Monday on the News Hour, Iran fires on commercial vessels and American warships as the U.S. launches a new mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Supreme Court temporarily restores nationwide access to a widely used abortion pill and cuts at the U.S. Forest Service raise concerns about its ability to protect public lands and fight wildfires.
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May 4
It has been 15 years since the historic Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden in retribution for the deadliest attack on U.S. soil. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin gets an inside look at the dangerous operation — and the intelligence that led up to it — from the man who at the time led the CIA in Pakistan, where bin Laden met his demise. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
May 1
24 min
Friday on the News Hour, Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal to end the war. Prosecutors release new video showing the gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner breaching security. The battle for the Senate comes into sharper focus with a prominent contender's exit in Maine. Plus, Palestinian and Israeli authors of a new book about peace discuss their work to bridge divides. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
May 1
Thursday on the News Hour, lawmakers approve funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest government shutdown in history. Oil prices rise even further as Trump weighs options to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, an immigration judge fired by the Justice Department gives an inside look at asylum cases that the Trump administration has halted. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Apr 30
Wednesday on the News Hour, a Supreme Court decision weakens the Voting Rights Act. Hegseth and other Pentagon officials face congressional scrutiny for the first time since the start of the Iran war. What's still stopping Congress from agreeing on Homeland Security funding. Plus, Judy Woodruff examines how Americans are celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary in their local communities. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Apr 30
Tuesday on the News Hour, former FBI Director James Comey is indicted again, this time over a social media post that the Trump administration says crossed a line. The cost of oil rises to its highest level since the start of the war with Iran as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Plus, King Charles delivers a message of unity and peace to Congress during a time of tense relations with the U.S. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Apr 28
Monday on the News Hour, the accused gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is charged with trying to assassinate the president. What we know about the Secret Service planning and response. Iran offers to open the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. ends its blockade. Plus, Judy Woodruff reports on a controversial push to divide the autism spectrum. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Apr 28
These are not the best of times for President Trump or his party. His boundary-pushing, foreign adventurism and bluster may make November a very difficult month for Republicans. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Annie Linskey of The Wall Street Journal, Seung Min Kim of The Associated Press, Tyler Pager of The New York Times and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez of The Atlantic to discuss this and more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Apr 25
President Trump is not the first to push the boundaries of his power as commander in chief. The law on war powers gives presidents 60 days to conduct military operations without congressional approval. That timeframe for Iran is about to end. Will Congress assert power and push back? Guest moderator Lisa Desjardins discusses that with former Sen. Ben Cardin and former Rep. Connie Mack IV. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Apr 24
The COVID pandemic overwhelmed our health care system and killed well over a million Americans. Fast-tracked vaccines saved millions, but missteps in the response and misinformation online have damaged trust. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the state of America's public health system and whether it's prepared for the next pandemic with Dr. Josh Sharfstein and Elizabeth Cameron. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Apr 24
24 min
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