PBS NewsHour - Segments

In our news wrap Friday, Biden visited Philadelphia to make the case for his re-election, Trump posted a $92 million bond for his defamation judgment in New York, the RNC approved Trump's picks for the committee's leadership team, the Department of Labor reported 275,000 jobs added to the economy, international efforts to deliver aid to Gaza intensified, and more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday's latest jobs report is proof again of a labor market that has been resilient and often stronger than expected. But according to numerous polls, many Americans don't feel the economy is strong overall or helping them or their families. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on what's causing the disconnect. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Funding the U.S. government is down to the wire as Senate lawmakers run up to a midnight deadline to pass a major spending bill and prevent a partial government shutdown. Lisa Desjardins has been following the latest and joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is meeting with former President Donald Trump on Friday, after a visit to Washington Thursday where he met no one from the Biden administration. Orbán has delayed both European aid to Ukraine and Sweden's bid to join NATO. Nick Schifrin reports on Orbán's relationship with global conservatives and why he has resisted some of Biden's top priorities in Europe. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Biden's latest State of the Union address and what lies ahead in the race for the White House. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

With the 96th annual Academy Awards being held on Sunday, there is excitement surrounding the film "The Zone of Interest," with its remarkable soundscape evoking the worst of the Holocaust. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant visited Oscar-nominated sound designer Johnnie Burn at his studio, as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Biden is addressing Congress and millions of Americans Thursday in his third State of the Union, and the last of his current term. It's a high-stakes moment for the president as he continues his 2024 reelection campaign. Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-López join Geoff Bennett to discuss what to expect including key proposals. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When John Thune of South Dakota first won his Senate seat 20 years ago, he made history by defeating a party's Senate leader for the first time in more than 50 years. Today, he's a candidate to replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's top Republican. He joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the 2024 race for the White House, GOP leadership and some of the major issues being considered by Congress. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden edges closer to the Democratic presidential nomination, a move to bar access to TikTok headed to the House floor, cease-fire talks over Gaza were put on hold, Sweden became NATO's 32nd member, Xcel Energy acknowledges its equipment ignited a Texas wildfire and sailor Cole Brauer becomes the first American woman to finish a solo race around the world. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A cyberattack on a little-known health care company in February has caused major trouble and serious financial consequences for hospitals, doctors and patients around the United States. Stephanie Sy spoke with Dan Diamond, who has been covering the story for The Washington Post, to learn more about the impact and efforts to solve these problems. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In Britain, the government is planning new legislation to punish extremists responsible for rising tensions because of the war in Gaza. As special correspondent Malcolm Brabant tells us, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is concerned that both Jewish and Muslim communities are being targeted and that social cohesion is under threat. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

During his State of the Union address, President Biden will portray himself as a steady steward of American interests around the world, drawing distinctions between his approach and that of former President Trump. Nick Schifrin spoke with Politico's Alexander Ward, author of "The Internationalists: The Fight to Restore American Foreign Policy After Trump," to learn more about Biden's strategies. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For many tribal communities in America, internet access isn't always as easy as logging on to a computer. The FCC reports almost 28 percent of tribal land residents lack high-speed broadband, compared to 1.5 percent of urban residents. But the Biden administration is offering funds to try and change that. Cronkite News reporter Maria Staubs reports on how better connectivity may not be enough. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Nikki Haley's bid for the White House is over after the former South Carolina governor suspended her campaign Wednesday, setting up a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump. Republican strategist Kevin Madden, who worked on Mitt Romney's presidential bids, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss what comes next in the race for the White House. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After President Biden's strong showing in Tuesday's contests, one of his long shot challengers, Dean Phillips, suspended his campaign. Now with Super Tuesday in the rear view, the president's focus turns to tomorrow's State of the Union address. Geoff Bennett spoke with White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about Biden's speech and the 2024 presidential race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders