Episode Sep 13

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at rising concerns about political violence following conservative leader Charlie Kirk’s assassination. States and local governments make tough decisions in the wake of major federal health care funding cuts. Plus, a conversation with…

World Sep 13

In our news wrap Saturday, Trump ramped up pressure on NATO to stop purchasing Russian energy in a letter to allies, Israel launched more deadly airstrikes on Gaza as it intensifies military operations, curfew was lifted in Nepal’s capital after…

Episode Sep 07

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Chicago braces for a federal crackdown on crime and illegal immigration as Trump’s social media posts heighten tensions. A wave of violence sweeps across Indonesia as rioters protest a worsening economy and collapsing job market.

World Sep 07

In our news wrap Sunday, South Korea reached a deal with the U.S. to release hundreds of South Korean workers detained in last week’s immigration raid on a Hyundai plant in Georgia, Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack…

Episode Sep 06

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, with turmoil at the CDC, some states are joining forces to make their own vaccine recommendations. Why the Trump administration wants to eliminate the only federal agency that investigates chemical disasters. Plus, a look at…

Nation Sep 06

In our news wrap Saturday, South Korea’s government expressed “concern and regret” over Homeland Security’s immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, Israel further expanded its military operation in Gaza City, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ruled out a trip to Moscow…

Episode Aug 31

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, turmoil hits the CDC after its director is abruptly fired, as Health Secretary RFK Jr. eyes sweeping vaccine policy changes. How AI chatbots may be harming the mental health of users. The head of the…

World Aug 31

In our news wrap Sunday, Israeli forces pounded the area around Gaza City as they ramp up their offensive against Hamas, 60,000 people in Ukraine lost electricity after Russia struck power facilities across the country, former New York Mayor Rudy…

Episode Aug 30

World Aug 30

In our news wrap Saturday, Russia launched another massive drone and missile attack on cities across Ukraine, the AP reports Israel will soon halt or slow aid into Gaza City after declaring it a combat zone, and three Scottish brothers…