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Friday on the NewsHour, the annual defense spending bill becomes a hot button issue after House Republicans add amendments on abortion and other social issues. A year after the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the correlation between a lack of reproductive rights and domestic violence becomes clearer. Plus, the push for renewable energy grows contentious in rural Kansas as wind farms divide communities. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, the FDA approves an over-the-counter birth control pill for the first time amid increasing restrictions on reproductive rights. President Biden visits Finland to show support for the expanded NATO alliance, but questions remain about Ukraine's future membership. Plus, the affirmative action ruling prompts a renewed push to end legacy admissions in higher education. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, NATO promises long-term military aid to Ukraine but stops short of announcing a path for membership. House Republicans interrogate the FBI director about claims of bias in the department and investigations into the president's family. Plus, the Webb telescope's images of the far reaches of space prompt scientists to reconsider their understanding of the early universe. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, NATO leaders kick off a multi-nation summit with Ukraine seeking a path to join the expanding alliance. Floodwaters inundate Vermont in the latest example of extreme weather made worse by climate change. Plus, sales of non-alcoholic beverages are on the rise as more Americans try to cut back on drinking. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, the U.S. grapples with deadly temperatures as a heat wave grips the West and South. The U.S. ambassador to NATO discusses the future of the alliance and its potential expansion ahead of a crucial summit. Plus, the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action sparks concerns over whether it could lead to fewer doctors of color and more racial bias in medicine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, how some Americans are paying each other's medical bills through health care sharing plans, an unregulated alternative to traditional insurance. Then, the challenges the U.S. military faces as it adopts artificial intelligence on the battlefield. Plus, a conversation with the author of "American Born Chinese" on turning his acclaimed graphic novel into a TV series. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, despite risks to civilians, the Biden administration approves giving cluster bombs to Ukraine to fight against Russia's invasion. Ukrainian children try to settle back into life at home after being abducted by Russian forces. Plus, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart weigh in on the Republican primary race and President Biden's upcoming trip to Europe. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, the world records the hottest average temperature ever while raging wildfires highlight the devastating effects of climate change. Facebook's parent company Meta launches a competitor to Twitter as the two companies' leaders intensify their rivalry. Plus, Ukrainian mothers go to extreme lengths to rescue their kidnapped children from territory occupied by Russian forces. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, a federal judge limits the Biden administration's contact with social media companies over concerns about censorship and free speech. Americans contend with the aftermath of fatal shootings at July Fourth celebrations across the country. Plus, as the 2024 presidential race heats up, a group of Ohio voters work to bridge the widening partisan divide. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Fourth of July celebrations are marred by mass shootings in multiple cities across the U.S. We examine how the founding fathers and the American Revolution have become a part of the current political divide. Plus, a new report shows how many current U.S. leaders have slaveholding ancestors. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, Israeli forces strike a militant stronghold in the West Bank, the first such attack in nearly 20 years. An exonerated member of the Central Park Five discusses his historic primary win for New York City Council. Plus, the fight over abortion access comes to a head in Ohio as advocates run up against a deadline for a ballot measure that would protect reproductive rights. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we look at the Supreme Court term that just ended and what it tells us about the court's future direction. Then, a new documentary sheds light on the fast fashion industry and its exploitation of workers and the environment. Plus, a conversation with chess master and commentator Levy Rozman about the ancient game's booming popularity. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at the serious global health risks posed by increased interactions between humans and bats. Then, how AM radio's shrinking reach is raising concerns about political discourse and public safety. Plus, a new documentary examines the life and legacy of Little Richard, one of rock and roll's founding fathers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court strikes down President Biden's student debt relief and sides with a web designer who refused service for gay weddings. A State Department report says the U.S. failed to plan for worst-case scenarios before the fall of the Afghanistan government. Plus, GOP presidential candidates appear at an event run by a group with ties to far-right extremist groups. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders