PBS NewsHour - Segments

The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a huge blow to the music industry. Large in-person concerts were among the first events to be cancelled and will likely be among the last to resume. And in a recent survey of small U.S. music clubs, 90 percent said they would have to close permanently without government support. But as Jeffrey Brown reports, there are also signs of musical life. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Trump returned to the podium Tuesday afternoon to resume briefings about the coronavirus pandemic. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump's "mixed messages" about the extent of the national COVID-19 crisis, plus what the Department of Homeland Security is saying about its controversial response to protests occurring in cities like Portland, Oregon. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

With the novel coronavirus running rampant across much of the U.S., more states are facing a dilemma about whether to shut down again. In Washington, D.C., political leaders are confronting their own critical choices over a potential new round of federal pandemic legislation. But President Trump says the states have already been given enough aid to ramp up virus testing. Yamiche Alcindor reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

American governors are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 -- and the economic collapse it prompted. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, is chairman of the National Governors Association, and he has spoken out recently about failures in the federal pandemic response. Hogan joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the crisis, his forthcoming book, "Still Standing" and his political career. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives honored the late John Lewis -- the man that many referred to as the "conscience of the Congress." The Georgia Democrat and renowned civil rights leader died Friday at age 80. Also, the United Arab Emirates launched the Arab world's first interplanetary mission with a spacecraft bound for Mars. The unmanned orbiter blasted off from Japan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As U.S. protests continue over police violence and racism, some of them have been met with a federal response. One such place is Portland, Oregon -- where local officials believe the presence of federal agents is doing more harm than good. But President Trump has defended his decision to deploy them, calling the protesters, who have been mostly peaceful, "anarchists." John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Kate Brown is governor of Oregon, where ongoing protests over race and police violence have attracted federal attention. Some agents deployed to Portland have refused to identify themselves to protesters, and their tactics have drawn criticism -- and even provoked a lawsuit. Gov. Brown joins John Yang to discuss her concerns about lack of communication and what she considers "political theater." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Italy is emerging from its COVID-19 nightmare into what is usually its busiest season for tourism. The industry normally brings in 13 percent of the country's $2 trillion GDP. But there is no normal this year, and most tourists are not coming -- sparking fears that the pandemic will cause lasting economic damage. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Rimini, on Italy's Adriatic Coast. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It was just about six months ago that the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the U.S. Since then, the pandemic has exacted an enormous toll in terms of both human lives and economic harm -- with no end in sight. Amna Nawaz marks the moment with two people focused on solving the pandemic: Dr. Rajiv Shah of the Rockefeller Foundation and John Barry of Tulane University School of Public Health. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what President Trump is saying about the coronavirus and competitor Joe Biden, whether those messages are resonating with voters and what pandemic legislation to expect from Congress before the school year begins. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hundreds of thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in America are living and receiving care at home. But their aging caregivers, many of whom are parents or siblings, are worried about who will continue to care for their loved ones when they are gone. Christopher Booker reports on some steps being taken to support families as part of our series, 'Rethinking Lifespan.' PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As COVID-19 cases in the U.S. continue to soar, healthcare workers on the frontlines are increasingly getting sick and even dying of the disease. A recent Kaiser Health News report found that many of the sick workers and families of the deceased are facing hurdles and are even being denied benefits from the worker's compensation system. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A disagreement between city and state authorities over which test result constitutes "positive" in Texas is complicating the state's case count, with cities like San Antonio adding over 5,000 cases in one day due to the backlog created by the discrepancy. Joey Palacio of Texas Public Radio joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the situation in one of America's growing hotspots. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the nation mourns the loss of American hero and Civil Rights icon Rep. John Lewis, his friends and colleagues remember him as a towering figure who was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and equality. Special Correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault, and University of Pennsylvania professor and historian Mary Frances Berry join Hari Sreenivasan to reflect on the enduring legacy of John Lewis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Rep. John Lewis, a Civil Rights hero, died of pancreatic cancer Friday night. A supporter of civic engagement, including the ongoing global Black Lives Matter protests, Lewis had been beaten and arrested several times during the Civil Rights Movement. Known for powerful speeches, he advocated for getting into "good trouble" all his life. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011 PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders