PBS NewsHour : Season 47

Monday on the NewsHour, U.S., European and Russian leaders hold separate high-level talks in ongoing attempts to defuse tensions over Ukraine. Also, jury selection begins in the federal hate crimes trial of the three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, and pharmacists struggle to keep up with demand for COVID vaccines and other services amid widespread staffing shortages.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, France's president acts as mediator between Russia and Ukraine in an effort to prevent war in Eastern Europe, the Supreme Court sides with the Alabama Republicans in a redistricting case despite a lower-court ruling that the new map disadvantaged Black voters, and China aims to sue the Olympic Games to bolster its reputation but activists cite rampant repression.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, parents remain divided on face coverings in schools as more states repeal their requirements amid declining COVID infections. Then, a new report details the scale of the opioid crisis and the daunting challenge of cracking down on drug trafficking. Also, we look at how inflation is disproportionately impacting senior citizens and young people trying to make ends meet.

Thursday on the NewsHour, Russia initiates massive military drills along Ukraine's border, stoking fears of an invasion. Then, a congressional committee launches an investigation into documents recovered from Mar-a-Lago and whether former President Trump attempted to destroy records. Also, the loss of seagrass and environmental collapse leads to an unprecedented number of manatees dying.

Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. issues its starkest warning yet about war in Ukraine and urges Americans to leave in the next 48 hours. Then, ongoing trucker blockades at the Canadian border hamstring the auto industry and have economic impacts on both sides of the border. Also, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the widening divide in the Republican Party over the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Monday on the NewsHour, the U.S. moves its embassy operations out of Kiev as Russia's aggression toward Ukraine destabilizes the region before an expected invasion. Then, the Olympic Committee allows a Russian figure skater to compete despite testing positive earlier for a banned substance. Also, we examine the career of one of the judge's on President Biden's short list for the Supreme Court.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine is still possible despite Moscow's claims that it's pulling back some of its troops. Then, we look at the life and legal work of a California judge who appears to be on a short list for the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy. Also, African Americans and African immigrants in Minnesota coalesce to amplify their voices.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Ukrainians celebrate a day of national unity as the threat of Russian invasion remains. Then, several members of the San Francisco Board of Education are ousted in what opponents decry as misplaced priorities during the pandemic. Also, many Black students find their voices are constricted amid a wave of regulations limiting how race is taught in public schools.

Thursday on the NewsHour, shelling in eastern Ukraine sparks dire warnings that Russia could be concocting a pretext for invasion. Then, we ask Dr. Anthony Fauci about the uncertain future of COVID-19 amid changing of public health guidelines. Also, the other former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd are cross-examined about whether they should have intervened.

Friday on the NewsHour, President Biden says war in Ukraine will come soon as the U.S. blames Russian-backed separatists for inflaming conflict in eastern Ukraine. Then, China claims to allow athletes to voice their views on the internet but critics remain skeptical, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart weigh the congressional response to Russian aggression and gun violence in the United States.

Monday on the NewsHour, Russia's leader Vladimir Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine after recognizing two separatist regions as independent, prompting Western nations to impose sanctions. Also, as airlines grapple with pandemic disruptions their workers contend with unruly passengers, and a journalist delves into new public documents to craft a comprehensive history of the Watergate scandal.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. ramps up sanctions on Russia for what President Biden called the beginning of an invasion of Ukraine, but will the measures be enough to deter Vladimir Putin? Then, a jury finds the three men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery guilty of federal hate crimes. Also, multiple cyclones and historic drought wreak havoc on Madagascar and bring widespread food insecurity.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. warns Russia is prepared to launch a full-scale invasion as Ukrainian forces mobilize for a possible war, new reports indicate wildfires will drastically increase in the coming years while dangerous methane emissions from the energy sector are being underreported, and millions of older Americans decide to leave the workplace early during the pandemic.

Thursday on the NewsHour, Russian airstrikes bombard Ukraine as ground forces advance on the nation's capital, and elsewhere, forcing civilians to flee for their safety. Then, U.S. and European leaders announce new, harsher economic sanctions on Russia. Also, the three Minnesota officers who failed to intervene in George Floyd's death are found guilty of violating his civil rights.

Friday on the NewsHour, as Russian forces close in on Kyiv and Ukrainians struggle to repel the invasion, we talk to the head of NATO about the West's response. Then, President Biden chooses federal Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill the coming U.S. Supreme Court vacancy. Also, new CDC guidelines recommend that Americans in most parts of the country can safely stop wearing masks indoors.

Monday on the NewsHour, Ukraine fiercely resists advancing Russian forces as the two countries engage in diplomatic relations and the West levies tough sanctions. Also, the UN releases a dire climate report highlighting faster environmental degradation than had been anticipated, and Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the war in Ukraine and its impact on President Biden's State of the Union address.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, resistance holds strong in Ukraine even as Russia struck civilian targets in its increasingly brutal shelling. Then, President Biden prepares to deliver his first official State of the Union address amid the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and economic uncertainty.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Russian armed forces bombard Ukrainian cities with heavy shelling as Ukraine's president warns that Russia is trying to erase his country's history. Then, an increasing number of Russians are protesting the invasion of Ukraine despite the repercussions they could face. Also, on the heels of his address to Congress, President Biden takes his message on the road.

Thursday on the NewsHour, Russian forces stall in their push toward Kyiv as brutal shelling continues elsewhere in Ukraine, while police in Russia crack down on independent media. Then, we explore how Ukraine's President Zelensky became the country's leader at a moment of crisis. Also, the House Jan. 6 committee lays out potential criminal conspiracy charges against former President Trump.

Friday on the NewsHour, Russia forces attack a nuclear power plant risking a major disaster as talks of a ceasefire fizzle. Then, United States jobs growth exceeds expectations, and unemployment drops, but inflation still grips the overall economy. Also, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the war in Ukraine and President Biden's priorities following his State of the Union address.

Monday on the NewsHour, Russia offers to open evacuation corridors, a move widely dismissed as a ruse, while bombing continues and Ukrainians defiantly face the onslaught. Then, Ukrainian leaders ramp up calls for a no-fly zone, but what would that move mean for the U.S. and NATO countries? Also, Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss growing calls for the U.S. to ban imports of Russian oil.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden announces a ban on Russian oil as sluggish evacuations continue and Ukrainians fortify the cities Russia could attack next. Then, we examine the critical events that led up to Russia's invasion amid rampant revisionist history coming from the Kremlin. Also, on International Women's Day, a new UN report details the gender discrimination women still face.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, evacuations from Ukraine become more desperate as Russian shelling continues on civilian targets. Then, we examine the long career of Russia's leader from his beginnings in the KGB to his increasingly totalitarian rule as president. Also, Congress moves forward on major legislation including government funding, aid for Ukraine and U.S. Postal Service reform.

Thursday on the NewsHour, Russian forces continue bombarding Ukrainian cities, slowly advancing into new territory, as humanitarian aid struggles to reach civilians most in need. Then, Vladimir Putin tightens his grip on Russian news media to further spread propaganda about the war in Ukraine. Also, a new report reveals that minority groups were significantly undercounted in the 2020 census.

Friday on the NewsHour, Russian forces widen their offensive into western Ukraine as they continue to inflict deadly strikes on other parts of the country, turning residential areas into ruins. Then, the U.S. bans more Russian imports and a growing number of companies close operations in Russia. Also, Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy discuss the domestic impact of Russia's assault on Ukraine.