PBS NewsHour - Segments

In our news wrap Wednesday, a judge in Georgia tosses out some charges against Trump and his allies in a 2020 election interference case, six Palestinians have died in clashes across the occupied West Bank, and Ukraine sent a new wave of armed drones into Russia to strike oil refineries. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The race for the White House is officially a two-man race as the most recent occupants of the office clinch their party nominations and prepare for a 2020 rematch. To help unpack Trump's path forward, and whether Biden can appeal to disaffected Republicans, we speak to Doug Heye, the former communications director to House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and the Republican National Committee. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tens of thousands of unaccompanied children arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border each year, most coming up from central America in a long, often dangerous journey. Amna Nawaz speaks to a group of sisters who are making the trek alone. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Israel's top spokesperson suggested that Israel has a plan to evacuate many of the more than 1 million Gazans who have fled to Rafah in southern Gaza. The news comes as the U.S. continues to call on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the strip while families struggle to observe Ramadan. Foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin speaks on how people in Gaza are celebrating. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

There is fasting, and then there is starving. At Ramadan, many Gazans say they are now doing both. Nick Schifrin reports on how Palestinian families are struggling for sustenance during this holy month that has come amid a food crisis fueled by the Israel-Hamas war. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Boeing remains on the hot seat over questions about its production processes. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board told lawmakers her investigators still don't know who worked on the door panel that blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight. Meanwhile, NYT reported Boeing and a key supplier failed a number of audits. Aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien spoke on what went wrong. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For many Americans, politics has become far more personal, and divisive, than it once was. Now, in the run-up to the November election, that's creating some friction within families. Tonight, Judy Woodruff looks at the impact of politics on marriages, dating and families as part of her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The special counsel who said President Joe Biden's age and memory factored into his decision not to charge the president for his retention of classified documents testified on Capitol Hill today. As William Brangham reports, Republicans sought answers as to why Biden wasn't charged while former President Donald Trump faces 40 charges for his handling of classified material. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, President Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to clinch their parties' nominations in the latest batch of primaries, The Labor Department reports prices were up 0.4 percent - slightly more than what analysts expected, and the Biden administration announced it's found $300 million to pay for new weapons for Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Migrant crossings on the Arizona-Mexico border have remained high this year. While much of the conversation has been focused on Texas, Arizona has been one of the busiest border sections this year. Amna Nawaz reports from Pima County, where people from all over the world come to enter the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

TikTok is once again in Congress' crosshairs as the U.S. House of Representatives weighs a bill that would either require the platform to be divested from its Chinese parent company, or face a nationwide ban. Congressional correspondent Lisa Dejardins takes a close look at the brewing battle over the nation's fastest growing social media platform. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Months of raging gang violence came to a head today in Haiti. The prime minister, currently stranded in Puerto Rico, announced he would resign as soon as a transitional government is in place. Meanwhile, the widespread violence has recently been made worse by an influx of powerful weapons which special correspondent Marcia Biggs tells us are coming mostly from the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Several high profile stories have put a spotlight on violent crimes in the U.S., particularly in cities and metro areas. The death of Laken Riley, in particular, took center stage during last week's State of the Union. But while murder numbers did surge in several places during the pandemic, recent data suggests an overall drop in killings from 2022 to 2023. Stephanie Sy takes a look at the data. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"Second Act" is a common term which, for some people, means loving your current career but wanting something new. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks at how a former White House lawyer, federal prosecutor and advisor to four presidents is now forging a musical path for our arts and culture series, Canvas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The new season of PBS NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs podcast "On Our Minds" is underway. In this episode of the series that focuses on mental health challenges among young people, Bree Campbell and James Kim speak with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders