PBS NewsHour : Season 47

Monday on the NewsHour, U.S. schools weigh the risks, and the Food and Drug Administration approves booster shots for more children as COVID cases soar. Then, Americans reflect on what led people from their communities to take part in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol a year ago. And, a new law aims to keep patients from getting hit with unexpected and exorbitant charges for medical treatment.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, U.S. school districts are forced again to choose between in-person and remote learning amid the surge in COVID cases. Then, how the growth of far-right groups led to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and continues to threaten American democracy. And, what Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' fraud conviction means for other tech startups that often rely on high-risk investments.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, how politicians and Trump supporters have spread false narratives about what happened on Jan. 6. Then, a record number of U.S. children are hospitalized with COVID-19, as doctors warn the risk to young children isn't being taken seriously enough. And, a museum's decades-long effort to restore a 1,500-year-old statue of the Hindu god Krishna.

Thursday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden urges Americans to reject lies about the 2020 election and defend America's democratic ideals. Then, we take an hour-by-hour look at the events of Jan. 6 and speak to a panel of seasoned political observers about its aftermath. And, an exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on the Capitol attack and the White House's pandemic strategy.

Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on the federal government's vaccine mandates for health care workers and large employers. Then, Kazakhstan's leader vows to quash unrest as violent protests erupt against the government's authoritarian policies. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart weigh in on the way forward after the nation remembers the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Monday on the NewsHour, some medical experts warn the CDC's latest guidance on COVID-19 is creating confusion, as infections, hospitalizations and deaths increase across the country. Then, diplomats from the U.S. and Russia meet amid stark disagreements over Ukraine, and deepening polarization prompts efforts to bridge the gap in U.S. politics by tapping into people's shared experiences.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden and Vice President Harris make a new and urgent push for voting rights legislation amid an uphill fight in Congress. Also, COVID hospitalizations reach a record high as the White House rushes to ramp up at-home testing, and we look at a Chinese city under some of the world's toughest COVID restrictions to examine the human toll of a zero-COVID policy.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, calls for new approaches to combat COVID-19 grow louder as the number of infections and hospitalizations climb daily. Then, we speak to the president of a regional Federal Reserve bank as inflation increases at its fastest rate since the 1980s. And, leaders from Russia and NATO meet as a threat of an invasion hangs over eastern Ukraine.

Thursday on the NewsHour, the Supreme court blocks vaccine requirements for large businesses but permits them for most health care workers. Also, a far-right militia leader is arrested on the first seditious conspiracy charges for the Capitol riot, voting right legislation advances in the House, and the threat of Russian military escalation looms large as diplomatic efforts make little progress.

Friday on the NewsHour, health systems buckle under the latest surge of hospitalizations from COVID-19 as schools struggle to keep the virus at bay. Also, millions of Kenyans face hunger and ethnic conflict exacerbated by the global climate crisis, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the push in Congress for voting rights and the Supreme Court's decision on vaccine mandates.

Monday on the NewsHour, as the nation honors Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader's son makes the case for why Congress should pass new federal voting legislation. Then, authorities in the U.S. and U.K. Investigate why a British citizen held a rabbi and congregants hostage at a Texas synagogue. And, we ask a doctor to spell out best practices for masking and testing amid COVID spikes.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. Senate begins debate on voting rights but Republicans unanimously oppose the legislation and efforts to allow a simple majority to rule. Then, calls for new approaches to managing the virus grow louder as U.S. hospitals struggle and parents navigate an uncertain time. And, skyrocketing inflation grips Turkey as its president implements unorthodox countermeasures.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden defends his government's track record amid worsening approval ratings and a host of setbacks one year after his inauguration. Then, Democrats' push for voting rights legislation faces stiff opposition in the evenly divided U.S. Senate. And, the secretary of state reassures Ukraine of U.S. support but warns Russia may launch an attack at any moment.

Thursday on the NewsHour, we look at what's gone well, and what hasn't over the past 365 days of the Biden administration. Then, disagreements between NATO allies prompt widespread uncertainty as the threat of a renewed Russian invasion looms over Ukraine. And, jury selection begins in the federal case against three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the murder of George Floyd.

Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. and Russia remain in a heated standoff over Ukraine after a meeting between the American secretary of state and his Russian counterpart. Then, how Taliban rule, a historic drought and bitter cold worsen food scarcity in Afghanistan. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart take stock of the president's first year and the failed voting rights push in Congress.

Monday on the NewsHour, the United States puts thousands of troops on heightened alert as the threat of Russian invasion grows more severe. Then, markets take a major tumble amid possible interest rate hikes and ongoing inflation. And, Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss both parties' moves to punish their own members and President Joe Biden's pledge to get out and talk to voters more.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the United States delivers more military aid to Ukraine as fears of a Russian invasion remain high. Then, the fight over reapportioning congressional districts grows more intense amid lawsuits, vetoes and widespread gerrymandering. And, under Taliban rule, the lack of opportunity for Afghan girls forces one doctor to choose between her patients and her children.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Justice Stephen Breyer will announce he is stepping down from the Supreme Court, setting up a senate confirmation battle for his replacement. Then, the Federal Reserve signals it will soon raise interest rates to counteract surging prices across the economy. And, pandemic-induced staffing shortages and delivery delays plague the already beleaguered U.S. Postal Service.

Thursday on the NewsHour, Justice Breyer's retirement makes way for President Biden to fulfill his campaign promise and nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. We examine the potential causes and solutions as many U.S. Cities grapple with a steady increase in crime. We return to tornado-ravaged Western Kentucky to examine the lingering aftermath and the difficult path toward healing.

Friday on the NewsHour, Russia says it won't start a war in Ukraine but warns Western powers against ignoring its interests. Then, Texas' restrictive new voting law sparks confusion, forcing election officials to reject hundreds of applications for mail-in ballots. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and what his retirement may mean.

Monday on the NewsHour, the U.N. Security Council convenes to discuss Ukraine as tens of thousands of Russian troops remain positioned along its border, the U.S. calls for direct negotiations with North Korea on its weapons programs following a test of a missile that could reach Guam, and unpredictable weather patterns worsened by climate change threaten long-standing traditions in hockey.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, vaccines could soon be available for children under age 5 raising hopes and new questions for parents. Also, diplomatic efforts are intensifying across Europe amid the threat of a Russian invasion in Ukraine, and new reports reveal former President Trump proposed seizing voting machines in an attempt to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. approaches 900,000 COVID deaths with a mortality rate far higher than other wealthy nations, as the vaccination campaign stagnates. Then, a former NFL head coach sues the league for racial discrimination after being fired by the Miami Dolphins, and scientists uncover rampant COVID infections in white-tailed deer, raising questions about the pandemic's future.

Thursday on the NewsHour, we examine the collateral damage and the future of the fight against ISIS after the terrorists group's leader is killed in a U.S.-led raid. Also, senators weigh the need for sanctions and express concerns after receiving a classified briefing on Russian aggression against Ukraine, and Afghan women demand the right to go to school and work amid brutal Taliban repression.

Friday on the NewsHour, the White House chief of staff discusses the latest jobs report and President Biden's domestic priorities. Then, the Chinese government continues its strict and ambitious quarantine system to try and keep the coronavirus out of the Olympics. Also, Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy consider the president's Federal Reserve board nominees and efforts to combat rising crime.