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Sam Weber has covered everything from living on minimum wage to consumer finance as a shooter/producer for PBS NewsHour Weekend. Prior joining NH Weekend, he previously worked for Need to Know on PBS and in public radio. He’s an avid cyclist and Chicago Bulls fan.

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Politics Feb 10

How the courts may serve as a check on Trump's presidency

The start of President Trump's second administration has brought dramatic proposals and unprecedented changes to the government, including pushing the legal boundaries of executive authority. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Georgetown law professor Steven Vladeck for our series looking at…

Nation Jan 27

Fear spreads in immigrant communities as raids and deportations escalate

One of the biggest questions as President Trump’s second term begins is just how wide and quickly his administration will conduct mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. Those operations got underway this weekend in Chicago and other cities around the country.

Politics Jan 21

How the Trump administration is setting the groundwork for mass deportations

President Trump signed executive orders to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents and declare cartels terrorist organizations. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on the latest.

Nation Jan 10

LA reflects on what wildfires have destroyed while looking to prepare for future disasters

Firefighters are making some progress in the battle against a series of catastrophic wildfires in the Los Angeles area. More than 10,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed and at least 10 people have been killed. There's still danger ahead…

Nation Jan 04

As New Orleans recovers from terror attack, locals ask how warning signs were missed

It’s the first weekend since an ISIS-inspired Texas man killed more than a dozen people in New Orleans and silenced a city known for its joyous atmosphere. Officials and residents are asking what can be done to better protect their…

Nation Jan 03

'They're not going to run us off': French Quarter begins return to normalcy after attack

The city of New Orleans is inching back to normalcy after the New Year's Day truck attack that killed 14 in the famed French Quarter. Laura Barrón-López reports on how the area’s residents are coping with the tragedy and what…

Nation Dec 19

Colorado dairy farms face calls to keep workers safe as bird flu spreads among cows

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to bird flu that's spreading among the state's dairy cows. The virus has already caused the deaths of more than 120 million birds across the country since 2022. Stephanie…

Nation Dec 16

Arizona farmers forced to adapt as main water source dries up

Yuma County, Arizona, is known as the "Winter Salad Bowl Capital." From lettuce to cilantro to broccoli, the region produces almost all the leafy green vegetables consumed in the U.S. during winter months. Farmers there rely on the nearby Colorado…

Politics Dec 12

Colorado community braces for possible mass deportations under Trump

President-elect Trump said he is willing to enlist the military to deport migrants and is open to new detention camps to facilitate those deportations. The comments are the latest on his key campaign pledge, mounting the largest deportation operation in…

Nation Oct 23

As vehicles get safer for drivers, advocates demand protection for pedestrians and bikers

By many measures, advancements like seatbelts and airbags have made vehicles dramatically safer for drivers and passengers. But as our cars and trucks get larger and larger, what about the safety of those outside vehicles? Federal regulators are taking a…

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