Nation May 28 'We want justice' for George Floyd, local activist says as violence erupts in Minneapolis Communities in Minneapolis are reeling from the death of George Floyd, the bitter dynamic many residents feel with law enforcement and how protests have changed over the past day. Minnesota’s governor called in the National Guard Thursday to help quell…
World May 28 News Wrap: House Democrats shelve FISA bill after Trump's veto threat In our news wrap Thursday, House Democratic leaders shelved a bill to renew government surveillance tools. The move followed President Trump’s promise to veto, after which congressional Republicans “abandoned their commitment to security,” according to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Meanwhile, Trump…
Economy May 28 Why U.S. economic policy needs to support all Americans to be successful The economic toll of the pandemic and the ensuing shutdowns continues to grow, with more than 40 million people losing jobs so far. Although economic activity will pick up as businesses reopen, there is growing debate about how government policy…
Health May 28 What Americans are looking for from leaders at a time of extraordinary loss More than 100,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 so far -- a number unimaginable before the pandemic began. The U.S. has nearly 30 percent of reported deaths worldwide. How does this tragic moment fit into American historical context? Judy Woodruff…
Arts May 28 A young Black pastor's Brief But Spectacular take on preaching with hope Todd Johnson is the youngest pastor in Warren, Ohio, and preaches at the oldest black Baptist congregation in Trumbull County. He says he has always felt driven to help the people he serves, especially during difficult times -- such as…
Episode May 27 May 27, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic passes 100,000 -- more than the number of Americans killed in the Korean and Vietnam Wars combined. Plus: Dr. Anthony Fauci shares a pandemic update, Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
Health May 27 Dr. Fauci on the 'terrible hit' of 100,000 deaths and being realistic about the fall The American death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic passed the 100,000 milestone on Wednesday. Dr. Anthony Fauci is one of the country's leading public health officials and a key member of President Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force. He joins Judy Woodruff…
Politics May 27 Pelosi on COVID-19 testing, FISA bill and whether to hold in-person convention Lawmakers agree struggling Americans need another economic relief package due to the pandemic’s fallout. But congressional Republicans and Democrats differ over who should receive that assistance. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins Judy Woodruff to discuss a new House proposal for…
World May 27 News Wrap: NASA scrubs rocket launch due to storms In our news wrap Wednesday, NASA had to scrub the first launch of astronauts from U.S. soil in nearly a decade due to bad weather. Storms kept the SpaceX rocket stalled at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but the crew…
Nation May 27 Why George Floyd's death feels like 'a knee on the neck of black America' It has been a painful two days in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in police custody. The incident, captured on video, raises questions about the conduct of the specific police officers involved, as well as the department’s broader…