Health Jul 08 Why is the U.S. still struggling to test everyone who needs it? Since the earliest days of the coronavirus pandemic, public health experts have emphasized that having an efficient system for wide-scale testing was key to bringing the COVID-19 outbreak under control. But in reality, virus testing in the United States has…
Politics Jul 08 What new decisions say about the Supreme Court's view of religious freedom The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Trump administration rules that limit birth control coverage under Obamacare -- the third time justices have considered whether some employers could opt out of that coverage based on their beliefs. As the court wraps…
Nation Jul 08 How anti-racism is a treatment for the 'cancer' of racism The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor have sparked a renewed dialogue on racism in America. Reform advocates want policy and institutional changes, but individuals are also asking how they can address their own inherent racism. Amna…
World Jul 08 As U.S. tensions grow, NewsHour documentary pulls back the curtain on China's rise A new PBS NewsHour documentary, “China: Power and Prosperity,” examines today's China, its powerful leader in Xi Jinping and relationship with the U.S. Now, amid a global pandemic, the two governments are decreasing collaboration and accelerating confrontation, says Nick Schifrin,…
Episode Jul 07 July 7, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, confirmed U.S. cases of coronavirus near 3 million, and hospitals in some hard-hit states are filled to capacity. Plus: How to handle school in the fall, where Paycheck Protection Program funds went, renters are increasingly being…
World Jul 07 News Wrap: U.S. officially notifies United Nations of plan to withdraw from WHO In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration has officially notified Congress and the United Nations that the U.S. is withdrawing from the World Health Organization. The U.S. has previously contributed over $400 million annually to the organization -- more…
Education Jul 07 Schools face unprecedented pressure as they grapple with reopening Parents across the U.S. are wondering what the next school year will hold for their children. While reopening decisions will ultimately be up to state and local officials, President Trump said Tuesday he'll pressure governors to resume in-person classes. Judy…
Politics Jul 07 The national impact of the federal government's Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, is one of the federal government’s signature efforts to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, there is new data from the Trump administration about how this money was distributed during the past…
Nation Jul 07 What's behind a recent surge in U.S. gun violence -- and how to stop it This summer is shaping up to be a bloody one in many cities and neighborhoods. What’s behind the recent surge in gun violence? Amna Nawaz talks to Pastor Mike McBride of the Live Free Campaign, a faith-based movement committed to…