Pbs Newshour - Segments

With a 250th birthday in sight, we wanted to ask Americans what it means to be an American and reflect on what the founders built, who they left out and what in that 250-year history has been left unresolved. Judy Woodruff went to Vermont, a state whose motto is "Freedom and Unity," for her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump touted the economy and his immigration policies in a record-long State of the Union address, and he'll soon take those messages on the road. The White House is hoping Trump can convince Americans to stay the course, as Democrats slammed the speech for being too partisan, divisive and out of touch. Liz Landers recaps and fact-checks the president's speech. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Wednesday, Larry Summers is leaving his teaching post at Harvard after his name appeared hundreds of times in the recent batch Epstein files, rescue teams in Brazil are searching for dozens of people after intense rains and floods and Cuba's Interior Ministry says soldiers killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida that they say had opened fire in Cuban waters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Dr. Casey Means, the wellness influencer and ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is the president's nominee for surgeon general. As a prominent voice in the MAHA movement, some of her ideas, such as prioritizing natural foods, reducing pesticide use and exercise, are widely accepted. But she has been criticized for her views on vaccines and raw milk. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has become one of the most closely watched Democrats in the country. A two-term governor in a deeply red state, Beshear has won statewide office twice, even as President Trump carried Kentucky by wide margins. As Democrats search for a message that can resonate beyond blue states, Geoff Bennett sat down with Beshear to discuss how his approach is drawing attention. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Julian Shapiro-Barnum is the creator and host of "Recess Therapy," an online series where he talks with kids about everything from friendship to the meaning of life. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on what adults can learn from the clarity and compassion of children. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday. For analysis, Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett were joined by Lisa Desjardins, Liz Landers, Nick Schifrin, Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report, Republican strategist Kevin Madden, Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Tiffany Smiley, a former Republican Senate candidate in Washington state. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Tuesday, Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a million-dollar reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother, a bipartisan aviation safety bill failed in the House and after unrest sparked by the death of a major cartel leader, Mexican President Sheinbaum says there is "no risk" to visitors planning to attend World Cup matches there. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began four years ago. Europe's largest and most brutal conflict since World War II has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, with over 15,000 of them estimated to be civilians. There is little sign that the war will soon end, as beleaguered Ukrainians struggle to deal with its terrible toll. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As Russia's war in Ukraine hits the four-year mark, Europe is also facing questions around the future of the U.S. tariffs. To discuss these topics, Nick Shifrin spoke with Jovita Neliupsiene, the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

A new NPR investigation reveals the Department of Justice withheld portions of the Jeffrey Epstein files that contain allegations involving President Trump. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the withholding is a potential crime. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Julie K. Brown, an investigative reporter for the Miami Herald whose reporting helped expose much of the Epstein network. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In the past few weeks, the Department of Homeland Security has posted regular lists of criminals it is deporting. Despite the Trump administration's claim that it is focused on the "worst of the worst," data from the nonpartisan TRAC clearinghouse shows nearly 75% of ICE detainees have no criminal conviction. Lisa Desjardins spoke with a Marine veteran whose wife is in federal custody. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

America's 250-year history features prominent men who built and shaped the nation. But less is known about the women whose contributions were just as important. In "We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America," Norah O'Donnell writes about 35 remarkable women and their pivotal roles in influencing the country we live in today. Amna Nawaz sat down with O'Donnell to discuss the new book. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

This Black History Month, award-winning journalist and writer Michael Harriot speaks with Geoff Bennett about his best-selling book, "Black AF History," and what we can learn from Black history today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The battle against the drug cartels has kicked up a worrying wave of violence in Mexico. Stephanie Sy details why this takedown led to a destructive aftermath and what may be coming next. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Parts of the Northeast are just beginning to dig out after a powerful winter storm. In some cases, it was the worst blizzard in a decade. It's compounding more trouble onto what's already been a difficult winter. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge is permanently blocking the release of a report on President Trump's handling of classified documents after he left office in 2021, Trump is warning countries to stick with the tariff deals they agreed to and the Supreme Court will hear a bid by oil and gas companies to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for the effects of climate change. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

FBI Director Kash Patel is under fire after videos of him chugging a beer and celebrating with the men's U.S. hockey team in Italy were obtained by multiple news outlets. The FBI had previously argued Patel's trip to Italy was for official travel, but critics are now questioning that amid broader questions about his leadership of the bureau. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Asha Rangappa. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As President Trump prepares to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term, six in ten Americans say the country is in a worse place than a year ago. That's according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Ahead of that speech, White House correspondent Liz Landers checks in with voters about how they see the direction of the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

NPR's Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including what Americans are saying about the direction of the country ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy