Pbs Newshour - Segments

A sweeping new housing bill is set to become law, even without the president's signature. The measure passed Congress with bipartisan support, but President Trump refused to sign it in protest of the GOP Senate's failure to approve his election legislation, known as the SAVE Act. Barring a last-minute veto, the bill will usher in new housing regulations and incentives. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

There are questions surrounding the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell after the Kentucky Republican's hospitalization on June 14. Lisa Desjardins reports on what we know. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

With planning for the midterm elections well underway, President Trump has ousted the remaining members of a bipartisan federal agency that helps state and local officials run smooth elections and certify voting equipment. White House correspondent Liz Landers explains what happened at the Election Assistance Commission and the impact it could have in November. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Friday, the Department of Homeland Security says the man killed by an ICE agent in Houston was not the intended target of an immigration enforcement operation, the family of the teenager who died off the coast of Mississippi is calling for a thorough investigation into his death and the CDC says an intestinal parasite has now reached more than 30 states. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Supreme Court wrapped up one of its most consequential terms for shaping LGBTQ rights. In one of the major decisions, the justices upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports. But more challenges are already emerging. Liz Landers reports on the legal battle ahead. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

This past winter was an extraordinarily dry one in the western U.S. A lack of snowpack that normally feeds the Colorado River has only deepened the impact of a drought affecting tens of millions in seven states and Mexico. Accelerated by climate change, the drought is taking a bite out of farmers' plans in Colorado. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the fallout from this week's shakeup in the Maine Senate race, President Trump's comments at the NATO summit and Rahm Emanuel's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

America's 250th birthday produced memorable images of fireworks and military aircraft flying over D.C. monuments. But one set of photos has gained notoriety for other reasons. They capture masked members of the white supremacist Patriot Front group marching through parts of Washington. Images of them on the Metro alongside other riders have gone viral. Amna Nawaz spoke with one of those riders. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

For working actors, even a standout role on a hit show doesn't guarantee recognition. After HBO chose not to submit Brittany Allen for Emmy consideration for her guest role on "The Pitt," she took matters into her own hands by submitting herself. The bet paid off, and she's now an Emmy nominee. Allen joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her story about the power of persistence and betting on yourself. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on the brink after another exchange of fire. Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said it completed a new round of strikes against Iran. Neither side appears ready to return to talks, and Iran has not said it will allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Thursday, three-time Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty on charges he deliberately damaged the Reflecting Pool in Washington, Ukraine struck more energy targets inside Russia with long-range drones and authorities in southern China say flooding has killed at least 39 people after days of record rainfall. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Maine Democrats are scrambling to pick a new Senate candidate as the scandal-plagued winner of last month's primary says he's withdrawing from the race. Graham Platner announced his decision to step away following new allegations of sexual assault. The Democrats have just 18 days to name a replacement nominee to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ashley Etienne. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Rahm Emanuel delivered a pointed message in Tel Aviv about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. It comes as American public opinion, and the Democratic Party itself, are increasingly divided over support for Israel. Emanuel criticized Netanyahu's government, called for a new approach to military aid and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The number of Americans taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss is on the rise. A new Gallup poll shows 11% of adults say they are currently using one, a dramatic increase from just two years ago when just 3% said they were using them. That number could climb even higher as Medicare has cleared the way for some patients to access the drugs. William Brangham discussed more with Juliette Cubanski. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, another issue that remains unresolved is the Americans still imprisoned there. U.S. officials say those cases remain part of ongoing diplomacy, but families worry their loved ones could be overshadowed by the broader crisis. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Satire plays a powerful role in challenging authority, exposing hypocrisy and testing the boundaries of free expression. It's among the forces Judy Woodruff explores in the podcast, "In Pursuit of Happiness." She sat down with The Onion Network's Joshua Johnson and scholar Sophia McClennen to discuss why the freedom to laugh at those in power can reveal a lot about the strength of a democracy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The music of Hermanos Gutiérrez carries listeners across imagined landscapes, blending Latin, surf rock, folk and cinematic Western sounds into new instrumental journeys. Now the brothers are turning their gaze homeward, drawing on the traditions of their family's roots in Ecuador and Peru. Geoff Bennett sat down with Estevan and Alejandro Gutiérrez for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

From Benjamin Franklin to The Onion, satire has long been a part of how Americans process politics and power. In this episode of "In Pursuit of Happiness," Judy Woodruff talks to Sophia McClennen of Penn State University and Joshua Johnson of The Onion about the history of satire and its relationship with news and democracy today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S. is carrying out a second straight night of attacks on Iran. The U.S. military says it launched strikes to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump signaled these strikes earlier Wednesday at the NATO summit in Ankara. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

To discuss the latest developments in Iran and at the NATO summit, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ivo Daalder. He was the U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and is now a senior fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy