PBS NewsHour : Season 46

Friday on the NewsHour, Indianapolis reels from a deadly mass shooting at a FedEx facility, and bodycam video of the police shooting of a Chicago teen is released. Then, dozens of states are seeking to ban young transgender athletes from competition despite widespread public opposition. And, after decades of being shunned by the industry, Black women finally gain prominence in country music.

Monday on the NewsHour, more deadly mass shootings across the country this weekend, as Indianapolis mourns and leaders call for action. Then, the prosecution and defense wrap up their cases in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. NASA scientists celebrate another first. And, playing "Lady Day" on the big screen, revealing the troubling history of The United States vs. Billie Holiday.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, we get national reactions as a Minneapolis jury convicts Derek Chauvin on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. Then, efforts to create electric planes and cleaner jet fuel become more urgent as the climate emergency intensifies. And, former vice president Al Gore remembers the late Walter Mondale and how he helped transform the highest level of American government.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, we talk with George Floyd's family a day after Derek Chauvin's conviction for his murder. Then, the latest from Russia where support for a jailed opposition leader has sparked calls for change. And, we discuss the Biden administration's efforts to combat climate change with new EPA administrator, Michael Regan.

Thursday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden announces ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions as part of the fight against climate change. Then, India records the highest one day number of new COVID-19 infections of any nation since the pandemic began. And, how single-use items like masks, and gloves, are piling up in landfills, wreaking havoc on the environment.

Friday on the NewsHour, Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the latest on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and U.S. inoculations. Then, the many obstacles to the Biden administration's major push for a transition to electric vehicles. A potential lifeline of federal funding for healthcare and infrastructure is within reach for tribal lands. And, political insight from David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart.

Monday on the NewsHour, India suffers hundreds of thousands of new infections of COVID, overwhelming its hospitals. Then, we break down the results of the latest census that could potentially alter the future power balance in Washington. Questions remain as the White House ends the "Remain in Mexico" policy for refugees at the southern border, and Politics Monday with Tamara Keith and Amy Walter.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the CDC issues new guidance on masks as more Americans are vaccinated and public spaces begin to open. Then, we break down the critical details of the Biden administration's major push for infrastructure investment. Ghana struggles to vaccinate a skeptical population against COVID-19 vaccine. And, a massive, long suspected underwater toxic waste site is discovered.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, what to expect as President Joe Biden addresses Congress and the nation at a critical moment. Then, the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case centered on a high school cheerleader venting her disappointment on social media. And, another police killing of a Black man sparks protests, demands for the release of body camera video, and calls for structural change.

Thursday on the NewsHour, we examine the critical points in the president's address and discuss the administration's future with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. Then, prosecutors in the Derek Chauvin murder trial consider the impact of the verdict. And, the FDA announces a ban on menthol cigarettes, elating public health groups but angering tobacco companies.

Friday on the NewsHour, we hear about the challenges to getting people to take the COVID-19 vaccine from the frontlines in Texas. Then, how taking on forced labor in China creates a backlash against Western brands. Cindy McCain discusses her new book, and we hear from a woman making big waves in the surfing world. David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart also join us to discuss this week in politics.

Monday on the NewsHour, India struggles to handle a second wave of COVID-19 as many question the country's leadership during the pandemic. Then, we discuss policy changes aimed at reuniting separated refugee families with homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. And, we report from the front lines as Houthi rebel forces converge on the government's last stronghold in Yemen.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, we talk with the surgeon general as the U.S. inoculation effort shifts focus to the community level — to rural areas and younger Americans. Then, the National Rifle Association suffers another setback in its bankruptcy trial, calling the organization's future and leadership into question. And, a look at the humanitarian horror wrought by the ongoing war in Yemen.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, we look at the implications of the Biden administration's decision to lift COVID-19 patent protections in order to help other countries in need. Then, we discuss the president's ambitious agenda and other hot button issues with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. And, a look at the decision to suspend former President Donald Trump from Facebook, and whether he'll ever return.

Thursday on the NewsHour, the Republican party weighs punishing Liz Cheney for decrying "The Big Lie" of a stolen election. Then, former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Robert Gates discusses American foreign policy, the Biden administration, and the state of the Republican party. And, how Indian doctors in the U.S. are reaching out to their homeland to help during its dire COVID crisis.

Friday on the NewsHour, a sharp drop in the number of new jobs raises questions about the future of the economy and concerns about the labor force. Then, multiple recent attacks against Asian Americans highlight the growing threat of violence and prejudice faced by the community. And, we discuss the ongoing pandemic response and economic recovery with Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

Monday on the NewsHour, Hamas fires rockets into Israel, prompting an air strike after hundreds of Palestinians are wounded in clashes with Israeli police. Then, the latest ransomware attack on a major fuel pipeline highlights the vulnerability of U.S. energy infrastructure. And, amid the ongoing war in Yemen, a renewed push to redraw the country's borders, but most simply long for peace.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, clashes turn deadly in Jerusalem as Israel conducts airstrikes in Gaza and Palestinian militants fire rockets. Then, we discuss the nationwide rollout of shots with the Republican governor of a state with one of the lowest inoculation rates in the U.S. And, Australia's success in stamping out COVID offers lessons for other countries yearning for a return to normal life.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Rep. Liz Cheney is ousted from House GOP leadership after criticizing former President Donald Trump. Then, fears of war are rising amid escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem. And, we look at the Biden administration's struggle to counteract seductive messaging from smugglers to Central Americans about easy passage to the U.S.

Thursday on the NewsHour, we talk with the CDC director about new mask guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans. Then, we examine the increasingly deadly fighting between Israelis and Palestinians. We also take a closer look at fuel shortages and ransom claims after the Colonial Pipeline hack, and discuss the increasingly dire coronavirus situation in Brazil with the country's former president.

Friday on the NewsHour, the latest on the unrelenting Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East. We also explore questions around the new CDC mask guidelines and how to navigate this shift. Then, a closer look at Texas, which is poised to become the latest state to severely restrict access to the ballot box. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider this week in politics.

Monday on the NewsHour, we look at the violence in the Middle East as rockets continue to fly into Israel, and Israelis hammer Gaza with heavy airstrikes. Then, we talk to the president of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, as U.S. troops leave his country and violence escalates. And, we explore why Americans are divided on whether or not to follow new CDC guidance relaxing mask and distancing rules.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, calls for a ceasefire are ignored and destruction spreads in Gaza as Palestinian rocket fire and Israeli artillery attacks continue. Then, a new law heads to the President's desk to stop a spike in attacks against Asian Americans. And, the American Medical Association issues a call to fight systemic racism in health care and begins to reckon with its own troubling past.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, we cover the rising death toll in the Middle East as cease-fire between Israel and Hamas may be on the horizon. Then, how partisan politics in Congress hold up investigations into the violent storming of the Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters. And, the devastating impact of colorism on people of color, who face social and commercial pressure to lighten their skin.

Thursday on the NewsHour, Israel announces a cease-fire in the 11 day war against Hamas, spurring hopes for an end to the deadly conflict. Then, South Korea's foreign minister discusses how to engage with the North as the Biden administration recalibrates U.S. policy. And, how demand for workers in the U.S. leads to calls for legal status for America's undocumented workforce.