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Politics Sep 02

Biden accuses Trump and his supporters of undermining the nation’s democratic values

The 2022 midterm election season is in full swing and President Biden says existential dangers are looming large. In a speech Thursday night, Biden raised the alarm about extremist forces within the Republican Party and the escalating threat they pose…

Politics Jul 29

Far-right supporters of Trump’s election lies vie for office in Arizona

Arizona voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the state's primaries. Leading Republican candidates in some key contests have doubled down on far-right conspiracies denying the results of the 2020 election. Stephanie Sy reports on how these…

Politics Jun 23

What we learned on Day 5 of Jan. 6 committee hearings

In its fifth public hearing, the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack detailed its findings of how former President Trump pressured the Department of Justice to overturn the 2020 election results. NewsHour's Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-López join…

Politics May 25

We asked every senator what action should be taken on guns. Here’s what they said

In the wake of recent shootings, we asked every sitting U.S. senator: What action, if any, do you think should be taken on guns following the school shooting in Texas?…

Health May 03

How Congress could wield its power to affect abortion law nationally

As Democrats and Republicans react to the leaked Supreme Court draft on reproductive rights, we take a look at how a potential end of Roe is being navigated on Capitol Hill. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

Health May 03

Connecticut looks to expand abortion access to ‘protect women’s rights’

A Supreme Court decision to end Roe v. Wade would mean states can decide who can get an abortion, along with when and under what circumstances for the first time in nearly 50 years. Some states will virtually ban abortions,…

Politics Apr 29

New polling data suggests a struggle for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections

A new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll is out Friday and it has good news for Republicans, but indicates a rocky road ahead for President Biden and Democrats as the midterm election season swings into gear. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to…

Politics Apr 28

A divided Congress grapples with rising gas prices, COVID relief and immigration

Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill this week and were met with a growing list of legislative items to tackle. From funding for Ukraine to more COVID relief, there’s a lot they’re hoping to accomplish before the legislative calendar is upended…

Politics Apr 26

How powerful conservatives pushed the ‘Big Lie’ that the 2020 election was fraudulent

The unfounded belief that the 2020 election was rigged has become an important force in American politics, especially in this year's Republican primaries. John Yang has more on what the non-profit news organization ProPublica and PBS's Frontline found about how…

Politics Apr 25

Supreme Court hears a coach’s argument for prayer on the football field

The Supreme Court on Monday once again tackled a question that's lingered since our country's founding: where exactly to draw the line between church and state. Correspondent John Yang breaks down the arguments in this case as they played out…

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