Jun 18 Watch 6:26 In ‘On Juneteenth,’ author Annette Gordon-Reed explores how Texas’ history shaped her life By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet On this first federal Juneteenth holiday, Author and Historian Annette Gordon-Reed talks to Jeffrey Brown about the importance of this date through her personal history growing up in Texas. This reporting is part of NewsHour's arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 12:48 Brooks and Capehart on Trump emails to DOJ, Biden-Putin summit, Juneteenth By PBS NewsHour New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week's politics, including emails showing attempts by former President Donald Trump’s team to overturn the 2020 election results, efforts toward election reform… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 3:03 Emails show how President Trump’s team scrambled to overturn election results By John Yang, Meredith Lee House Democrats say they have new evidence of former President Donald Trump's efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election. As part of an investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Democrats gained access to emails… Continue watching
Jun 18 U.S. Catholic bishops approve steps toward possible rebuke of Biden By David Crary, Associated Press U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a "teaching document" that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 3:56 Biden, Harris urge Black Americans to get vaccinated in Juneteenth addresses By Amna Nawaz As the country observes Juneteenth — a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States — for the first time, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made public appearances, continuing their push to get… Continue watching
Jun 18 U.S.-Canada border restrictions extended until July 21 By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the move has been made in coordination with the U.S. He says Canada's number one priority is to keep Canadians safe during the pandemic. Continue reading
Jun 18 U.N. assembly condemns Myanmar coup, calls for arms embargo By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Supporters had hoped the 193-member world body would approve the resolution unanimously by consensus, but Belarus called for a vote. The measure was approved with 119 countries voting "yes," Belarus voting "no," and 36 countries abstaining. Continue reading
Jun 18 U.N. says millions driven from homes in 2020 despite COVID crisis By Jamey Keaten, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The United Nations' refugee agency says war, violence, persecution, human rights violations and other factors caused nearly 3 million people to flee their homes last year, even though the COVID-19 crisis restricted movement worldwide. Continue reading
Jun 18 U.N. re-elects Antonio Guterres as secretary-general By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. General Assembly has elected Antonio Guterres to a second term as secretary-general, giving him another five years at the helm of the 193-member world organization. Continue reading
Jun 18 Iran votes in presidential poll tipped in hard-liner’s favor By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iranians are voting in a presidential election dominated by a hard-line protege of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after authorities disqualified nearly all of his strongest competition. Continue reading