House when it comes to the pandemic? Olivia Troye, a former adviser to Vice President…