Episode Aug 15

On this edition for Saturday, August 15, public health officials are worried about the decline in COVID-19 testing in the U.S. even as the number of cases and deaths decline in the country, the homelessness and healthcare crisis in Lebanon…

Politics Aug 15

The Trump administration announced this week that it had finalized a rollback of an Obama-era climate rule on methane emissions — a move that was condemned by environmental groups. Tim Puko, who reports on energy policy for the Wall Street…

Episode Aug 14

Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. Postal Service warns state officials it may not be able to deliver all mail-in ballots in time for the November election. Plus: A brutal crackdown in Belarus, NBA commissioner Adam Silver on the league’s…

Nation Aug 14

In our news wrap Friday, firefighters in Southern California faced an uphill battle against three raging wildfires. A statewide heat wave, bone-dry conditions and gusty winds made for a difficult task, and more than 5,400 homes are at risk. Also,…

Nation Aug 14

The U.S. Postal Service is warning that it may not be able to deliver all mail-in ballots in time for them to be counted for the election. That message was communicated in letters sent to state officials around the country,…

Nation Aug 14

Nearly 10 months after the NBA season began, the professional basketball league will hold its first playoff games. Teams and their staff are playing in a so-called bubble in Orlando, Florida, where they are required to stay. Meanwhile, the league…

Politics Aug 14

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including former Vice President Joe Biden’s choice of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, the legislative stalemate over federal…

Episode Aug 13

Thursday on the NewsHour, a conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci about the current state of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Plus: An agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, analyzing the deal with National Security Advisor Robert…

Nation Aug 13

In our news wrap Thursday, firefighters in Southern California braved blistering heat to battle a raging wildfire. It broke out Wednesday in dense forest north of Los Angeles and has already scorched more than 10,500 acres. Also, another riot was…

World Aug 13

As announced Thursday by the Trump administration, Israel and the United Arab Emirates will begin normalized relations, opening embassies and signing agreements on trade and technology. National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the “remarkable accomplishment," what…