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Trump returns to the world stage at Notre Dame’s reopening

Trump returns to the world stage at Notre Dame’s reopening

Against the Paris skyline, the Notre Dame Cathedral has risen from the ashes with its official reopening Saturday. Dozens of world leaders, diplomats and celebrities attended the celebration of the monument’s rebirth, including a high-profile return to the global spotlight for President-elect Trump. John Yang speaks with Heather Conley,

Christmas tree farm overcomes Hurricane Helene’s destruction

Christmas tree farm overcomes Hurricane Helene’s destruction

Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction in the mountains of North Carolina devastated one of the region’s big industries: Christmas tree farming. One family operation overcame obstacles to get its crop to market, including one special tree that ended up in the White House. Ali Rogin reports.

Would a lower legal limit for drunk driving improve safety?

Would a lower legal limit for drunk driving improve safety?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, drunk driving crashes are as much as 40 percent higher between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than the rest of the year. The legal blood alcohol limit in the U.S. is higher than around the world, and advocates say

How divisions in Congress could present challenges for Trump

How divisions in Congress could present challenges for Trump

In a major victory for President-elect Trump, Republicans will now control both chambers of Congress after the House was called for the GOP this past week. But this trifecta doesn't guarantee smooth governing, as narrow margins could make passing major legislation difficult. Casey Burgat, legislative affairs program director

Why American evangelicals are staunch supporters of Israel

Why American evangelicals are staunch supporters of Israel

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has long held a strong pro-Israel stance, one that’s deeply rooted in his evangelical Christian faith. Now, as Trump’s pick to serve as ambassador to Israel, he could be integral in shaping U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East. William Brangham speaks with

Climate change’s role in the Northeast’s wildfire outbreak

Climate change’s role in the Northeast’s wildfire outbreak

For years, wildfires across the American West have served as an urgent reminder of the threat posed by extreme weather, often made worse by climate change. But over the last few weeks, fires have engulfed parts of New York and New Jersey amid an unusually severe drought on the East

Brooks and Capehart on the 'chaos' of Trump's Cabinet picks

Brooks and Capehart on the 'chaos' of Trump's Cabinet picks

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President-elect Trump's key Cabinet appointments that offer a glimpse of what’s to come in his administration and Republicans secure the House, giving them control

Why experts are concerned about RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination

Why experts are concerned about RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination

President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services is sparking concern. There are worries too about his history of false statements and beliefs in debunked conspiracy theories. At the same time, he’s pushing hard on some major problems that

Speaker Johnson says Gaetz report should not be released

Speaker Johnson says Gaetz report should not be released

President-elect Donald Trump continues to stock his future cabinet with high-profile choices. He tapped one of his rivals in the presidential primary, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, for interior secretary. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has more on how Burgum might redefine that role and what we’re learning about Trump&

Ruby slippers stolen in museum heist now up for auction

Ruby slippers stolen in museum heist now up for auction

If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of Hollywood history, now’s your chance. A pair of Dorothy's ruby slippers are up for auction and just like Dorothy, this pair of shoes has been on its own long and very strange journey. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson

What the polling got right and wrong in the election

What the polling got right and wrong in the election

Donald Trump is likely to be the first Republican presidential candidate to win the popular vote in the last 20 years. Pre-election polls have consistently underestimated his support since he first ran eight years ago. That’s left some folks spending the last week trying to figure out what happened.

How 'donations' are inundating Ghana with toxic waste

How 'donations' are inundating Ghana with toxic waste

When Americans no longer want a car, laptop or clothes, where do some of those goods go? Most end up in the Global South, where millions of people depend on repairing, dismantling or selling them for a livelihood. Environmental groups say this is a toxic trifecta of waste that inflicts

Massachusetts studio celebrates artists with disabilities

Massachusetts studio celebrates artists with disabilities

As major American museums reexamine their collections to ensure diversity and inclusion, there’s a growing realization that they need more art by people with disabilities. In Massachusetts, one organization has been celebrating that work for half a century. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH in Boston reports.

What to know about ‘New Right’ economics advocated by Vance

What to know about ‘New Right’ economics advocated by Vance

Vice President-elect JD Vance is an advocate of a new school of conservative economic thought that says tax policy and other government intervention should be used to promote stronger families, communities and industry. To learn more about the goals of the “New Right,” John Yang speaks with Oren Cass, founder

What Trump’s win could mean for veterans and service members

What Trump’s win could mean for veterans and service members

The full extent of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for the Pentagon and Department of Veterans Affairs is not entirely clear, but he's likely to reverse some of the Biden administration's policies while reinstating others from his first term. Ali Rogin speaks with Leo Shane III,

Beyond the Canvas | Season 2 | Episode 1

Beyond the Canvas | Season 2 | Episode 1

Finding one’s voice as a writer takes dedication, courage, and a willingness to reimagine the world through words on a page. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” we sit down with novelist Margaret Atwood, playwright Danai Gurira, and others to talk about finding meaning as a writer.

PBS NewsHour 2013 State of the Union Special Report

PBS NewsHour 2013 State of the Union Special Report

Watch the PBS NewsHour's special coverage of the 2013 State of the Union; President Obama's first address of his second term. We cover the President's speech and the GOP response by Sen. Marco Rubio, with analysis from Judy Woodruff, Mark Shields and David Brooks.

Confronting Coronavirus — A PBS NewsHour Special

Confronting Coronavirus — A PBS NewsHour Special

PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff and our correspondents will shed light on what health precautions everyone should take, as well as the pandemic’s economic impact. The special will feature interviews with officials, dispatches on the crisis from around the world, plus a virtual town hall with

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 5

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 5

Fiona Hill, the former National Security Council senior director for Europe and Russia, and David Holmes, the political affairs counselor at the U.S. embassy in Kiev, Ukraine, will testify Thursday in the impeachment probe into President Donald Trump. The PBS NewsHour is hosting live coverage of the hearings beginning

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - House Judiciary Committee

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - House Judiciary Committee

The Wednesday hearing will examine the premise of “high crimes and misdemeanors” by hearing from scholars and experts. The hearing by the Judiciary comes after the House Intelligence Committee held 5 days of hearings late last month.

2020 State of the Union Special

2020 State of the Union Special

President Donald Trump will deliver his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 4 in the U.S. House of Representatives–a day before he is expected to be acquitted in the Senate impeachment trial and a day after the Iowa caucuses provide the first results in the