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Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court considers the Biden administration's plan to reduce pollution drifting between states. A key informant in the investigation of Hunter Biden is accused of lying and having ties to Russia. Plus, the future of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency in Gaza hangs in the balance after allegations some employees helped with Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange makes a last-ditch attempt to avoid extradition to the U.S. on spying charges. Then, Taiwan's top diplomat in Washington discusses the island's relations with the U.S. as both confront China. Plus, we look at the presidential race as President Biden breaks a fundraising record and Nikki Haley tries to gain ground on Donald Trump. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, Alexei Navalny's widow accuses the Kremlin of covering up her husband's death and vows to continue his fight for a free Russia. Then, Poland's foreign minister discusses the war in Ukraine and the impact Congress is having by withholding U.S. support. Plus, the conservative group behind claims of illegal ballot stuffing in Georgia's 2020 election admits it has no evidence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we look at why eating disorders are affecting more and more adolescent boys. Then, what the Biden administration is doing to tackle hidden fees that are hitting low-income families the hardest. Plus, the often misunderstood legacy of the Black Panther Party and its influence on today's struggle for civil rights. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, Egypt's foreign minister discusses the effect Israel's war in Gaza is having on its neighbors and hopes for a cease-fire. Then, from France to India, why farmers around the world are protesting against climate change policies, red tape and crop prices. Plus, how increasingly frequent space launches are affecting the Earth's atmosphere. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death sparks global outcry. Also: The U.S. tries to reassure NATO allies, a judge hands down millions in penalties for Donald Trump in his civil fraud case, Secretary Buttigieg on one year since a toxic train derailment, Brooks and Capehart analyze the week's political news, Iowa's Caitlin Clark breaks an NCAA record and more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, Kansas City reels after a deadly shooting at its Super Bowl celebration parade. A New York judge denies former President Trump's request to delay a criminal case that stems from hush money paid to an adult film star. Plus, shelling and air strikes between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, endangering civilians living near the border with Lebanon. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, a top congressional intelligence leader issues an urgent warning about a national security threat. The political fallout from the historic impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. Plus, in this consequential election year, Judy Woodruff visits a mock presidential convention to hear what young voters think about the candidates and the nation's deep divisions. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Senate passes a bipartisan bill for aid to Israel and Ukraine but hardline immigration politics threaten its future in the House. Doctors sound the alarm about a cheap and easy to find drug known as "gas station heroin." Plus, fresh off re-election, the president of El Salvador continues his gang crackdown which fueled mass arrests and concerns about democracy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, a look at the aftermath of the Israeli raid that rescued two hostages but killed dozens of Palestinians in the process. Donald Trump's positions grow more extreme with him advocating for mass deportation and encouraging Russia to attack NATO allies if they don't pay up. Plus, both parties work to turn out New York voters to fill the seat of expelled Rep. George Santos. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, as the gambling capital of the world prepares to host the 2024 Super Bowl, we look at the growing ties between pro sports and sports betting companies. Then, what's behind a nationwide surge in syphilis cases and what can be done to reverse the trend. Plus, writer and filmmaker Curtis Chin reflects on what he learned growing up in his family's Chinese restaurant. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, Supreme Court justices appear to side with Donald Trump over Colorado's attempt to remove him from the state's primary ballot. The Justice Department says President Biden willfully withheld classified documents but it will not seek charges. Plus, a new report details the destruction of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol and accuses Russian forces of war crimes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Senate Republicans block a major bipartisan border security deal. We ask Sen. Joe Manchin about what happens next. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects Hamas' cease-fire terms and says "complete victory" is just months away. Plus, tensions remain high in Iraq as Shia militias regroup after widespread strikes by U.S. forces. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, a court rejects Trump's claim of immunity with major implications for his election interference case. The mother of a Michigan school shooter is convicted in a trial that questioned whether parents could be held criminally responsible for their children's actions. Plus, a look at the slow-moving recovery in Turkey and Syria one year after a devastating earthquake. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, a bipartisan Senate deal to fund border security, Israel and Ukraine looks like a no-go after House Speaker Johnson says it's "dead on arrival." Secretary of State Blinken returns to the Middle East to push for a truce and release of hostages held in Gaza. Plus, delays in Donald Trump's insurrection case push his court dates further into election season. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the U.S. promises further retaliation for the killing of American troops in Jordan. How upcoming elections in Pakistan and other South Asian countries are testing democracy in the region. After the release of the Epstein files, we examine the challenges in policing sex trafficking. Plus, a new category at the Grammy Awards highlights the global appeal of African music. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the latest developments as the U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias in the Middle East. Then, after deepfake explicit images of Taylor Swift surfaced on social media, pressure grows on Congress to take action. Plus, as coral reefs around the world disappear, conservationists take drastic measures to preserve what remains. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, the United States strikes Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a deadly attack on American troops. A stronger than expected jobs report shows the resiliency of the economy but raises concerns that the Fed might not lower interest rates soon. Plus, Rep. Clyburn discusses President Biden's support among Black voters ahead of the South Carolina primary. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin holds his first press conference since his cancer treatment and the killing of American troops in Jordan. A look at swatting, the phenomenon of targeting someone's home by calling in fake reports that trigger a police response. Plus, a former Russian politician is forced to flee after publicly denouncing the war in Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Big Tech executives are grilled by federal lawmakers, accusing them of failing to protect children online. Then, the U.S. blames a powerful Iran-backed militia in Iraq for the deadly attack on a U.S. base in Jordan as it prepares to strike back. Plus, a conservative critic of Donald Trump discusses what his possible renomination could mean for the GOP and the country. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Qatar mediates the push for a pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas. Then, protesters demand their city councils pass resolutions pressuring the Biden administration to act on the Israel-Hamas war. Plus, House Republicans continue the process of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, President Biden vows to respond to a deadly drone attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, and places blame on an Iranian-backed militia. Then, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg discusses the uncertain future of western support for Ukraine. Also, the Biden administration cites climate concerns as it puts the brakes on a major liquid natural gas project and pauses new exports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Uganda awaits a constitutional court ruling on an anti-homosexuality law that threatens fines, life imprisonment and even death. A doctor discusses her memoir that intertwines historical health care inequities and her own family history. Plus, how communities in Montana are working to preserve one of the last remaining intact prairies on the planet. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how a nationwide shortage of special education teachers is affecting students with disabilities and the educators trained to work with them. Then, the changing face of motherhood and professional sports, and the push for paid maternity leave in the United States. Plus, a 14-year-old science phenom talks about his quest to develop a soap that fights skin cancer. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, a jury decides former Donald Trump must pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defamation. Then, the U.N.'s top court orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza, but does not call for a ceasefire. Plus, Alabama carries out the nation's first known execution with nitrogen gas, reigniting debate over the death penalty. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, negotiations over funding for Ukraine and the southern border are derailed by Republican infighting, threatening a crucial, emerging deal. Donald Trump takes the stand in the federal defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Plus, the governor of Texas defies a Supreme Court ruling to remove razor wire at the border. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, after winning in New Hampshire, Donald Trump sharpens his attacks on Nikki Haley as her campaign looks ahead to South Carolina. As the U.S. strikes back against militants attacking interests in the Middle East, we look at the fine line the Biden administration is walking to avoid a regional war. Plus, alcohol-related deaths surge in Colorado and other western states. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders