Politics May 28

Thousands of people have been killed by guns in the U.S. so far this year and there have been 216 mass shootings, including in Buffalo and Uvalde. Calls for new gun safety laws often follow these tragedies, but Washington has…

Episode May 22

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, as a series of devastating wildfires continue to burn throughout New Mexico, we look at the role of climate change. Then, a new documentary focuses on often-overlooked stories of people fighting against authoritarian governments around…

Nation May 22

In our news wrap Sunday, President Biden is in Tokyo after wrapping up a three-day visit to Seoul, concerns grow over the spread of the monkeypox virus, Poland's president addressed Ukraine's parliament, Pennsylvania's Democratic nominee for Senate John Fetterman was…

Episode May 21

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, President Biden seeks to strengthen America's influence in Asia amid increasing threats from North Korea. Then, we speak with the White House COVID response coordinator amid a new wave of COVID infections and hospitalizations. Plus,…

World May 21

In our news wrap Saturday, President Biden signed a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, the first military flight carrying baby formula from Europe is expected to arrive this weekend, Australian voters ousted sitting Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Israeli forces…

Episode May 15

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Buffalo is left reeling after a mass shooting in the city that is being investigated as racially motivated. Then, President Biden and fellow Democrats seek to draw a stark contrast with far-right Republicans. Also, why…

World May 15

In our news wrap: Finland made official its declaration to join the western NATO alliance as the fellow Nordic nation of Sweden has also moved a step closer to applying for membership. Also, Turkey remains the greatest obstacle to Finland…

Episode May 14

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, while the U.S. awaits a Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade, Latin American countries are expanding abortion access. Then, a social media project memorializes some of the 1 million Americans who have…

World May 14

In our news wrap Saturday, Ukrainians say Russia is withdrawing from Kharkiv as a Senate Republican delegation led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell visited Ukraine, authorities say at least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at a Buffalo,…

Episode May 08

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, a Russian strike kills civilians sheltering in a school, while the last Ukrainian fighters in Mariupol vow to fight to the death. Then, as pressure builds on President Biden to cancel some student loan debt,…