PBS NewsHour : Season 47

Monday on the NewsHour, Russia forces edge closer to Ukraine's capital as the bombardment of cities across the country continues and civilian suffering intensifies. Then, millions of Ukrainian refugees face a bleak and uncertain future after escaping the brutal war in their homeland. Also, despite a return to normal for many Americans COVID-19 continues its deadly spread.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Russian forces escalate their bombardment of Kyiv as civilian casualties mount, and we speak with the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine about Russian motives and Ukrainian resistance. Then, the White House and Congress spar over COVID-19 funding, and we look at how COVID-19 is straining a mental healthcare system already under-resourced.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky implores Congress to increase support in the battle against Russia. Then, we speak with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell about the war in Ukraine and President Biden's Supreme Court nominee. Also, a year after deadly shootings at an Atlanta-area spa Asian Americans continue to face physical and verbal abuse nationwide.

Thursday on the NewsHour, Russia's push to capture major Ukrainian cities stalls as the civilian costs grow more pronounced amid indiscriminate shelling. Then, Dr. Anthony Fauci weighs in on pandemic funding and whether an uptick in COVID cases globally could be a harbinger for the U.S. Also, museum officials scramble to save priceless artifacts as Russia's war in Ukraine damages cultural sites.

Friday on the NewsHour, Russian forces strike an aircraft facility in western Ukraine as civilians continue to come under attack and the West's sanctions hamstring Russia's economy. Then, American basketball star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia raises questions about political prisoners. Also, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the U.S. response to war in Ukraine and COVID funding.

Monday on the NewsHour, Ukrainian forces reject demands for surrender in Mariupol as civilians continue to suffer the worst of Russian bombardments of cities. Then, as millions of Ukrainians flee their homeland, we speak to Poland's ambassador to the U.S. about the refugee situation and the war. Also, President Biden's Supreme Court nominee faces the scrutiny of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Ukraine claims to retake a critical Kyiv suburb as Russia intensifies air assaults and a prominent Kremlin critic has his prison sentence extended. Then, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson defends her record as a judge before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also, Russia's war in Ukraine disrupts worldwide food prices and supply with poorer countries hit hardest.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Kyiv is hit by a new wave of Russian shelling as civilians bear the brunt of the assault on Mariupol in the increasingly deadlocked conflict. Then, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, the first woman to ever hold the position, passes away. Also, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces another round of interrogation from the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Thursday on the NewsHour, Ukrainian forces claim to sink a Russian ship in the Black Sea as President Biden and other world leaders hold emergency meetings, pledging more humanitarian aid. Then, the mass exodus of Ukrainians strains the capacity of nearby nations, including in neighboring Moldova. Also, several states resort to calling in the National Guard to mitigate the shortage of teachers.

Friday on the NewsHour, Ukrainian civilians endure Russia's attacks as President Biden visits Poland and Western leaders discuss reducing dependence on Russian energy. Then, scientists and industry executives look to geothermal energy as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Also, David Books and Jonathan Capehart discuss the president's handling of war in Ukraine and Supreme Court hearings.

Monday on the NewsHour, Russia makes no significant gains in Ukraine as fierce fighting continues in several major cities and peace talks are set to resume. Then, we speak to Vladimir Putin's spokesman about the uncertain future of Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Also, people of color with eating disorders face additional cultural and medical challenges in confronting their conditions.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Russia and Ukraine discuss a potential path to peace as Ukrainian forces retake a critical Kyiv suburb. Then, an anti-lynching bill bearing the name of slain teen Emmett Till is signed into law by the president nearly 70 years after his murder. Also, Rep. Adam Schiff talks about the probe into former President Trump as the committee on the Capitol attack gathers evidence.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, attacks on Ukrainian cities persist despite Russian pledges to de-escalate as the number of civilians displaced by the war grows. Then, teachers in Florida face new restrictions after the "Don't Say Gay" bill is signed into law. Also, how inconsistent data collection and reporting masked the pandemic's effect on Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.

Thursday on the NewsHour, Russia repositions some troops but increases attacks in the Ukraine's south as civilians resort to desperate attempts to evacuate from the war zone. Then, President Biden announces plans to release 1 million barrels from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to lower gas prices. Also, we discuss the latest on the Jan. 6 probe with Rep. Zoe Lofgren.

Friday on the NewsHour, Russia claims Ukrainian air forces struck a fuel depot inside Russia as peace talks make little progress. Then, China orders the millions of residents of Shanghai to shelter in place, testing its zero-COVID policy. Also, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart weigh in on the Biden administration's changing immigration policy and the probe into the Capitol insurrection.

Monday on the NewsHour, international outrage grows over atrocities apparently committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Then, a UN panel on climate change calls for a drastic shift away from fossil fuels to avoid a catastrophic global temperature increase. Also, prehistoric human tracks in New Mexico have the potential to upend conventional wisdom about how long humans have inhabited North America.

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Ukraine's president speaks to the United Nations as Russian forces refocus their attacks and more atrocities are uncovered. Then, the Biden administration, joined by former President Obama, proposes an expansion of the Affordable Care Act. Also, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. live in legal limbo because they are not recognized as citizens of any nation.

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Russia refocuses attacks in Ukraine as Western nations announce more sanctions in response to the atrocities against civilians. Then, U.S. lawmakers grill oil executives about the sharp rise in gas prices that are squeezing Americans' wallets. Also, multiple states across the nation advance legislation prohibiting certain literature, highlighting the cultural divide.

Thursday on the NewsHour, Western nations pledge more military aid for Ukraine as investigators gather additional evidence of war crimes, including Russia's apparent use of civilians as human shields. Then, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first Black woman elevated to the Supreme Court. Also, the former Soviet state of Moldova welcomes refugees from Ukraine but worries about what's next.

Friday on the NewsHour, Russian forces attack thousands of fleeing civilians at a Ukrainian rail station as the country's president warns of more atrocities. Then, economists sound the alarm over cryptocurrency's volatility as the future of digital assets remains in question. Also, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation and restrictive new abortion laws.

Monday on the NewsHour, a miles-long Russian convoy is heading toward eastern Ukraine as civilians desperately try to escape ahead of an expected major military offensive. Then, the U.S. Postal Service gets a reboot with new laws aimed at fixing long-standing budget woes and shipping delays. Also, 50 years after Title IX became law girls are still experiencing discrimination in sports.