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PBS NewsHour

June 27, 2019PBS NewsHour full episode

Jun 27, 2019 7:53 PM EDT

Thursday on the NewsHour...

Thursday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court issues major rulings on the census citizenship question and the role of courts in partisan gerrymandering. Plus: Analyzing the first 2020 Democratic debate and previewing the second, whether scandal is affecting President Trump’s support, transitioning business ownership, N. K. Jemisin answers reader questions and uncovering truth via photojournalism.

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