PBS NewsHour - Segments

As hate groups edge toward the political mainstream, experts say they're employing new tactics and taking on new forms. In June, the Southern Poverty Law Center added 12 conservative "parents' rights" groups to its list of extremist and anti-government organizations. SPLC's Susan Corke joins John Yang to discuss why the center added organizations like Moms for Liberty to their list. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Firearm-related injuries among children have been on the rise, with nearly 16 in 100,000 children experiencing gun violence, according to the latest data. Dr. Jennifer Hoffmann, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and a lead author of the new study, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the impact this is having on children's mental health across the country. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

More than 90 percent of deaf children in the U.S. are born to hearing parents. For them, the path forward can be difficult and also controversial. The advent of cochlear implant technology has the opportunity to change lives, yet many deaf advocates say not teaching sign language is a risky proposition. Rhode Island PBS Weekly's Pamela Watts reports on the stark choices some parents face. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A major investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice says the Minneapolis Police Department repeatedly used excessive and unjustified deadly force against city residents. The findings documented long-standing patterns of abuse and discrimination against Black and Indigenous citizens. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, the man who opened fire and killed 11 Jewish worshippers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018 was found guilty of all federal charges he faced, cleanup efforts are underway across several southern states after powerful storms bore down on the region and Pope Francis was discharged from the Rome hospital where he underwent hernia surgery nine days ago. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It was certainly a historic week as Donald Trump became the first ex-president to face charges in federal court. A new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll helps explain how American voters view the former president. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The long list of Republican presidential candidates gained its first mayor this week. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says he can usher in a new era for the GOP and the country. Amna Nawaz spoke with Suarez about the launch of his campaign. 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 former President Trump's latest legal battle, the growing presidential field and the legacy of Daniel Ellsberg. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Leaders from all 31 NATO member nations will hold their annual summit next month in Lithuania. Ahead of it, some members, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, are stepping up calls for Ukraine to join the alliance. Ali Rogin discussed the debate over whether Ukraine should be invited into NATO with Charles Kupchan of the Council on Foreign Relations and Evelyn Farkas of the McCain Institute. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

At 44, John Legend is the very portrait of success. He's achieved the so-called EGOT, winning two Emmys, 12 Grammys, an Oscar and a Tony. He's the first Black man and second youngest person ever to do so. Now he's on the road with something new, performing and telling his own story. Jeffrey Brown met up with Legend for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve paused interest rates after 15 months of hikes, nearly 80 people drowned off Greece in one of the worst migrant disasters this year, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was honored with a national day of mourning and a state funeral and China announced a partnership with the Palestinian Authority to expand influence in the Middle East. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The news of former President Trump's federal indictment comes as the GOP primary field is still taking shape. Judy Woodruff is in Des Moines, Iowa, to listen in on voter discussions led by conservative pollster Sarah Longwell. Trump's indictment is the focus of the first of two America at a Crossroads reports on what Iowa Republicans are thinking. This story was produced with Iowa PBS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In just a matter of days, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether President Biden's student debt forgiveness can go forward. It comes as the resumption of student loan payments approaches. Ahead of the decision, we hear from borrowers concerned about what's ahead and William Brangham discusses student debt with Julia Carpenter of the Wall Street Journal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Intense fighting rages on between Sudan's armed forces and the rebel forces. Hundreds of civilians have been killed during two months of combat, nearly two million people have fled their homes and hundreds of thousands have escaped to neighboring countries. Now, nearly half of Sudan's remaining population is in dire humanitarian need. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In the earliest days of the pandemic, Dr. Ashish Jha emerged as an authoritative and trusted voice on the issue. He's now the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, but with the public health emergency officially over, he's leaving the Biden administration this week and returning to Brown University's Public School of Health. Dr. Jha discussed his experience with Amna Nawaz. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders