May 25 WATCH: 2025 PBS National Memorial Day Concert By News Desk PBS is broadcasting the 36th annual National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C., this Sunday. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 4:59 How the GOP’s proposed Medicaid cuts could affect millions of family caregivers By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Satvi Sunkara House Republicans narrowly passed the multitrillion-dollar bill advancing Trump’s domestic agenda, and Senate Republicans are preparing for the battles ahead when they consider the measure next month. One item that’s sure to be debated is the House bill’s massive cuts… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 9:41 Does taxing sugary drinks result in better health outcomes? What some cities have found By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara Experts say drinking a lot of sweetened beverages can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. This week, the federal government reversed decades of policy and allowed states to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda and other… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 6:43 What Trump’s legal and political clash with Harvard means for higher education By Geoff Bennett, Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s move to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students. Harvard has been at the center of the administration’s battle over higher education. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post… Continue watching
May 23 Federal investigators work to determine cause of deadly San Diego plane crash By Julie Watson, Josh Funk, Associated Press The weather alert system and runway lights weren’t working at a foggy San Diego airport where a private jet was planning to land before it crashed into a neighborhood, but the cause of the crash remains unclear, officials said Friday. Continue reading
May 23 DOJ reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Under the “agreement in principle,” which still needs to be finalized, Boeing would pay or invest more than $1.1 billion, including an additional $445 million for the crash victims’ families, the Justice Department said. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 6:59 How NOAA funding cuts could make it harder to predict and prepare for severe weather By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin For many people, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. But along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, it also means the start of hurricane season is nearly here. This particular hurricane season comes at a moment when NOAA… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 7:42 Basketball legend Dawn Staley reflects on successes and challenges in ‘Uncommon Favor’ By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Dawn Staley is a woman of many titles: five-time WNBA all-star, Olympic gold medalist, head coach and now an author. In her first book, Staley reflects on the lessons that made her who she is today. Amna Nawaz spoke with… Continue watching
May 23 Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to prevent foreign students from enrolling at Harvard By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Harvard filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts earlier Friday. Continue reading
May 23 Harvard sues Trump administration over barring enrollment of foreign students By Collin Binkley, Associated Press In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard University said the government’s action violates the First Amendment and will have an “immediate and devastating effect for Harvard and more than 7,000 visa holders.”… Continue reading