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The ‘Direct Line’ Between National Unity After 9/11 And Partisan Polarization In 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — It has been two decades since Sept. 11, 2001 and we are still learning how the terror attacks shaped our politics, military and sense of national unity…. Read More
What Renters, Landlords Should Expect As The Federal Eviction Moratorium Expires
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Throughout most of the pandemic, Americans who are behind on their rent have been safe from evictions due to a federal moratorium imposed by the Centers… Read More
WATCH: President Joe Biden’s Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi extended the invitation… Read More
WATCH: Your Recycling Is Not Always Being Recycled—Here’s Why
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality, with exceptions and caveats at every turn, leaving the average American scratching their head at the simple act of… Read More
WATCH: Has The U.S. Set Realistic Goals To Combat Climate Change? A Climate Scientist Weighs In
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — To discuss the ambitions of the climate summit and the very real challenges to President Joe Biden’s plans, we’re joined by Michael Mann, a climate scientist… Read More
Asian American Community Battles Surge In Hate Crimes Stirred From COVID-19
WASHIGNTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — As the U.S. continues its battle against COVID-19, it is also battling a rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans. A recent report found that hate… Read More
WATCH: Raising Children For A Second Time, ‘Grandfamilies’ Struggle During The Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — More and more older adults are raising kids for the second time around because of illness, incarceration, addiction, or any number of reasons. And since the… Read More
WATCH: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Underway In Senate | Day 5
Warning: Some video shown during the trial may contain graphic images of violence and profanity. WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial continues Saturday beginning at 10… Read More
WATCH: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Underway In Senate | Day 4
Warning: Some video shown during the trial may contain graphic images of violence and profanity. WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial continues for a fourth day… Read More
WATCH: How A Powerful Corporate Consulting Firm Helped Create The Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The opioids crisis that has taken hundreds of thousands of American lives has received less attention in the pandemic, but drug overdoses and deaths have grown during… Read More
WATCH: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Underway In Senate | Day 2
Warning: Some video shown during the trial may contain graphic images of violence and profanity. WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial continues for a second… Read More
WATCH: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Begins In Senate | Day 1
Warning: Some video shown during the trial contains graphic images of violence and profanity. WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — Former President Donald Trump faces his second impeachment trial in the… Read More
WATCH: How Americans And U.S. Lawmakers Can Mitigate COVID-19 Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — “What we are seeing right now unfolding in the country is what experts said to me a while ago is going to be the darkest part… Read More
WATCH: PBS NewsHour’s Coverage Of The 2020 Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — After an unprecedented election season, the race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will come to an end on election night. As tallying… Read More
Is The U.S. Government Paying Twice For Coronavirus Vaccine?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — COVID-19 vaccine development continues to be the subject of political jostling, with President Trump contradicting top U.S. health officials regarding timeline and efficacy. The Centers for Disease… Read More
WATCH: How Election Officials And USPS Handle Mail-In Ballots
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The pandemic is pushing more voters to cast ballots by mail. While most evidence shows that voting fraud is extremely rare, President Trump has been claiming… Read More
WATCH: Parents And Students Reevaluate College Costs Amid Virtual Learning
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — For higher education, the pandemic has forced major questions about affordability and cost into the spotlight. Both students and parents are hesitant to spend tens of… Read More
WATCH: How Authoritarianism Has Spread Since The Coronavirus Pandemic Began
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — According to pro-democracy institutions, authoritarianism was on the rise globally even before the coronavirus pandemic hit. But experts say the distraction of the crisis has allowed… Read More
WATCH: Is U.S. Regulatory Framework Capable Of Reining In Big Tech Companies?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google encountered intense scrutiny from House lawmakers on Wednesday, particularly over whether they leverage unfair business practices to prevent… Read More
WATCH: How Has Campaigning Changed Amid COVID-19?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The COVID-19 pandemic has affected campaigning not only for candidates, but also the Americans volunteering for them. PBS NewsHour’s Daniel Bush, who was recently reporting in… Read More
WATCH: 30 Years After ADA, Inaccessibility Persists For The Disabled
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, NewsHour looks at what the landmark civil rights law, which guarantees equal access to public resources and… Read More
WATCH: Colleges And Universities Grapple With Decision To Return To Campus
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — U.S. colleges and universities are scrambling to finalize their fall plans as coronavirus infections continue to rise significantly in much of the country. While some students,… Read More
WATCH: Why This Supreme Court Term Was So Unusual
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — From landmark decisions on immigration and LGBTQ protections to virtual oral arguments amid the pandemic, the Supreme Court’s recent term was certainly one for the history books…. Read More
WATCH: How Should The U.S. Military Respond to Vanessa Guillen’s Murder?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The disappearance and murder of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen has sparked an outpouring of stories from other service members. Mostly female, they say that they also… Read More
The Supreme Court’s ‘Landmark Decision’ On Tribal Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed Native American rights to millions of acres of land in eastern Oklahoma. The 5-4 opinion granted jurisdictional control to the… Read More
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