Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/december-2-2021-pbs-newshour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Thursday on the NewsHour... Thursday on the NewsHour, the president lays out a plan to counteract the omicron variant, including testing and travel restrictions, as the number of global infections rise. Then, a potential government shutdown looms as Congress remains divided on funding and vaccine mandates. And, a deadly school shooting in Michigan highlights the ongoing issue of access to firearms in the United States. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode U.S. launches new effort to fight omicron variant’s spread with ‘science and speed’ 5 min News Wrap: Biden to re-implement Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum policy 5 min Does South Africa’s COVID uptick signal greater threat from omicron? Here’s what we know 6 min Sen. Durbin on deal to avoid shutdown, debt ceiling debate, Build Back Better bill 7 min Dozens of suburban Detroit schools close amid threats after high school shooting 7 min Last-minute temporary funding deal may help U.S. government avoid shutdown 4 min Why artist Sanford Biggers remixes different forms, styles of art to express himself 6 min A Brief But Spectacular take on talking to children about sex 4 min